Editorial Reviews

This is more than a how-to-paint book. It's a how-to-see book ... specifically, how to tune in to nature's glorious subtleties of light and color.

Forget complex theories. "Full-Color Seeing" is based on direct observation. It's about overcoming preconceptions and perceiving true color based on the colors that surround it, the way light hits it, time of day, season, weather conditions, and too many other factors for a mere formula to incorporate. You'll learn to see your subject--any subject--just as life truly presents it to you. This is the secret to capturing the living, breathing sense of atmosphere so celebrated in the works of the Impressionist painters.

A revision of Susan Sarbacks' illuminating Capturing Radiant Color in Oils, this book offers twelve more years of fresh insights, new paintings and expanded coverage on soft pastels. The concepts explored here have been handed down through generations of artists: Sarback was taught "Full-Color Seeing" by master painter Henry Hensche, who learned it from Charles Hawthorne, a contemporary of Claude Monet. This step-by-step approach will add greater vitality to your artwork and forever change the way you see.

Customer Reviews

A MASTER AT WORK HERE, 2008-12-23
by T. Bellows

This book offers a treasure trove of insight and tips on craft. It actually teaches us a new way to perceive! With practice, we can expand our perception and life - and the joy of painting!

An Amazing Book!, 2008-10-27
by D. Stein (Clark, NJ)

I have learned so much from this book already!!! I am a pastel artist and have purchased many art books and always find things to learn and to enjoy, but this has been the best so far!!!! I have spent a few hours reading and absorbing the suggestions in this book and have seen immediate results in my work. The way to scan what you're looking at and see more colors is quite astonishing! I find that I do it constantly. It is not a "how to" in the typical sense but more a way of training your whole body to relax and take in more of what you are seeing. Try it! You'll not be disappointed. I can't wait to go back and read more....Well worth the price!

What a great reference book!, 2008-06-29
by Jack Mckinney (Cameron, TX USA)

While I may never develop the "scanning for color" technique described in this book, my understanding of color and how it is manipulated by so many different factors in nature has increased substantially. Thanks for a great book.

I really liked this book, 2007-10-16
by E. Holloman

While I had difficulty connecting with Painting the Impressionist Landscape by Lois Griffel I had no difficulties zooming through this book. It is easy to understand and the concept can easily be used with acrylic. I would like to see another book by her, demonstrating the technique perhaps in 10 paintings, step by step.

Capturing Radiant Light & Color in Oils and Soft Pastels, 2007-04-10
by GiGi (Rockville, MD)

This book is excellent and very helpful. There are many tips and stages presented in a carefully thought out way. I have Susan Sarback's earlier book and this is a stellar update! She shares much of her immensely improved talent and knowledge. Although I am a beginner, I believe this to be helpful to artists of all experience. I highly recommend it.