Jerry Yarnell Teaches How to Paint Flowers | Acrylic Painting Tutorial for Beginners

May 1, 2026
Jerry Yarnell teaches how to paint flowers in this step-by-step acrylic painting tutorial for beginners, featuring a vignette-style painting that shows you how to create beautiful, realistic floral scenes on canvas. This is a full, complete instructional lesson where Jerry walks you through the entire process of painting these flowers from start to finish using his signature techniques.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to block in the floral shapes, build layers of color, and develop depth and dimension using soft blending and controlled brushwork. Jerry teaches how to create natural-looking petals, glowing flower centers, and rich foliage while maintaining balance and harmony throughout the composition.

You’ll also discover how to use subtle value changes, color mixing, and layering techniques to bring your flowers to life, along with tips for creating soft backgrounds that help your subject stand out. This lesson is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike who want to improve their floral painting skills.

This acrylic flower painting tutorial is ideal for beginners who want to learn how to paint flowers step-by-step using fine art techniques and soft blending methods.

This video was from the Jerry Yarnell Inspiration of Painting PBS educational television art instructional video series — Episode 8961 Flowers

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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