Books by Springmaid Watermedia Workshop Instructors
Watercolor
Made Easy: Techniques for Simplifying the Painting Process
Although reviews for the book are mixed this is an excellent reference
for the intermediate painter who already knows a little something about
getting the paint on the paper and is ready to improve on clarity and
use of the medium. Demos are specific for painting flowers, and
vegetables. Also information on setting up your studio and improving on
the tools of the trade. If you don't know what level painter you are
check out this quick fun online quiz.
Watermedia Techniques for Releasing the Creative Spirit
by Marylin H. Phillis This book is about releasing the inner spirit of
the artist through their work, strong design, importance of content and
imaginative use of materials.

Watercolor from the Heart: Techniques for Painting the Essence of Nature
by Barbara Nechis
Barbara Nechis A.W.S., N.W.S., is a
renowned watercolorist and the author of Watercolor From the
Heart and Watercolor the Creative Experience. Web Site
Creative
Composition & Design: (The Painters Workshop)
by Pat Dews
learn to think and stretch their imagination by learning new
techniques and the importance of content.
Pat Dews, is an elected, signature member
of A.W.S., N.W.S., the National Collage Society and the National
Association of Women Artists. She is the author of Creative Composition
& Design and Creative Discoveries in Watermedia. She also has a video
titled Designing Great Starts with Texture and Form.

Collage
Techniques by Gerald Brommer
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Gerald Brommer NWS, A.W.S, WCWS, is an innovative
watercolor and acrylic painter, collagist, teacher, and
author. He has won awards in most US national
competitive watercolor shows and has had over 160 solo
exhibitions across the US and Asia. He has written 30
books and numerous articles, has juried national and
regional watermedia exhibitions and has taught workshops
in the United States and abroad.
Celebrate
Your Creative Self: Over 25 Exercises to Unleash the Artist Within. by
Mary Todd Beam
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Mary Todd
Beam A.W.S., N.W.S. is a much sought after
workshop teacher and juror who is enthusiastic and
energetic in teaching interpretation of the visual
image. she has won major awards (including the 2002 gold
Medal in the American Watercolor Society International)
in many national exhibits, and has recently authored the
book Celebrating your Creative Self, published by North
Light the spring 2002. she also has a new video titled,
An Acrylic Journey, from trash to Treasures, produced by
Creative Catalyst Productions. her work appears in many
books and publications and is also found in public and
private collections here and abroad.
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