Halliday's artistic journey began at the Royal Academy Schools, where she studied from 1953 to 1958. Her career has been marked by significant roles, including serving as Keeper of the New English Art Club in 1989. She is also a member of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Small Paintings Group.
In her creative process, Halliday employs pen and ink, pencil, and watercolour, focusing mainly on architectural themes. She often works on multiple pieces simultaneously, starting without preparatory work. Her inspiration stems from the interplay of light on architecture; she often drives through streets until a scene captures her attention, particularly sunlight on St John's Wood stucco, framed by bare branches and tangled creepers. She then settles down to paint, typically on Turner's blue Ingres paper, with her small Winsor and Newton watercolour box on her left thumb. During these sessions, she listens to Radio 3 or Radio 4, enjoying cricket in the summer and rugby in the winter.
Halliday's works have been exhibited in various galleries and are part of numerous collections. Some of her notable pieces include 'Breakfast with Maltese Friends', 'Primroses in Pale Willow', 'St Paul's from Stamford Wharf', and 'Sun on Stucco, Queen's Grove'. Her art has also been featured in books published by Hutchinson & Company and Ginn & Company.
Throughout her career, Halliday's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 14 USD to 430 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. The record price for her at auction since 2005 is 430 USD for 'St. James's Palace; and Club Houses, Pall Mall', sold at Christie's South Kensington in 2005.
Halliday's dedication to capturing the essence of architectural beauty through her art continues to inspire and resonate with audiences
