Instructional Video 8937 Macaw
Jerry Yarnell – Inspiration of Painting PBS Television Series
Acrylic Painting Tutorial – 80 Minutes | 18x24 Canvas | Beginner Level

In this vibrant beginner acrylic painting lesson from the Jerry Yarnell Inspiration of Painting PBS television series, you’ll learn how to paint a brilliantly colored macaw perched on a rustic tree branch. This striking tropical bird study captures the beauty of bold feather color, graceful posture, and the expressive personality that makes parrots such captivating wildlife subjects.

Jerry demonstrates how to establish accurate bird proportions and create layered feather textures using controlled brushwork and vibrant color mixing. You’ll learn how to paint the macaw’s distinctive red, yellow, and blue plumage while maintaining natural shading and dimension.

This plein air acrylic painting emphasizes observing natural light and color relationships while simplifying complex feather patterns into manageable shapes. Jerry shows how to create depth with subtle background blending, add highlights for realism, and paint a weathered branch with convincing texture to support the subject.

Perfect for beginning artists interested in bird painting, tropical wildlife subjects, or learning how to paint realistic feathers in acrylics, this 80-minute instructional video builds confidence while strengthening skills in color harmony, texture, proportion, and brush control.