jean haines' world of watercolour

Author: Jean Haines
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 14 July 2026
176 pages

Dive into award-winning artist Jean Haines' exciting world of watercolour, full of vibrant colour, expressive mark-making and unbridled creative joy.

"This is a book that knows exactly what it's about by an artist who is an absolute master of her medium and technique. If you love loose, impressionistic watercolour this is an absolute treat." - The Artist

If you're looking to elevate your watercolour paintings with life, colour and meaning, then look no further. With an infectious writing style that exudes her passion and enthusiasm, Jean guides you through a captivating journey of watercolour painting in this beautiful, practical book.

Discover: Dozens of fascinating techniques to learn, from salt scattering and paint splattering to using different media to achieve awe-inspiring textures. 11 stunning demonstrations to follow stage by stage, to put your new skills into practice, including flowers and animals as well as people and places. A treasure trove of easy-to-follow, inspiring exercises and tips to build your confidence, encourage your creativity and push you to paint truly innovative work. Glimpses of Jean's working process along with her stories of personal growth, all influenced by the countries and cities she's lived in and the people she's met during her life. Incredible examples of Jean's work throughout, that will inspire and encourage both novices and experienced artists to develop their own style of working.

Following the global success of the hardback edition of World of Watercolour, first published in 2015, comes this stunning paperback edition - the ultimate guide to Jean's inimitable style.