Splash Watercolor Art Competition Winners

Stop by the Splash Winner’s Circle for a weekly dose of watercolor inspiration! Each week we showcase a piece of art from a past Splash book, along with the artist’s thoughts. The Splash: Best of Watercolor series annually showcases the best in contemporary watercolor, accompanied with instructive, insightful commentary, in a beautiful book worthy any coffee table.

Suncluster by Anne Chaddock | Splash 12: Celebrating Artistic Vision

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

This week we are featuring Suncluster by Anne Chaddock from the 12th edition of our Splash: Best of Watercolor art competition. [click image to enlarge] Suncluster by A.Chaddock | Watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper | 15″ x 22″ … Full Article

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Randy’s Donuts by David Milton | Splash 13: Alternative Approaches

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

This week we are featuring Randy’s Donuts by David Milton from the 13th edition of our Splash Watercolor art competition. Transparent watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) Arches | 40″ x 30″ (102cm x 76cm) What David says about his artwork: Randy’s … Full Article

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Manhattan Island by Edmond S. Oliveros | Splash 11: New Directions

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash: Best of Watercolor | Manhattan Island

This week we are featuring Manhattan Island by Edmond S. Oliveros from our Splash Watercolor art competition. Transparent watercolor and Chinese White on illustration board | 19″ x 22 3/4″ (48cm x 58cm) What Edmond says about his artwork: This … Full Article

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Racing the Wind by Will Nelson | Splash 12: Celebrating Artistic Vision

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash: Best of Watercolor | Racing the Wind

This week from our Splash Watercolor art competition we are featuring Racing the Wind by Will Nelson. Watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) cold-pressed Arches, 15″ x 22″ (38cm x 56cm) What Will says about his art: This painting was primarily composed … Full Article

I Wish It Would Snow Flowers by Sandrine Pelissier | Splash 13: Alternative Approaches

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash 13 Watercolor Competition | Sandrine Pelissier

This week let’s spotlight a winner from our Splash 13: Best of Watercolor art competition, I Wish It Would Snow Flowers by Sandrine Pelissier. Watercolor, gouache and watercolor crayons on 140-lb. (300gsm) hot-pressed Fabriano Artistico, 15″ x 22″ (38cm x … Full Article

Double-Decker by Russell Jewell | Splash 11: New Directions

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash: Best of Watercolor | Double-Decker

This week we are featuring Double-Decker by Russell Jewell from our Splash Watercolor art competition. Transparent watercolor on 140-lb. (300gsm) rough Arches | 11″ x 17″ (28cm x 43cm) What Russell Jewell says about his artwork: Double-Decker was painted in … Full Article

The Temple at Water Village Jin Xi by Oscar R. Dizon | Splash 13: Alternative Approaches

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash 13 Competition Winner | Oscar R. Dizon

This week we will spotlight a winner from our Splash 13: Best of Watercolor art competition, The Temple at Water Village Jin Xi by Oscar R. Dizon. Transparent watercolor on Arches, 29″ x 21″ (74cm x 53cm) What Oscar R. … Full Article

Gideon’s Pinwheel by Kara Castro | Splash 12: Celebrating Artistic Vision

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash: Best of Watercolor | Gideon's Pinwheel

This week we are featuring Gideon’s Pinwheel by Kara Castro from our Splash Watercolor art competition. Transparent watercolor on paper, 20″ x 30″ (51cm x 76cm) What Kara Castro says about her artwork: Gideon’s Pinwheel is a painting that made … Full Article

Surf Town Run (T) by Evelyn Jenkins Drew | Splash 10: Passionate Brushstrokes

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Best of Watercolor, Surf Town Run (T) by Evelyn Jenkins Drew

This week, we highlight one of the winners from the Splash Watercolor art competition – Surf Town Run (T) by Evelyn Jenkins Drew. Transparent watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) cold-pressed paper 30″ x 22″ (76cm x 56cm) What Evelyn Jenkins Drew … Full Article

Manhattan Beach Pier by Thomas W. Schaller | Splash 13: Alternative Approaches

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Splash: The Best of Watercolor Painting | Manhattan Beach Pier Painting

Today we are featuring Thomas W. Schaller’s piece Manhattan Beach Pier from the latest edition of our Splash Watercolor art competition, Splash 13: Alternative Approaches. Transparent watercolor on 300-lb. (640gsm) Saunders Waterford 22″ x 30″ (56cm x 76cm) Here’s what … Full Article