The Best of Watercolor

The Best of Watercolor is a juried watermedia collection from the Splash 22 competition. This digital edition brings together 111 winning works in a single PDF. Your purchase includes instant download, so you can begin exploring the artwork right away.

Organized by subject, the collection moves through portraits and figures, still life and floral, pets and wildlife, land and sea, urban life and architecture, and abstracts. It also includes the juror’s essay, winner profiles, and a watercolor demonstration.

Book Overview

The Best of Watercolor is the Summer 2021 edition of the magazine published by Golden Peak Media. It showcases award-winning watermedia paintings selected from the Splash 22 competition, with editorial direction from editor-in-chief Anne Hevener and judging by watercolorist Keiko Tanabe. The issue highlights first-place winner Rukiye Garip, second-place winner Patricia Guzmán, third-place winner Xi Guo, and a group of honorable mentions.

Readers will find painting categories that reflect contemporary watercolor practice, including portraits and figures, still life and floral, pets and wildlife, land and sea, urban life and architecture, and abstracts. The collection is intended for watercolor artists, watermedia enthusiasts, and anyone looking for reliable examples of juried contemporary work.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 111 winning works of watermedia art from the Splash 22 competition
• A juror’s introduction by watercolorist Keiko Tanabe
• Profiles of the first-, second-, and third-place prize winners
• A featured demonstration by botanical watercolor artist Sarah Simon
• Subject-based chapters covering portraits, still life, wildlife, land and sea, urban scenes, and abstracts
• Cover artwork “Reason of Light—Atom” by Junsung Back

Why This Book Matters

Juried competitions such as Splash 22 help artists refine their craft and gain wider recognition. This volume preserves a curated record of contemporary watermedia achievement during a year when watercolor remained an important creative refuge for many artists.

For students, working artists, and collectors, the issue offers insight into current themes, techniques, and artistic voices in watercolor painting. It also documents the range of approaches accepted in a juried competition.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available after purchase through your Digital Delights account or download link.

The PDF works with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications that support PDF files. You can open it on the device that suits your study or reading routine.

FAQ

How do I get instant access? After purchase, the PDF is available for immediate download from your account or order confirmation page.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product, so there is no printed book, disc, or shipping.

Can I read this on any device? Yes. The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF readers.

Add The Best of Watercolor to your digital library and explore the winning watermedia works selected for Splash 22.

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