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!)

0903 Bear Day (Acrylic) - From the Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art PBS television series, Jerry guides intermediate artists through a beautiful acrylic painting lesson featuring a black bear perched high on a rocky cliff overlooking a cascading mountain stream. This intermediate-level lesson is approximately 120 minutes and is painted on a 16 x 20 canvas. The finished painting features a series of waterfalls flowing between massive boulders, rugged rock formations, evergreen trees, and a towering mountain rising in the distance. A black bear resting on a high rocky outcrop adds an interesting wildlife focal point to this peaceful wilderness scene, while soft mist and hazy mountain colors create a beautiful sense of depth and natural atmosphere.

Today's Frequently Asked Question:

Question: I try fluffing out my bristle brush by hitting the bristles up and down on a hard surface, but it immediately regains its chiseled edge. I cannot get the feathery edge to leaf a tree. What am I doing wrong?

Answer: It could be the brush. However, it is usually the touch. Even if the bristles reform to a semi-chiseled edge you can, with the right amount of pressure and practice, create beautiful tree leaves. Keep working with the brush and eventually it will form like you want.