Thursday, April 25, 2013

JEAN HAINES AND HER BOOK, ATMOSPHERIC WATERCOLOURS

I have had a lovely day today, a day when I have made a commitment to myself to paint, to experiment, to follow the whim of the moment. And this I have done....and the day isn't over yet!
Recently I discovered Jean Haines and this wonderful book, Atmospheric Conditions. She has amazing use of colour, freedom and excitement in her paintings. I absolutely love her work, her subjects and her hints of more. I have always felt I have needed to loosen up with my paintings and have been endeavouring to do so. Jean adds another dimension for me. Using colours that I can't see, but when she uses them they bring all the excitement and freshness so that I just want to keep looking at them....what else am I able to see!
Jean is coming to Australia soon but her workshops are booked out....by the time I knew about her, the workshops were booked. I'm hoping she will return in the future and it might be possible to be amongst the attendees, here's hoping!
So this is my work today, a long way to go but can already see a freshness that wasn't there...perhaps! Maybe it is wishful thinking!
Also I think I have nearly all my favourite bloggers back on my sidebar. If you can't see your blog and know that it has been please forgive me and let me know. Sometimes my senior's moments take over!















7 comments:

  1. Dear Mrs. A - found your blog through Rhonda at Watercolors and Words. I enjoyed my visit immensely. I too love to paint with watercolors. Your art is lovely and so are your roses. You are having fall and we are having spring...both seasons are a delight. I will be back soon. Have a wonderful day.

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    1. Thankyou for visiting and your encouraging comment! I have been visiting you for a little while and enjoying your photos, paintings and reflections on life. Mrs A

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  2. Fantastic! Love how it all just seeps its way though the page.

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    1. Thankyou Lucy , I'm very happy with the way it is going. More today hopefully but some housework comes first, love Mum

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  3. Thank you Mrs.A for the lovely comment you left me. I appreciate the tip about the Daniel Smith paints, I will definitely give them a try.

    Your watercolors are beautiful, so loose and great colors! The book is on my wishlist!

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  4. And thankyou too for your comment! I'm sure you will love the DS paints! Mrs A

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  5. i hope you manage to get on jean's workshop next year or the following ...looks like you are enjoying her book .... thank you for your kind comments on my blog .

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