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Painting Boats & Harbours in
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TERRY HARRISON D
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Publication May 2014
Price AUD $34.99
ISBN 9781844489541 A
Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm
Extent 128 pages N
Illustrations N/A
Imprint Search Press
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Publisher Search Press
Classification Watercolour
BIC CODE/S WFA E
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Description
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Learn all the tips, tricks and techniques you need in order to paint beautiful scenes of boats and harbours in this inspiring and practical
book. Terry Harrison explains that you don't need to be an expert on all things nautical to paint great boats and harbours, you just need
to learn to paint what you see using the advice and exercises in this book. There is excellent advice on using photographs, painting F
reflections, rigging, sails, jetties and harbour walls, as well as boatyard clutter, beaches, estuaries, figures and all the varied moods of the
sea. There are then 6 beautiful step-by-step projects including a tall ship at sea, Greek boats by a sunlit jetty, a river harbour, a sparkling O
lake, a ship at sunset and a harbour village.
About The Author R
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. M
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, A
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.
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From basic shapes to simple sails and onwards via waterside structures and the facets of water, Terry builds up a comprehensive guide to
painting maritime subjects. Progress is steady and the subjects straightforward, making this the perfect introduction. If boats are I
something you're new to or find difficult, this one is a winner - Henry Malt.
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