Step by step tutorials, tutorials and tips on working with light and color from the world famous watercolorist Jean Haynes.

Watercolors by Jean Haynes are unique in that they radiate light and vitality. The artist surprisingly easily conveys the variety of shades of color and their radiance. Her watercolors are transparent, natural and expressive.

In The Shine of Watercolor, she shares her author's techniques and techniques that allow you to create expressive works filled with light and color, and at the same time enjoy absolute creative freedom.

Thanks to this book, you will:

- understand how to notice the features of nature|

- learn techniques for depicting the play of light|

- you can effectively combine colors and create beautiful shades.

The book is full of useful tips and tricks, as well as more than 20 step-by-step nature painting workshops, from atmospheric winter landscapes to birds with bright plumage.

From the author

I remember very well how delighted I was when I was asked to write this book. This was my first book and I was very excited. I have always dreamed of creating a book and sharing my love for watercolor, but the dream seemed out of reach. And when I was asked to write about color and light in watercolor painting, I jumped at the opportunity and can say that I enjoyed the process from end to end.

Since then, I have created two more books: "Atmospheric Watercolor" and "Watercolor World". My artistic career has evolved and I have learned a lot by traveling and giving workshops all over the world. My evolution as an artist was so noticeable that the publisher offered to return to the first book and add new material, breathe new life, even more enthusiasm and passion.

I have included exercises here for which there was not enough space in the first edition , and pictures that show my evolution. And I'm honored to be working on each chapter again, thinking of you, the readers, and hoping you enjoy this expanded and improved edition.

Who this book is for

For everyone who wants to get a powerful charge of watercolor inspiration and learn how to capture the play of light and color on paper.