Watercolours With Life: Author of the Month July 2010

Saturday 10 July 2010

Author of the Month July 2010

The Mall Galleries. London " How to Paint Colour and Light in Watercolour" book launch 2010

"AUTHOR OF THE MONTH"

JULY 2010

So much is happening recently that I am finding it very hard to keep up and share all my good news on my blog but I was thrilled to be chosen as " Author of the Month by Search Press this month. I have seen my first book with an amazing book launch at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London, had a fabulous day meeting fantastic authors at the " Meet the Artists" event and on top of this I had an interview for the Search Press Author of the Month feature!

Can life get any better?

You can read my interview via this link and it probably gives a better insight into my personality and life.

http://www.searchpress.com/author_profile.asp

How exciting!

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4 comments:

Lindsey said...: great interview and so interesting to hear of your art and life journey. You deserve all the recognition you are now getting although I bet sometimes you just want to get off the roundabout and play a swing in your garden?!; 10 July 2010 at 05:13
Vickie said...: What a moving interview. Your open-ness is refreshing and inspirational. And your tips for beginners, outstanding.; 10 July 2010 at 09:38
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Hi there Lindsay,when I get off the roundabout I walk in beautiful countryside with my dogs and simply think about how lucky I am.I really am very blessed.

I honestly believe bad parts of our lives are there so that we can fully appreciate and love the wonderful times. Without the lows our highs would not feel so beautiful.

Thank you so much for reading my interview and your reply and Lindsay I must add its lovely knowing you are here.; 12 July 2010 at 00:58
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Hello Vickie,

Thank you so much. I can only ever type from my heart and the questions really did touch " buttons" that led me to my replies. It was interesting sharing and took me down a few memory lanes as well.

Its so lovely seeing you here and thank you so much for replying.

Jean; 12 July 2010 at 00:59

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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."