Splash 20: Creative Compositions

by Rachel Rubin Wolf (Editor)

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.

Genres: Art

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 23, 2019

Reviews

[jahiebert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first Splash I've ever come across and I loved it. I really enjoy learning about what goes on in the mind of an artist in terms of choice of subject, composition, techniques and the start-to-finish process. This is not a how-to book. Instead, each page is devoted to a single painting plus an accompanying paragraph where the artist explains what went in to creating the painting. This 20th anniversary issue of Splash was just enough to leave me feeling both satisfied and hungry for more.

[Amberwench · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice collection of paintings in multiple styles, includes artists' statement. Not a how-to book but rather a book of what's being done by artists in this medium.