I've been filling my sketchbooks with circles, boxes, cylinders and gesture drawings. And the most important part is that I enjoy doing so. Also Thank you as always, Jess.
Jess keeps laying out a road map for developing and improving skill! If a sketchbook is too intimidating in the beginning and you don't want to keep your gesture drawings forever, rough newsprint and charcoal is a great, affordable material for high volume, temporary drawings. Make sure to get rough (not smooth) newsprint, because it needs to have enough "tooth" to grab the medium. We are loving these instructional videos!
I recently got back into my sketchbook after years not picking a pen or a pencil and just draw. After watching this video has left me inspired to continue to draw. And also to continue to work on achieving my dream of becoming an artist/Illustrator. But for now i'm just keep on practicing and just enjoy creating.
breaking anything into shape helps so much, not just with humans but any subject that you want to draw. i find that it helps with qa lot with new subjects i want to draw. and highlighter are great to use when trying to get loose flowing drawings
Thanks so much for your useful introduction…the painting of the flamenco dress seems as if I look a ballet of drawing. Absolut wonderful artwork…thanks for sharing
Very eye opening! Love the simplicity and at the same time detail you acquire with color and different strokes of a pencil, pen or even a marker. Form drawing has never been my forte but you make it look extremely easy and approachable. Your last painting is absolutely exquisite, full of expression and movement. Thank you for always sharing your art with us. ✏️🖌🖍🎨😍♥️♥️
Also keep this thing In your mind even after practicing you can't be at the same level as the artist you aspire you need to practice consistently for a long period of time so never ever compare yourself from you inspirations... Just admire there work and work to get there don't rush! 🕊
Absolutely love your videos, I've stopped practicing these essential skills and since your newest sketchbook video I've been working on my artistic and creative practice and with much more consistency. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these amazing videos. You truly inspire your viewers! ❤
Even if it 's been a while since l left any comment, l watched all your videos! I love your vibe and your passion, and l feel like each time l learn something new from you! Thank you, Jess!♡
Another beautiful video filled with inspiration. I can't stop mentioning how your channel has awakened my passion for drawing and painting that had been put on hold for so many YEARS! I mean over a decade of keeping that fire flickering inside me and just not making any room for it to flourish. Between 2021, 2022 and what is passed of 2023 has been the most I've dedicated to drawing (not masterpieces) but just keeping it going... and I have been loving it! It's the most I've been in love with life because of what I've been learning I can create. Thank you for that; you've made a huge impact with your beautiful videos that by the way have improved so so much in production. I'M HERE FOR IT! Also, since you touched on the styling subject, I recently noticed how you often make feet look a little bit larger for your figures. I'm not sure why but I LOVE THAT! It's very visually pleasing to me. I've been falling in love with the imperfections of lines and shapes and absolutely making an effort to apply it to my art while practicing. Less details and more flow of lines.
Same feeling here... I am so thankful to come across Jess's channel on TH-cam while I was on my second maternity leave from my job as a primary school teacher.... She really ignited the spark of creativity in me into a full fledged fire..... Though it's still to hard for me to make out time for my hobby from my two young kids and a job in hand..... But still I try hard to do it.... Any thankful note is just as less to describe how much I thankful to JESS KARP along with a few more people who inspired me right here on TH-cam. REALLY REALLY THANKFUL TO YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL🥰🥰❤❤❤❤
I will try this practise. It looks like a fun way to improve my drawing skills. I 've done something similar before, but it will not hurt to do it more times. That painting you did at the end of the video is amazing. I love all the colours you used in the dress. You did a really great job there.
Lovely!! I'm going to post my drawings today for the sketchbook. I Love your style. It's my dream to become like you. A motivational speaker and an artist. Thanks for coming into my life✨
I am really thankful that I found your channel!❤️ I get really motivated everytime I watch your videos!! Your passion in drawing is amazing! You reaallllyy helped me a lot ,thanks a lot!!
Stunning and great practice and I hope to really start diving deeper into enjoying practicing. It can feel tedious prepping my space then staring at a blank white canvas. You have given me confidence to draw and just practice and enjoy the process. Let my mind flow and relax. My skills increasing give me more range, style and what ever my imagination wants to produce comes out so much better then before. Because my mind can reference more freely with out the physical objects now. I truly loved the last painting. Just stunning. I was not expecting so much detail from one brush, her facial details and the colors I'm for highlights on her dress were amazing. Thank you for sharing and helping me learn.
For some reason, your recent videos reminded me about an English teacher I had in high school. She had a poster near the classroom door that said "Yes!" on it. And she told the class that if anyone ever wanted or needed to to just slap the poster, whatever the reason. She believed that the act of doing so fueled positivity. I feel like watching your videos is like slapping the "Yes!" poster. That sounds a little funny, but you just have that "Yes!" effect. Sadly, I never slapped the poster, but I do make art after watching your videos. I'm always so grateful that you're willing to share so much.
Such an inspiring video!!!! the attention to detail in every drawing that you do, wether sketching or painting, is exceptional. You make everything look beautiful. The gouache painting at the end is so beautiful, I can see a print coming out of it.. :) Today is a day for figure sketching for me! Thank you Jess once again. Great video!!! Hugs to Matilda!!!
I absolutely love your videos 💞 I've learned so much from your videos and have been so happy to see the change in my work after applying your techniques. Thank you! ♥️ 🎨✍️
I like the painting because of the detail, color, texture, shading, and has a rhythm to it by really looking at the painting as she is dancing. Thank you for posting and sharing the video, Jess.
Another fabulous video Jess! I’m worried for years about (not) having an art style, but you’re absolutely right about not forcing that! On your recommendation - I’ve treated myself to some Blackwing Matte, and I’m looking forward to breaking them out for this challenge. 🎉
When I saw your video last week, I decided to buy a small wooden manikin kit at Hobby Lobby. I liked the idea of the turn-around poses. I've never done figure drawing, so I am going to start putting 4 or 5 turn-around poses into practice for the next month. Then use pictures of people after that. Love the use of different drawing tools and how the painted drawing came to life💖. A hug for Matilda 😸
Really enjoyed practicing with you and learning new skills,your lesson always teaches us a lot,all figures that you have drawn are fabulous,and yes the painting of that girl,loved her beautiful gown,you painted it so smoothly, Thank you very much Jess for making our days happier with your blessings, Have a great day ☘️
At the moment I’ve reached a state of “being afraid of the blank white sheet” and caught myself thinking “just quit it… I won’t be able to draw hat I would like to draw…”
Wow. The reclining poses look so relaxed and natural along with the action poses that have such flow and energy. I can't help but wonder if your dancing talents and rhythmic moves translate into your hand motion (not discounting practice). Maybe farfetched but something to ponder 😄My figure drawings look so stiff, kind of like my dancing abilities, LOL.
I remember someone on TH-cam saying if you want to grow as an artist, to stick to one area and learn it. I disagree and I am happy you do too and encourage people to use different tools. I am finding that as if I try and learn new skills with a new medium, it will help me be a better artist with a different medium. Eg. I can paint and have managed a self portrait that looks like me and another of my kitty that looks like her, but if I don't work on my drawing and pencil skills, my oil paintings will still lack something and I wont really understand perspectives and have the courage to create intricate details. For me, its all about doing what I enjoy and I keep changing and I am finding that I love many different mediums, as they all offer something unique.
You're such an inspiration Jess! I've just started 100 gestures challeng being inspired by you! 😁💛 Would you consider making a video about improving line quality? It's really difficult for me to get rid of the 'chicken-scratch' habit 😬
I am from India I am a student and I am a very good artist earlier but now I'm not that good. But from your channel I get inspired to wake up my artist.... Thank u ..... You are from which country
Wow your art is really really good. I would feel very glad if you could take a reaction video of my journal. I really needed someone's criticisms on it to improve my drawing. Thank you so much for creating such wonderful artworks. Keep up the good work 😊🥰❣
Thanks, Jess! I looked at the link for reference photos but can’t figure out how to access the ‘free pack.’ Maybe my hubby can help me figure it out later.
Jess, I know you are high professional and also highly soulful, you are on both sides of that world as far as creativity goes. I have been struggling to create because the idea of lightfastness or art fading at all has just kinda kept me from wanting to create. Do you have a response to that? Sort of a philosophy I might consider adopting...or whether i should care?
I love that you still continue to practice and improve your art skills even though they’re already amazing, it’s really inspirational ❤
Thank you- a forever student of life!!
I've been filling my sketchbooks with circles, boxes, cylinders and gesture drawings. And the most important part is that I enjoy doing so. Also Thank you as always, Jess.
Awesome!!!
Jess keeps laying out a road map for developing and improving skill! If a sketchbook is too intimidating in the beginning and you don't want to keep your gesture drawings forever, rough newsprint and charcoal is a great, affordable material for high volume, temporary drawings. Make sure to get rough (not smooth) newsprint, because it needs to have enough "tooth" to grab the medium. We are loving these instructional videos!
I recently got back into my sketchbook after years not picking a pen or a pencil and just draw. After watching this video has left me inspired to continue to draw. And also to continue to work on achieving my dream of becoming an artist/Illustrator. But for now i'm just keep on practicing and just enjoy creating.
I absolutely love your linework and your control over line weight. Your voice is the icing on the cake
Totally agree with you that different mediums give different results and feels to the sketches. I love sketching in colored pen and highlighters.
Yes!!
breaking anything into shape helps so much, not just with humans but any subject that you want to draw. i find that it helps with qa lot with new subjects i want to draw. and highlighter are great to use when trying to get loose flowing drawings
The lady in the dress; speechless! So incredible. Thank you for sharing.
That painting looked like nothing at the beginning but how beautiful by the end! You're a master Jess!!
THANKS~!
I agree, repetition is necessary to bring the point back home. ☺
Yep! Thanks!!
Thanks so much for your useful introduction…the painting of the flamenco dress seems as if I look a ballet of drawing. Absolut wonderful artwork…thanks for sharing
Very eye opening! Love the simplicity and at the same time detail you acquire with color and different strokes of a pencil, pen or even a marker. Form drawing has never been my forte but you make it look extremely easy and approachable. Your last painting is absolutely exquisite, full of expression and movement. Thank you for always sharing your art with us. ✏️🖌🖍🎨😍♥️♥️
Thank you so much for your support and amazing comments :) thanks for watching!
I agree. Well said.
You have a great technique and style! I will be trying some of your suggestions, thanks!
Ooh, thank you for linking the references! I'm dying to do that series where the standing girl turns around slowly.
Beautiful work as always- thank you so much for being you!
jess you are the university where everyone could get all the skills of drawings hats off
Thank you
Stunning figure at the end! Reminiscent of Sargent and Rockwell. Bravo!
Thanks!! That is a huge compliment
Love that final result, the color mix and brush strokes looks so beautiful. Who knew red can be so beautiful.
Thanks! :) agree
Also keep this thing In your mind even after practicing you can't be at the same level as the artist you aspire you need to practice consistently for a long period of time so never ever compare yourself from you inspirations... Just admire there work and work to get there don't rush! 🕊
THanks!!
Absolutely love your videos, I've stopped practicing these essential skills and since your newest sketchbook video I've been working on my artistic and creative practice and with much more consistency. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these amazing videos. You truly inspire your viewers! ❤
Glad you like them!Thank you!
Even if it 's been a while since l left any comment, l watched all your videos! I love your vibe and your passion, and l feel like each time l learn something new from you! Thank you, Jess!♡
Another beautiful video filled with inspiration. I can't stop mentioning how your channel has awakened my passion for drawing and painting that had been put on hold for so many YEARS! I mean over a decade of keeping that fire flickering inside me and just not making any room for it to flourish. Between 2021, 2022 and what is passed of 2023 has been the most I've dedicated to drawing (not masterpieces) but just keeping it going... and I have been loving it! It's the most I've been in love with life because of what I've been learning I can create. Thank you for that; you've made a huge impact with your beautiful videos that by the way have improved so so much in production. I'M HERE FOR IT!
Also, since you touched on the styling subject, I recently noticed how you often make feet look a little bit larger for your figures. I'm not sure why but I LOVE THAT! It's very visually pleasing to me.
I've been falling in love with the imperfections of lines and shapes and absolutely making an effort to apply it to my art while practicing. Less details and more flow of lines.
Thank you so much Nicole this is so beautiful, I am so grateful to know! Thanks so much for sharing as well this incredible comment.
Same feeling here... I am so thankful to come across Jess's channel on TH-cam while I was on my second maternity leave from my job as a primary school teacher.... She really ignited the spark of creativity in me into a full fledged fire..... Though it's still to hard for me to make out time for my hobby from my two young kids and a job in hand..... But still I try hard to do it....
Any thankful note is just as less to describe how much I thankful to JESS KARP along with a few more people who inspired me right here on TH-cam. REALLY REALLY THANKFUL TO YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL🥰🥰❤❤❤❤
I will try this practise. It looks like a fun way to improve my drawing skills. I 've done something similar before, but it will not hurt to do it more times. That painting you did at the end of the video is amazing. I love all the colours you used in the dress. You did a really great job there.
Lovely!! I'm going to post my drawings today for the sketchbook. I Love your style. It's my dream to become like you. A motivational speaker and an artist. Thanks for coming into my life✨
Thank you!!
@@artofjesskarpHappy you replied🙈 it's unbelievable for me.. your always an inspiration and idol i will look up to.
I am really thankful that I found your channel!❤️ I get really motivated everytime I watch your videos!! Your passion in drawing is amazing! You reaallllyy helped me a lot ,thanks a lot!!
Thank you for your support :)
This came out incredible Jess!!! The dress colors are EVERYTHING!! So dope!
I appreciate the encouragement to use different art mediums and how each gives a different feel and look.
Thanks!! Agreed
Stunning and great practice and I hope to really start diving deeper into enjoying practicing.
It can feel tedious prepping my space then staring at a blank white canvas.
You have given me confidence to draw and just practice and enjoy the process. Let my mind flow and relax.
My skills increasing give me more range, style and what ever my imagination wants to produce comes out so much better then before. Because my mind can reference more freely with out the physical objects now.
I truly loved the last painting. Just stunning. I was not expecting so much detail from one brush, her facial details and the colors I'm for highlights on her dress were amazing.
Thank you for sharing and helping me learn.
Thank you for the amazing video. This is so helpful to know your journey from gesture drawing to sketches to a finished painting. Loved it
Thank you!! :)
always great to get back into anatomy practice. your skills are improving so much!
For some reason, your recent videos reminded me about an English teacher I had in high school. She had a poster near the classroom door that said "Yes!" on it. And she told the class that if anyone ever wanted or needed to to just slap the poster, whatever the reason. She believed that the act of doing so fueled positivity. I feel like watching your videos is like slapping the "Yes!" poster. That sounds a little funny, but you just have that "Yes!" effect. Sadly, I never slapped the poster, but I do make art after watching your videos. I'm always so grateful that you're willing to share so much.
Such an inspiring video!!!! the attention to detail in every drawing that you do, wether sketching or painting, is exceptional. You make everything look beautiful. The gouache painting at the end is so beautiful, I can see a print coming out of it.. :) Today is a day for figure sketching for me! Thank you Jess once again. Great video!!! Hugs to Matilda!!!
Oh girl...! Amazing! Love it!
I really love you. You keep inspiring me to do so much. Thank you!
I really appreciate your positive attitude towards all you put your mind too. Thank you for sharing your skills and insight with us.
You are so welcome Thank you so much for your support
That last one was a masterpiece❤️ wow
I mostly watch your videos to get in on the view of the scenery from your beautiful art space.
I'm ao happy that i found you and your beautiful arts and vlogs, thank you so much
Youre amazing ❤🫶🏻
Thank you for making this
Thank you for this part 2 for the figure practice in sketch and painting process!!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely amazing Jess ❤
I absolutely love your videos 💞 I've learned so much from your videos and have been so happy to see the change in my work after applying your techniques. Thank you! ♥️ 🎨✍️
Thank you!
Wow. I’m always amazed with your work and I love the tips! ❤
Thank you!!
thank u for this im a new artist hoping to improve and practise efficently!
Thanks!
that big red skirt is gorgeous! would make a lovely real skirt😀
Such beautiful work once again.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for the new portion of inspiration!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed!
Wow. Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤
Thanks for the inspiration.... Love all you do!!!! Loosen up, loosen up, I'm saying to myself!!! 💕
Yes!!! Thanks!
I like the painting because of the detail, color, texture, shading, and has a rhythm to it by really looking at the painting as she is dancing. Thank you for posting and sharing the video, Jess.
Thanks!!
@@artofjesskarp You're welcome and can't wait to see your next video.
Another fabulous video Jess! I’m worried for years about (not) having an art style, but you’re absolutely right about not forcing that! On your recommendation - I’ve treated myself to some Blackwing Matte, and I’m looking forward to breaking them out for this challenge. 🎉
Jess I love your videos and the effort you put in them❤
Thank you
This is great. Such a beautiful job here. Stunning painting
Thank you so much 😀
Patty- I love the colors of her skirt. Just beautiful.
Thanks!
Amazing as always ❤
Thank you! 😄
pleeaasseeee make that dress a print Jess!!! omg..just stunning!
When I saw your video last week, I decided to buy a small wooden manikin kit at Hobby Lobby. I liked the idea of the turn-around poses. I've never done figure drawing, so I am going to start putting 4 or 5 turn-around poses into practice for the next month. Then use pictures of people after that. Love the use of different drawing tools and how the painted drawing came to life💖. A hug for Matilda 😸
That is awesome! Thanks!!
I adore your art
Thanks!!
Omg! Your drawings are so pretty, i love your style! and again i love copying pictures for my drawings, it really helps a lot!✨✨
Thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed practicing with you and learning new skills,your lesson always teaches us a lot,all figures that you have drawn are fabulous,and yes the painting of that girl,loved her beautiful gown,you painted it so smoothly,
Thank you very much Jess for making our days happier with your blessings,
Have a great day ☘️
Thank you! You too!
Thank you tips and I’m gonna keep practicing so I can get better thank you
Thank you!
Love your videos and your wonderful artwork 🙂
Thank you so much 😀
Your work is good..and the teaching method is also very good..I like your work very much.
Thanks a lot
Mood changer inhanser you're🤗 every time i see you and my day become happiest day full of hope enjoy and energy thank you 😊
INcredible!! Thanks for watching!
Another beautiful video. Always inspires me to create 😊
Thanks!!
Definitely one of my favorite TH-camrs
Thanks Rob!!
Great job 👍 you are real artest
interesting when you starting drawing and painting 😍👏👏👏👏
It looks so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you
Amazing video Jess!! Now I'm inspred to draw people. 🤩😍
Awesome!! Thanks for watching
So beautiful, the video is so helpful 👍❤️
So glad that it was! Thanks!!
I love your videos so much! They’re so inspiring.
Seeing your cute cat and her visitor was adorable haha
Thank you so much!!
WOW!
Thank you very much! 😌 You're the best!!! ❤️😊
Thank you!!
@@artofjesskarp You're welcome
I am a new subscriber and I really love your tips. I hope I get better with these.. Thank you so much 💖
wonderful, thanks for sharing :)
At the moment I’ve reached a state of “being afraid of the blank white sheet” and caught myself thinking “just quit it… I won’t be able to draw hat I would like to draw…”
Now it’s time to just get that pencil moving it’s just a page :) there’s always another one right under it !!
Wow. The reclining poses look so relaxed and natural along with the action poses that have such flow and energy. I can't help but wonder if your dancing talents and rhythmic moves translate into your hand motion (not discounting practice). Maybe farfetched but something to ponder 😄My figure drawings look so stiff, kind of like my dancing abilities, LOL.
Awsomeeeeeeee and best video as always 💖
Thank you!
Much loooooove😍😍😍
Thanks you too!!
WOOOOOOW VERY NICE
Thanks! Hope you enjoy
I remember someone on TH-cam saying if you want to grow as an artist, to stick to one area and learn it. I disagree and I am happy you do too and encourage people to use different tools. I am finding that as if I try and learn new skills with a new medium, it will help me be a better artist with a different medium. Eg. I can paint and have managed a self portrait that looks like me and another of my kitty that looks like her, but if I don't work on my drawing and pencil skills, my oil paintings will still lack something and I wont really understand perspectives and have the courage to create intricate details. For me, its all about doing what I enjoy and I keep changing and I am finding that I love many different mediums, as they all offer something unique.
Thank tou!!
You're such an inspiration Jess! I've just started 100 gestures challeng being inspired by you! 😁💛
Would you consider making a video about improving line quality? It's really difficult for me to get rid of the 'chicken-scratch' habit 😬
Of course!! Thanks!
Jess , will you pls make a video on " things art school students must know !"
I am from India
I am a student and I am a very good artist earlier but now I'm not that good. But from your channel I get inspired to wake up my artist.... Thank u .....
You are from which country
Yey Love your videos!
Thanks!
Very good
Excellent.......,.so informative 😍😍....... love your all videos ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!!
Thanks for your reply ☺️......u are such a kind and beautiful person 🥰........
I'm a new subbie. Tara's Take referred us to you in a video. So here I am. TFS. Austin TX USA
Luv yaaa❤
As inspiring as all your videos, I just love your style soooo much!!
Thank you so much!!
Jess your sketch is amazing love from an INDIA❤❤❤ from smriti
Thanks!
hey jess! woo another post! i have a question, what r some tips for growing an art channel? u are amazing
Number one tip is consistency. There’s a lot to it but thanks for watching!
Can you make a video about what you've learned in art school and also drawing from imagniation
Hope you enjoyed this one. thanks!
Can you tell us what kind of music you listen when you draw? It would be nice to listen to same music!
Wow your art is really really good. I would feel very glad if you could take a reaction video of my journal. I really needed someone's criticisms on it to improve my drawing. Thank you so much for creating such wonderful artworks. Keep up the good work 😊🥰❣
I agree with everything you said about "finding your style".
awe, love Matilda's friend. 🦎
your painting is beautiful. 💖
another great session. 😊👍
Thanks so much!!
You're welcome.
Please we want see your old art ❤❤
Thanks, Jess! I looked at the link for reference photos but can’t figure out how to access the ‘free pack.’ Maybe my hubby can help me figure it out later.
Great idea!! Thanks!
Jess, I know you are high professional and also highly soulful, you are on both sides of that world as far as creativity goes. I have been struggling to create because the idea of lightfastness or art fading at all has just kinda kept me from wanting to create. Do you have a response to that? Sort of a philosophy I might consider adopting...or whether i should care?
Thank you!! I think you should just begin and don't worry about lightfastness :)
@@artofjesskarp Thank You, Jess. I will.
Loved❤❤ the first page of this sketch book.
can you Please suggest me a book on figure drawing for it's a complete new and untouched subject for me.
Thanks!