12 Drawing Exercises to Improve Your Art Skills! Warm-Up Practice

[@lindamurray5503]

As a woman in my 70's, I stopped drawing and painting years ago, but now I'm trying to start over again. My husband is an artist, and he always tells me less is more. I like it when you draw and teach, without speeding up the video. I learn more that way, and I feel if every artist who teaches would put less in one teaching video, us beginners would learn more.

[@kathrinesmoli6863]

I wanted to have a list of all the exercises. I'm putting it here so y'all have it too :) 0. A nice stretch for your hands. 1. Free hand circles. 2. Crosshatching with different supplies. 3. Continuous line drawing. 4. Value scales. 5. Getting into the zone. 6. Use the other hand. 7. Quick drawings. 8. Line variation. 9. Silhouettes. 10. Creating grids and checker boards. 11. Hand eye coordination - symmetry. 12. Mix and match.

[@robot7759]

Thanks!

[@marygard4608]

From one artist to another, thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@SimramBloomRovers]

Thank you so much !

[@bturner908]

Thank you, Kathrine!!

[@vibesmom]

Helpful!

[@YenDraws]

Yes totally agreed on the drawing exercise. People may feel this is quite " childish" by drawing circles, oval ,lines.But this is where foundation is! Awesome sharing Jess😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely!!! Thanks so much!

[@carmeldee08]

I always practice making shapes. It helps me get in the mindset of seeing the larger basic shapes of what I want to draw.

[@artofjesskarp]

@@carmeldee08 yes!!

[@animoorimi2858]

I really wanna ask , how do you draw with no dominant hand , I feel like I can't even hold & move my pencil properly 😭💔

[@slimetank394]

@@animoorimi2858 you can practice your non-dominant hand muscle with using other les complicated things first, like using toothbrush. For me i try that with using chopsticks on my left hand.

[@simonap__4527]

I'm a beginner and just this year I started to take art seriously, I got overwhelmed with all the things that I had to learn to get better and stopped doing anything in fear of not getting good. I didn't know how to get back on it, even to just start somewhere, but I will definitely try this exercises, thank you so much for the video, needed it. Love you keep the amazing work ! 😍

[@jun-fs4zt]

I recently picked up my pencil to do drawing again. draw the thing you most fear and keep doing everyday. you will got imported a lot in a mouth. for myself i practise circle, wave line, straight line, etc. to warm up. it will draw much smooth after a week. if you really love drawing get start today dont make any excuses. good luck.

[@Sai-hc4iq]

I messed around about for a few years but now that I'm in highschool I'm considering art school so I'ma try to get serious 👍✨

[@simonap__4527]

@@Sai-hc4iq absolutely go for it, you are gonna do great! Good luck 🤞

[@NightTimeDay]

@@Sai-hc4iq I wouldn't recommend art school personally. I wouldn't recommend uni/college for anything you can learn and suceed in by learning alone. What I would do is try to invest in online learning otherwise, especially these days during the pandemic. Learning online through courses run by professional artists is just as effective and much cheaper. Of course art school is right for so many people, but I wouldn't recommend viewing it as a place that will "teach you" art. In the end, art is self-taught. You would mostly be paying for guidance. You might also consider going into a field that is more commercial/where you learn more technical skills, such as graphic design, web design, even illustration or animation. I would mostly advise against fine arts. But that's just my experience wasting a lot of money studying fine arts and not knowing what the real world was like lol :) my only hard and fast advice would be to devote yourself to learning now, work on improving and on doing more work than you do now... and see how you like it. If you have any questions from my unique perspective (only one of many perspectives on the subject of art education!), please let me know.

[@Jaseyrae213]

I feel like I’m in the same place right now!

[@annadee2669]

I haven't drawn anything since I was 17 when an art teacher at sixth form college told me I was trying too hard to draw like my twin brother (who is incredible at art). It crushed me. I ditched art there and then. I'm 52 now and found this video. I've just done all 12 exercises! So freeing. Thank you.

[@mercurysbest]

My art teacher said I was not very good at drawing and I now paint and draw all the time sell some and teach people with complex needs how to relax and draw

[@RGDFF]

You draw very well! I am inspired and I've been practicing.

[@CintaurSA]

You should not, just keep practicing and learning, enjoy and be happy.

[@b_l_a_c_k-l_i_t_e]

Please, Pointalism Micron liner Exercises for DnD/Vermis I - II Placiboo fans.

[@Seekingsophia00]

Practice makes perfect. You wrote this comment over a year ago. If you spent 10 minutes every day. You will be just as good as her. The best time to start was yesterday!!

[@RGDFF]

@@Seekingsophia00 You're absolutely right, sitting and complaining that I can't do something perfectly and comparing myself with people who already have years of experience is a wastage of time. I actually did improve a lot from last year when I originally posted this comment. I improved not only in drawing, but in my perspective on life. Thanks.

[@jdnvideo417]

As a newbie trying to learn how to draw (I have always said I can't draw), this video was exactly what I needed to try to gain some basic skills. When trying to draw things I can recognize, I find that I am missing basic drawing skills. I am hopeful that these training exercises will lead me down the path to actually be able to draw.

[@elainebates6967]

One idea I learnt decades ago is an item that you wish to draw are 'lines' and only lines in different shapes and sizes. Look at a tree, think of all the different lines that make that 'tree'! It is a collection of lines that is the 'tree'.

[@davidburns9766]

Take a picture, turn it upside down and draw that. You’ll find it amazing how easy it is to draw when you stop your brain from trying to draw what you THINK you should draw and simply form the weird shapes.

[@stephenwilson7865]

Many thanks for that video Jess. As a 70 yr old total newbie I can see a shed load good common sense measures to get beginners started and help keep more experienced artists in shape. Best wishes & more to your artistry.

[@whyvern6817]

I still do all these exercises everyday before I start drawing or when doing studies, it have absolutely helped me gain more confidence when doing my lines. Always a good way to warm up, will recommend other people if they haven't done this exercises yet.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much!

[@wyldwyrdwytch]

They are invaluable! I used to worry over "wasting paper" doing drawing practices such as these but I have come to appreciate any and all drawing as precious time well spent. I also would add the "Blind Drawing" exercise I learned from Jill Badonsky. It's a really fun way to free up that pesky perfectionism 😊

[@Paintology]

nice one, I find that many people dont understand the importane of the warm up exercises, they usually dive in and get frustrated. It's always important to think what one is doing rather than always looking for the final outcome. thanks!

[@SavvySaxy]

I love these because they're so, dood-ly. They actually can help you improve but yet they're chill and satisfying to do. Reminds me why I'm doing this in the first place.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@priscwy794frag]

Just added timing to contents 0. A nice stretch for your hands. 1. Free hand circles. 2:37 2. Crosshatching with different supplies. 4:05 3. Continuous line drawing. 6:59 4. Value scales. 8:19 5. Getting into the zone. 9:26 6. Use the other hand. 10:29 7. Quick drawings. 12:10 8. Line variation. 13:19 9. Silhouettes. 14:35 10. Creating grids and checker boards. 15:15 11. Hand eye coordination - symmetry. 16:46 12. Mix and match. 17:35

[@Army_1207]

Thanks ❤️

[@writerinc]

Can you please share with us the name of the pen you used to create grids on exercise #10? Love your work 😃

[@10thian]

11:59 I can't draw this with my dominated hand and she is talking about the non dominated hand😂😂

[@TinRoofVintage]

I was surprised by the exercise of drawing with the non-dominant hand. Since I couldn't control my fingers and wrist, I was forced to draw from the shoulders, so the drawing came out pretty good! What a lesson! Thanks 😊

[@marygard4608]

Great! I'd love to try this too.

[@donnarogers9622]

Its so theraputic and what joy when seeing the finished pieces. Makes even a beginner feel like they can draw!

[@shawgaboo1]

this helped me so much. i havent really ever drawn anything but now I feel a lot more confident in the beautiful pieces I can make.

[@artofjesskarp]

Amazing!!

[@lennymayfield2543]

As a new beginner. Thank you for showing the different ways to hold and press using the pencil. I know that may sound like a basic thing. But I couldn't get the hang of something I thought that should be simple. Will definitely have to try these warm-ups. Thank you and we'll look forward to your videos

[@chestermicek]

You can not only do a drawing, you can also articulate how you are using your body to produce the effect. I took an art class at a local arts & crafts center and the instructor certainly could walk the walk, but he couldn't talk the talk. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebirdartistscottage]

A couple of years ago I did the “Draw a Box” course and doing their drawing circles and “ghosted” lines helped me so much. I gained so much confidence in my drawing just from those simple exercises. I look forward to trying these exercises as warmups and seeing where they take me. I think it would be fun to revisit the Draw a Box course, too, just as a refresher. Thanks for the inspiration and thoughts about how to continue improving my skills. Happy Holidays, Jess, and thanks for sharing your know-how with us!

[@TaeduinLover]

Oh, I am starting that course =) glad that it really helps

[@Alwizcaliteach]

YES!!! This video is the best. Our elementary school art teacher (1966-72) scared me away from art for life. Now I'm 60 and have decided I want to learn to draw. My daughter bought me a book, but this video is better.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

I'm so glad I never had kids. Drawing without interruption ✅

[@geoffivatts6679]

I just started my artistic journey and found all the things to learn quite overwhelming. Every time I have a blank page in front of my I want to draw the most elaborate picture, but didn’t know where to start. This video has opened my eyes to the warm up idea (which now seems obvious) and I can’t wait to start doing this to help train my brain and muscles! Thank you!

[@él.3s.mi.uníco]

This was soo helpful . I got a little busy with some things in life and didn't get much time to actually sit down and draw . I was afraid to draw after that loong break and didn't know where to start .Now I got a clear insight that I have to work on basics first and then build up . Thank you Jess for motivating me to pick up a pencil and draw !

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re very very welcome! These are great to start and practice with. You’ll see yourself build confidence like never before! Enjoy :) thanks for watching

[@ReenaAmin]

Thank you so much, I have inproved alot in my art and drawing skills❤

[@saphirmidnight7669]

Thank you very much for this. I kinda lost touch in making drawings because of depression. It is kinda ironic because other people used it to have ideas to create more artistic stuff but for me I lost inspirations, ideas and in return lost interest. This exercise might slowly keep me in touch to the old me that I lost. I might be able to create artistic stuff again. This gave me hope. I will keep practicing this exercises to develop and enhance the talent again. Thank you very much, I really mean it. 😊

[@eileenjesionowski9164]

WOW Some great ideas for practice. As a "new" artist (turning 70 in September) I'm thrilled at the opportunity to learn some new techniques, even if they're only practice. I started by learning to paint landscapes about 3 months ago. After a lot of successful feeling about the work, I'm finding that I need to progress, and such lessons as yours are invaluable to help me move on. Having such a lot of fun. Thanks

[@noname-fy8wz]

Thats amazing best of luck 🌟

[@withstarsvini]

Yessss, cross hatching is all I needed you to explain, I love them so much but don't know where to apply most of the times

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!!!

[@Undercaffinated]

Wow, there was an immediate difference for me just in changing my posture and using my shoulder. Seemed so benign.... Thank you!

[@withstarsvini]

Okay, now tomorrow morning, I am going to do all this, loving the video so far

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! I think it will really help. Let me know how it goes!

[@Vpedroza]

I am more of a cartoony artist that just starting to develop more and more…..but I’m glad that someone shares my same thought “ Everything begins with a circle!”

[@mathieutherien6518]

Hi! I am very glad you put those up! These exercises are mostly what I do to warm up, but I have another one you might like: based on the continuous line, I write words in cursive (or any other continuous pattern) but when the end is reached, I proceed backwards on the lines I have drawn, then forwards again. This one increases your precision as it forces you to follow a established line, and if you use different words/patterns everytime, it grants you more control over time. Hope you like it!

[@sujataorang9090]

This makes me realise that i hv tried some of them in my childhood and this explains why my drawings were better than kids my age cuz i loved to doodle and pretty much did that all the time in ever new exercise book i got.😃

[@qweentears_art9219]

THIS is the only way to fight art block TYSM ✨

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching!

[@rfresa]

Cool. I'm going to be in charge of my niblings for a week this summer and I've been looking for some activities to keep them busy so they don't just watch cartoons the whole time. These drawing exercises should be a great way to spend some time together, and get them more interested in art!

[@artfam8821]

You are my real inspiration, you motivates me so much. The hard-work, how you push yourself for drawing and stays motivated always makes me to push myself to draw, to practice and try to do different medium. Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much I am so glad! Keep going ✨

[@julieedwards8457]

I used to think it was silly also when I would watch these videos, but I have noticed that in my drawings that using those warm-ups have really helped me in my drawing.

[@brianerickson4897]

This set of exercises is so incredibly useful... yet so simple to implement. Thank you for such a beneficial addition to the drawing routine.

[@artofjesskarp]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@halnewhouser1217]

Hi Jess, the exercises are something even my joint sore hands enjoyed. Thank you for sending me the link.

[@theartofsiso8775]

I have been trying for days to improve my art work and this video is what i was looking for. I am so excited to try these exercises LOVE U ❤😍

[@cms.177]

Whenever in class I get bored while listening to the lectures I do this! *Drawing Circles* It's very helpful and now I have a better idea how it's to be done!❤️ Thanks Jess!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching :)

[@eugeneclaassen7961]

very usefull

[@promitakar1858]

This video is definitely for me. Been struggling for long now. Thank you for this video. You really are an angel.

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

[@jessisheaven6839]

Practice is the key, yes I'll do it even if I'm a little busy. Thank you for the tips! 🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely! Enjoy them!

[@RachelleByersArt]

Love the zone out! I often find myself doodling random stuff and love how they tangle together ❤️ timed drawings are also a ton of fun! Helps me not focus on every single detail

[@patrickpenta3005]

This video is so useful to get me to build the skill of sketching. I'm 71 and just starting out. I especially liked the segment using the non-dominant hand. Thank you for creating this video.

[@judylarkin1978]

I can’t wait to try this. I struggle with a shaky hand. Hopefully these will help me with control! Thank you Jess!

[@saraht4973]

The absolute best drawing exercises ever and the best demo of them. Bravo

[@roberthead3930]

Excellent exercises! Im also a musician. Musicians cannot play without warm up. I forgot that the same is true for visual artists!! And, this is a beautifully done video. Thank you!

[@fredrossman1189]

your lesson took me way back to a 45 min. sketching class. We did an egg 4 times and everybody's drawing was great and all looked alike. Thank You.

[@artofjesskarp]

Yep!!

[@johannakromer6828]

I especially enjoy doing exercises like this when I am trying out a new pen or a completely new medium.

[@Silverbirchtree]

As a complete beginner I have not found these at all easy. I have found them so rewarding to do and learn their potential on how to use them. This video is incredibly informative. I shall Absolutely practice these techniques now that I know how and why. Thank you so much for your generosity.

[@lunaazul5244]

This is gold! So important for all visual artists! I’ve got to try them now 😁

[@artofjesskarp]

GOLD IT IS! Thanks :) enjoy and let me know how it goes!!

[@emilycasey1023]

Thank you for your videos! I've been drawing since I was a child and kick myself for not taking art more seriously at a younger age. I'm 28 years old now and I've never felt so fulfilled learning the basics of art for the first time. I had to write a comment because I felt excitement getting to practice the next exercise in your video 😄 Awesome work and can't wait to learn more✌✏

[@sirikim1111]

After all, it can't get tired of warming up for drawing and painting!! Thanks for sharing the gold tip.✨😊

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re very welcome :) enjoy

[@jmccorsley]

Jess; I just found your video this morning and I am thankful I did. You provided me with a new inspiration for establishing a daily routine and the techniques to practice. I am 70 and attempting to learn how to draw via youtube and library books. Unfortunately, I get discouraged and often that causes me to get in my way of progressing. Your warm-up practice video is just what I needed to learn. Thanks again. john

[@kidscornerwithsrishti7558]

Hi Jess Mam, I have just started following you from November and have just fall in love with your masterpieces, your sketchbook, your style, Matilda and Of Course YOU. You have Motivated and Inspired me a lot, lot, lot and lot and I just want to be like you. Love from India.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! Enjoy :)

[@sera.84]

Excercise 5 your art work was absolutely amazing

[@bunnie1658]

It is an amazing video for beginners. I really appreciate this a lot, and not only for begginers this will also help different artist to improve their art. Thankyou so much for this video

[@kubrickfan101]

i think you're truly sent by the drawing gods to explain it to us mortals. fantastic video!

[@ginette2100]

I enjoyed your 12 steps exercises. I discovered that I could achieve simple forms and get more comfortable each time. Thank 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@marygard4608]

This is good instruction for any artist. I've drawn and sketched all my life, enjoying it way too much to ever think I could make a career out of it. This is also great for testing types of paper and brush, testing paint finishes, changing size of objects, etc.

[@sunainamallick801]

That's what we have to practice more and more to get used to it. Thanks for making a clip on it, Jess!! Lots of love to you,💜❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Enjoy

[@TiptonFord-ut2pr]

I started my creative life as a musician, and was a professional for several years. I have been trying to spend more time learning how to draw and was looking for some artistic "scales" to build technique. I am very happy to have found your 12 exercises. I am sure these will help me build better technique and muscle memory. Many thanks!

[@Midgy21747]

What an excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[@linda-my4iy]

your welcome! :)

[@denisesanborn9965]

I’m a beginner “artist”. I use that term loosely! These exercises give a place to start and practice. Thank you!

[@alexisachickennugget3500]

so many good tips! I can't wait to try the continuous line drawing one and the left hand exercise :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!! Those are amazing :) enjoy

[@littleartlets]

Really needed this video thank you! Can't wait to do these in my new sketchbook💃

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re very welcome. Enjoy. I hope you find these helpful

[@nancybaskerville3989]

I’m a beginner and these exercises really helped me to focus on my posture, how tight I was holding my pencil, and a better ideal on lighter and harder pressure

[@ShinAkarri]

Thank you this was very helpful! I'm a beginner so this helps me stay motivated!!

[@toonybrain]

This is a very helpful video. Thank you.

[@withstarsvini]

A much needed video after 1/2 years

[@artofjesskarp]

😊😊😊

[@docerendaextra]

I loved all your tips! After more than 20 years without drawing, I'm trying to recover my ability ❤

[@JamieBoots]

Hi Jess, I don't know whether this is also useful to anyone but as an artist who works in fine detail I discovered eye exercises a few years ago and have found these really beneficial as my eyesight was starting to deteriorate with the eye strain. They only take about 10 minutes a day to do and have been well worth while seeing a definite improvement. Thanks for a great video.

[@laurielyon1595]

Can you explain more about the eye exercises?

[@JamieBoots]

@@laurielyon1595 Lots of KZbin videos on this, it is also worth watching the ones done by opticians to get a balanced view. Personally I found the focusing exercises helped me as I work in fine detail and it does take its tole.

[@laurielyon1595]

@@JamieBoots Thanks Jamie...I'll check them out.

[@4legdfishman]

New subscriber! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your tips and talents. I used to draw a lot in my youth and then family and a job (I've never liked) got in the way of my creativity. Now, at 60, I am closer to retirement, and I definitely want to get that old artistic skill back. I'm glad I clicked on this recommendation and look forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing!

[@sheareanl.601]

Great warm-up! I can use it when trying to think about what to draw. Thanks for sharing, Jess🙂

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely!! Great idea! Thanks for watching

[@agustincornelio5861]

Warms ups....I like it. It never dawned on me that this also applies to art. I am very encouraged.

[@krimson.bloode283]

This up coming new year is gonna be the year where I really wanna improve on my art and take it seriously. These videos help so much and they help me realize that it's ok to have messy art or messy sketches. I always thought everything I draw had to be a finished piece, even in my sketchbooks, but that is not the case! I can be messy, crazy, and weird with my art all I want and in the end, I'm enjoying myself and I learn along the way so that I can be even better! Thank you for posting these videos Jess! Ur a huge inspiration! I hope you're holidays are going well! ♥️⛄🎄

[@OneHope4Heaven]

These are fantastic! TFS! When I was in college, my drawing teacher gave us a project to draw with white chalk and/or pastel on black paper so you had to focus on highlights rather than shadows. When we got to class, he had a platform covered with dolls taped over with white tape, (mainly over the face), with spotlights on them so we were all wondering what the heck was up! lol... after class started, he then explained the reasons; 1) so we wouldn't focus on the facial details 2) the spotlights helped cast shadows & highlights on the surface planes. I was amazed at how challenging & interesting of was, & grateful too, that he taught us a new way of looking at & interpreting objects.

[@ashlevine345]

I sometimes forgot to do some sketch exercises or rough sketches and just go into the drawing right away. Causing some wrist and arm pain without proper stretching my hand. Remember that we artists have to take care of our hands.

[@artofjesskarp]

THERE YA GO! I am glad you were able to relate. Hope this video helped

[@imranq9241]

Thank you for these great exercises. I'll definitely give them a shot. I took a dynamic sketching class from cgma, here are the best exercises i learned: 1. Boxes: draw many two point perspective boxes overlapping each other and at different angles 2. Shape texture: draw an amorphous blob and make it 3d and add texture to the shape 3. 5 forms overlaps: draw spheres, cones, cylinders, cubes, and pyramids in various angles and intersections Overall you can design exercises for the kind of drawing you want to create!

[@Eida_A]

Awesome video! Thank you for helping out beginner artists like myself! 💖😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! These are great for all levels :)

[@bamrussell762]

Thank you for the tips. This is a great starting point, not just for how to warm up your hands and arms, but to let go of any mental barriers that may be stopping you from drawing. I'm really excited to have already filled several pages in my sketchbook!

[@alexiswilliams3233]

Definitely gonna be trying these drawing exercises look like fun but also a chance to learn different techniques

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! Thanks Alexis!

[@SonjaArielvonStaden]

Thanks a lot, dear Jess. I'm an artist for decades and love to learn more skills every day. Learning will never end and you inspire me to improve everything I ever done... 😊🌸💛

[@TyTLZacharie]

Thanks so much for these tips. They honestly really help. I’ll definitely have to try them out. Also, I didn’t realize it before but I think you inspired me to write aspiring messages into my drawings. It never really hit me till now seeing that one piece in this video.

[@artofjesskarp]

Hi! You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for letting me know. I really appreciate your support :)

[@TyTLZacharie]

@@artofjesskarp of course, I appreciate your content so much!

[@shichibukaitetsuo5938]

I really fell off with my skill “in my mind” this video helped me regain that confidence for sure thanks!

[@jimmynoname336]

Hello Jess these were super helpful! I like using different ways to hold the pencil and drawing from your shoulder ect. I'm new to drawing and I really need to use the main shapes to incorporate into my drawings

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!! Thanks :)

[@murielbilly4296]

I began to paint abstract acrylic paintings a few months ago, playing with colours and mouvements. I'm also able to copy drawings or paintings, with more or less results. I never had lessons and I really feel the need to get the bases to learn, practice and improve. Thank you for your video, it will help a lot. Let's draw some lines, circles and squares. Happy new year 2024 from Belgium.

[@withstarsvini]

This is the video I needed after loving your 5 ways to fill your sketchbooks and improve your skills

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!!! I’m so excited to have a new one out :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think

[@tatjanaelevate]

Yessss, this is WONDERFUL! WE did that in our drawing classes in our studio arts school in the arts program. It's exactly what tgey teach, excercises where you draw FAST, not over think, few seconds on each drawing with charcoal, look at the subject and draw. It trains you very well. :)

[@rebecadelacqua5304]

Tysm for the tips! I’ve been drawing for almost 2 years and even improving a lot my drawing skills, sometimes I feel as if I was a beginner. Idk but I feel as if I couldn’t make a fast drawing or an accurate line, without erasing it at least one time! Have u ever felt like this? But with these exercises I feel I can feel more loose when drawing and improve. They may sound silly but when we put our judgment away from what we are doing, we see how powerful these exercises are! Tysm 🥰

[@jda974]

I always loved the idea of drawing but never really did anything because I thought I needed to have talent. Well, I'm having so much fun with videos like this and I can see my confidence growing day by day. Thanks so much, you have a very soft and gentle voice too.

[@rebeccaedmunson3459]

Thank you for making this video, these exercises actually look fun and very useful. I love how inspiring you are

[@artofjesskarp]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for your kind words.

[@brianhoward8570]

Loving this. I am ultrabasic so the guidance really helps keep me in the right headspace. Thank you for sharing your skill.

[@dreamcatcher1007]

This video was very helpful! I really needed to get back into drawing and these exercises were very helpful. The 5th exercise's result was beautiful

[@atreyeeday6650]

Really helpful for warmups! timeless stuff

[@mycozygardencottage]

I love the idea of the continuous line drawing exercise. It seems liberating to me and I can't wait to fill some pages with it. :)

[@omoneiy]

Wow! I recently picked up drawing again after so many years. I'll definitely try out these excercises. Thank you very much.

[@Nicole-hp9gx]

This looks great!! Would love to see more of this stuff 😇

[@jeregamm]

Great video! I doodle everyday and have for years. I know have excellent pencil control that I can use to improve my drawings. I highly recommend these exercises.

[@FinessenceSL]

Thank you for this. I find myself struggling with what to start with in terms of practice drills. This was so well thought out a few of these exercises are new to me. I'm excited to try.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! I did tons of planning before making this. But I think it will help tons! Enjoy :) let me know how it goes

[@dimitrabouzalas3090]

Thank you so much Jess! I have attempted to start drawing a number of times, but ended up finding it‘too hard’. These exercises have definitely freed me up, they’ve broadened my topics of what to draw, and I’ve already increased my confidence. Many thanks 😊❤

[@shailenm8507]

Now I understand why our art class teachers make us practice drawing shapes and lines! Also this video helped me a lot to improve in my drawings thank you so much for sharing it 🙏😊