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.

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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.

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1202 Still Before the Storm - (Acrylic) from the Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art PBS television series, Jerry guides intermediate artists through a dramatic acrylic painting lesson featuring two horses traveling along a peaceful country road beneath an approaching storm. This intermediate-level lesson is approximately 120 minutes and is painted on an 18 x 24 canvas. The finished painting features towering storm clouds illuminated by brilliant golden sunlight, a winding country road reflecting the warm light from the sky, rustic fence posts, green fields, and two horses walking quietly through the countryside. The contrast between the dark, threatening clouds and the glowing sunlight creates a beautiful atmosphere of anticipation and tranquility before the storm.

Today's Frequently Asked Question:

Question: What do the numbers and letters on the handle of a brush mean, example #12B or #12F?

Answer: The numbers refer to the width of the bristles on the brush measured just above the ferrule. This measurement can be in inches or millimeters. Sizes can vary from one manufacturer to another. The letter B (bright) means a flat brush with shorter bristles and usually is preferred by oil artists. The letter F (flat) means a flat brush with longer bristles and is usually preferred by acrylic and watercolor artists. On your sable brushes, you will have a B or R. The B means bright or flat and the R means round. These brushes are used for oils and acrylics alike.