Author Archives: Pat Harrison

About Pat Harrison

Painting and drawing have been my passion for decades. I have attended numerous exhibitions in England and Germany. Presented with several awards for my paintings I now have one of my works on permanent display at a museum in Greater London with growing sales and commissions.

Zoom Meeting with Professor Charles Harris

Posted on July 8, 2020

During the virus induced lockdown the members of Devon Art Society have been holding weekly meetings via ZOOM. This week professor Charles Harris gave us detailed explanations about a number of master paintings to be found in the National Gallery … Continue reading →

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Foggintor Quarry – Acrylic Painting

Posted on July 2, 2020

Here is my painting of Foggintor Quarry on Dartmoor. You will find the site within walking distance of Princetown. As it is no longer in use a lake has formed to create a wonderful scenery. The rocks look impressive and … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Painting by Herdin Radtke – Art Tuition Video No.292

Posted on June 23, 2020

Today I have selected Herdin Radtke´s introductory video to his painting tutorial on how to paint pomegranates. Herdin is a professional artist who holds workshops online and in person. He has toured the world from a young age from Munich … Continue reading →

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Still Life Series – Chestnuts

Posted on June 16, 2020

This still life painting shows chestnuts on a marble table. The painting is 13x18cm in acrylics on wood. I love still lifes which are so different from my larger landscape paintings. They make me explore new textures and shapes. These … Continue reading →

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Digital Seascape Painting by Alan Kingwell – Art Tuition Video. No.291

Posted on June 10, 2020

Today I have selected another one of Alan Kingwell´s seascapes. Alan is now hooked on painting on his iPad. There is of course no original for him to frame other than the print-outs he can produce from the file. He … Continue reading →

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Landscape with Cows after by B.C.Koekkoek – Acrylic Painting

Posted on June 5, 2020

Here is my painting of cows watering from a creek. It is based on a work by the 19th century Dutch painter B.C.Koekkoek. I learn from the master of landscapes by studying how to paint impressive trees and create depth … Continue reading →

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Artists on German TV – Mark Waller

Posted on May 31, 2020

Every month the international group of artists AERA present a member on German TV. Today there is a new production introducing the Australian painter Mark Waller. It is now on German tv in English with German subtitles. Mark paints wonderful … Continue reading →

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How to Mix Colours for 3D Effects – Video No.290

Posted on May 28, 2020

In this 23 minute video Andrew Tischler tells us how he mixes colours to achieve 3D effects in his paintings. We learn why he does not stick to primary colours for certain tones and mixes his own black rather than … Continue reading →

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How to paint a coastal landscape – Video No.289

Posted on May 24, 2020

In this almost 14 minute video Samuel Earp paints a coastal landscape giving detailed explanations about the process. The technique will work in oils and acrylics. Here is a link to his website. Hope you like my choice of the … Continue reading →

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More Online Workshops for Artists

Posted on May 18, 2020

Artists go Online Another painter friend of mine Alan Kingwell lives in Cornwall. He has also turned to online courses to serve his students during the Corona virus lockdown. Students can look over Alan´s shoulder and listen to his explanations. … Continue reading →

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