50 Best Blogs for Watercolor Artists

Having been away in South Africa on my return home as always I have found my email inbox absolutely full of wonderful messages. Many were requesting places on my 2011 Watercolour Workshops .Then there was communication regarding the BBC programme " Show Me The Monet", wonderful emails from galleries and amongst these was one refering to my blog. I was so surprised and delighted to read the message as I have been listed among the fifty best blogs for watercolour artists.

Thank you so much Corinne for informing me that my blog is amongst the top 50. I feel very flattered, privileged and honoured to be included along side such fantastic artists and fabulous blogs.

If you are looking for inspiration please look at this link to see work by so many amazing artists. You will see I am ranked number 13 which by some is classed as an unlucky number. Today I will consider it a lucky one! Here is the link and opening introduction............

"Watercolor artists have a tight-knit community of talented, ambitious and inspirational individuals. With the use of blogs, watercolor artists can share their work and kindly critique each other, as well as exchange insider tips and business strategies. For those who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skills and get their art into galleries, here are the 50 best blogs for watercolor artists"

http://www.webdesignschoolsguide.com/library/50-best-blogs-for-watercolor-artists.html

Thank you so much to everyone who follows and reads my blog. And thank you so much for all the kind emails telling me how much it is enjoyed.

Happy Painting!

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1 comment:

Lindsey said...: Hi Jean - so pleased for you - I think your blog is lovely and I use acrylics!; 2 December 2010 at 00:10

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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."