This 17th book in the Splash series showcases the best in quality contemporary watercolour with instructive, insightful commentary by more than 100 contributing artists on the theme of exploring texture. Readers discover new insights into the methods of top contemporary watercolour artists with each edition of Splash, now an annual competition with an accompanying book after more than 20 years as a series. 'Splash 17' will be loaded with more than 125 paintings by more than 100 artists selected from thousands of watercolour and water-media painters across the world invited to submit work for consideration. Each painting will be accompanied by a caption that will show readers something about each artist's processes pertaining to the theme of texture. AUTHOR: Rachel Rubin Wolf has edited and written many fine art books for North Light Books, including the 'Splash: Best of Watercolor 'and 'Strokes: Best of Drawing' series SELLING POINTS: ? Discover new insights into the methods of top contemporary watercolour artists from this popular series that has enjoyed success for more than 20 years ? Loaded with 127 large, beautiful paintings by more than 100 artists selected from thousands of watercolour and water-media painters across the world invited to submit work for consideration ? Each painting is accompanied by a caption that shows readers something about the artist's processes pertaining to the theme of inspiring subjects 125 colour images
