During my time at Hollins, and while working on my thesis, this is the long list of books (and DVDs) I consulted and because I found inspiration and value in each, I thought you might find something new to explore here, yourself. Many titles in this list focus on encaustic techniques, but there are other topics here, too, including collage, birds (a favorite subject in my art) and more.

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Atkinson, Jennifer; Harrison, Holly and Grasdal, Paula. Collage Sourcebook: Exploring the Art and Techniques of Collage. Quarry Books, Quayside Publishing Group, 2005. 
ISBN 13: 978-1-59253-101-1.

Audette, Anna Held. The Blank Canvas: Inviting the Muse. Shambhala Publications, Inc., 1993.
ISBN-13: 978-0-87773-938-8. 

Bagby, Anne. Collage: Paper, Patterns, and Glazing. DVD. Creative Catalyst Productions. 2009.

Bagby, Anne. Pattern and Form: Advanced Collage Techniques. DVD. Creative Catalyst Productions. 2011.

Batkin, Margaret P.; Fisher, John; Moore, Ronald and Silvers, Anita.  Puzzles about Art: An Aesthetics Casebook. St. Martin’s Press, 1989.
ISBN: 0-312-00307-2.

Bautista, Traci. Collage Unleashed: Paint, Bind, Stitch, Play. North Light Books, 2006.
ISBN-13: 978-1-58180-845-2. 

Beletsky, Les. Bird Songs from Around the World. (Text and Audio) Chronicle Books, 2007.
ISBN-13: 978-1-932855-61-6.

Belto, Michelle. Wax and Paper Workshop: Techniques for Combining Encaustic Paint and Handmade Paper. North Light Books, 2012. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-4403-1704-0. 

Bossom, Michael. The Encaustic Art Project Book. Search Press, 2002.
ISBN-13: 978-0-85532-992-1.

Bunkers, Traci. Print and Stamp: 52 Ideas for Handmade Up-cycled Print Tools. Quarry Books, 2010.
ISBN 13: 978-1-59253-598-9

Cassidy, James, ed. Book of North American Birds. Readers Digest. Readers Digest Association, Inc., 1990.
ISBN: 0-89577-351-1. 

Cyr, Lisa L. Art Revolution: Alternative Approaches for Fine Artist and Illustrators. North Light Books, 2009.
ISBN-13: 978-1-60061-149-0.

Delaney, Barbara; Lipson, Elaine. The Cloth Paper Scissors Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating Mixed Media Art. Interweave Press, LLC, 2011.
ISBN-13: 978-1-59668-397-6.

Elkins, James. Why Art Cannot Be Taught: A Handbook for Art Students. University of Illinois Press, 2001.
ISBN: 0-252-02638-1. 

Fox, Mathew. Creativity: Where the Divine and Human Meet. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2002. 
ISBN: 1-58542-178-2.

Gelb, Michael J. How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. Dell Publishing, 1998.  ISBN: 0-440-50827-4.

Grey, Alex. Sacred Mirrors: The Visionary Art of Alex Grey. Inner Traditions International, Ltd., 1990.
ISBN: 0-89281-314-8. 

Grey, Alex; Wilber, Ken. The Mission of Art. Shambhala Publications, Inc., New Ed edition, 2017.
ISBN: 1-57062-545-x.

Hedley, Gwen. Drawn to Stitch: Line, Drawing, Mark Making in Textile Art. Interweave Press LLC, 2010. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-59668233-7.

Hagerty, Taylor. Paper Cuts: 35 Inventive Projects. Lark Books, 2010. 
ISBN 13: 978-1-60059-512-7. 

Hellmuth, Claudine. Beeswax Collage with Claudine Hellmuth, DVD. Creative Catalyst Productions, 2007

Hellmuth, Claudine. Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera. North Light Books, 2003.
ISBN: 1-58180-343-5.

Hernandez, Cari. Wax Twist: Advanced Encaustic Techniques (video). A Wax Twist Production. 2010.

Gynther, Elsebeth; Clemmensen, Christine. Scraps: An Inspirational Field Guide to Collage. Lark Books, 2009. Second edition.
ISBN-13: 978-1-60059-386-4.

Jones, Owen. The Grammar of Ornament. DK Publishing, Inc., 2001.
ISBN:0-7894-7646-0

Kahn, Sherrill. Creative Embellishments for Paper, Jewelry, Fabric, and More. Martingale and Company, Jane Hamada publisher, 2007. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-56477-616-7.

Krasnic, Nick. Cosm the Movie: Alex Grey & the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. An Inspired Mind Films Production, LLC., 2006.  80 minutes.
ISBN: 0-7670-9192-2.

Lewin, Angie. Plants and Places. Leslie Geddes, text. Merrell Publishing, 2010.
ISBN-13: 978-1-8589-4536-1.

Loates, Glen; James, Ross D. Birds of North America. Cerberus Publishing Co., Limited, Prentice Hall of Canada, Ltd., 1979. 
ISBN: 0-13-357103-3. 

Mace, Alice E., ed. The Birds Around Us. Ortho Books, 1986.
ISBN: 0-89721-068-9. 

Madsen, Cecil. World Treasury of Birds in Color, Engravings by Audubon, Gould and Several Artists. Galahad Books, 1974. 

Mattera, Joanne. The Art of Encaustic Painting. Contemporary Expression in the Ancient Medium of Pigmented Wax. Watson-Guptil Publications, 2001.
ISBN: 0-8230-0283-7. 

McElroy, Olivia; Duran-Wilson, Sandra. Surface Treatment Workshop. Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques. North Light Books, 2011. 
ISBN: 978-1-4403-0824-6.

Nelson, Elizabeth St Hilaire. Paper Paintings Works in Collage. elizabeth@nelsoncreative.com. 
(Self published)

Newman, Thelma R. Wax as Art Form. Thomas Yoseloff Publisher, 1966.

Nutting, Julie. Collage Couture: Techniques for Creating Fashionable Art. North Light books, 2011.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4403-0831-4. 

Page, Gloria.  Art Stamping Innovations: Carving Workshop with Gloria Page, DVD. Creative Catalyst Products Inc. 2008.

Pavelka, Lisa. The Complete Book of Polymer Clay. Taunton Press, 2010. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-60085-128-5.

Plowman, Randal. The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired.  Lark Crafts, 2012. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-4547-0199-6.

Rankin, Lissa. Encaustic Art: The Complete Guide to Creating Fine Art with Wax. Watson-Guptill, 2010. 
ISBN-13: 978-0-8230-9928-3. 

Raven, Peter H.; Evert, Ray F.; Curtis, Helena. Biology of Plants.  Worth Publishers, Inc., 1976. Second Edition.
ISBN: 0-87901-054-1. 

Ray, Rex (Author); Coupland, Douglas (Foreword); Skov Holt, Steven (Contributor); Paglia, Michael (Contributor). Rex Ray: Art + Design. Chronicle Books LLC.
ISBN: 0-8118-5975-4.

Reyner, Nancy. Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks and Techniques for Working with the World’s Most Versatile Medium. North Light Books, 2007.
ISBN-13: 978-1581808049.

Riley, Lesley. Create with Transfer Artist Paper: Use TAP to Transfer Any Image onto Fabric, Paper, Wood, Glass, Metal, Clay & More!.  C&T Publishing, 2001. 
ISBN-13: 978-1607052678.

Roland, Paula; Galli, Andrew. Encaustic Monotypes. Painterly Prints with Heat and Wax. (Video). Studio Galli. 

Seggebruch, Patricia Baldwin. Encaustic Mixed Media. Innovative Techniques and Surfaces for Working with Wax. North Light Books, 2011. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-4403-0870-3.

Seggebruch, Patricia Baldwin. Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for Working with Wax. North Light Books, 2009. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-60061-106-3.

Shaw, Beth. Flavor for Mixed Media: A feast of Techniques for Texture, Color, and Layers. North Light  Books, 2011.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4403-0317-3

Shay, Bee. Collage Lab: Experiments, Investigations, and Exploratory Projects. Quarry Books, 2010.
ISBN-13: 978-1592535651

Speed, Harold. The Practice and Science of Drawing. Dover Publications, 1917. Reprint 1972. 
ISBN: 0486228703. 

Wright, Michael (Author); King, Tassy, (Editor). The Art School: An Introduction to Mixed Media in Association with the Royal Academy of Arts. DK Adult, 1999.
ISBN-13: 978-0789443021.

Tharp, Twyla. The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It For Life. Simon and Schuster, 2003.
ISBN-13: 978-0743235273.  

Woolf, Daniella. Encaustic with a Textile Sensibility. Waxy Buildup Press, 2010.
ISBN-13: 978-0-9845179-0-9.

Woolf, Daniella. The Encaustic Studio. A Wax Workshop in Mixed Media Art.  Interweave Press, LLC., 2012. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-59668-390-7.

Womack, Linda; Womack, William. Embracing Encaustics: Learning to Paint with Beeswax. Hive Publishing, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-9816774-2-2. 

Youngs, Clare. Papercrafting in No Time: 50 Inspirational Projects Crafted from Paper. CICI Books, 2010.
ISBN: 978-1-907030-81-9.