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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A Refreshing New Watercolor CompilationBy Roland LeeFirst of all; I need to make a disclaimer. One of my watercolor paintings appears in this book. As a watercolor painter and teacher for over 30 years; I love to collect show catalogs; annuals; and "Best of" compilations that I can share with my students. I want them to be familiar with lots of styles; techniques; and solutions and be exposed to the work of many artists; both famous and unknown. "Splash 11" continues the tradition Rachel Rubin Wolf started many years ago of creating an annual around a theme; allowing each artist to describe his or her methods; techniques; and approach. This book follows the theme "New Directions" and as you might expect each artist reached out in new and different ways using watermedia as the tool of communication. I enjoyed reading the artists comments and quotes as much as I liked looking at the paintings. And I appreciated the inclusion of skilled; but lesser-known artists as well as the more venerable; but sometimes predictable professionals whose work weve seen time and again. Refreshing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. happyBy B.DianI had bought this book a while back My friend who is staying with me took it from the top of the cabinet placed it along with other books of mine on a counter below an air conditioner in my workshop which started to drip water. The books were ruined I was so happy to find replacements. I had the whole set find them excellent tools for my class.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Splash 11-More like a trickleBy tony andradeThis latest volume; Splash 11; by North Light Books was a let down for me on several levels. The design of the book and presentation of the art had more of a magazine feel about it. I expected a cleaner less encumbered design; so the art would have a high end "gallery" appearance. Using full bleeds of the art and quotes superimposed on the paintings leaves me feeling cheated. Being a painter; I would not be happy to have my work used like an illustration in what is promoted as an "art" book.I also have the sense that the images have be cropped? I cant be sure of this but I think I may be correct.The art would look much better on dull coated stock rather than the glossy paper used here. The weight is fine but a dull coated paper would bring a richness to the layouts.I think the desginer(s) need to think more along the lines of a gallery catalogue rather than a special magazine issue.As for the paintings represented; there are several that I found inspirational and many that are just ok.
