Watercolours With Life: SAA Paint Magazine Feature

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

SAA Paint Magazine Feature

"Who Cares"

Original Watercolour sold in a Spring 2010 exhibition

I recieved the recent issue of the SAA,Society for All Artists Paint magazine today and was delighted to see my feature on how to paint cats in a loose style included. Considering I recently wrote a series on how to paint dogs in a loose style it seems very fair to allow cats a little time in the spotlight too! I hope SAA members and friends enjoy the article.

I also recieved the SAA,Society for All Artists catalogue and found my book and DVD advertised on the very first page of the inside cover.This really is one of those moments you just wish a friend had been there to see your face. For as long as I can remember I have looked at art catalogues but never for a moment imagined my name would be one of the authors included. Dreamed about it yes, on many occasions but never saw it actually happening.

This followed the day when I held a workshop in UK with my book in my hands for the very first time facing an art group here. Everyone who has been to my sessions will know I often share my favourite inspirational books by other authors. Those who have motivated me in my own journey. To hold something I have written seemed very unreal!

Thank you to the team at SAA for making dreams come true!

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2 comments:

M R Anand said...: nice talk about positivity and how to shun negativity! so very true...made my day! the painting of the cat is beautiful.; 31 August 2010 at 17:56
SKIZO said...: Thank you for sharing
This fabulous work with us
Good creations; 1 September 2010 at 16:50

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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."