Rachel Rubin Wolf – författare

This seventh volume in the beautiful Strokes of Genius series celebrates creative drawing with more than 140 diverse pieces by today's best artists in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard, pen+ink and more.• Drawing is an essential skill that all artists use no matter what their primary medium• 100+ of the best artists showcased from 1000s of entrant• Oversized book has coffee-table appeal and is great for collectors• Inspiring captions let readers uncover the secret processes of contemporary masters.

A revealing gesture, a brilliant quality of light, a particularly perfect bloom... This volume of Splash is dedicated to those glorious sparks of inspiration, and the stories of how 129 artists fanned them into some of today's greatest watercolor paintings. The emotional connection between subject and artist resonates in these pages, delivering the caliber of art and insight that has made Splash a perennial favorite.   • 135 paintings, reproduced in large, juicy color   • A diverse range of styles and subjects, including still lifes, portraits, city scenes, animals and landscapes   • Commentary reveals the artists' passion, approaches and techniques The artists spotlighted inside found inspiration in even unlikely places. They spotted it in peeling paint, the faces of strangers, and the view from the kitchen window. They found beauty in places as poetic as Paris, and as seemingly pedestrian as a dilapidated shed. From a hawk proudly posed against a cloudless, cerulean sky to an everyday table setting transformed by light into a kaleidoscope of color, these are the moments that stopped artists in their tracks, to create the kind of paintings that do the same.   "Whatever made you hold your breath or turn your head the first time you saw it, that is what you should paint!" --Kathleen Lanzoni

Celebrating the best drawings by contemporary artists!   The celebrated Strokes of Genius series follows the beautiful, ongoing story of contemporary drawing through the work and words of some of today's top artists. Focusing on the theme "Creative Discoveries," this thoughtfully curated 9th edition features the artists’ most compelling aha! moments. Triggers for these artistic epiphanies are wide ranging--from experiments with new materials, to private meanderings in a little notebook, to fleeting moments of magical light, and one particularly charismatic pelican. Artists and art lovers alike are sure to be inspired by the resulting energy and expressiveness showcased on these pages.   • 140 modern-day masterpieces in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard, pen and ink, and more   • A breathtaking diversity of styles and approaches   • Subject-themed chapters include animals, the human figure, still life, outdoor scenes, and portraits   • Comments from the artists offer fresh-from-the-studio advice, insights, and anecdotes not found anywhere else"The greatest creative discoveries are those that find you." --Carolyn Judson, p73

Celebrating the best drawings by contemporary artists, the Strokes of Genius series follows the beautiful, ongoing story of contemporary drawing through the work and words of some of today's top artists. Focusing on the theme "Inspiring Subjects," this thoughtfully curated 10th edition features the artists' most compelling subject matter. Artists and art lovers alike are sure to be inspired by the resulting energy and expressiveness showcased on these pages.127 modern-day masterpieces in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, scratchboard, pen and ink, and moreA breathtaking diversity of styles and approachesComments from the artists offer fresh-from-the-studio advice, insights, and anecdotes not found anywhere else