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JEAN HAINES SWA

International watercolorist Jean Haines SWA is well known for her passion for working in her favourite medium, watercolour. Having lived and travelled in many countries this popular artist has had the opportunity to develop her skills creating incredible paintings whilst under the influence of masters from many countries including Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Living in China was a time when studying brush control had the greatest impact on the evolvement of Jeans style. Later working with artists from India and Pakistan introduced vibrant colours in her results compared to her previous more quiet watercolours created whilst living in Europe.

The combination of East meets West in her style is unavoidable and to be enjoyed. Free flow of water along with no fear of working directly minus the use of a preliminary sketch leads Jean to amazing results that often leave viewers of her working in awe. Light and the use of beautiful colour along with the ability to take any ordinary subject and turn it into an extraordinary painting with consistently unique results is what many artists aspire to achieve. Furthermore Jean has the ability to install enthusiasm and inspirational motivation in all around her.

Paintings by Jean can be found in homes all over the world. Favourite subjects are highly sought after from galleries as are places on her ever growingly popular workshops. These are always restricted in number of places to ensure the value for those attending.

Jean is a member of the SWA, Society for Women Artists, and won the Anthony J Lester Award in 2009 during the SWA Annual Exhibition where her work was likened to Joseph Crawhalls from the famous Glasgow Boys. She regularly writes for art magazines and exhibits in a number of galleries.

“Jean Haines, a favourite artist with a unique style and an ever growing following of watercolour fans. This artist of today will surely be a memorable famous artist of the future.”

2011 Exhibitions:

2011 March “Amazing Ways with Watercolour”  new DVD launched with record breaking pre order sales.

2011  April   Celebrate Spring Exhibition The Frame Gallery, Hampshire

2011  April   Watercolours With Life Solo Exhibition,The Wey Gallery,Surrey

2011  June    David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition

2011  April Dogs in Art Gallery, Hampshire  Dog Portraits Collection.

2011 Painted Escapes, Watercolour Retreats at Four Seasons Hotel,Hampshire during Spring and Autumn