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Background:
Born in Cheshire, Terry McKivragan studied at Wimbledon School of Art. He then followed a career in advertising as a designer and illustrator culminating in the running of his own design studio.

As an illustrator, he developed a love for watercolours which, inspired by the later works of Turner, grew in strength so that he gradually left the commercial world to concentrate on watercolour painting and later, in acrylics, a medium that lends itself to paintings with a more impressionistic approach, exploring the use of colour and textures. More recently he has also been successfully painting in oils.

Terry prefers to develop his paintings in the studio, based on sketchbook material backed up by photography.

He says: ”Back in the studio is where the fun really begins”, creating ideas from the material by a series of mini sketches.

Exhibited:
The Hunting Prize finalist’s exhibition,  The Laing Art finalist’s Exhibition, the RA summer Exhibition, The Singer & Friedlander / Sunday Times Watercolour  Exhibition and The Discerning Eye Exhibition. His paintings are to be found  in private and corporate collections and various galleries throughout the UK and in the USA.

After winning the RI Medal, Terry was elected a  member  of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours  in 1997.

He has exhibited with other Mall Galleries societies: the NEAC, RSMA and the RBA. and he is a member of the Chelsea Art Society.

Publications:
Terry’s work has been featured in “Acrylics Masterclass” – a book which discusses the work of nine artists “Paint ! Seascapes and Waterways” a book that compares the work of fourteen artists and “ The Watercolour Skies & Clouds Techniques of 23 international artists”;  “Watercolour Innovations” by Jackie Simmonds featuring eight artist’s work and “Vibrant Watercolours” by Shirley Trevena.  "Sketchy impressions of Westminster" a book reproduces his preliminary working sketches, which can be purchased directly from Terry.

 His work is published in limited edition prints, calendars and greeting cards, selling throughout the UK.

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