Jerry Yarnell Spring Blossoms Oil Painting Landscape | Flowers, Trees, and Pond

Apr 16, 2026
Jerry Yarnell teaches how to paint a spring blossoms landscape with a pond, trees, and colorful flowers using water mixable oils—this Full Lesson focuses on layering techniques, soft backgrounds, and natural-looking depth.

The painting develops in stages, beginning with loose underpainting and gradually building into midtones and darker values. Jerry demonstrates how to keep the background soft and atmospheric using dry brushing and blended color transitions.

You’ll learn how to create water reflections with horizontal strokes, build tree structure for depth, and develop azaleas and flowering shrubs using layered reds and pinks over muted bases. The rocks and waterfall are formed using simple shapes first, then refined with highlights.

This 18 x 24 inch painting shows how to move from loose to defined without overworking the surface, creating a natural and balanced spring scene.

This video is from the Jerry Yarnell Inspiration of Painting PBS video series, episode 3326 Spring Blossoms https://yarnellart.com/3326-Spring-Bl...

All of Jerry’s original videos from the Inspiration of Painting and the Jerry Yarnell School of Fine Art are available on DVDs or digital downloads at https://YarnellArt.com

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Follow along with a step-by-step demonstration of a lush landscape painting, learning how to layer colors to create depth and light. Discover techniques for painting trees, rocks, and water reflections using water-mixable oils, suitable for both oil and acrylic artists.
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