Steps to Nowhere, Part 3
paint this with jerry yarnell

Jerry starts with a brief discussion around inserting a sketch into the painting but moves on to using a #6 bristle brush to create soft sand and dirt. Now Jerry uses the toothbrush technique to splatter ... thus adding the effect of gravel, pebbles and dirt. This also makes the area appear the sun is hitting the pebbles. Now he builds grasses around this area. Uses the #6 bristle brush to create combination of grasses with the 'push' technique. This creates drama. Next Jerry uses the #4 chisel-edge brush to create stacked stones and opportunity for shadows. Similarly uses same technique on the steps... with quick, decisive brush strokes. The remainder of this episode Jerry spends on stonework creating harmony and balance in the painting.

Duration: 28 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1411

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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