Steps to Nowhere, Part 2
paint this with jerry yarnell

The underpainting process continues throughout this segment. Jerry continues by lightly sketching the intermediate trees next. Using one of the chisel-edge brushes to create a smudgy effect on some of the trees. Switch to #4 bristle or #6 to work on pathway. Next Jerry reviews light source options and decides light will be coming from left to create cast shadows. Uses a #4 chisel-edge brush to add light to stones and steps (caps and risers) being careful not to make steps look "perfect" cautioning viewers that the steps are very old and need to be crooked. Uses #6 bristle to create open part of foreground w/sand, dirt, and scrubs to create mud.

Duration: 28 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1410

About Paint This with Jerry Yarnell:

Jerry Yarnell is launching a whole new series of painting shows.

With a calm and reassuring style that is unmatched by any other art instructor, Jerry guides students through fine-art techniques that can be practiced at home.

What separates Jerry's new series from his older work is the culmination of his entire career to date (over 30 years) brought to the viewer in the form of his best work ever.


Future Broadcast times for "Paint This with Jerry Yarnell": (show all)

Sat, Mar 21 6:30 A.M. Hide and Seek, Part 3     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Mar 28 6:30 A.M. Hide and Seek, Part 4     NHPBS (11.1)


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