Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting lessons

Master artist and teacher Jerry Yarnell, along with Yarnell Art, created an extensive collection of acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting tutorial videos through the popular PBS television series Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art. Learn step-by-step how to paint landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, Western scenes, impressionistic paintings, cityscapes, portraits, and more, along with dedicated oil painting and watercolor lessons, using Jerry Yarnell's clear, easy-to-follow painting techniques and instruction. Use the menu at the top of the page to easily browse Jerry Yarnell's instructional videos by category. These classic Jerry Yarnell painting tutorials and instructional videos are available from Yarnell Art on DVD or as convenient Digital Video Downloads, with painting lessons for everyone from beginners to seasoned artists.

The Official Home of Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art PBS Instructional Painting Videos

Yarnell Art has been serving artists since 1999 and is the official home of the original Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art and his earlier Inspiration of Painting PBS instructional video series. We own and preserve the original master recordings of both classic series, helping keep Jerry Yarnell's clear, encouraging, step-by-step painting instruction available to artists around the world.

Click here to Learn more about the history of Yarnell Art.

Explore our collection of 168 Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art instructional videos and 181 Inspiration of Painting instructional videos. Across these lessons, Jerry teaches essential fine art techniques including color mixing, composition, values, brushwork, perspective, and creating depth. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced artist, Jerry's clear, step-by-step instruction makes it easy to learn new techniques and build your painting skills.

Today's $15 Yarnell Art SALE of the DAY video is available on DVD or Digital Download, with No shipping charge on Digital Downloads. A new Sale of the Day is offered regularly (usually Daily at 9:00 AM), so check back often for the current featured instructional video.

Today's SALE of the Day Instructional Video (Only $15.00 Click Here!)

8856 Desert Sunset (Acrylic) - From the Jerry Yarnell Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series. A dramatic desert sunset glows across the horizon as a towering cactus silhouette rises against a sky filled with warm oranges, purples, and soft cloud formations. In this beginner level acrylic painting lesson, Jerry guides you step-by-step through creating this striking Southwestern scene in a 51 minute tutorial on a 20x24 canvas, focusing on bold color contrast and simple, powerful composition.

Today's Frequently Asked Question:

Question: What is meant by glazing (wash)?

Answer: A glaze or a wash is a very thin layer of paint applied on top of a dry area of the painting to create mist, fog, haze, sun rays, or to soften an area that is too bright. This mixture is made up of water and a small amount of color. It may be applied layer on top of layer to achieve the desired affect. Each layer must be dry before applying the next.