25 Expression Drawings Using ONLY PENCIL!

[@antg6324]

I love your channel I’m 61 years old and I haven’t drawn for over 30 years because life happens and in all the chaos that goes with it, but watching your videos and I having all the time in the world now to relax and enjoy life. I’m starting to draw again, thank you so much for the encouraging words and the love that you put in to your art work.

[@artofjesskarp]

That is awesome!thank you so much for sharing and for watching!

[@jilljacobson13]

Same but I am 62 and 2 yrs out from retirement. I have been getting my muscle memory back and messing around. Gonna take a class in the summer. (I am a teacher and summers are my practice being retired time) I can't wait until I REALLY have free time. Getting ready for it now. Writing down goals and keeping track. (I had a goal of sketching every day for an hour but so far managing every other day 30 minutes.) I am proud of myself and how quickly I am feeling comfortable and getting lost in drawing like I did in my school days and through my 20's. Just working on increasing time at it. Thanks Jess! Love your channel!

[@elviamunguia8397]

Hey there! I’m almost 60 years old and have R.A. I quit drawing because of the pain but watching Jess I started drawing again to too long ago, today isn’t one of my best days so I just watch and I can fill my fingers like dancing!!! Thank you Jess because today your video was the highlight of my day, Blessings to you all and love from Florida ❤

[@vidushipachauri1597]

Could you please make a tutorial video on how to draw faces.

[@nickorange4881]

You could try a small sketchbook something portable. I have tried it and when I get the urge to draw during errands it's nice to have it with me.

[@fuzzydragons]

your faces really loosened up near the end and became so emotive!🥰

[@jiyavohra4552]

I love coming back to this channel whenever I'm feeling lost

[@dilaraaksakboga]

Does this mean we'll get a sketchbook tour video soon?? So excited! I've been meaning to diving deep into expression studies.. perfect timing 🙃

[@artofjesskarp]

Maybeeeee! Thanks!!

[@ItsLunaChu]

I really love how you explain your process of breaking things down and letting yourself feel the process. It is very inspiring and so beautiful to see.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it

[@GummyIsNotArtsy]

There is so much charcter in each of the faces, highlighting unique features about each of them.

[@tjwalkup7155]

I have been published since 1985 and an illustrator of books album covers etc. I have designed ornaments made in Poland and make zines. You channel is top notch and we love your work. Thank you for doing this. Even though I am 53 I am learning from you. You and your videos are lovely.

[@LeslieStroz]

I love these SO MUCH!!! CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your sketchbook! ❤

[@creative2716]

Wow, your own expression of gratefulness was very touching at the end.

[@amandaterrio4823]

The pouty little boy is the most adorable little sketch

[@artofjesskarp]

he's so poutyyyy hahaha

[@glenda7921]

I was hoping you would talk about the jumbo pencils! I love how your drawings just seem to emerge from the paper, from blended and smudgy “nothing” and WHAM a few select lines and it comes alive!

[@marsea_]

This kind of videos is my favorite. I hope you never stop making them, they're such an inspiration ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@Meowgismom]

I am 51 and watching you draw makes me wish I got started drawing earlier in my life. I’ve always loved art but never made time to pursue it. I often wonder if I missed my chance to hone my skill and become a talented artist.

[@artofjesskarp]

Noooo! It’s never too late thanks for watching!

[@VeroDeDream]

Same here...51...😅❤ Started 2 years ago to get serious...i never plan to stop again 😅😊 love it❤

[@JaneDoe-ht4tg]

Your videos always inspire me to create my own art work. I absolutely love them.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you that’s awesome! Thanks for watching

[@Bread0Stix]

Yay! I love pencil sketches exscpecially when they are crisp. Congrats on finishing another sketchbook :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@kleocrow]

Jess, such a wonderful video and exactly on time - I watched till the end and noticed when you clasped your hands in gratitude for what you had accomplished - This was a hard one for you to complete and see through to the end, but you did it. You broke through a wall. Not a tall wall, but a THICK wall, which are the trickiest ones, needing endurance and patience. You looked for the wins and wonder in wach challenge. - That was very real and touching to me. I've been challenged lately in my art practice and this gave me the grace to keep going. Thank you so much!!!

[@dekuthecat4125]

As always, whatever you make is stunning! Drawing people is my goal for this year. I am properly inspired now!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@visakasriram8558]

Been eagerly waiting for a new video! Can't wait to dive into it ASAP! The amount of knowledge I've gained from you in my art-venture is insane! Thankyou so much Jess! Love from India

[@artofjesskarp]

Wow thank you!’ I’m so glad and thanks for sharing!!!

[@BrendaIlianaCastelan]

I loved how how captured the expressions!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank!!!

[@artofjesskarp]

You!!!

[@stanwellback]

Very impressive. Your warm-up page is better than my finished drawing. I wish I had a fraction of your talent. 😃

[@georgejones7732]

Fabulous artwork, very inspirational. You're so talented.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you - its all just hours of practice!

[@jimmyburdan2851]

Beautiful, just beautiful

[@shenawix]

So relaxing, you are so gifted

[@Evabub]

Wow, even your practise/warm up sketches are so expressive and so good. Love the video

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@LovinLnCottage]

I noticed that you added more drawing tools than in your initial list. I like your work. Thank you for sharing.

[@artofjesskarp]

I didn’t! Just changed the mechanical pencil :) same tools thanks for watching

[@Borahae-vo6gx]

I’m so thankful for artists like you Jess. You inspire me so much! Thank you for sharing and being you 💜

[@priyankabhat5428]

I love your work and your videos. It is always so therapeutic 💓

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@tjarlienvanrooyen4647]

Bestest way to start my Monday !! Thanx for the inspiration. LOVED the baby with the curly hair !!

[@MahekSaroj]

Your art inspire me to draw my heart out.....I love your paintings and sketches

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@pratimabhat6285]

You always inspires me to sketch something new. Thank you so much for your guidence

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching!!

[@petrahachmann5289]

Oh wow, I’ve also had the stuff to do the things you do in your sketchbook. And it seems as if it’s in flow while you drawing. Thanks for the inspiration and the good vibes…but I never ever can do it so amazingly well like you. Thanks for sharing❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!

[@toriw205]

Your art is so beautiful and special! Thank you that you always motivates to draw and to be not afraid to try something new and being not perfect. That helps me to get my inspiration back:) Thank you so much!

[@artofjesskarp]

You can do it! Thanks!!!

[@michelleford405]

Jess, when you have the two pages of graphite facing each other, how do you keep them from smudging into each other?

[@seemanaeeem]

I am so excited to see a sketchbook tour❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watchig

[@crisalidathomassie1811]

What a beautiful inspiring video Jess! Thanks so much for sharing your work. Impressive. At 68, I continue experiment with art in different areas to keep my brain working. I love watching your videos. Keep going and I wish you all the best everyday! Happy Easter! ❤❤❤

[@kashsullivan]

You never cease to amaze me, it's amazing how motivating you are. When I don't know what to do in my art journey, I come back to your channel for inspiration. thank you very, very much.

[@artofjesskarp]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and your kind words. I’m grateful to be of inspiration

[@lostinmymind8147]

Jess your videos always get me inspired!! The whole day I’ve been feeling myself slipping into an apathetic sad state but seeing all those wonderful emotions you drew put me in a better mood and I might actually pick up a pencil and draw 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Amazing! Love to hear that

[@Life_of_TUSH]

Ok I wouldn’t expect anything less! Your edits and of course composition like always amazing! Everything you do! Keep sharing your love. I love it!

[@chakshitasharma9240]

Thanks for sharing your work Jess ..you are an amazing artist..your inspiring words always push me to do more even when i was stuck...your words inspired me a lot ..thanks for sharing..❤❤❤❤

[@jenjoestar.]

Whaa 😧the first sketch caught me off guard, absolutely amazing

[@thehhtv4498]

You’re incredibly talented Jess!

[@ChantelleArts]

These drawings are so gorgeous, you made this so accessible ☺☺

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! There’s also a real time tutorial with references on my Patreon!

[@seenuz1]

wonderful treat to watch your drawing style.❤

[@ronrob1998]

Beautiful !!! Just simply beautiful!

[@jimjones7980]

Loved this one, Jess. I appreciate the repetition of your process as it helps me to understand how the translate the ideas into my own process. Thank you!

[@jyotiparnanath]

Can't wait to see your sketchbook jess!!! those expressions were amazing ❤

[@flame6021]

Just the motivation to practice!!!❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Yay!

[@sbauman61]

I love your art and commentary. Regarding what you said about feelings, I heard something recently - you’ve got to feel it to heal it!

[@wezugo34]

Your process is so inspiring!!! Thank for sharing girl!! 🤗Your awesome!!

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

It’s true that we make the expressions we draw 😮 😊 😠 😢 loved these . Faces is something I love doing most.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@janhabisaha2772]

Great job Jess...and very inspiring for me too...thank you

[@eleazarbendixen4395]

This was a great video, Jess! I watched it with my two year old. You had him chuckling with a couple of those faces. We had a lot of fun watching it together. Thanks for all the inspiration! Keturah

[@artofjesskarp]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹awwwww wow thank you so much!

[@katana2665]

Nicely done Jess. Thank you for sharing.

[@nickorange4881]

I'm going to add this to my list of drawing things. This was amazing. These look so good. I'm so jealous.

[@design2art]

Really enjoyed your sketching process! Contrast is the best. I love that part of shading too 😁

[@dianamorariu9763]

Best channel ever! Keep at it, Jess, you're amazing

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@LucysArtNSoul]

Love this! ❤ please do a favorite(s) supply update. As a full time college Fine Arts student, I buy more than I know I need but I’m always thinking “well I might need it later” such a dangerous way to think. I’d love to see your favorites and your go to supplies ❤

[@anthonyw2931]

I've always had trouble figuring out why I'm so entranced while watching your videos. Then in the middle of the video (while you were drrawing that black dude) I got it! It is... it eludes me again. All I can say for now, you're absolutely magical!

[@VidhyaVidhya-vm1xg]

Thank you for painting ❤❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Love, love them Jess!! ❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!!

[@marquesn77]

Amazing! You’re so so gifted ❤ This inspires me to start sketching again

[@slateportraichu5416]

Love your videos! I feel so inspired to draw something!

[@artofjesskarp]

Yay!!

[@heyho4477]

so cool!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!!

[@yoonglevell2845]

Love these drawing sessions so much ❤

[@Valavador]

Thank you for this great video :) Lovely journey

[@MonicaReentsArt]

Beautiful... Your drawings and your thoughts on/about drawing. 😄❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Fatc0rnbread]

Great video! ❤ I have a habit of drawing all of my lines first, but after watching this I am going to try adding shadows with a blending stump first. It makes more sense to draw faces that way.

[@debbieosborne744]

Her lines are drawn first lightly

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Loved the discussion in this one Jess! Great work as always!

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Chuck!! 🙌

[@brendawillems4804]

Wonderful drawings and explanations 💯👌🏾❤️‍🔥

[@RachelleByersArt]

What a fabulous video! As I said multiple times, your cinnamon topography is perfection. Makes it more like a movie. You are truly an inspiration. I bought some of those jumbo pencils as I’ve never used them before and look forward to trying them out in my sketchbook.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

This is so wonderful!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@tikaepixwhom666]

perfect timing! I was just doing some "stylizing of the human face" practice and your video popped up! Love your art as always, and I also really love your pink nails in this video! So cute!

[@artofjesskarp]

Perfect! Thanks for watching!!

[@lm4tuna0461]

Miss Jess, I really like the progression you took starting off with portraiture and then slowly fading into caricature and cartoon style expression’s! I believe Norman Rockwell(my hero) did the same thing although probably didn’t intend to go in that direction lol! Humor in art to me personally is truly a reflection of myself. I just love to make people laugh with my art but most of all, I love to see them smile!

[@artinfluencer]

The most beautiful thing in your art is that variety you keep in your process and the different concepts you try always to convey. You always vary in mediums you use and thats amazing. You are the queen for me for four years now. You are the best ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

🥹🥹🥹 thank you so much

[@ericpage107]

Magnifique !! 😍 Bravoooooo !

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@ginofication]

Great Work Jess! (Like always). You are a huge inspiration... THANK YOU! One small request: I wish you would show the reference photo so that I can draw along :) Cheers!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! The reference photo tutorial is up on Patreon for my exclusive members :)

[@ginofication]

@@artofjesskarp - Very smart. Thank you Jess!

[@juliatownsend3707]

lol i also always make the same expression as the face i'm drawing. it's never even a conscious thing, i just catch myself doing it!

[@miraxterrik]

Same for me, and I always laugh when I realize why my face hurts suddenly😂

[@deetyakanda27]

watching you sketch is so therapeutic for me...can you do a tutorial on how to approach a reference picture before sketching?? i wanna know how you go about sketching portraits... i really love your art style and i'm wishing to be better with my skills...

[@NimbusMaxLogJoWak]

sketchbook tour please!❤❤❤

[@explore_to_the_art.]

Hello 👋jess, it's been so long I was waiting for you. nowadays i was feeling so low kept myself pushing to do things but watching your videos really makes me happy and the way you explain very single details. actually this was quietly emotional to watch. your sketchbook finishing videos are so heart warming. and next eagerly waiting for new sketchbook, THE NEW CHAPTER. lots of love from India 🫂💖

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, I do enjoy your videos and I treasure your prints and I am encouraging everyone thinking about getting one or three to get going check your website and get some! I have several and the one in my living room gets the most compliments, yet the set in my computer room is seen the most! Weird how that works, Eh? YEP! Thanks Jess and Please keep that artistic journey going full steam ahead!

[@bunchofoxes]

I love this!!!!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@tdachel1]

You have phenomenal talent. So amazing to just sit back, listen, observe and be inspired. Are you able to show how to receive same or similar results, digitally?

[@introvertedhomebody]

I thought I was the only person that makes the same expressions as my subjects😂😂. Happy to see I'm not alone.

[@nickorange4881]

Nope. I've done it too.

[@linsaraillustration]

Awesome as always❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you very much

[@aslamhashmi2086]

i know next video is on Sketchbook tour ! Im soo eexcited you are a great artist keep going 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sabine4480]

You're so cute mimicking the pouty face! How do you preserve your pencil sketches/drawings? Thank you for being you 💖

[@zaldum386]

Super inspiring and beautifuly put togheter

[@DarciBarker-lu8gi]

Love to watch you in action!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@heatherbozarth6152]

What fixative did you use for this to keep it from smearing? Love your videos. Thank you!

[@_art_by_faith]

I NEVER draw people and I am really intimidated by it. But this inspired me to try so hopefully in the near future I will be attempting to draw people!

[@DrawingsOfDelight]

I love your channel. You inspire me to draw better. Have you ever thought of doing tutorials?

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! I do have tutorials! Checkout my website and patreon

[@judelarkin2883]

Awesome!

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Wow. This video is very interesting. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks!

[@petrapijl-hamelink5195]

Totally of topic but I love the pink colour of your nailpolish😄

[@artofjesskarp]

Oh thank you! 😂😂

[@nicolendiwa]

Can we talk about how organised and thought through Jess' editing skills are?!! I am so jealous and obsessed at the same time!😍😍🥰. Where can I get a print out of these art pieces, I geniunely want to put them up on my wall.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! Maybe I can make a print :)

[@HeidiSue60]

Aww, 4:33 that's Walter Matthau in the upper center...and my VERY FIRST portrait I ever did that actually looked like the source! That exact face 💛💜💛

[@Basiieee_Artist]

When you get to drawing I'm mesmerized, and now exploring the process it's amazing values. Jess, I have been meaning to ask this if you don't mind asking. I see in varsity they expect to draw from observation, what are they looking for? Is it how we observe values or what could it be? Thank you for coming to this video.

[@alyaahatim7280]

This video is very inspiring ❤

[@nirvanajangid6595]

U r my inspiration

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks