Terry Harrison's Watercolour Secrets

Terry Harrison grew up in Norfolk, UK. His early art education was basic and he never dreamed that he would one day become an artist. At fifteen, Terry moved to Hampshire and, inspired by his brilliant art teacher, won a place at Farnham Art School at the age of sixteen. After graduating he became a graphic artist but continued to paint in his spare time. In 1984 Terry gave up his job to paint full time and never looked back, teaching and demonstrating his watercolour techniques throughout the world, developing his own range of brushes and paints and writing over 20 best-selling books that have been translated into many languages. Sadly, Terry passed away in 2017 but his legacy lives on. His gift for explaining his methods in an easy and accessible way has encouraged countless people to take up painting, and his beautiful works of art, inspired by the English countryside that he loved, will continue to be enjoyed by people all over the world.

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