The only compendium of the best work from this contemporary American Master. Take a Journey with the Master of the Urban Landscape! John Salminen is one of the most accomplished watercolor artists working today, earning awards and recognition all over the world. Whether depicting the trees of Central Park, the architecture of San Francisco or the busy streets of Beijing, John Salminen's watercolor paintings are snapshots of urban life that are both rich in detail and universal in appeal. In 'Master of the Urban Landscape', Salminen shares over 150 pieces of his artwork, spanning his entire career. His early abstracts and recent plein air work in the book's Introduction set the groundwork for four chapters of remarkable watercolor paintings that highlight different aspects of his work: architectural form, organic form, human form and light and shadow. Throughout, Salminen shares the inspiration for his paintings, challenges he encountered and techniques he used to capture unique scenes from cities around the world. "John Salminen is a master of the medium of watercolor. His sense of light and design sets him apart from his contemporaries, and he has emerged as one of the finest living artists of our times with a style very much his own." --Dean Mitchell AUTHOR: John Salminen is a world-renowned watercolor artist and teacher. A signature member of numerous art societies, including the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, he has won more than 230 awards in national and international exhibitions. SELLING POINTS: ? Watercolor painting continues to be one of the most popular art mediums (Watercolor Artist magazine has paid circulation 55,000) and there is no bigger name in watercolor than John Salminen right now. ? Showcase books such as this have sold thousands of units in trade and special sales outlets as unique specialty, collector and gift items simply because they are unique and specific to the artists they celebrate. 150 paintings
