Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour

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

• Author’s welcomeIntroductionWhy paint flowers?The bare necessitiesMaterialsAll about colourSeeds of ideasFirst stepsSimply blueThe point of no returnTo Bee or Not to BeePainting white flowersSimplifying complicated shapesStanding tallTaking flight with whiteSeasons of lifeSpringPrimrosesDaffodilsBluebellsSummerRosesSweet PeaSunflowersAutumnWinterThe journeyUsing our imaginationA change in directionAbstract impressionsGoing for goldThinking outside the box

Jean uses watercolour about as loosely as it's possible to do so and her paintings have an almost iridescent quality that celebrates colour, atmosphere and life. Her flowers shimmer in the light and seem almost to possess movement.There are demonstrations, but they are not at the heart of the project - this book is about learning to see and how to communicate beauty and vision.