Born in Cheshire Terry McKivragan studied at Wimbledon Art School, gaining his National Diploma in Design. Then followed a career in commercial art as a designer, illustrator and art director culminating in the running of his own graphic design studio.

As an illustrator, he developed a love for watercolours which, inspired by such as the later works of Turner, grew in strength so that he left the commercial world concentrating on watercolour painting and later, in acrylics - a medium that lends itself to paintings with a more impressionistic and bolder technique exploring the use of colour and textures. These paintings brought successes including Britain's Painters [Best Acrylic award]. The Hunting Prize. Finalist's Exhibition, The Laing Art Competition National Exhibition and the RI Medal Award as well as the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Ian's work is also included in two publications -'Acrylics Masterclass' - a book which discusses the work and techniques of nine artists, and 'Paint! Seascapes & Waterways' where his approach to the subject is demonstrated.

He is a member of The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and has exhibited at the Mail Galleries in London with the NEAC, the RBA and the RSMA and is a member of the Chelsea Arts Society. Terry's paintings are to be found in various galleries round the country,and in private and corporate collections throughout the UK and abroad.