Splash 11: New Directions

Splash 11: New Directions brings together a curated selection of contemporary watercolor art, edited by Rachel Rubin Wolf. This digital PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.

Since the release of Splash 1 in January 1991, the Splash series has become a central gathering place for watercolor artists. Splash 11 celebrates new directions in watercolor while remaining rooted in tradition.

Book Overview

Splash 11: New Directions presents 126 watercolor works from both longtime Splash contributors and artists appearing in print for the first time. The book is organized into thematic sections, including Natural World, Things We Make, World of Still Life, Places We Go, World of Imagination, People and Pastimes, and Birds and Other Friends.

Edited by Rachel Rubin Wolf, this collection includes artist commentaries that reveal the personal experiences and creative shifts behind each piece. The theme of new directions explores fresh techniques, new materials, and the influence of travel, memory, and everyday life.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 126 watercolor works chosen from artists around the world, with a greater number of contributors from Asia
• Artist statements describing how workshops, trips, family moments, and new perspectives shaped individual paintings
• Thematic chapters covering the natural world, still life, places, imagination, people, and birds
• Commentary on techniques such as pouring, glazing, transparent watercolor, and mixed media
• Paintings from familiar Splash watercolorists alongside new artists never before seen in print

Why This Book Matters

Splash 11 continues a two-decade tradition of sharing outstanding watercolor work and the stories behind it. The series was created as a place where artists can inspire and challenge one another.

This edition recognizes that watercolor is a medium for exploring new places, techniques, and parts of yourself. For practicing painters and art lovers alike, the collection offers fresh inspiration and a close look at the diversity of contemporary watercolor.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access to the PDF immediately after your purchase.

The file works with most Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and other reading apps that support PDF format.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? Your digital download becomes available immediately after checkout.

Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital-only product.

What devices can I use? The PDF can be read in Kindle apps, on tablets, smartphones, desktop computers, and PDF-compatible e-readers.

This collection is a practical and inspiring reference for anyone who loves watercolor or wants to see where contemporary watercolor is headed.

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