Winslow Homer Watercolors

This book provides a great analysis of Winslow Homer's growth as an artist. The author uses each chapter to analyze a different period of Homer's life as he, basically, self-taught himself through observation and experimentation based on where he lived, whether it was in the Bahamas, England, or the Northeast Atlantic coast of the United States. The pictures within the book are very good quality. The author emphasizes analysis... Read Full Review

Since seeing a show of Winslow Homer's works a few years ago, I have been in awe of this artist's talent and versatility. So it was natural for me to pick up this beautiful and informative book which focuses on his watercolor career. In addition, the author gives us Homer's earlier background as an oil painter and illustrator. She is certainly well-qualified to write about Homer---she holds the position of Curator of American... Read Full Review

Received as a gift and have loved to peruse it ever since. Everyone should have these paintings to relax them and these words that stimulate.

This book is the best book on Winslow Homer around. It contains many examples of his work. The reproduction is suberb, and the text is enlightening. I am a children's book illustrator and do mostly watercolors. This book is constantly at my side....to teach and inspire.

This book is the best book on Winslow Hommer around. It contains many examples of his work. The reproduction is suberb, and the text is enlightening. I am a children's book illustrator and do mostly watercolors. This book is constantly at my side....to teach and inspire.