Whether you are taking your easel out into the woods or whether you are painting what you see from your kitchen window, landscape painting is a gratifying pastime that can be learned through a 21 step process. Julie Gilbert Pollard explains laying out a palette and overcoming the initial intimidation of a blank canvas, offering tips on creating strong compositions and achieving brilliant, yet believable color. Providing pointers on using oil paint, Pollard uses straightforward instructions and color images to clarify how to realistically depict skies, foliage, wildflowers, water, and rocks.