The Artistic Touch 2 (Artistic Touch Series) (Vol 2)
The Artistic Touch: Volumes 1 & 2The first volume of The Artistic Touch is a "color explosion" of artworks by Chris Unwin and 64 other outstanding nationally prominent contemporary artists (mostly in the water color medium).  The second volume showcases the artworks of 91 superlative artists whose paintings will inspire practicing artists and delight art lovers everywhere.  Taken together, this 2 volume set provides an exquisite visual experience for the novice artist, the experienced artist, and the armchair art connoisseur featuring the full range of Artistic expressions in water color and mixed media, from the realistic, to the impressionistic, to abstract subject matter, and the thoughts and inspiration of the individual artists.  The artworks themselves range from the very serious to the humorous, from still life to dynamic compositions.  The Artistic Touch is a two volume set that will enhance any private, academic, or public library art book collection. --Midwest Book Reviewan exquisite visual experience for the Art admirer as well as the practicing artist.Features the full range of expressions in watercolor and mixed media, from realistic, impressionist to abstract subject matter and the thoughts and inspirations of the artist. This book is a virtual EXPLOSION OF COLOR.Topics range from the VERY SERIOUS, from Bill James portrait of a homeless man: "Another Day in Paradise"  to the HUMOROUS, Mary Hickey's cat painting: "Whiskers Marie Helga Hickey."  Features 130 large color images of the work of 65 nationally prominent artists including Janet Fish whose work is featured at the Boston Museum of Art, Nita Engle who has illustrated for Readers Digest for the past twenty years, and Jeanne Dobie, author of "Making Colors Sing".  The book is a Collector's Treasure. --The Artist Magazine