Description
"Life can seem far richer when we embrace a positive attitude", says Jean and it’s a sentiment that’s hard to argue with. In this fantastic two book bundle, you’ll find amazing inspiration and art from renowned artist Jean Haines.
Paint Yourself Calm Book with Jean Haines
Even if you don't buy into the new-age idea of mindful self-awareness, this is a book that's fundamentally about the creative process and it makes intriguing reading.
Jean's loose, sometimes almost abstract style can have Zen-like qualities which she uses as a way of channelling her inner thoughts onto paper. The results, as the illustrations show, can be both beautiful for any observer as well as remarkably serene.
From the purely artistic point of view, the process involves allowing your unconscious thoughts to drive what happens with brushes and colours, to think more about a state of mind than a subject. Physical objects such as flowers, butterflies and people are often there, but in the background rather than as the main point of interest.
The creative process is an almost impossible thing to explain, but Jean manages the task remarkably well and this is a book that can help you unlock ways of thinking, seeing and painting you never knew you were capable of.
Book: Search Press . Paperback . 128 pages . Colour throughout
Paint Yourself Positive with Jean Haines
This is a book about bringing positivity into your life through the medium of painting. Part of the process is simply the act of putting an image down on paper, but concentrating on the technical aspect of it is involved as well. The idea is that the creative process will occupy your mind, driving away negative thoughts as you concentrate on the essence of what’s before you.
Jean is clear that this is not just a book for people who paint, and that anyone can learn the methods involved. However, for those who already work in watercolour, and maybe don’t feel the need for what they may dismiss as "new-agery", this is still an excellent examination of the creative process.
You’ll take far more away from it than you’ll ever think possible.
Jean is an inspiring painter and author and this is a book filled with sound advice at every level.
Search Press - Paperback - 128 pages - Colour throughout
Paint Yourself Calm Book with Jean Haines
Even if you don't buy into the new-age idea of mindful self-awareness, this is a book that's fundamentally about the creative process and it makes intriguing reading.
Jean's loose, sometimes almost abstract style can have Zen-like qualities which she uses as a way of channelling her inner thoughts onto paper. The results, as the illustrations show, can be both beautiful for any observer as well as remarkably serene.
From the purely artistic point of view, the process involves allowing your unconscious thoughts to drive what happens with brushes and colours, to think more about a state of mind than a subject. Physical objects such as flowers, butterflies and people are often there, but in the background rather than as the main point of interest.
The creative process is an almost impossible thing to explain, but Jean manages the task remarkably well and this is a book that can help you unlock ways of thinking, seeing and painting you never knew you were capable of.
Book: Search Press . Paperback . 128 pages . Colour throughout
Paint Yourself Positive with Jean Haines
This is a book about bringing positivity into your life through the medium of painting. Part of the process is simply the act of putting an image down on paper, but concentrating on the technical aspect of it is involved as well. The idea is that the creative process will occupy your mind, driving away negative thoughts as you concentrate on the essence of what’s before you.
Jean is clear that this is not just a book for people who paint, and that anyone can learn the methods involved. However, for those who already work in watercolour, and maybe don’t feel the need for what they may dismiss as "new-agery", this is still an excellent examination of the creative process.
You’ll take far more away from it than you’ll ever think possible.
Jean is an inspiring painter and author and this is a book filled with sound advice at every level.
Search Press - Paperback - 128 pages - Colour throughout
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