Watercolours With Life: Racing Into 2010

Wednesday, 30 December 2009

Racing Into 2010

At The Races Original Watercolour by Jean Haines

How quickly a year passes. I am seeing 2009 out by saying goodbye to a favourite painting that sold recently. I have learned so much from my art. Not just painting.

I know when I look at a fresh piece of white paper I have that incredible feeling of excitement of adding colour to it.This is how I feel with a new year too.What will we all paint and achieve in 2010.

It is time to say goodbye to yesterday and open our hearts and imaginations to our new tomorrows.

My goal is to be a better artist............and work towards a very special dream.

I wish you joy,happiness and all your dreams coming true in this new year.

5 comments:

Kat Farmer/van Hookens said...: lovely painting, so alive. Wishing you all you wish for in 2010...; 30 December 2009 at 04:10
Unknown said...: Hi Jean - and I hope 2010 is good for you too - can it beat 2009? I just wanted to let you know I drop in here everyday for inspiration(even if I don't leave a comment!) and I am painting every day now. I am trying new techniques but struggling with colour - everything looks dull - so some work to do there. Have a wonderful new year - Sue
(ps I was priviliged to see this painting at Alton and it must be sad to see something that says so much go but you must be so proud that you created it); 31 December 2009 at 01:42
Bãpp said...: A great one Jean,
happy new year,
jan :); 31 December 2009 at 05:38
Billie Crain said...: Wonderful painting, Jean and congrats on the sale! You've got a great new year awaiting you so I'm not surprised that you're excited.:)

Happy New Year!; 1 January 2010 at 13:27
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Thank you Kat,Sue,Jan and Billie.........I have started my first painting of 2010 and it really is turning into a firm favourite even though its a long way from finished!

Sue make 2010 the year for colour exploration,see you on my workshop for some new projects and challenges to try out!

Lets make 2010 memorable art wise!; 2 January 2010 at 08:56

The Artist Magazine : Book Review

Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours

"The book is nothing less than a paean to the wet in wet technique. If that's your thing, prepare to be amazed. Jean Haines credits Jean Louis Morelle, and in many ways this book is the sequel to Morelle's remarkable, but very technical work, showing the wealth of creative possibilities the technique offers. A lot of the images are barely recognisable and yet you instinctively know what they are. I wish I knew how, because this is impressionism taken to its logical conclusion and reminiscent of some of the later work by JMW Turner. You will have to take it from me that "First signs of a face appearing magically from a first wash of watercolour" is pure alchemy. This is an extraordinary book."

"Amazing Ways With Watercolour:" Fastest Selling DVD!

"Amazing Ways With Watercolour" from Town House Films is the fastest selling DVD with the company to date! Record breaking pre-orders for this much awaited film saw requests for copies flooding in from all over the world. A wonderful introduction into working with watercolour minus the use of a preliminary sketch this DVD removes the fear, stress or pressure from worry about how to use watercolour. Instead the focus is on having fun, enjoying vibrant colour combinations and allowing the medium to create the subjects with just a little help from the artist. A really exciting new DVD to own. Whilst the DVD sold out in the first few months since its' release due to popularity it is now in stock and available directly from Town House Films.

http://www.townhousefilms.co.uk

How To Paint Colour and Light in Watercolour

"How to Paint Colour and Light in Watercolour" Jeans first book was launched at the Mall Galleries in 2010 at the SWA Society for Women Artists Annual Exhibition. Many copies have been sold world wide. It is available on Amazon.com, Search Press, SAA Society for All Artists and Ken Bromley.

"This book is a wonderful introduction into Jeans' way of working and gives an insight into her way of thinking and approach to a large variety of subjects. All painted minus the use of a preliminary sketch."