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Splash 13: Alternative Approaches to Watercolor - The Best of Watercolor

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Artist Profiles
Watercolor Techniques
Splash 13 Gallery

Artist Profiles

Splash 13 features in-depth profiles of some of the world's leading watercolor artists, including:

Splash 13: Alternative Approaches (Splash: The Best of Watercolor)

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Joseph Zbukvic - Known for his vibrant and realistic landscapes, Zbukvic is a master of the wet-on-wet technique.
Alvaro Castagnet - A Spanish artist who creates ethereal and dreamlike paintings using a variety of watercolor techniques.
Nita Leland - An American artist who is known for her expressive and abstract watercolor paintings.
Mary Whyte - A British artist who creates detailed and realistic watercolor paintings of animals.
Jill Carver - An American artist who is known for her colorful and playful watercolor paintings.

Watercolor Techniques

Splash 13 also includes a comprehensive guide to the latest and greatest watercolor techniques, including:

Wet-on-wet - This technique involves applying wet paint to wet paper, which allows the colors to blend and flow together.
Wet-on-dry - This technique involves applying wet paint to dry paper, which creates a more controlled and precise look.
Drybrush - This technique involves using a dry brush to apply paint to paper, which creates a textured and painterly look.
Masking fluid - This liquid latex can be applied to paper to protect certain areas from paint, which allows for the creation of sharp lines and edges.
Lifting - This technique involves removing paint from paper using a damp brush or sponge, which can create highlights and other effects.

Splash 13 Gallery

The Splash 13 gallery features a stunning collection of watercolor paintings from the artists featured in the magazine. These paintings showcase the diverse range of styles and techniques that can be achieved with watercolor.