Splash 20 Creative Compositions
Splash 20 Creative Compositions by Rachel Rubin Wolf, published by Penguin on July 23, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of watercolor painting techniques. This edition features 160 pages filled with 128 stunning watercolor paintings selected from an international call for entries, showcasing the originality and appeal that composition brings to artwork. The book emphasizes that the way a painting is composed significantly influences how viewers perceive and emotionally connect with it.
Readers will find insightful commentary on the theme of Creative Compositions, along with a special gallery of cover art from the previous 19 editions. Themed chapters cover a variety of subjects, including cityscapes, animals, interiors, still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and seascapes. Artists share their inspirations and techniques through captions, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the work presented. This edition continues the tradition of the Splash series, highlighting contemporary watercolor artistry and offering valuable insights for both artists and art enthusiasts.
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While any subject can be developed with a variety of compositional strategies, in most cases, it is not the subject but the composition of the work that gives a painting its originality and appeal. How you compose your painting determines the way people will view it and how they will be affected by it emotionally. This special 20th edition features the best watercolor paintings selected from an international call for entries, along with instructive, insightful commentary on the theme of Creative Compositions and a special gallery of cover art from the past 19 editions.
• 128 stunning watercolor paintings by 120+ accomplished artists
• Artists speak to artists, with captions revealing their inspirations and techniques, allowing readers to appreciate the work on a deeper level
• Themed chapters include cityscapes, animals, interiors, still lifes, portraits, landscapes, seascapes and more
A brilliant representation of contemporary watercolor, this book continues the proud tradition that has made Splash the longest-running “best of watercolor” competition series.
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