Jean Haines' Paint Yourself Calm: Colourful, Creative Mindfulness Through Watercolour
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782212825 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Relax. It's only painting." according to KP. I think it's important for people to know who the intended audience is for this book.I'm not familiar with Ms. Haines' other books, but from browsing them here on Amazon I'd say they are probably for those who already know something about painting in watercolor. Whether they're intended for beginners or not I don't know, but I personally wouldn't even bother buying one, because they all look too advanced and intimidating to me.However, I bought this book of hers because I have never in my entire life picked up a paintbrush and attempted to paint anything. But I've always enjoyed the look of watercolor paintings and wished. a good way to relax NY Giants fan It is a excellent book on using watercolor in a meditative way. A good way to stop the frantic pace of today's life and be present in the moment, enjoying color. If you are looking for watercolor instruction for painting pictures, Jean Haines' book The World of Watercolor is wonderful.. "Every artist should buy this book!" according to Alanna. This is exactly the book I needed right now. The exercises are easy and give me the freedom to "play" instead of "produce". I plan to explore more of Jean Haines' books.
This book shows you how to calm and enhance your outlook through the movement of brush on paper.Master artist Jean Haines leads you on a journey through paint, showing you how to wipe away your worries with the soothing, gentle strokes of watercolour paint.. Meditative, peaceful and calming, watercolour painting offers a sense of control and self-worth to everyone, with no judgement or goal beyond the joy of painting itself
I don't want to say anything frivolous about this book as it carries a more serious message beyond that of regular painting books. The author was a painter first, then she became a painting teacher and now she is teaching calm through painting. This book takes you back to colour and 'playing'. This time it is not the teachings of her fascinating watercolour technique in the foreground, but the process of painting itself. As I am a painter who teaches, sells my work and occasionally exhibits I have worked hard on the techniques I have been taught by Jean and a number of other artists to the point where I have more recently been finding my own way but decided that as I have all Jean's other books I "needed" this one to add to my collection. A lot of the content of this genuinely intriguing book is what might be called pure watercolour. I particu
The combination of East meets West in Jean’s style is to be enjoyed.The magical free flow of water and color straight on to a blank working surface (with no initial drawing) creates amazing results, often leaving her audience breathless with delight. A member of the Society for Women Artists (SWA), international watercolorist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of her chosen medium. Having lived and traveled in many countries, this popular artist h