Book Review: Splash 11: New Directions

Splash is a wonderful showcase of watercolour art from artists all over the world.

This is already volume 11 and it seems that previous volumes are already quite difficult to find. This volume features over 120 paintings from 111 artists. The subjects painted includes the nature, still life, places, people, animals and imaginative pieces. The artworks are printed pretty big.

However, the quality of work varies. The inclusion of some pieces are dubious, mainly because of the composition, and sometimes the finesse (or lack of). Of course, there are very beautiful pieces of work as well.

I like the short commentary under each piece that talks a bit about the artists and the work. However, some of their quotes are taken and printed over the artwork, like in a magazine, which is unnecessary. It dilutes the beauty of the art.

This is still a decent collection but the selection could be tighter and text on artwork needs to go.

-

This book was borrowed from Basheer Graphic Books for review purposes. You can order the book from them. Check with Basheer on Facebook or visit their website.

Splash 11: New Directions is also available at Amazon (US | CA | UK | DE | FR | IT | JP | CN)

Visit Amazon to check out more reviews.

If you buy from the links, I get a little commission that helps me get more books to feature.

Here are direct links to the book:
Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | Amazon.fr | Amazon.it | Amazon.co.jp | Amazon.cn

This book was borrowed from Basheer Graphic Books for review purposes. You can order the book from them. Check with Basheer on Facebook or visit their website.