3326 Spring Blossoms
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series

A vibrant spring landscape comes alive with blooming flowers, lush greenery, and a gentle stream flowing beneath a small cascading waterfall. Bright reds, pinks, and soft whites contrast beautifully with the surrounding foliage, creating a rich and inviting scene. In this intermediate oil painting lesson, Jerry guides you step-by-step through creating this colorful garden setting in a 168 minute session on an 18x24 canvas, capturing the freshness and beauty of springtime.

You’ll learn how to work with water mixable (water miscible) oil paints, building the painting in layers to achieve depth and vibrancy. Jerry demonstrates how to construct the composition using foreground trees, middle ground flowers, and background elements to create a natural flow through the scene.

Special focus is given to painting dense flower beds and foliage using varied brush techniques that suggest detail without overworking each element. You’ll also explore how to paint water movement and reflections, along with soft atmospheric backgrounds that enhance the sense of depth.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain confidence in combining color, texture, and composition to create a rich, layered landscape. This is an excellent project for painters ready to advance their skills while producing a bright and visually engaging spring garden scene.