8817 Four Seasons - FALL
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series

A peaceful lakeside scene glows with rich autumn color, as golden and crimson foliage frames still water reflecting distant hills and soft mountain forms. In this beginner level acrylic painting lesson, Jerry guides you step-by-step through creating this serene fall landscape in a 55 minute session on an 18x24 canvas, capturing the warmth and calm of the changing season.

You’ll learn how to build a strong composition using shoreline elements and trees to naturally frame the scene, while guiding the viewer’s eye across the water into the distance. Jerry demonstrates how to block in major shapes first, then refine them with controlled brushwork to maintain balance and depth.

Special focus is given to painting fall foliage using layered color and dabbing techniques to create the illusion of leaves without over-detailing. You’ll also explore how to paint reflections in water and use subtle value shifts to separate foreground, middle ground, and background.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain confidence in painting seasonal landscapes, handling warm color transitions, and creating depth through atmosphere and reflection. This is an excellent project for beginners looking to develop strong foundational skills while producing a calm and visually engaging autumn scene.