1702 Time of Rebirth
Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art PBS Television Series

A gentle stream flows over sunlit rocks beneath glowing spring foliage, as soft light filters through trees and highlights fresh growth along the forest floor. In this intermediate acrylic painting lesson, Jerry guides you step-by-step through creating this vibrant woodland scene in a 120 minute session on an 18x24 canvas, capturing the feeling of renewal and warmth in early spring.

You’ll learn how to build a strong composition using the winding stream and small waterfalls to lead the viewer’s eye through the painting, while placing rocks and trees to create depth and balance. Jerry demonstrates how to block in major shapes first, then refine them with controlled brushwork to maintain structure and natural flow.

Special focus is given to painting light effects and water movement, using layered color and value changes to create sparkle and realism across the flowing stream. You’ll also explore how to paint rocks and foliage with varied textures, allowing the scene to feel rich and full without overworking details.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain confidence in painting natural landscapes, handling light and atmosphere, and creating depth through layering and perspective. This is an excellent project for painters ready to expand their skills while producing a bright and visually engaging spring woodland scene.

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