Jean Haines Colour & Light in Watercolour: New Edition

I had reservations about this when it first appeared. This is no longer a book that hints at what might be possible, but one which celebrates Jean's work and what can be done if you're brave with watercolour. But what good is the perfect mastery of basic skills, if in the end produced a boring image? Only the composition makes the picture into a unique and unusual artwork. Artists move on and what they wanted to say on a subject was pretty much perfectly formed at the time. Many mixtures of their eleven favorite colors are presented, w

The magical free flow of water and color straight on to a blank working surface (with no initial drawing) creates amazing results, often leaving her audience breathless with delight.Haines' paintings can be found in homes all over the world and in 2009 she won the Anthony J Lester Award during the SWA Annual Exhib

"Sister found many great ideas." according to Beth Le Boeuf. Bought this for my sister who is a wonderful watercolor artist. Even though she is very good, she said that she found many good tipsand techniques for loosening up her watercolor.. Kathleen Nulph said Inspiration. Queen of lost edges in watercolorperfect inspiration!. Phillsphan said I love Jean Haines' approach to watercolor painting so I devour. I love Jean Haines' approach to watercolor painting so I devour all I can about this fantastic artist. Book was in excellent shape and delivery was prompt.

Wherever you are on your painting journey, Jean will open your eyes to the color and light that surrounds you and show you how to incorporate it into your paintings.. As soon as you open the book you will want to pick up a brush and start painting and whatever your ability, Jean encourages you to simply have a go’ and enjoy the freedom and happiness that painting can bring.Jean’s subjects include animals, landscapes, people and flowers, and there are many examples of Jean’s work throughout the book to both delight and inspire you. Jean Haines’ characteristically loose and expressive paintings are filled with color and light, and in this exciting book she passes on her knowledge and expert advice in a way that is both inspiring and instructional. Jean takes a highly practical