Nechis lets her medium dictate the composition, but later, during the design process, she decides the places where viewers should look and how they should move through the painting. The artist enjoys having several works in progress, building on them at intervals. Concluding with a mini-exhibit of trees, mountains, florals, and lakes. The videocassette, Barbara Nechis, Watercolor Artist was produced by Artist Video Productions in 1986 as one of four in their series on contemporary artists. The video is of interest to all levels of watercolor artists. Watch Barbara Nechis at work in her studio and vicariously experience the creative process as she works on four paintings and discusses her approach to painting. Several techniques are demonstrated as she creates a painting that develops into a burst of flowers and another that is a dramatic group of trees. A dozen finished paintings are also displayed. 45 min