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 watercolours. www.terryharrisonart.com

INTRODUCTION 6
Materials 8
My palette 10
Using photographs 12
Techniques 14
PAINTING SEAS 24
Calm water 26
Choppy water 28
Breaking waves 29
Crashing waves 30
A shoreline 31
Bands of colour 32
The horizon 33
PAINTING SKIES 34
A clear sky 36
A cloudy sky 37
A stormy sky 38
Another cloudy sky 40
A sunset 41
Painting reflections 42
Other elements 50
PROJECTS 58
Crashing Waves 52
Coastal Footpath 56
Sunset on the Sea 62
Breaking Wave
Estuary Boats
The End of the Pier
On the Rocks
Sunlit Shore
Lighthouse in the Evening