Yarnell School Online

YSO 01 – Mottled Backgrounds

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

YSO 02 – Brush Overview 101

A solid overview of all the brushes Jerry uses. Don't miss this one!

YSO 03 – Adobe Stucco Wall

How to create texture on a wall.

YSO 04 – Aspen Trees

How to create beautiful Aspen trees.

YSO 05 – Transfer Sketches to Canvas

Technique sometimes used w/transfer paper; other times with charcoal. Here Jerry shows you how.

YSO 06 – Ocean Waves

Often requested, now Jerry provides tips on water and ocean waves.

YSO 07 – Running Water Part 1

Running Water part 1.

YSO 07 – Running Water Part 2

Running Water part 2.

YSO 08 – Buffalo

Tip for creating a beautiful Buffalo.

YSO 09 – Gesso

Jerry's guideline on use of Gesso.

YSO 10 – Fire

Adding fire to your artwork.

YSO 11 – Tree Bark

Use of tree bark in your artwork.

YSO 12 – FOGGY DEPARTURE, Part 1

Adding fog to your art.

YSO 12 – FOGGY DEPARTURE, Part 2

Adding fog to your art.

YSO 12 – FOGGY DEPARTURE, Part 3

Adding fog to your work.

YSO 13 – Snow Capped Mountains 

Tips on adding snow-capped mountains.

YSO 15 – Clear Glass

Use of clear glass in your artwork.

YSO 16 – Reference Material

How to use reference material.

YSO 17 – Drifting Sand

A popular technique in how to add drifting sand.

YSO 18 – Swampy Scenes

Adding swamping scenes to your artwork.

YSO 19 – Palm Fronds

Adding palm fronds to your artwork.

YSO 20 – Varnishing Techniques

Often requested! Jerry shows how to use varnish.

YSO 21 – Brass & Copper – Part 1

Brass and Copper - part I.

YSO 21 – Brass & Copper – Part 2

Brass and Copper - part 2.

YSO 22 – Rolling Trees & Covered Hills

How to add Rolling Trees and Covered Hills.

YSO 23 – Tuscan Sunset & Cypress Trees

Love Tuscan scenes? Here's our Tuscan Sunset with Cypress Trees.

YS 12-2020 CREATING TEXTURE-01

Nothing is more exciting than working with texture! In this study we will look at a few different ways to apply texture using modeling paste with a palette knife or brush. This works great for subjects that have a rough surface like tree bark, rocks, mountains, etc. While not initially part of the plan, Jerry admits this material actually wound up being a full painting – especially after he added the highlights to Vinny! What a really fun and exciting technique to include in your artistic toolbox! Have fun and do not be afraid to create various effects using your artistic license!

YS 12-2020 CREATING TEXTURE-02

Nothing is more exciting than working with texture! In this study we will look at a few different ways to apply texture using modeling paste with a palette knife or brush. This works great for subjects that have a rough surface like tree bark, rocks, mountains, etc. While not initially part of the plan, Jerry admits this material actually wound up being a full painting – especially after he added the highlights to Vinny! What a really fun and exciting technique to include in your artistic toolbox! Have fun and do not be afraid to create various effects using your artistic license!

Snippet 1: Brush & Canvas Types

Snippet 1: Graying A Color

Snippet 1: Mixing Black & Grays

Snippet 1: Mixing Flesh Tones

Snippet 1: Palette Set Up

Snippet 1: Preparing Canvases

Snippet 1: Proper Brush Use

Snippet 1: Underpainting The Canvas

Snippet 1: Using Color Wheel

Snippet 2: Mixing Flesh Tones

Snippet 2: Painting Basic Clouds

Snippet 2: Painting Fog & Mist

Snippet 2: Painting Grassy Meadows

Snippet 2: Painting Mountains

Snippet 2: Painting Pine Trees

Snippet 2: Painting Rocks

Snippet 2: Painting Tree Limbs

Snippet 2: Painting Tree Trunks

Snippet 2: Sky Blending

Snippet 3: A Wooden Bucket

Snippet 3: Close-Up Leaves

Snippet 3: Close-Up Tree Limb

Snippet 3: Close-Up Weeds & Grass

Snippet 3: Leafy Trees (fall)

Snippet 3: Leafy Trees (scumbling technique)

Snippet 3: Painting Leafy Trees

Snippet 3: Weathered Wood

Snippet 4: Brick Wall

Snippet 4: Drifting Snow

Snippet 4: Falling Snow

Snippet 4: Snow

Snippet 4: Stone Path

Snippet 4: Stone Wall

Snippet 5: REFLECTIONS WATER #1

Snippet 5: REFLECTIONS WATER #2

Snippet 5: REFLECTIONS WATER #3

Snippet 5: REFLECTIONS WATER #4

Snippet 5: REFLECTIONS WATER #5

Snippet 5: REFLECTIONS WATER #6

Snippet 6: Shadows (Cast) 1

Snippet 6: Shadows (Cast) 2

Snippet 6: Shadows (Cast) 3

Snippet 6: Shadows (Form) 4

Snippet 6: Shadows (Form) 5

Snippet 6: Shadows (Form) 6

Snippet 6: Shadows (Form) 7

Snippet 7: BASIC BLENDING

Snippet 7: BRUSHES AND CLEANING

Snippet 7: INTRO WATER MISCIBLE OILS

Snippet 7: PALETTE SETUP-MATERIALS

Snippet 7: PREPARING PAINTS

Snippet 7: USE OF BRUSHES

Snippet 7: USE OF EQUIPMENT

Snippet 8: BASIC SUBJECTS (DEAD TREES-WEEDS)

Snippet 8: BASIC SUBJECTS (GRASSY MEADOW)

Snippet 8: BASIC SUBJECTS (MOUNTAINS)

Snippet 8: BASIC SUBJECTS (PINE TREES)

Snippet 8: BASIC SUBJECTS (ROCKS)

Snippet 8: INTRO WATER MISCIBLE OILS