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Winding Roads and Wildflowers 01

Acrylic on 16 X 20 Stretched Canvas

Well, what can I say? I am a sucker for winding country roads. Every time I take a road trip across this beautiful land, I cannot help but seek out and take the backroads if possible. You never know what is going to be around that next corner or over that next hillside. In this study, this stretch of dirt road close to my studio is an artist’s paradise of color in the late Spring with seemingly un-ending winding, masses of wildflowers, rolling hills, old barns, and much more. This is a great study of using multiple tones, colors, and how to make a road look flat. So, take a trip and enjoy a winding road through nature’s paradise!

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Winding Roads and Wildflowers 02

Well, what can I say? I am a sucker for winding country roads. Every time I take a road trip across this beautiful land, I cannot help but seek out and take the backroads if possible. You never know what is going to be around that next corner or over that next hillside. In this study, this stretch of dirt road close to my studio is an artist’s paradise of color in the late Spring with seemingly un-ending winding, masses of wildflowers, rolling hills, old barns, and much more. This is a great study of using multiple tones, colors, and how to make a road look flat. So, take a trip and enjoy a winding road through nature’s paradise!

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Winding Roads and Wildflowers 03

Well, what can I say? I am a sucker for winding country roads. Every time I take a road trip across this beautiful land, I cannot help but seek out and take the backroads if possible. You never know what is going to be around that next corner or over that next hillside. In this study, this stretch of dirt road close to my studio is an artist’s paradise of color in the late Spring with seemingly un-ending winding, masses of wildflowers, rolling hills, old barns, and much more. This is a great study of using multiple tones, colors, and how to make a road look flat. So, take a trip and enjoy a winding road through nature’s paradise!

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Winding Roads and Wildflowers 04

Well, what can I say? I am a sucker for winding country roads. Every time I take a road trip across this beautiful land, I cannot help but seek out and take the backroads if possible. You never know what is going to be around that next corner or over that next hillside. In this study, this stretch of dirt road close to my studio is an artist’s paradise of color in the late Spring with seemingly un-ending winding, masses of wildflowers, rolling hills, old barns, and much more. This is a great study of using multiple tones, colors, and how to make a road look flat. So, take a trip and enjoy a winding road through nature’s paradise!

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WEEDS GALORE 01

There are all kinds of ways to use weeds in your landscape paintings. They work well as a main feature, as a secondary filler, or as an eye-stopper. So many options! With these “Weeds Galore” studies I wanted to show you the different techniques for creating the taller, more close-up weeds that are more of a feature. They are great fun and with a little practice you will be able to create some terrific effects. So be sure you experiment with colors, values, shapes, and sizes. Happy weed painting!

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WEEDS GALORE 02

There are all kinds of ways to use weeds in your landscape paintings. They work well as a main feature, as a secondary filler, or as an eye-stopper. So many options! With these “Weeds Galore” studies I wanted to show you the different techniques for creating the taller, more close-up weeds that are more of a feature. They are great fun and with a little practice you will be able to create some terrific effects. So be sure you experiment with colors, values, shapes, and sizes. Happy weed painting!

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Making It Smooth 01

Another great challenge for artists – especially if you are a beginner – is how to create exceptionally smooth, blended surfaces, i.e., pots, vases, vegetables, skin/flesh, or any other smooth or shiny surface. This is a wonderful study on techniques, proper brush use, moisture content, brush pressure and more. This is a must-learn procedure for any artist wanting to become more proficient in blending. You will enjoy this one! Enjoy this one and have fun!

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Making It Smooth 02

Another great challenge for artists – especially if you are a beginner – is how to create exceptionally smooth, blended surfaces, i.e., pots, vases, vegetables, skin/flesh, or any other smooth or shiny surface. This is a wonderful study on techniques, proper brush use, moisture content, brush pressure and more. This is a must-learn procedure for any artist wanting to become more proficient in blending. You will enjoy this one! Enjoy this one and have fun!

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Making It Smooth 03

Another great challenge for artists – especially if you are a beginner – is how to create exceptionally smooth, blended surfaces, i.e., pots, vases, vegetables, skin/flesh, or any other smooth or shiny surface. This is a wonderful study on techniques, proper brush use, moisture content, brush pressure and more. This is a must-learn procedure for any artist wanting to become more proficient in blending. You will enjoy this one! Enjoy this one and have fun!

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Know Your Leaves 01

Another one of the greatest challenges landscape artists face is how to create a good canopy of leaves on trees and bushes. This study is perfect for those of you who struggle with painting leaves -- either close-up leaves or distant leaves. Jerry shows you the proper brushes to use, moisture content of mixtures, proper brush pressure, and proper brush angles. Once you have learned these basic techniques, you can apply them to any type of leaf or canopy of leaves that exists. Just takes practice and experimenting! Before you realize it, you will be painting leaves like a pro! Have fun getting to “Know Your Leaves!”

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Know Your Leaves 02

Another one of the greatest challenges landscape artists face is how to create a good canopy of leaves on trees and bushes. This study is perfect for those of you who struggle with painting leaves -- either close-up leaves or distant leaves. Jerry shows you the proper brushes to use, moisture content of mixtures, proper brush pressure, and proper brush angles. Once you have learned these basic techniques, you can apply them to any type of leaf or canopy of leaves that exists. Just takes practice and experimenting! Before you realize it, you will be painting leaves like a pro! Have fun getting to “Know Your Leaves!”

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Know Your Leaves 03

Another one of the greatest challenges landscape artists face is how to create a good canopy of leaves on trees and bushes. This study is perfect for those of you who struggle with painting leaves -- either close-up leaves or distant leaves. Jerry shows you the proper brushes to use, moisture content of mixtures, proper brush pressure, and proper brush angles. Once you have learned these basic techniques, you can apply them to any type of leaf or canopy of leaves that exists. Just takes practice and experimenting! Before you realize it, you will be painting leaves like a pro! Have fun getting to “Know Your Leaves!”

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Multi-Colored Skies 01

Blending multi-colored tones for backgrounds and skies is a challenge for most artists to create without inadvertently creating mud. In this study Jerry shows how to blend beautiful multi-colored skies using proper brush techniques, brush pressure, moisture, transition color blends, values, and hues – all resulting in the creation of soft, clean vibrant skies (without the mud). This study is a must do and learn! Have fun with this most wonderful lesson!

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Multi-Colored Skies 02

Blending multi-colored tones for backgrounds and skies is a challenge for most artists to create without inadvertently creating mud. In this study Jerry shows how to blend beautiful multi-colored skies using proper brush techniques, brush pressure, moisture, transition color blends, values, and hues – all resulting in the creation of soft, clean vibrant skies (without the mud). This study is a must do and learn! Have fun with this most wonderful lesson!

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Great Walls & Pathways 01

Rocks and stones strike fear in the minds of most beginner artists. No doubt they are difficult to paint! And by now you have probably seen Jerry paint many rocks and buildings in rivers, streams, lakes, and various landscapes. This is a great study in how to paint flat stones to create stone walks, stone fences, chimneys, pathways, etc. Jerry will show you the proper techniques, brushes, and color tones to create shapes and forms that suggest flat elliptical effects plus help create depth and foreshortening. This study is a bit challenging but absolutely necessary to the process. Have fun and don’t give up!

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Great Walls & Pathways 02

Rocks and stones strike fear in the minds of most beginner artists. No doubt they are difficult to paint! And by now you have probably seen Jerry paint many rocks and buildings in rivers, streams, lakes, and various landscapes. This is a great study in how to paint flat stones to create stone walks, stone fences, chimneys, pathways, etc. Jerry will show you the proper techniques, brushes, and color tones to create shapes and forms that suggest flat elliptical effects plus help create depth and foreshortening. This study is a bit challenging but absolutely necessary to the process. Have fun and don’t give up!

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Create More Atmosphere Episode 1

Atmosphere like dust, haze, wind, rain, fog, smoke, etc., is a challenge for most artists. In this study of the Indian teepees, Jerry shows how to create wind, fog, and mist by creating proper undertones and overtones using washes (glazes), the proper brushes, brush pressure, correct moisture content, and tonal values. The process is a delicate and exciting one that will add great interest to your work. These techniques can be used for any season where a hazy atmosphere is needed! We know you will love this one as you have asked for guidance on atmosphere conditions repeatedly. Have fun experimenting and applying these tips to your paintings!

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Create More Atmosphere Episode 2

Atmosphere like dust, haze, wind, rain, fog, smoke, etc., is a challenge for most artists. In this study of the Indian teepees, Jerry shows how to create wind, fog, and mist by creating proper undertones and overtones using washes (glazes), the proper brushes, brush pressure, correct moisture content, and tonal values. The process is a delicate and exciting one that will add great interest to your work. These techniques can be used for any season where a hazy atmosphere is needed! We know you will love this one as you have asked for guidance on atmosphere conditions repeatedly. Have fun experimenting and applying these tips to your paintings!

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Know Your Bark Episode 01

Jerry’s latest instructional material is another subject that many of you ask about and report as one of your biggest challenges! This is a wonderful comprehensive and detailed study on how to create different types of tree bark using the proper brushes and brush techniques. This bark study is also accompanied with various textures, tones, colors, and values to create three-dimensional form. We know you will apply this one to your art pieces quickly! Have fun watching, learning, and practicing with “Know Your Bark.”

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Know Your Bark Episode 02

Jerry’s latest instructional material is another subject that many of you ask about and report as one of your biggest challenges! This is a wonderful comprehensive and detailed study on how to create different types of tree bark using the proper brushes and brush techniques. This bark study is also accompanied with various textures, tones, colors, and values to create three-dimensional form. We know you will apply this one to your art pieces quickly! Have fun watching, learning, and practicing with “Know Your Bark.”

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USING WATER REFLECTIONS Part 1

Jerry discusses adding water reflections to your art.

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USING WATER REFLECTIONS Part 2

Jerry discusses adding water reflections to your art.

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USING WATER REFLECTIONS Part 3

Jerry discusses adding water reflections to your art.

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YS 13-2020 USING CONTRAST-01

Jerry discusses and explains the importance of contrast and it's application.

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YS 13-2020 USING CONTRAST-02

Jerry discusses and explains the importance of contrast and it's application.

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YS 13-2020 USING CONTRAST-03

Jerry discusses and explains the importance of contrast and it's application.

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