John Pototschnik: Unlimited Color With A Limited Palette

The combination of book and DVD provides so much great information about mixing and using color. The one disappointment was that the DVD (which is about 5 hrs in length) was not divided into 'chapters' to make it easy to view in shorter segments. I resorted to writing down the 'time counter' numbers for segments I want to review in the future. The content of DVD is excellent; it would have been a better viewing experience in shorter segments.

I am from India. A software professional. I was lacking a technical understanding of colors and lights. I was not able to create and decide my color palette and primaries. As soon as i watched Johns DVD, all concepts got clear. He explained the color theory and impact of light in co-relation with nature which i loved much. His explanation is so structured and logical that you wont left with any queries in the end. I highly recommend this DVD.

I have been oil painting for a long time but started at a studio that premixed all the paints. It was a follow the leader situation. I never had to mix paints so I struggle doing so now that I am trying to paint on my own. I thought the info was excellent for my situation. I just ordered the book and I am looking forward to using it.

it would have to be this one. A most thorough discussion/demonstration of painting principles as well as a complete dialogue concerning the artistic process awaits you in this 3 disc set. Everything you ever wanted to know about the use of a limited palette and how a simple change of the three colors can affect the final painting is here, plus a wealth of information on painting in general. John is a fantastic teacher, although he lapses into silence when painting as most of us do, since we are concentrating on what were doing which is actually a good thing, as we are not distracted by chatter and the artist isn't distracted by trying to think of what to say. I have learned more from this one DVD than I have in the other 12 that I have on painting in oils. Technically, the DVD is a gem. Each camera shot from the palette to the canvas is crystal clear. At no time did I see the artist get in the way of the camera, so you see everything. The sound is also crystal clear.

John, your work is so inspiring-filled with the joy of living. I have just received a copy of your new "Create Unlimited Color with a Limited Palette" and DVD. What a treat to have a systematic study of colors. Many thanks for your beautiful work.