2019-05-01 The Artists Magazine

78 Artists Magazine May 2019

A Sprinkle of

SPLASH

Take a sneak peek at a few of the extraordinary

watercolor paintings featured in Spash 20.

edited by Holly Davis

W

atercolor is one of the most popular paint media—and

for good reason. The medium is affordable, easy to

transport and, oh, the creative possibilities it offers!

Anyone can enjoy painting in watercolor, but to stand out among

the crowd takes something special.

The Splash book series presents the works of outstanding con-

temporary watercolorists from around the globe. This July Splash

will unveil its 20th volume, featuring 125 works centered on the

theme of creative composition. It’s another reason to be impatient

for summer, but to make the wait a little easier, the following pages

offer a sampling of what to expect.

LORRAINE WATRY

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Splish Splash

watercolor on paper, 15x29

“The white feathers and bright orange beak

of the American white pelican against the

dark water caught my attention. I chose to

keep the bird off center, balancing its large

shape with the water on the right. The

bubbles create texture, movement and

leading lines to draw the viewer’s eye.”