Edward Hardy HarrisonCMRCA LL.D. (August 28, 1926 – January 16, 2015) was an English-Canadian artist who created many paintings of the Yukon.[1]
Early life and education
Ted Harrison was born in Wingate, County Durham, England, in 1926.[1][2][3] He started to paint at the West Hartlepool School of Art in England. Although interrupted by war, Harrison went on to complete his studies, being awarded a National Diploma in Design from the College in 1949. His subsequent earning of a teaching certificate from the University of Durham and a B.Ed from the University of Alberta, led to a teaching career that lasted almost three decades.[4][5]
Career
Beginning in 1968, Harrison resided in Yukon, Canada, a location with prominence in many of his works.[6] He stayed there until 1993. His work from this period focused on the colours and culture of the Yukon.[7]
He worked, from the 1970s and thus in his post-academic capacity, not only as an artist but also as an illustrator and author. His work in the field earned him a national first: selection for the International Children’s book Exhibition in Bologna, Italy.[4] One of his illustrations is of the Robert Service poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee".[8] He often tried
unexpected colours to depicted features.
Harrison's wife, Nicky, died from Alzheimer's disease in 2000.[1][10] Harrison subsequently helped raise money for Alzheimer foundations.[10] Harrison died in his sleep at the age of 88 on January 16, 2015.[11]
