3327 Springtime in the Park
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series

A peaceful park scene comes to life with a gentle wooden bridge crossing a quiet pond, surrounded by fresh spring foliage, blooming flowers, and soft light filtering through tall trees. In this intermediate Oil painting lesson (water miscible oil paints), Jerry guides you step-by-step through creating this tranquil setting in a 155 minute session on an 18x24 canvas, capturing the beauty and renewal of springtime in a lush natural environment.

You’ll learn how to work with water mixable (water miscible) oil paints, including how to block in major shapes, blend colors smoothly, and build layers to develop depth and richness. Jerry demonstrates how to construct the bridge, steps, and surrounding landscape with proper perspective while maintaining a natural and balanced composition.

Special focus is given to painting trees, foliage, and flowering plants using layered color and varied brushwork to create fullness and texture. You’ll also explore how to paint water reflections and soft atmospheric backgrounds that enhance the calm and inviting mood of the scene.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain confidence in using water mixable oil paints, creating depth through layering and perspective, and combining multiple elements into a cohesive landscape. This is an excellent project for painters ready to develop more advanced skills while producing a rich and visually engaging park scene.