South Beach: Two Decades of Deco District Paintings by Mark Rutkowski [Paperback]

Mark Rutkowski (Author)

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Publication Date: December 31, 2005

Artistry, philosophy, and the beauty of South Beach harmonize in this beautiful portfolio work. Luminous imagery lit by the imagination of artist Mark Rutkowski and inspired by Miami's art deco architecture. This celebrated artist has helped spread the beauty of South Beach Florida to collectors world wide. The imagery accompanied by short essays that draw on decades of Buddhist practice. Includes a preface by noted television personality and columnist Ben Stein. So get ready to wander the streets of one of America's most unique neighborhoods guided by an artist who helped popularize Miami, Florida's Deco District. The magical realm of the South Beach Deco District is reflected in 115 paintings of sun-splashed pastel hotels, coral rocks, and dolphins dancing on oceans of aqua stucco as seen over the many years through the artist's eyes. It's a view like no other! Prepare to enjoy two decades in the Deco District.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (December 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764323695
• ISBN-13: 978-0764323690
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,559,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Art Book for Watercolor, July 3, 2008

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This review is from: South Beach: Two Decades of Deco District Paintings by Mark Rutkowski (Paperback)

Having seen Mark Rutkowski's work in person at the Miami Beach Art Deco Festival years ago when he exhibited, it was nice to seek all that wonderful work in one book. Mark's work exhibits technical mastery and it is apparent he labors over each painting. Some oil paintings are included, yet the bulk of the paintings are watercolor. This book provides an excellent reference for watercolor artists who want to study a realist painter. The reproductions are good overall.