See a sampling of exceptional paintings from The Best of Watercolor: Splash 22 competition, plus the stories behind them. Prepare to be inspired!
Everyday Moments
The silence of an empty street. A crisp fall walk with grandchildren. The evening light illuminating a beloved pear tree in the backyard. Two colorfully dressed strangers observed on vacation. A forgotten memory from childhood unearthed on a trip to the grocery store.
These everyday moments exemplify the theme of “the creative spark,” which inspired the entries in the Splash 22 competition. While every work of art begins with a spark of inspiration, a compelling concept is particularly apparent in the 111 winning works of watermedia art showcased within this contemporary collection. These award-winning artists take their inspiration along with a passion for the medium — with all of its unique and spontaneous properties — and use this to fuel their artistic processes and choices all the way to the finish.
Below you’ll find a sampling of the kind of exceptional paintings you’ll see featured in this special publication, as well as the artists’ stories about the art inspiration and intention behind them. To see all 111 winning works, check out The Best of Watercolor: Splash 22 Competition Winners. Enjoy!
Reason of Light—Atom by Junsung Back
THE CREATIVE SPARK: “I’ve been thinking about the light for a long time. The sun, so generous in nature, creates warmth and light. We who see the world through this light are the light and universe itself. This kind of thought makes us feel deeply connected with many other Earth-living beings while enjoying a deep connection with ancient times. In Reason of Light—Atom, I painted subjects and objects from everyday life being penetrated with light to depict the metaphorical creation of light.
“I’ve become more and more charmed with watercolors, which adapt to the nature of paper better than heavily overlapped oils. My ideal workspace for watercolor is my indoor studio because the raw materials I like to use are sensitive to humidity.”
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