Paint This With Jerry Yarnell

Winter Sentinels, Part 1

Acrylic Medium on 18x24 stretched canvas. In this opening session, Jerry talks to his viewers about the importance of developing a photographic memory. Then he explains how to create a painting from memory by understanding all the elements of composition. Then he shows how to paint in a simple sky. He also shows how to take charcoal and make a rough sketch of the basic composition. He finishes by underpainting the snow and distant trees.