Roy, Simmons, Jean Haines and me. Notice Jane's reaction when I gave her some of my prints :)
Yes, I know, you envy me now very much. I had the chance to go in London and meet 2 great watercolor artists: Roy Simmons and Jean Haines.
Roy Simmons is an old friend with whom I collaborated many times in different projects, including PaintMyPhoto website. I am glad I had the chance to meet him in real life, and spend with him a day in London in art galleries. He is a funny guy with an urge to always discover new things related to art. As you know (or you will know now) he created his own technique of painting in watercolor, which he calls it roughbrush technique.
Jean Haines is one of the greatest watercolor artists nowadays. She made a very nice watercolor demonstration at the Mall Galleries, organized by Society of Women Artists, trying to explain her artistic vision. It was nice to see her working live, and I wish that the presentation lasted more.
The best part is that after the demonstration, Jane had a cappuccino with us and shared some impressions. She is such a calm and friendly person. Seeing her work live was a pleasure, and trust me, your monitor can not render that magic feeling of her watercolor paintings ;) . I offered her as a gift some of my prints. She was so delighted, and so was I :)
Now I know that the world is not that big as we think, and that everything is possible, including having a coffee with Jane Haines and Roy Simmons :)
Watercolor demonstration by Jean Haines at the Mall Galleries in London
Roy Simmons, Jean Haines and me, Jullia
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Wow, great! I really envy you. She is so beautiful and talented. Of course, you are also ;))) Super!!
Oh Jullia – what a wonderful day that must have been. Roy does seem like a fabulous person, and so nice that you were able to meet him!
And, who WOULDN’T be delighted at the gift of your artwork?! So nice of you. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Thanks for sharing your story :)
hehe :D I knew someone will envy me :))) and I know there are many more :)))
Really, it was a lovely day, something that I really needed for a long time: to talk face to face with great artists, share impressions and thoughts :)
Canada is still too far away for me, but who knows Trish, maybe we can meet somewhere in the middle.. maybe UK :)
How wonderful Jullia, and yes I am envious! Must have been fantastic to meet up. I wish my trip had coincided!!!
Sounds like the perfect holiday. What a special day with the meeting of three of my artistic heroes. Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful photos and for all you do for the art community.
I so enjoyed it! I was shy like a teenager though… probably burbled like an idiot…. I say this is all sincerity, her book changed the way I approach watercolour totally.
Indeed Linda and Nanette, it was a very very nice day! and I hope there will be more like this, meeting them again, and other artists too.
No Roy, you were not burbling but just talking too fast sometimes ;)) Anyway Phillipa beat you :)) Oh, and btw I gave her too a print with the “two roses” drawing, and she loooved it :)