Let go of what you see and paint what you feel! Julie helps you think about color in a new way and push beyond ordinary realism to paint landscapes that are full of energy and life. The transformation begins when you learn to see color as a value. No complex theory here. Rather it's about pushing color to warmer or cooler extremes for stronger contrasts. By liberating your color, you can capture the lively essence of every landscape.

Julie blends an acrylic underpainting with water-mixable oils to produce striking luminosity in less time and layers than traditional oils require. Ten complete step-by-step demonstrations show you how to paint gorgeous landscapes with an inspiring range of seasons and settings. Simply follow along and in no time, you'll have what it takes to make your paintings zing with color and life! 144 pages.