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My Jamaica

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With this collection of paintings, MacMillan has reflected the mystery and the complexity of this amazing island. I've traveled to Jamaica several times and finally now I can take home the beauty and the intensity of the landscape and the people. Cheers to this extraordinary painter and national treasure.

I bought this book a few months ago and am now ordering another copy for a present. The portraits are incredible.

Judy Ann's book gives a very good survey of her work. I do not know how she was able to select the various images from her vast body of work, but she did an excellent job. Her paintings truly show a lot about Jamaica, from the landscape to the people. I have had the privilege of meeting the artist and I have visited Rockfield; but neither of these experiences influences my judgment of the excellence of her paintings. I particularly enjoyed the short commentary Judy Ann includes with each painting.

And what a wonderful introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith. His commentary on Caribbean art in general is very enlightening and his observations of the artist herself are personal and informative. One gets not only the remarkable art, but also a glimpse into the life of the artist. What an illuminating combination.

Ed Vaughn

Certainly one of the best artists from the Caribbean, Judy Ann McMillan's "My Jamaica" shows some of her loveliest paintings of the land that she loves! Her lighting is really special and her depictions of peple and places shows up her emotions so very well! Really a very worthwhile art book if you enjoy the Tropical scenery - people and places of Jamaica!