8911 Chalet
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series

A rustic chalet sits quietly along a winding country road, surrounded by rolling green hills, soft distant forests, and clusters of light-filled trees that bring the scene to life. In this beginner level acrylic painting lesson, Jerry walks you step-by-step through creating this peaceful countryside setting in an 87 minute session on an 18x24 canvas, capturing both the warmth of the structure and the gentle flow of the landscape.

You’ll learn how to construct and paint the chalet with proper perspective, including roof angles, siding, and supporting structures, while keeping the building grounded within the scene. Jerry demonstrates how to block in large shapes first, then refine them with controlled brushwork to create a believable and balanced composition.

The lesson also focuses on painting soft rolling hills and tree groupings using layered color and blending techniques that create depth and atmosphere. You’ll explore how to paint light on foliage, suggest distant trees, and use value changes to separate foreground, middle ground, and background effectively.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll gain confidence in painting rural landscapes, combining structure with natural elements, and creating depth through perspective and color harmony. This is an excellent project for beginners looking to strengthen their skills while producing a warm and inviting countryside scene.