Prize-winning and inspirational watercolourist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of her chosen medium and her 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 a Daniel Smith brand ambassador, 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, and her popular online watercolour school has introduced a new wave of artists to her inimitable style.Jean lives in Hampshire, UK. For more information, visit www.jeanhaines.com; find her on Facebook at Jean Haines Watercolours; or discover her online school at www.watercolourinspiration.com

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• Author’s welcome 8Introduction 10My journey into watercolour 14An artist’s treasure 24Materials 25A brush with brushes 38Watercolour workout 48Colour gym 50Colour warm-up exercises 52Building up colour 62Building up confidence 74Addicted to watercolour 86Putting it all together 96Experiments to paintings 98Starting small 100Working loose and getting it right 110From study to full painting 120Facing challenges 130Beauty simplified 144The final touch 158Learning as artists 160An artist’s wish 170Quotes 172Index 174

Prize-winning and inspirational watercolourist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of her chosen medium and her 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 a Daniel Smith brand ambassador, 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, and her popular online watercolour school has introduced a new wave of artists to her inimitable style.Jean lives in Hampshire, UK. For more information, visit www.jeanhaines.com; find her on Facebook at Jean Haines Watercolours; or discover her online school at www.watercolourinspiration.com

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• Author’s welcome 8Introduction 10My journey into watercolour 14An artist’s treasure 24Materials 25A brush with brushes 38Watercolour workout 48Colour gym 50Colour warm-up exercises 52Building up colour 62Building up confidence 74Addicted to watercolour 86Putting it all together 96Experiments to paintings 98Starting small 100Working loose and getting it right 110From study to full painting 120Facing challenges 130Beauty simplified 144The final touch 158Learning as artists 160An artist’s wish 170Quotes 172Index 174

Prize-winning and inspirational watercolourist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of her chosen medium and her 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 a Daniel Smith brand ambassador, 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, and her popular online watercolour school has introduced a new wave of artists to her inimitable style.Jean lives in Hampshire, UK. For more information, visit www.jeanhaines.com; find her on Facebook at Jean Haines Watercolours; or discover her online school at www.watercolourinspiration.com

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• Author’s welcome 8Introduction 10My journey into watercolour 14An artist’s treasure 24Materials 25A brush with brushes 38Watercolour workout 48Colour gym 50Colour warm-up exercises 52Building up colour 62Building up confidence 74Addicted to watercolour 86Putting it all together 96Experiments to paintings 98Starting small 100Working loose and getting it right 110From study to full painting 120Facing challenges 130Beauty simplified 144The final touch 158Learning as artists 160An artist’s wish 170Quotes 172Index 174