Terry Harrison presents a refreshingly simple guide that is packed with excellent,
easy-to-follow demonstrations illustrating how to create stunning paintings using
the versatile qualities of acrylics. He explores a wide range of techniques with
excellent tips on how to capture atmosphere, texture and detail and includes
many step-by-step sequences and inspirational paintings.
Acrylics are easy to master and extremely versatile. Paint can be applied
thick like oils, or in washes like watercolor. Also, techniques can be mixed
to create unusual and different effects. Using a range of brushes, Terry explores
all these different techniques showing how to capture atmosphere, texture and
detail. He paints a selection of beautiful landscapes, seascapes and buildings
with ease, showing how to apply color to produce stunning pictures of atmospheric
skies, mist covered rivers, vibrant fields of flowers, rustic buildings, calm
estuaries and more. With many hot tips and a wealth of practical advice, Terry
presents an inspiring sequence of step-by-step demonstrations which aim to
build up skills and encourage the artist to create their own original paintings.
About Terry Harrison
Terry Harrison became interested in art early on, attending Art School at the
age of sixteen. His studies led to a career in graphics, then he became an
illustrator, developing his own painting style and perfecting his techniques
during evenings and weekends.Demand grew for his paintings and he soon gave
up his 'day job' to paint full time. Now he is kept constantly busy with
a full schedule of exhibitions, private commissions, demonstrations and painting
holidays. His fine art prints are sold in shops and galleries everywhere
and he has recently opened a successful art gallery where he displays and
sells his paintings.Terry is an energetic and prolific painter and his regular
re-bookings for demonstrations reflect an enthusiastic response to his educational
and entertaining style.