Annie Murphy Springer, one of the artists we are featuring in June, has been using watercolors to capture the scenic beauty of Bodega and environs for many years. A prolific artist, she has exhibited in many area shows and is active in the area art community as a teacher and promoter.

On June 6 and 7, Annie hosted a free, hands-on demonstration at the Artisans' Co-op that encouraged everyone to try their hand at various watercolor techniques and discover their "inner artist."

Annie loves teaching and is always exploring ways to engage different segments of the population in the making of art. Her most recent class was named "Watercolor for Guys." I am the wrong gender for that class, but I understand that the guys loved it and it was so successful that she will be offering it again soon. I also heard that the men got to paint with hammers and screwdrivers!

Annie's art is on display and available for purchase at the Artisans' Co-op.