While any subject can be developed with a variety of compositional strategies, in most cases, it is not the subject but the composition of the work that gives a painting its originality and appeal. How you compose your painting determines the way people will view it and how they will be affected by it emotionally. This special 20th edition features the best watercolour paintings selected from an international call for entries, along with instructive, insightful commentary on the theme of Creative Compositions and a special gallery of cover art from the past 19 editions.

128 stunning watercolour paintings by 120+ accomplished artists

Artists speak to artists, with captions revealing their inspirations and techniques, allowing readers to appreciate the work on a deeper level

Themed chapters include cityscapes, animals, interiors, still lifes, portraits, landscapes, seascapes and more A brilliant representation of contemporary watercolour, this book continues the proud tradition that has made Splash the longest-running best of watercolour competition series. AUTHOR: Rachel Rubin Wolf is a freelance writer, editor and artist. She has edited 30+ North Light Books, most recently Strokes of Genius 9 (November 2017) and Splash 19 (July 2018). She has contributed numerous articles to multiple art-related magazines. 130 colour illustrations