Rolf on Art

by Rolf Harris

Based on the TV series, "Rolf on Art", this book shows how you can start to produce your own paintings, using either oils or acrylics. Aiming to encourage anyone who has ever dabbled to pick up their brushes again, the approach is designed to give you confidence, step-by-step.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Hardcover

First published August 28, 2002

About the author

Rolf Harris was a British-Australian musician, singer, composer, painter, a television host and personality.

Harris is most known for his novelty song "Tie my kangaroo down sport".

Reviews

[Sam Tindal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sorting out an old pile of books and came across this. I loved Rolf when I was a kid , his Brit tv shows were part of the 70s kids tv I enjoyed along with the Clangers and Morph.
However I was disturbed when I found it, how could I have possibly not seen him as a scary monster? I wanted to give my review no stars but that’s nonesense in fact sadly many past artists , Van Gogh who frequented prostitution houses , Tolouse-Lautrec, and many others have been what today that what is not acceptable, even leonardo bought bodies off grave robbers , so I gave it 4 * because it is full of excellent information on how to become an impressionistic artist. It is simple to understand even for a beginner but also is interesting to read if you come from a photo realism background and want to loosen your style. It also dives into some artists from the past who Rolf was interested in and influenced by.
I wouldn’t buy it today and in fact I won my copy, but it is an interesting read for painters and none painters alike who are interested in how artists work. So no I couldn’t give it no stars and I hope the royalties go to his descendants.
What a horrible end to a fabulous artist. I’m sorry but I just can’t like him anymore although his talent for painting was incredible.