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Brilliant Color: Painting Vibrant Outdoor Scenes

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I discovered Ms. Pollard's Brilliant Color this weekend and have been in heaven reading it.

Finally, an art book that explains the concepts of pushing color based on value. I'm a self-taught hobbyist and have been oil painting for 4 years. I've taken a couple of classes and have purchased alot of books. But something was lacking. I couldn't paint the way I wanted to. Ms. Pollard's book closes the gap for me.

I now have the knowledge to paint boldly colorful landscapes using the colors I want. I was stuck trying to recreate colors of my subject. Her demonstrations are paramount.

Ms. Pollard's work makes me stop in my shoes and just say "Wow!". For me, this is what art is all about. I would love it if she would release video productions of her process.

This book would be worth the price if all you did was look at the gorgeous paintings and their beautiful colors. But the artist/writer of course does more. She explains her methods in detail, then provides 10 detailed demonstrations, specifying the pigments she used for each and also providing narrative on her color thinking.

To me, color is the adult sport in art. It's the challenge that awaits you once you gain some skill at drawing, and some understanding of compositional design as well as skill with your medium. Do yourself an artistic favor, and get this book and study these potent color strategies.

Highly recommended.

I thought it to be interesting and very colorful. The book shows how to change colors in a landscape by values. The paintings are beautiful.

Congratulations to Julie for creating an understandable, beautifully illustrated book.

I can tell you I am not surprised, as many years ago, I was one of her students. (No, that doesn't mean I'll give her a great review.) She really was an excellent teacher.

Follow this book and you may obtain lovely results!

This book is packed with great info on "pushing" color. The author understands the relationships and values of color and explains them well enough to promote a clear understanding to achieve a desired result. The exercises are good learning tools. I recommend it!

This book is excellent if you are interesting in exploring the use of bright color for oil painting. The step-by-step instruction is detailed and well explained. The use of acrylic for background (underpainting) is a NEW and brilliant idea.

Of all the books I've bought this one is definetely the best. Detailed instructions. The only drawback is the number of paint colors needed but I've mixed my own colors to match. I recommend this book for all the beginners who need extra help to paint a beautiful paintings.

This amazing book is so much more than the usual painating book! It is a new inspiration on every page, a 'sky's-the limit' way of seeing the world, an additional quality of color, joy and LIFE into your paintings! There are many fabulous art books in my library but this one will be very very well used and treasured!
This book forces you to Jump Up and Paint with more Joy! Color! Light! and Positive Life Attitude! The very best and most inspiring joy filled book I have purchased! It is a Brilliant Book! I want More Inspiration from Julie Gilbert Pollard!

I was disappointed that there was more emphasis on oil painting rather than watercolor. However the principles and guidelines to color harmony were very interesting.

This book from Amazon is good price, quick delivery, and great book, full of information and lovely color. Well worth doing some of the projects.Sue