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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BB Hardback with jacket
  • Publication: 24 January 2022
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782219590
  • Stock: Temporarily Out of Stock
  • Size: 216x280 mm
  • Illustrations: 400
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $19.99

Atmospheric Animals in Watercolour

$19.99

Painting with spirit & vitality by Jean Haines

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Book Description

The inimitable Jean Haines guides you, step-by-step, through breathing life into your watercolour animal paintings.

From domestic cats and dogs to wild lions and giraffes, bestselling artist and author Jean Haines shows the reader how to bring a touch of life to their animal artwork.

Known for the vibrant colours and exciting, innovative painting techniques that she brings to her work, Jean’s latest book is a course that invites beginners and experts alike to share a journey through painting animals from around the world.

Jean shares all the materials and techniques she uses, and provides a wealth of expert tips and advice as the reader progresses through the numerous step-by-step studies and projects.

Scattered throughout the book are dozens of Jean’s wonderful paintings; showcasing a veritable Noah’s ark of different animals artists of all abilities will find these inspiring and encouraging.

Jean uses Daniel Smith materials in this book, but other materials can be used to achieve similar results.

Table of Contents

Author’s welcome 6, Introduction 8, Igniting the passion 10, The bear necessities 14, Getting started: Simple studies 30, Step-by-step Elephant in monochrome 34, Learning from animals 38, Step-by-step Hedgehog 44, Inspiration from nature 48, For the love of dogs 52, Step-by-step Italian Spinone: Humphrey 64, Feline fine 68, Step-by-step Socks 74, A walk on the wild side 80, Down under 94, Step-by-step Sleepy Koala 96, Under the sea 106, Step-by-step Starfish 108, Step-by-step Octopus 116, A mammoth task 122, Seeing double 132, Be unique: sheep 138, Bugs and butterflies 144, Creative art 152, Magical interpretations 158, Index 160

About the Author

About Jean Haines

Prize-winning and inspirational watercolourist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of her chosen medium and the ability to instil enthusiasm and motivation in all around her. Having lived and travelled in many countries, this popular international artist and teacher has developed her skills while under the influence of masters from many countries, including Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Jean runs hugely popular international watercolour workshops for artists from around the globe, and her highly sought-after paintings can similarly be found in homes all over the world. Jean is a member of the SWA, Society for Women Artists, and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Anthony J Lester Award during the SWA Annual Exhibition, and the SAA Professional Artist of the Year, Experimental and Abstract Award. She regularly writes for art magazines and exhibits in a number of galleries.

Jean lives in Hampshire, UK. For more information, visit www.jeanhaines.com

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