Painter, draughtsman and teacher, born in Glasgow, daughter of the artist Helen Hay. Annie Finlayson studied at Glasgow School of Art, 1960; gained her National Diploma, Kingston School of Art, 1960–4; and her master’s, first class, Royal College of Art, 1965–8. At the Royal College she won the Henriques Gift, 1968. Finlayson was assistant to Bridget Riley and Peter Sedgley at St Katherine’s Dock Scheme for Artists’ Studios, 1969–71; to Alistair Grant, 1971; to Leonard Rosoman, for large murals, 1972–4; and to Ken Baynes, design consultant, during preparation of WAC exhibitions, 1972–6. Finlayson’s teaching experience comprised visiting lecturer, Exeter College of Art, 1970–1; Vauxhall Manor Secondary School, 1971–2; part-time lecturing at City and Guilds School of Art, 1976–8; Kingston Polytechnic, 1976–90; Berkshire College of Art, 1978–84; and London Guildhall University (Sir John Cass), 1984–5.