Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour by Jean Haines

Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour by Jean Haines

 Info:

 Seiten:176
 Sprache: Englisch
 Verlag:Search Press (7. August 2018)
 ISBN-10:178221545X

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Bewertung: 10/10

Jean Haines is arguably one of the worlds most accomplished and inspirational artists, and in this, her fifth book, she explores one of her most beloved subjects - flowers. Taking inspiration from her own beautiful garden in the English countryside where she lives, Jean takes you on an artistic journey that not only teaches you how to create gorgeous paintings, but also shares with you the joy to be gained from the simple act of painting flowers.
In this beautiful book, Jean explains with passion and enthusiasm how to loosen up your painting style and include just enough detail in your paintings to portray the essence of flowers, bringing them to life on the paper and infusing them with vibrancy and energy. She shares unreservedly the materials and techniques she uses, provides a wealth of expert tips and advice, and guides you step-by-step through numerous studies and projects. Throughout the book there are many glorious examples of Jeans paintings of a dazzling variety of flowers, providing an abundance of inspiration for artists of all abilities. 

Review:

Already as a child, the artist loved flowers and studied their coloring, the variety of shapes and the seasonal changes. Through intense observation of nature and, of course, through exercises as often as possible, she was able to achieve masterful expressive power in the course of her career.

Like any good instructional book, it begins by listing the materials she uses, such as paints, brushes, paper, and other useful things. Many tips about working with neat pigments and water help to understand why Jean Haines`s watercolours are so vibrant and expressive.

Numerous step -by- step instructions follow arranged according to colors and seasons.

The extraordinary feature of this book is the lovingly worded accompanying text which reveals the painter's passion for nature that has grown over many decades.

In many exercises, you will perfect the art of omission and abstraction, the harmonious use of color and learn to add excitement to a picture.

Summary:

“Atmospheric Flowers” is at the same time a textbook and a relaxing reading book for all art lovers. Especially for the advanced painter, Jean Haines offers an inexhaustible source of inspiration, useful tips and painting instructions. After a thorough study of text and pictures, you will be able to improve and develop your own style. Novices can enjoy very personal text contributions and the variety of lively, expressive watercolours by Jean Haines.