John Salminen - Master of the Urban Landscape: From realism to abstractions in watercolor
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.80 (840 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440348227 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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A signature member of numerous art societies, including the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, he has won more than 230 awards in national and international exhibitions. Visit John's web site at johnsalminen.. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Asian Museum of Watercolor Art, the Guanhua Watercolor Art Gallery and Museum in China and the Armenian Art Museum as well as in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the United States. John has exhibited his work in more than thirty one-person and small group shows in the United States and has been an invited artist in more than forty international watercolor exhibitions and small group shows in China, Canada, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, Mexico, Italy, Turkey, Belgium, Pakistan and Australia. About the AuthorJohn Salminen is a world-renowned watercolor artist and teacher. John's work has been featured in more than e
David Nelson said Excellent book, beautifully produced, and a pleasure to look at over and over again.. We've been following John's career and paintings for almost Excellent book, beautifully produced, and a pleasure to look at over and over again. David Nelson We've been following John's career and paintings for almost 40 years. We have several of his paintings and prints that hang in a special place in our home. This book shows the vast range of his talent. The prints are beautiful, the detail he can achieve with watercolor is absolutely amazing. Every time we look through the book there's something new to discover or a nuance that escaped us. The personal insights in the book are fascinating and the information behind the paintings reveals a glimpse into what John was thinking as he created them. The introduction by Kathleen Salminen provide. 0 years. We have several of his paintings and prints that hang in a special place in our home. This book shows the vast range of his talent. The prints are beautiful, the detail he can achieve with watercolor is absolutely amazing. Every time we look through the book there's something new to discover or a nuance that escaped us. The personal insights in the book are fascinating and the information behind the paintings reveals a glimpse into what John was thinking as he created them. The introduction by Kathleen Salminen provide. "If you love John's paintings this is a feast" according to Barbara Davis. If you love John's paintings this is a feast. Page after page of beautiful color plates. If you are looking for a how-to book, this is not it. Buy his DVD's. This book is a treasure. Wonderful.. "Five Stars" according to Frederic W. Bruhn. Phenomenal artist and his art. Not a technique book however
A signature member of numerous art societies, including the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, he has won more than 230 awards in national and international exhibitions. John has exhibited his work in more than thirty one-person and small group shows in the United States and has been an invited artist in more than forty international watercolor exhibitions and small group s
Embark on an amazing watercolor journey with John Salminen—Master of the Urban Landscape. Throughout, Salminen shares the inspiration for his paintings, challenges he encountered and techniques he used to capture unique scenes from cities around the world. "John Salminen is a master of the medium of watercolor. Take a Journey with the Master of the Urban Landscape! John Salminen is one of the most accomplished watercolor artists working today, earning awards and recognition all over th