JOHN SALMINEN is a native of Minnesota. He is a World Reknowned watercolorist, one of the 100 Living Masters and holder of more than 190 Awards. Known for his realistic urban landscapes, he has the ability to take the most ordinary events and turn them into celebrations of life.
Most watercolorists paint only the image on the paper, but John covers every square inch of the paper with paint. He includes every detail, down to the street signs, window stickers, and power lines. His inclusion of the details other artists delete only seems to magnify the importance of the event.
Looking at his painting “Stockton Street” for example, it is a crowded San Francisco street with power lines and street lights mixed with heavy traffic and buildings – not what you would ordinarily want to look at, but somehow all those details make this scene fascinating!!!! The power lines add to the perspective of the painting and the buildings and street give it height and depth.
It is a credit to John’s talent to take watercolor, a very difficult medium, and create the interest and excitement level that he has.
Most watercolorists paint only the image on the paper, but John covers every square inch of the paper with paint. He includes every detail, down to the street signs, window stickers, and power lines. His inclusion of the details other artists delete only seems to magnify the importance of the event.
Looking at his painting “Stockton Street” for example, it is a crowded San Francisco street with power lines and street lights mixed with heavy traffic and buildings – not what you would ordinarily want to look at, but somehow all those details make this scene fascinating!!!! The power lines add to the perspective of the painting and the buildings and street give it height and depth.
It is a credit to John’s talent to take watercolor, a very difficult medium, and create the interest and excitement level that he has.
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