8874 Broken Window
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series

In this 105-minute beginner acrylic painting lesson on an 18x24 canvas, Jerry Yarnell teaches how to paint a rustic broken window set into an old weathered wooden wall, surrounded by soft foliage, wildflowers, and natural garden textures. This peaceful country scene also features a small bird tucked inside one of the broken window panes, adding charm and a subtle focal point to the composition.

Jerry demonstrates how to create realistic aged wood using layered brushwork, dry brushing, and soft color variation to achieve the look of worn siding and timeworn surfaces. You’ll learn how to paint broken glass effects, muted reflections, and the delicate contrast between the dark window interior and the lighter exterior wall.

This lesson also shows how to handle subtle composition details such as the placement of the window frame, the softness of the background light, and the use of vines, greenery, and small flowers to frame the subject naturally. The little bird in the window adds extra life and interest while helping guide the eye toward the center of the painting.

Perfect for beginning artists, this acrylic painting lesson builds confidence in painting textures, reflections, and rustic architectural details while creating a warm and nostalgic country scene full of character and quiet beauty.