Painting Rustic Buildings & Barns in Watercolour [Paperback]

Terry Harrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2009

Packed with tips on how to create breathtaking, realistic paintings, this reference—with fresh, original pictures and a simple approach—teaches artists to create weathered windmills, old shacks and huts, farmhouses, cottages, timbered barns, and other pastoral buildings. Step-by-step sequences show how to capture various architectural aspects, from tiled roof tops and windows adorned with flowers to ancient doors and rustic porches. Amateur and experienced artists alike will use this guidebook’s practical advice to capture the texture, detail, and beauty of a rural landscape.

Editorial Reviews

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"In his new book popular artist and author Terry Harrison deals with rustic buildings of many kinds, from traditional thatched cottages, windmills, water mills and oast houses to barns and sheds."  —Leisure Painter

About the Author

Terry Harrison is a painter and the author of numerous technique books, including Brush with Watercolour; Terry Harrison’s Sea & Sky in Watercolour; Terry Harrison's Watercolour Flowers; Terry Harrison's Watercolour Mountains, Valleys & Streams; Terry Harrison's Watercolour Trees; and Terry's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Search Press; Original edition (August 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844483428
• ISBN-13: 978-1844483426
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rustic Buildings and Barns Review, August 8, 2009

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DL Clark "King's Kid" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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Having just recently emigrated from South Africa to New Zealand I have found this book extremely useful in that here I have a very good reference of the building style in NZ that is not found in South Africa. I originally found this book in the Library here in NZ. My first reaction was that I simply had to have a copy of this book and immediately ordered one from Amazon. Their service has always been excellent and prompt

The techniques in this book are very well explained and set out and the illustrations are professional,very crisp and very lively in colour. Anyone painting in watercolours should have one of these in his/her library for reference purposes. This book contains more than just being able to paint in rustic colours. It is a good all round reference for general painting techniques as well. I particularly like the demonstrations and the many close-ups of details that will certainly be of great help to beginners. Terry is a highly accomplished artist.

I highly recommend this book for beginners as well as those of us who have been years in the business. I am a professional art teacher and have been drawing since 1944 and painting since 1946.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terry Harrison is a wonderful watercolorist!, June 27, 2009

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AKWoman "AKWoman" (Alaska) - See all my reviews

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I stumbled upon Terry Harrison's instruction books several years ago. I soon decided that his clarity of instruction and his wonderful landscapes were something I wanted to emulate. I've collected all his books and I've never been disappointed. This one is no exception....it's excellent!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Watercolor Techniques, December 23, 2009

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Amy McCauley "Amy" (Southern Pines, NC) - See all my reviews

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I really enjoy and use this book quite a bit. The information is simple and easy to understand. The techniques are very useful. It is a valuable purchase.