Atmospheric Animals in Watercolour: Painting with Spirit & Vitality

The inimitable Jean Haines guides you, step by step, through breathing life into your watercolour animal paintings. Known for her vibrant colours and exciting painting techniques, Jean Haines invites you to share a journey with her. Learn to paint animals from around the world in a loose, atmospheric style, filled with vitality and energy. In this book, Jean presents you with step-by-step instructions, exercises and projects to build from simple monochrome artworks through to more vivid paintings that incorporate exciting textural effects. Jean shares all her materials and unique techniques, providing all from first-time painters to more experienced artists with a wealth of tips and advice inspired by the animals themselves. Learn to progress and find your own path, guided and encouraged by this master of watercolour. The inimitable Jean Haines guides you, step-by-step, through breathing life into your watercolour animal paintings. From domestic cats and dogs to wild lions and giraffes, bestselling artist and author Jean Haines shows the reader how to bring a touch of life to their animal artwork. Known for the vibrant colours and exciting, innovative painting techniques that she brings to her work, Jean’s latest book is a course that invites beginners and experts alike to share a journey through painting animals from around the world. Jean shares all the materials and techniques she uses, and provides a wealth of expert tips and advice as the reader progresses through the numerous step-by-step studies and projects. Scattered throughout the book are dozens of Jean’s wonderful paintings; showcasing a veritable Noah’s ark of different animals – artists of all abilities will find these inspiring and encouraging. Jean uses Daniel Smith materials in this book, but other materials can be used to achieve similar results.