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20 Years of Contemporary Watercolor Excellence: Splash

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Splash is a celebration of the past 20 years of contemporary watercolor excellence. The exhibition features over 100 works from over 50 artists, and explores the diversity and innovation of the medium in recent years.

Splash Retrospective: 20 Years of Contemporary Watercolor Excellence (Splash: The Best of Watercolor)

by Rachel Rubin Wolf

4.7 out of 5

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Watercolor has a long and rich history, but it has only been in the past few decades that it has been recognized as a truly contemporary medium. Splash is a testament to the vitality and creativity of the watercolor community today.

The exhibition includes a wide range of styles and approaches, from traditional landscapes to abstract expressionism. There are works that are delicate and ethereal, and works that are bold and vibrant. But what unites all of the works in Splash is their excellence of execution and their commitment to the possibilities of watercolor.

Splash is a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary art or watercolor painting. It is a celebration of the medium's past, present, and future.

The Artists

The artists featured in Splash are some of the most talented and innovative watercolorists working today. They come from all over the world, and they represent a wide range of styles and approaches.

Some of the featured artists include:

Joseph Zbukvic
Jean Haines
Edgar A. Whitney
Ron Ranson
Judy Betts
Charles Reid
Alvaro Castagnet
John Salminen
Cathy Johnson
Eric Wiegardt

The Works

The works in Splash are as diverse as the artists themselves. There are traditional landscapes, abstract expressionist paintings, and everything in between. There are works that are delicate and ethereal, and works that are bold and vibrant.

Some of the featured works include:

The Exhibition

Splash is on view at the National Watercolor Museum in San Clemente, California, from March 10 to May 13, 2023. The exhibition is curated by the museum's director, Michael J. Cornwall.

The National Watercolor Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the art of watercolor. The museum's collection includes over 3,000 works by American and international artists.

Splash is a unique opportunity to see some of the best watercolor paintings being created today. The exhibition is a celebration of the medium's past, present, and future.

Splash Retrospective: 20 Years of Contemporary Watercolor Excellence (Splash: The Best of Watercolor)

by Rachel Rubin Wolf

4.7 out of 5