Terry Harrison's Watercolour Secrets A lifetime of painting techniques

by Harrison, Terry

• ISBN13: 9781782213291
• ISBN10: 1782213295
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-10-11
• Publisher: Search Press

Summary

Terry Harrison has been an artist since he was 16 years old, and during his life has built a formidable reputation as an artist, tutor and author. This comprehensive and accessible book brings together all he has learnt during his lifetime and provides over 170 tips, techniques and trade secrets to help the reader improve their watercolour painting. Drawing on material from his best-selling 'Terry's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists' (2008) and 'Painting Water in Watercolour' (2013), Terry begins with what materials to buy, using photographs, colour and techniques, and ends with numerous tips on painting a variety of subjects such as skies, distance, mountains, beaches and boats. Terry has an easy, accessible style that artists of all abilities will find easy to understand, making this book an invaluable resource that the reader will return to again and again.

Author Biography

Terry Harrison grew up in Norfolk. His early art education was basic and he never dreamed that he would become an artist. At fifteen, Terry moved to Hampshire and was inspired by a brilliant art teacher. He took O and A levels in art, then won a place at Farnham Art School at the age of sixteen. He became a graphic artist, but continued to paint in his spare time. In 1984 Terry gave up his job to paint full time. He demonstrates to artists' groups and teaches on painting holidays. He has also developed a range of his own brushes and paints. He is the author of many best selling books on painting with acrylics and watercolors. Terry now lives in the Cotswolds. You can find more information about the author at terryharrisonart.com.

Table of Contents

About the author
Introduction
What to buy
Paper
Brushes
Paints
Other useful items
Using photographs 
Colour 
Mixing watercolours 
Techniques 
Washes 
Wet into wet 
Wet on dry 
Dry brushing 
Glazing 
Masking
Lifting out 
Special effects 
Troubleshooting 
Skies 
Distance 
Fields 
Trees 
Grasses 
Flowers 
Mountains 
Water 
Beaches 
Rocks 
Cliffs 
Boats 
Roofs 
Walls 
Windows & doors 
Windows
Doors
Stiles, gates & fences
Winter scenes
Figures & animals 
Index