Watercolours With Life: Inspiration

Monday, 2 May 2011

Inspiration

Eyes to My Soul

Cats eyes in Watercolour

It is amazing how many wonderful cats and dog photographs are passed my way to paint for certain projects. Right now I am on the hunt for exciting dog images in wonderful poses. I also wanted some beautiful cats eyes in a variety of colours to work with for my book. I now have so many blue eyed subjects that I am spoilt for choice in which to use.

The above cat painting in watercolour is coming along really well and will possibly be finished today. I say possibly as I have several large paintings on the go that are calling to my brushes.This heady feeling of excitement and anticipation at the beginning of every new day is an amazing feeling and fabulous way to live.

I cannot wait to pick up my brushes this morning as I genuinely believe magic may just happen.

Whatever you are painting today I hope it makes you feel terrific. And if you aren't an artist I hope you see at least one incredible sight that makes you wish you were!

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I have meetings this week regarding my Autumn 2011 Watercolour Workshops so news will be posted here soon.

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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."