Pat Harrison
Awards
Judges Award DAS 2013
Centenary Award for Miniatures
Palm Art Award Nominee 2018
Association Embracing Realist Art
AERA
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Author Archives: Pat Harrison
Sarah Corner´s New Book
AERA member Sarah Corner has recently published a book about her work. It is a collection of some of the paintings she has created over the last 17 years since she moved to Ireland. It includes detailed notes and images … Continue reading
Posted in All Painting Media, art, howto, painting
Tagged artist, book, Fine art, realistic paintings
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How to paint hyperrealism – Video No.271
This 2 1/2 minute video shows the Dutch Hyperrealist Tjalf Sparnaay painting a small section of his interpretation of Johannes Vermeer´s painting “The Milkmaid”. Hope you like my choice of the day. If you want to contact me personally please … Continue reading
Posted in acrylic, howto, oil painting, painting, video
Tagged acrylic painting, hyperrealism, learning, oil painting, Vermeer
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Sold at 2018 Art Auction in Favour of Underprivileged Children
In September one of my works went on auction in favour of underprivileged children. My painting sold well above the reserve price. I was pleased to have been able to donate the painting to help a good cause. The painting … Continue reading
How to paint a seascape – Video No.270
In this 7 1/2 minute speed painting video Eva Volf shows us how to paint a seascape. Eva creates very impressive works using just a few colours to achieve dramatic effects. The technique can be used in both oil painting … Continue reading
Posted in acrylic, howto, oil painting, painting, video
Tagged acrylic painting, learning, oil painting, seascape, time lapse video
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Torbay Guild of Artists Summer Exhibition Photos 2018
The TGA Summer Exhibition at the Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Torquay will draw to an end on September 30. My paintings were part of it. Torbay Guild of Artists (TGA) joined forces with DAS (Devon Art Society), and Brixham Art … Continue reading
Posted in acrylic, All Painting Media, art, exhibition experience, Marketing, painting, selling art
Tagged artist, Devon Art Society, exhibition, painting, Torbay, Torbay Guild of Artists, Torquay, Torre Abbey
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How to study traditional oil painting – Video No.268
This is part two of short videos by maestro Michael John Angel who explains the various stages students go through to study traditional oil painting techniques. He points out how his students take drawing classes to achieve mastery. Michael John … Continue reading
Posted in howto, oil painting, painting, video
Tagged academy, Angel Academy of Art, art, demonstration, oil painting, Paint, video
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Reference Photographs
Sometimes a scene needs a little extra If you are looking for reference photos which you are allowed to use without infringing copyrights here are some links. THE STOCKS gives you a complete list of sites but also includes paid … Continue reading
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Tagged copyright, free photos, reference photographs
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How to study traditional oil painting – Video No.267
In this 8 minute video maestro Michael John Angel explains the various stages students go through to study traditional oil painting techniques. He points out how and why his students are taken through these steps to achieve mastery. Michael John … Continue reading
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Tagged academy, Angel Academy of Art, art, demonstration, oil painting, Paint, video
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2018 Art Auction in Favour of Underprivileged Children
At the end of September one of my works will go on auction in favour of underprivileged children in a major city near my home town. My painting was accepted amid many others by several artists who have submitted a … Continue reading
