Luminous, dynamic and expressive, watercolor is an intriguing medium for artist and viewer alike. Splash 9: Watercolor Secrets invites you to push your own creative potential to new heights as you explore the work of more than 1 O0 of today's best watercolor artists.

Luminous, dynamic and expressive, watercolor is an intriguing medium for artist and viewer alike. Splash 9: Watercolor Secrets invites you to push your own creative potential to new heights as you explore the work of more than 1 O0 of today's best watercolor artists.

Page after page showcases a diverse array of styles and subjects, from quiet still lifes to animated streetscapes to mood-filled portraits. Each featured artist punctuates this collection with his or her own distinctive mastery of the medium. In every work, you'll see how color, composition and personal inspiration blend with years of practice, commitment and experimentation to create resonant works of stunning beauty.

Created specifically for artists and art lovers, Splash 9 invites you to discover watercolor on a deeper level, providing detailed commentary from the artists themselves on every piece. You'll learn about their influences, their challenges and, most importantly, their specialized painting techniques.

Delight in the secrets of this inspiring collection!

INTRODUCTION

PAINTIN'IN THE STREETS

SATURATED WITH LIGHT

PAINTING RICH TEXTURE AND INTRICATE DETAIL

DARE TO BE DARING

FINDING A POINT OF VIEW

CREATING GLOWING MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE

BREATHING LIFE INTO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS