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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was everything I hoped it would be. Rolf Harris is a very talented painter, and his use of light and colour is second to none. His story, which is lightly dealt throughout the book, adds to the interest. Known more for his television paintings, done on large backdrops with emulsion and house painting brushes, doesn't begin to showcase his talent as this book does.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very special book. I have always enjoyed the paintings, but realised I could never afford to buy one. This book not only shows the great work but gives a short description of each of them which for me brings it all to life. I thought this book purchase would have cured me and stopped me wanting to buy a picture, but in fact has made me want one even more!!
The book is very detailed, good reproduction quality and a real insight to the great man himself along with understanding where his ideas come from. I wasnt disappointed with this purchase and would fully recommend this.
The book is very detailed, good reproduction quality and a real insight to the great man himself along with understanding where his ideas come from. I wasnt disappointed with this purchase and would fully recommend this.
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Give me a break, Rolfe Harris, artist? No some guy who used to do stuff as a fill in or work on animal programmes, you remember now, slapped paint on a canvas with a two inch brush, sang songs about three legged blokes and looked worried all of the time whenever something like a hysterectomy was undertaken on a hamster: yes that bloke.
What changed my view on this man was seeing one of his exhibitions and as a non arty type of chap, I could not believe how good his work was. Everything from animals (really good) through to still life. What did worry me is the sheer quantity of work Mr Harris has produced, but all of it is really attractive work, which like the man himself appears to appeal to everyone. Sadly I couldn't afford one of the originals and despite the fact that I could afford a replica print (not cheap at around £1000 for a lioness my wife desperately wanted me to buy, I opted instead for this book. Simply breathtaking is how I would rate this book: it encapsulates the spirit of this simply amazing man, who, if like me, you cannot afford to purchase his work, through this book you are able to appreciate the breadth of his extraordinary talent as an artist: to the point that it is more than a coffee table item, it is one of those books that you can pick up and skim through for that odd five minutes, or take a leisurely read through on a rainy day.
Simply breathtaking, sums it up.
p.s. Just managed to get a print called "into the sun", artist proof number one (the lioness hunting with a crease accross it if you hae the book). Cost quite a lot for a print, but my wife is delighted with both the book and the print.
What changed my view on this man was seeing one of his exhibitions and as a non arty type of chap, I could not believe how good his work was. Everything from animals (really good) through to still life. What did worry me is the sheer quantity of work Mr Harris has produced, but all of it is really attractive work, which like the man himself appears to appeal to everyone. Sadly I couldn't afford one of the originals and despite the fact that I could afford a replica print (not cheap at around £1000 for a lioness my wife desperately wanted me to buy, I opted instead for this book. Simply breathtaking is how I would rate this book: it encapsulates the spirit of this simply amazing man, who, if like me, you cannot afford to purchase his work, through this book you are able to appreciate the breadth of his extraordinary talent as an artist: to the point that it is more than a coffee table item, it is one of those books that you can pick up and skim through for that odd five minutes, or take a leisurely read through on a rainy day.
Simply breathtaking, sums it up.
p.s. Just managed to get a print called "into the sun", artist proof number one (the lioness hunting with a crease accross it if you hae the book). Cost quite a lot for a print, but my wife is delighted with both the book and the print.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent book
Rolf Harris is one of those people you feel you have grown up with (if you are a certain age!)He has been off and on our TV Screens in a variety of guises but above all I loved his... Read more
Published 13 days ago by jc
Superlative Rolf
A beautifully illustrated and compiled body of work showing Rolf's artistic skills across a range of subjects. Not many artists get to paint the queen. Very good value for money.
Published 18 days ago by BobM
An excellent book.
A book and a life full of energy and talent. Every page is a joy - and the personal written pieces are really rather nice. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Rampley
what a book !!!!!!
A really lovely book to pick up and just feel and look at. The way the pictures are described and why and how Rolf did them that way is really wonderful for a common or like me !!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by andy murray
A Life in Art Review
A wonderful book spanning the life works of Rolf Harris. Great detail with super recreations of his works through the ages. Read more
Published 5 months ago by JB
Hardback Version Excellent
I bought the most expensive of Rolf Harris' "My Life in Art" hardback via Amazon approximately 4-6 weeks ago. This was for my female partner. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Eddie from Devon
A LIFE IN ART
This book is amazing, not only are there lots of paintings by Rolf, his style and colour show what a true artist he is and so talented. Read more
Published 15 months ago by hilary
Visual Delight
A purely delightful 750 pages of beautiful, colourful painting done by Rolf throughout his life. The book also gives an insight into the way he collects reference material for his... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Echo
a life in art
could never afford to own a Rolf Harris original so this is next best thing . To have his lifes work in one book with his memories and stories.
Published 16 months ago by D. A. Jones
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