Yarnell School Online (YSO) & A La Carte Lessons

Snippet 9: CENTER COMPOSITION

Snippet 9: COMPOSITION INTRO

Snippet 9: ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITION

Snippet 9: L SHAPE COMPOSITION

Snippet 9: NEGATIVE SPACE

Snippet 9: TRIANGLE SHAPE COMPOSITION

Snippet 10: BASIC DRAWING (BALD EAGLE)

Snippet 10: BASIC DRAWING (DEAD TREE)

Snippet 10: BASIC DRAWING (MOUNTAINS)

Snippet 10: BASIC DRAWING (NEG SPACE INTRO)

Snippet 10: BASIC DRAWING (RABBIT)

Snippet 10: BASIC DRAWING (ROBIN)

Snippet 11: STILL LIFE (APPLE)

Snippet 11: STILL LIFE (CANDLE)

Snippet 11: STILL LIFE (COMPOSING)

Snippet 11: STILL LIFE (DETAILING)

Snippet 11: STILL LIFE (GRAPES)

Snippet 11: STILL LIFE (WINE BOTTLE)

Snippet 12: Eroded Banks

Snippet 12: Rocky Waterfall 1

Snippet 12: Rocky Waterfall 2

Snippet 12: Rocky Waterfall 3

Snippet 12: Running Water 1

Snippet 12: Running Water 2

Snippet 13: Values Mountains 1

Snippet 13: Values Mountains 2

Snippet 13: Values Trees 1

Snippet 13: Values Trees 2

Snippet 13: Values Trees 3

Snippet 13: Values Trees 4

Snippet 14: Eagle 1

Snippet 14: Eagle 2

Snippet 14: Feathers 1

Snippet 14: Feathers 2

Snippet 14: Feathers 3

Snippet 14: Feathers 4

The Three T’s 1 of 3

Choosing a canvas
How to tighten a canvas
Setting up a palette
Preparing your gesso & paints
Saving your mixtures
How to manage your brushes

The Three T’s 2 of 3

Cleaning your brushes
Sanding your canvas & tighter weave canvas
Fixing damaged & torn canvas
Do’s & don’ts of choosing charcoal, pencils & erasers
Transfer paper · How to frame a painting
Graying and tinting your canvas

The Three T’s 3 of 3

Curing your acrylic painting
Tracing, reversing & transferring
How to create texture
Brushes – different hairs & how to use them
Using a paint tube squeezer
Using a hair dryer
How to arrange your paint palette & save your paints
Have your painting at eye level to keep from getting fatigued

Using Texture/Impressionism (Polly the Parrot) 1 of 3

In this study painting we will explore the process of creating a textured mottled background using heavy gesso or modeling paste. Then we will continue the study using very loose impressionistic brush strokes to create a fun colorful bird “Polly the Parrot.” This study is a must for those of you who are trying to loosen up and create paintings that have what we call “the Painterly Effect” …. Loose, free, and not over-worked. Have fun!

Using Texture/Impressionism (Polly the Parrot) 2 of 3

In this study painting we will explore the process of creating a textured mottled background using heavy gesso or modeling paste. Then we will continue the study using very loose impressionistic brush strokes to create a fun colorful bird “Polly the Parrot.” This study is a must for those of you who are trying to loosen up and create paintings that have what we call “the Painterly Effect” …. Loose, free, and not over-worked. Have fun!

Using Texture/Impressionism (Polly the Parrot) 3 of 3

In this study painting we will explore the process of creating a textured mottled background using heavy gesso or modeling paste. Then we will continue the study using very loose impressionistic brush strokes to create a fun colorful bird “Polly the Parrot.” This study is a must for those of you who are trying to loosen up and create paintings that have what we call “the Painterly Effect” …. Loose, free, and not over-worked. Have fun!

Mystic Waters 1 of 4

A beautiful and fun but challenging study of a close-up vertical, cascading waterfall with large boulders, the use of a very dramatic light source, and a unique color scheme. All these elements combine to create an extremely exciting atmosphere of light, shadow, and movement. “Mystic Waters” is the answer to a popular and very much-requested subject based on our recent YSO member survey results! You will love this one!

Mystic Waters 2 of 4

A beautiful and fun but challenging study of a close-up vertical, cascading waterfall with large boulders, the use of a very dramatic light source, and a unique color scheme. All these elements combine to create an extremely exciting atmosphere of light, shadow, and movement. “Mystic Waters” is the answer to a popular and very much-requested subject based on our recent YSO member survey results! You will love this one!

Mystic Waters 3 of 4

A beautiful and fun but challenging study of a close-up vertical, cascading waterfall with large boulders, the use of a very dramatic light source, and a unique color scheme. All these elements combine to create an extremely exciting atmosphere of light, shadow, and movement. “Mystic Waters” is the answer to a popular and very much-requested subject based on our recent YSO member survey results! You will love this one!

Mystic Waters 4 of 4

A beautiful and fun but challenging study of a close-up vertical, cascading waterfall with large boulders, the use of a very dramatic light source, and a unique color scheme. All these elements combine to create an extremely exciting atmosphere of light, shadow, and movement. “Mystic Waters” is the answer to a popular and very much-requested subject based on our recent YSO member survey results! You will love this one!

Rainbows and Lightning 1 of 3

This study of a rainbow and lightning is a great study in how to add another element of action, color, and drama to a semi-stormy atmosphere. This study is also a great lesson on how to create a clean, bright color on top of a darker background without the color becoming muddy. We are sure you will greatly enjoy this one! Good Luck!

Rainbows and Lightning 2 of 3

This study of a rainbow and lightning is a great study in how to add another element of action, color, and drama to a semi-stormy atmosphere. This study is also a great lesson on how to create a clean, bright color on top of a darker background without the color becoming muddy. We are sure you will greatly enjoy this one! Good Luck!

Rainbows and Lightning 3 of 3

This study of a rainbow and lightning is a great study in how to add another element of action, color, and drama to a semi-stormy atmosphere. This study is also a great lesson on how to create a clean, bright color on top of a darker background without the color becoming muddy. We are sure you will greatly enjoy this one! Good Luck!