Atmospheric Animals in Watercolour Painting with spirit & vitality

The inimitable Jean Haines guides you, step-by-step, through breathing life into your watercolor 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 colors 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.

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. The magical free flow of water and colour straight on to a blank working surface creates amazing results, often leaving her sell-out audiences breathless with delight.

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.
https://jeanhaines.com/