Watercolours With Life: Hello? Is there anybody there?

Monday, 7 October 2019

Hello? Is there anybody there?

"Taking the Lead"

Latest horse racing painting in watercolour

Copyright Jean Haines

I feel as though I am walking into a room without a clue as to whether anyone will be in it or not.

Why?

Its' been so long since I wrote on my blog and I'm wondering if anyone is still here to read my posts! I am so sorry.

I had an email from a blog reader recently asking where I was. I am here, just not finding time to write here lately. Not for any other reason than that I am really hectic with my offline life.

I could blame our two new puppies for taking up a lot of my time because they do. My daily routine now consists of daily long walks to tire them plus a training schedule. You will be pleased to hear that I am now almost fully trained to their way of thinking. Although seriously they are beautiful boys, great fun to be with and they are at this young age, quite naturally, time consuming.

But back to my art. I am working on a project that hopefully will be released next year and if possible announced before Christmas. It involves filming and that is the main reason I am quiet. I hope you will love the news when I can finally share the secret in a big reveal!

I have been in an exhibition in London too plus I demonstrated at an authors day at the Mall Galleries again in London ,via my publisher. Thank you to everyone who came to see me because it was such a great day. And a bargain. Visitors could see a number of artists working for a very low entrance fee although it seemed everyone who came to see me stayed with me for the whole day and I managed to practically pull off a workshop experience almost, with three different presentations throughout the event. I may return next year so do watch this space!

But I am back now, settled in my studio and painting, loving that feeling of seeing colour flow across paper.

Its' autumn and the autumn colours are as always thrilling me.

I hope to share more regularly now.

Dorothy, a special hello to you and thank you for your email about my being missing from my blog which shook me back into typing here!

Huge hugs to everyone and happy painting!

Jean

5 comments:

Wigoweb said...: I, for one, am pleased that you are reviving your blog.

I have two of your books and one of your online video classes. Can’t paint like you do, but I enjoy trying to use color the way you do.; 7 October 2019 at 15:33
Cindy said...: Hello!

Its funny you should post this because I visited your blog and was sad to see it had been a while. I am glad I get to follow you on other social media.

I love seeing your puppies and I was wishing I could have seen your London exhibition but it wasnt meant to be this time.

I cant wait to hear your news about what is happening with you and your fabulous art. I love your art, it makes me feel happy.

Good luck with everything, Jean. 💟; 7 October 2019 at 16:18
Lorraine said...: Hi Jean, I'm here! I love reading about what you are doing, as the workshop I did with you was such a great inspiration for me. I know you are so busy, and now you have the pups.....but just throw us blog readers a treat every so often and we will be happy!; 8 October 2019 at 00:29
Eugenia said...: This is a beautiful blog with wonderful watercolors! It inspires me every time. Thank you!; 10 October 2019 at 05:33
Meredith said...: Hello! I’m here! I hope you'll have a workshop in 2020. Your work is truly inspirational!!; 15 October 2019 at 17:45

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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."

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"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."