Terry Harrison's Watercolour Secrets A lifetime of painting techniques

Terry's no-nonsense teaching style and expert tips and techniques make this a must-have manual for anyone wanting to learn how to paint watercolor landscapes the easy way. There are practical tips for buying and using materials, mixing colors, creating texture and correcting mistakes, as well as for painting skies, fields, trees, water, roofs, winter scenes and much more. Building on material from the best-selling Terry's Top Tips for Watercolor Artists, this book adds more step by step demonstrations, more beautiful paintings, new techniques and even some revolutionary new materials such as the magic watercolor eraser. Terry has updated his expert advice to include information on collecting, storing and using digital reference and using watercolors with acrylic texture pastes without losing their unique properties. Terry demystifies the painting process, reveals his secrets and shows how to produce perfect pictures every time.

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.