Atmospheric Animals in Watercolour by Jean Haines
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Description
From domestic cats and dogs to wild lions and giraffes, best-selling artist and author Jean Haines shows the reader how to bring a vitality of life to their animal artwork.
Size: 216x280 mm
Illustrations: 400
Pages: 160
Known for the vibrant colours and exciting, innovative painting techniques that she brings to her work, Jean's latest book invites beginners and more experienced artists alike to share a journey through painting animals from around the world.
Painting animals requires a delicacy of touch. Jean starts with simple monochrome artworks and progresses on to more vivid paintings that incorporate exciting textural effects. Using lessons from nature to help bring the reader closer to the animals, Jean shows how to portray the animal's spirit and bring vitality to the reader's artwork.
Suitable for all abilities, from first-time painters to experienced artists, Jean shares all the materials and unique techniques she uses, and provides a wealth of expert tips and advice inspired by the animals themselves, helping the reader to progress and find their own path.
Scattered throughout the book are dozens of Jean’s wonderful paintings, showcasing a veritable Noah's Ark of different animals to inspire the reader on their artistic journey.
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 -
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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