Michael Harrison attended Academie Julienne, the post impressionist studio in Paris 1960’s. However, pursuing a career as an artist in those days was not considered a viable option. He continued to paint on family holidays at home and abroad particularly in Greece and France. However, it was not until recent years that he returned to painting with the single-mindedness required to progress A individual style slowly evolved, consequently his paintings became noticed, galleries began to accept his work and solo exhibitions across the country followed.

He has exhibited both solely and collaboratively over many years. In 2021, he was elected a member of Royal Society of British Artists and was recently appointed to the prestigious role of Keeper of Society’s Collection.

His works are wide ranging and diverse, in both choice of subject and location; the intimate small landscape studies are all completed plein air.