Paint This with Jerry Yarnell

Jerry takes his students through the process of sketching in the large dead tree in the foreground paying special attention to the foreshortened limb that the Hawk is sitting on and the hollow stump. Then, he shows how to under-paint the tree and give it 3-Dimensional form.

In this opening session, Jerry explains to his students how to use the Hake Brush, and the #6 Dynasty Brush to paint in the background and with the wet-on-wet technique paint in the tall out-of-focus background needs.

Drawing a human figure; under-painting the torso, hair and face.

Applying final highlights; adding taller foreground weeds.

Painting larger distant trees; proper placement of Teepee; adding highlights on the snow.

Sketching in the large dead tree which includes a hawk sitting on a limb and a hollow stump.

Jerry shows his students how to properly sketch and proportion the Hawk sitting on the foreshortened limb. Then, he shows how to properly underpaint the Hawk's body and head. He begins painting in the eyes and beak and the feathers on the head.

Jerry shows his students different techniques for finishing the details and highlights of the entire bird with a special emphasis on how to create feathers. Then finishes with snow on the large tree trunk and limbs.

Using multiple colors to create darker hues which resemble nighttime; making a sphere shape to create the moon; distant trees.

Applying the glow around the moon and adding darker clouds; applying a second layer of color to the foreground grass.

Sketching in a large, gnarled tree; hillside and grasses; formation of distant geese; stars;

Under-painting the old barn wood.

Wood grain; adding final details such as cracks and knot-holes.