Watercolours With Life: Wake Up!

Monday, 1 November 2010

Wake Up!

"Morning Light"

For an upcoming exhibition

I can't believe how time is flying or how much I seem to be taking on these days. I have accepted invitations to show in Christmas Exhibitions in several galleries. Over the last few weeks pieces have carefully been selected as a body of work that will show well together. Each collection as always holds favourites. The cockerel above seems to shine with a glowing morning light and will be part of a show in Winchester later this year. Since winning the Anthony J Lester Art Critic Award for a body of cockerels mine seem to be in demand and sought after. I still only paint them as my heart dictates, never picking up a brush purely to paint something in case it may be a best seller.

Each subject has to call to me emotively for it to be a success. I believe this positivity is why certain pieces have a glow about them. I adored painting this piece. As the eye began to appear I felt as though this wonderful creature was watching me work, at one point he seemed to literally jump off the paper. It was such a memorable experience that I had kept the painting to enjoy the flow of pigment and sections that excite in the composition.

I recently recieved an invitation to show in an animal exhibition and as my cockerels were mentioned I decided it was time to part with my friend. So he is going to be shown for the first time this month.

This is a very busy time of year as galleries often have pre Christmas shows where their stable of artists are asked to particpate to create a stunning exhibition. It is a wonderful time to be inspired and take time to think about where you are heading the following year. For me 2011 is already full of exciting new projects and opportunities. My studio time will be valuable to my new techniques, subjects and collections as well as working on my second book which is already packed with gorgeous colour and watercolours that I hope will have everyone who reads it from all levels as artists racing for their brushes.

Talking of which mine are calling!

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During my workshops last week I mentioned how busy I am and how difficult it is finding time to regularly update my blog. I quietly mentioned I may let it go but quick responses eagerly asking me to keep it changed my mind. I will continue to share but please bear with me when life gets so hectic my posts are a little erratic!

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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.

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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."