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Jean Haines’ World of Watercolour (Paperback)
  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 14 July 2026
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800924666
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 216x280 mm
  • Illustrations: 0
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $49.99

Jean Haines’ World of Watercolour (Paperback)

$49.99

by Jean Haines

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Book Description

Dive into award-winning artist Jean Haines’ exciting world of watercolour, full of vibrant colour, expressive mark-making and unbridled creative joy.

“This is a book that knows exactly what it's about by an artist who is an absolute master of her medium and technique. If you love loose, impressionistic watercolour this is an absolute treat.” The Artist

If you're looking to elevate your watercolour paintings with life, colour and meaning, then look no further. With an infectious writing style that exudes her passion and enthusiasm, Jean guides you through a captivating journey of watercolour painting in this beautiful, practical book. Discover:

  • Dozens of fascinating techniques to learn, from salt scattering and paint splattering to using different media to achieve awe-inspiring textures.
  • 11 stunning demonstrations to follow stage by stage, to put your new skills into practice, including flowers and animals as well as people and places.
  • A treasure trove of easy-to-follow, inspiring exercises and tips to build your confidence, encourage your creativity and push you to paint truly innovative work.
  • Glimpses of Jean's working process along with her stories of personal growth, all influenced by the countries and cities she's lived in and the people she's met during her life.
  • Incredible examples of Jean’s work throughout, that will inspire and encourage both novices and experienced artists to develop their own style of working.

Following the global success of the hardback edition of World of Watercolour, first published in 2015, comes this stunning paperback edition the ultimate guide to Jean’s inimitable style.

Table of Contents

Author’s welcome8

Introduction10

My journey into watercolour14

An artist’s treasure24
Materials25
A brush with brushes38

Watercolour workout48
Colour gym50
Colour warm-up exercises52
Building up colour62
Building up confidence74
Addicted to watercolour86

Putting it all together96
Experiments to paintings98
Starting small100
Working loose and getting it right110
From study to full painting120
Facing challenges130
Beauty simplified144

The final touch158
Learning as artists160
An artist’s wish170

Quotes172

Index174

About the Author

About Jean Haines

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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