A Color Palette I WISH I Tried Earlier as a Full-Time Artist

I Paint a portrait with gouache in my sketchbook with a color palette I try for the first time!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Chapter I. About Zorn
1:55 Chapter II. Supplies
2:40 Chapter III. Color Mixing
5:09 Chapter IV. Portrait Painting
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[@artofjesskarp]

What is YOUR favorite combo?

[@LearntoDraw343]

What’s a combo

[@whatifitnt]

@@LearntoDraw343 combo of paints 🎨 where you chose your own colors to make your own palette...

[@yerxernox13]

my personal favorite color combo is a yellow-orange color and a reder leaning purple, with white and panes gray lots of fun tricks!!!

[@user-dd9tf6vu7k]

I love light pastels, such as very light green, lime green, pastel yellow etc..

[@anthonyw2931]

@@user-dd9tf6vu7k ooh this is interesting

[@ritawilbur6128]

I find the Zorn palette endlessly fascinating. In pencil form, this is called "trois crayon." It's white, sanguine, and black. Especially when used on toned paper, this has a similar effect and can produce beautiful results. Also if you use a black that leans more blue, you can get some very subtle blues and greens by mixing with white and yellow. As it is, the portrait's eye reads as blue because it's placed next to the red of the eye socket. So amazing!

[@artofjesskarp]

Oh man! That's exciting!! I definitely will check it out

[@scholarthefuture7284]

❤

[@ericconnor8419]

I have been drawing like that for ages I didn't realise it had a name. I use grey or brown paper and use graphite pencil to sketch, then white conte and sanguine pencil, (If you have never used a conte sanguine I recommend it, it does not adhere well and needs fixative but it is a beautiful natural rust red the white is great too) and a Japanese black brush pen. I usually add blue too with derwent watercolour pencil, this is nice because you can fade and wash with a touch of water, great for distant scenery and trees.

[@lisengel2498]

@@ericconnor8419🙏sounds so inspiring - I Will be trying that out too 🖤🩶💛❤️

[@jennifersjunkmail5935]

Wow. It's always mind boggling to me as a non-artist how someone can start with coarse slashes of seemingly random colors and end up with something so beautiful, rich, and nuanced. Thanks for sharing!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching!!

[@AmaraJordanMusic]

With this style it feels a bit like sculpting. Pulling positive and negative space, then adjusting tone around the edge of the larger spaces, then continuing to make smaller changes in detail. It’s like a photograph being exposed, almost, developing over time to have all the intricacy at the end. As a dabbler I also find the big slashes less scary to start with. It’s going to be honed later so the stakes aren’t as scary!

[@bobjames6622]

And here's the REALLY amzing thing. I'm a digital artist, and I still find it fascinating that what I started out with seems like nothing, but by the end of it (if I'm lucky and don't foul it up!) is a good picture. And when I say good, I mean within the boundaries of my ever evolving learning about the craft I have chosen, as there is no such as a PERECT piece of artwork.

[@ikonographics]

This is actually the palette of Polygnotus that was used by the Ancient Greeks and also by Byzantine iconographers . All my icons are painted with this palette and it’s amazing with colours you can create. You haven’t even touched the surface of the greens and mauves you can make!

[@paulkielty3800]

That’s really cool and interesting thank you 👍

[@reyno6826]

Oh wow! That's awesome!

[@grittykitty50]

Ikonographics, I was hoping to see more greens in this demo, but fascinating nonetheless.

[@jdane2277]

And how ancient this palette could be: you can find red ochre, yellow ochre, charcoal or bone black and chalk white in naturally available substances.

[@woobear01]

Painting has always frustrated me being a moderately colorblind person but this is the first time I felt I could revisit it using this limited palette approach. Thank you for posting this.

[@LittleMissBob]

Please revisit regardless! I've always liked art the most that shows what the artist sees, how they interpret the world around them onto paper/canvas. Impressionist smudges that become sunlight on water or a winking smile. Unexpected combinations of colour or limited palettes that somehow turn into complex skintones and shadow. I think I'm probably not the only one who'd be fascinated to see through your eyes. Art is a journey :)

[@tessiepinkman]

It's wonderful for me, as a Swede, to hear that a national treasure like Anders Zorn is being celebrated outside of Sweden too. I love his work. They have a very special "feel" to them. Your portrait came out absolutely beautiful! I'm in love!

[@bigfiflaw]

Never heard such valuable words, your every single word acts like a beautiful poem, your brush sings a mesmerizing melody on paper and convert your inner soul into your beautiful paintings, the way you have valued the master's precious pallet,i am sure he would be proud to found a disciple like you,you have made his pallet work so aesthetically in your work, I know my words are not able to fully described,how elegantly you have presented this whole process, but i still tried, Sending lots of smiles and laughter, Wishing you a blessed day Our jess 🤗🎨

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so so much! wow

[@TheNorthKeep]

This video just about made my day! I live on Zorns Udde ("Cape of Zorn"), where he was based when he painted some of his masterpieces set in the Stockholm archipelago. Naturally, his paintings hold a special place in my heart. His palette and way of capturing light - water in particular - was simply magical..! Funny, how your artistry performed half a world away can increase my gratitude for calling this beautiful place home. The wonders of art!

[@instantart4847]

Inspiration hit differently after watching your video

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@SmillyDonut]

I know about the Zorn palette and have used it once myself, as well as watched videos on it, but it was marvelous to see the grey 'turn' blue once you'd completed the colour chart. It really shows how colours play off of each other.

[@Blick_Art]

We know an instructor who says if you're doing it right, a painting should look like you used more colors than you actually did. We don't know if we agree 100% but as we see here, a skilled artist can get a huge apparent range from just a few colors. The great thing about human perception is that the viewer's eye and mind will fill in the missing gaps- the presence of a color evokes its complement!

[@basenkaua]

Wow, this is amazing! I wish I could understand how you (wonderful artists) decide to put lots of weird (really random looking) color blobs and a suddenly a real face is emerging from that and totally makes sense! Whaaat? How come? 😅 Oh, and zorn palette - wow, very inspiring. Thank you so much for your videos!!!❤

[@bridgetwilliams7134]

I have been an amateur artist since childhood, now 82 I still enjoy experimenting with different mediums, Recently I invested in 72 Derwent Ink Pencils and 12 ink blocks. It did not take me long to realize that although I enjoy using the medium the number of pencils was becoming a big drawback. You have helped me so much because now I realize I do not need to have them all near me (I paint from an armchair) all at the same time. Following the Zorn method of painting all I will require is white, black, and 3 colors. So much easier to handle! Thankyou!

[@mariaantoniagarcia-davis6003]

WOW, Jess! Me, everytime with your videos: "Can it get better?" . Next video: "Yes, it keeps getting better". I'm not only impress with your drawings, but the energy, the joy and beauty you share. Thank you so much for feeding this space with so much love and inspiration! 🌹🌈🎨

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you Maria~!

[@Djoarhet001]

It's the combination of your talent, knowledge and work ethic that does it for me. Also I need to learn to let go, your brushstrokes feel very unapologetic. I love it.

[@winterillust]

i keep hearing about using limited color palettes but didn't hear of zorn palette before. knowing which colors to start with is so helpful. your portrait turned out really nicely!

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!! I think you should give a go - thanks for watching :)

[@hehs3469]

THE LIMITED PALETTE , I FEEL THAT WITH THE LIMITED PALETTE YOU CAN GET MORE REALISTIC COLORS , THE NATURAL SENSE , RATHER THAN OVER COLORING INTHE EXAGGERATED SENSE , THE MASTER'S OF THE PALETTE OFTEN USED A LIMITED PALETTE , FOR THEIR COLORS WERE OFTEN MADE WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS THAT THEY FOUND BECAUSE PAINT WAS SO HARD TO COME BY !! OH , WHAT A BEAUTIFULLY ❤️ PAINTED PIECE ❤️ GREAT REALISM WITH JUST TWO COLORS AND TWO PIGMENTS , ABSOLUTELY A REMBRANDT YOUNG LADY , ❤️ GREAT JOB ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! Thank you!!

[@theartofcharleen]

😮‍💨 now i really wanna try the zorn palette! Absolutely stunning, Jess! Your art is magical!

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! let me know how it goes and if you enjoy it! I highly recommend :)

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

This came out absolutely STUNNING Jess!! One of my favorite paintings and videos from you for sure!!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! Thanks so much for your support

[@Shyaa----]

I want to become an artist and I'm learning many tips from your channel. Thanks a lot

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for watching

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

If you're already creating art then you are already an artist. And I'm positive that you are a great one!

[@powermom74]

You did such a beautiful painting

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@Daisyabbott_]

Jesse i really want to thank you, i swear because of you I was able to finish a whole sketchbook, looking to your sketchbook tour, you encouraged me alot, i thought it was impossible to finish a sketchbook but I guess you just need to watch the right content, so thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤❤ i would love it if you could look at the sketchbook

[@Daisyabbott_]

Jess*

[@stephanie.kilgast]

The Zorn palette really shines for portraits!

[@yerxernox13]

love seeing more and more selective pallets, its one of my favorite things to do

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@sharonalicea7998]

My medium is colored pencil but just started with gouache. I’m definitely trying this! I think it’s perfect to get to know the medium. Oh, the possibilities!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Yep!!

[@morrisonwatercolors]

Extremely well done. Fantastic art, and I love the cinematic feel of this video, with the music coming in at just the right times. Great job Jess, just enthralling and a joy to watch.

[@confidential5897]

I periodically search specifically for Zorn palette videos because it's so fascinating to watch. 👍👍 for your painting! Very awesome use of the palette!

[@iammailan]

well done! both: painting and video. thanks for sharing

[@artofjesskarp]

thank you!

[@karenm.4478]

Absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE it.

[@rizzart66]

Beautiful, as always. I bet I own these colors. Time to get painting.

[@slane_design]

You are super talented Jess!!! His eyes look crystal blue!!

[@PointfulOkapi]

Yellow and red are two of the primary colours, and black and white combined with them can make such a wide variety of different colors and tints

[@JiveDadson]

Early magazine illustration often used a half-tone process with only orange and black ink, plus the white of the paper! Some of them are shown in the lead-in of this video.

[@catherinebrougham9238]

It's such a warm and cozy colour palette, I like it. And the broad square impressionistic brush strokes are perfect>

[@gideonbowman2689]

Bravo 👏. Riveting i literally just stood on my bathroom for 11 minutes watching you and I wasn't disappointed.

[@ronniebon8795]

It would be amazing if you did a series testing different pallets. I am totally going to try this one!

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!! Will do :) thanks for watching

[@lonnieash]

Amazing painting and great demonstration of using a limited palette!

[@Brenilla]

It’s such an interesting pallet, it would be interesting to use this pallet but add in the compliments of the yellow and red to mix in those muted colors/chromatic gray but keeping it in the yellow red range.

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! Definitely. Thanks!

[@jessedaniel6330]

that is one of the best paintings i've ever saw

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@georgianasstudio]

So interesting! I learned to paint using a limited palette of five to six colours. I love doing colour charts/grids/experiments. I also love seeing others experimenting with colour.

[@tmaifat]

Amazing! Thank you, I am going to try that palette too.❤

[@marials9245]

It’s amazing the variety of colors you can mix with just these 4 basic colors, wow. Also, the portrait turned out amazing, you are truly inspiring Jess!!

[@jensschettler1732]

For Portraits it is great. Add cobalt blue, lemon yellow and ultramarine violet and you have a full palette.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!

[@thesketchycartel]

Jess, you push me the most to create with your gentle approach and making art such a great way to intimate with life! Wordless, You the best! Plus you've GOT to make more Master Studies. NOTHING sparks me to draw than studying our Art Scholars work and technique.

[@stratmister009]

amazed how those thick brush strokes came together with harmony

[@nanking4170]

Loved every moment of you teaching and thank you for sharing all that you do to help us to learn.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@timothyclayton813]

AMAZING❤🔥 I'm a beginner so coming across videos like yours are so intriguing and overwhelming but, I love it.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@recreepy]

My eyes are sending a virtual bouquet for this.💗💗💗💗

[@YumeOwArt]

oh my god this is so wild. I have been drawing for so long in my life and I was always so obsessed with colors, but this opened new doors holy .o. how inspiring, thank you for this video!

[@artofjesskarp]

Good luck!!thank you for watching!

[@ElisabethHeinemann]

I am blown away from your portrait. Gouache? Wow. You're a brillant painter. By the way: I love the Zorn Palette. A little hint for those being interested in testing it... if you replace Ivory Black with Paynes Grey you have more blueish pigments.

[@reneecailloux2573]

I agree, using a limited palette guarantees that your colors will go together

[@amandac8836]

Amazing… I have never heard of the Zorn Palette until now. Fascinating stuff. And your painting is remarkable!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you Amanda!!

[@susanharkema2888]

Your palette mixing reminds me of my favorite game app called Blendoku! What a fun video and a great outcome.

[@Shahid.calligraphy]

Your work is amazing 😍 ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@bam_16]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL 😖😍

[@ashleytoltonart]

Beautiful job Jess!!

[@chelciecotton7774]

Jess, you should be so proud of this! This piece is absolutely incredible 😍

[@dekuthecat4125]

As always your art is stunning! I always get inspired to paint after I see your videos.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@srabantisaha9285]

I always find Zorn palette colours fascinating, love your creation ❤️❤️❤️

[@patti3d]

Thanks Jess! This was new to me. ❤Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Love and light to you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for watching and for your support

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

This painting reminded me of Robin Williams and I got a little verklempt. Great video. Excellent instruction.

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Wow. This painting is so amazing ❤

[@laranunes7945]

This is ABSURD!!!!! I love the way the “bold” initial brush strokes turn into such a detailed peace in the end. Great video and amazing work! Just won a follower ❤

[@vincecallagher7636]

I am a professional watercolor artist, and will tell you, this is for beginners and masters. Excellent color work! Thank you

[@shannongates6019]

This was fascinating to watch...how you brought him to life...I can't wait to try this out..the range of that palette is crazy...bravo Jess...another masterpiece study!

[@bellammmp]

Wow... learned something very new today! Thank you! I'm going to experiment with this palette myself soon. 🥰

[@SmilinThyme]

Wow, this is a beautiful portrait. Being a Swede I marvel at this, I never knew Zorn used this limited kind of palette.

[@kellyro77]

Beautiful work. I'll have to give this palette a try sometime. It's difficult for me to lean into muted palettes. I've lately been leaning towards a more high-key CMYK-inspired palette. Actually, I usually try to exclude black unless the colors I'm using together just are not capable of creating a dark enough value. I find it's pretty sly how Zorn utilized a cool-leaning black to help create his blue colors. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Beautiful portrait, and I've learned not only about this amazing technique but also about an artist I wasn't familiar with. Thank you!

[@Pavitra04]

Fantastic Jess ! Really wanted this video . Love from India ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@petergrech2582]

I learned something new from you Jess again! This painting was very nice!

[@briankuehn5379]

As an artist-wannabe living in Sweden, Anders Zorn is a household name. I have extended family that live where Zorn lived, Mora Sweden, and practiced. I’ve been to the Zorn Museum and I can’t get enough of his presence there. Anders has said something that I have taken to heart, “If you never try, you will always fail.” Thank you for sharing your talent!!

[@Arts_Grace]

Nobody inspires me the way you do... You make me want to delve into the world of colour and explore... Please do more paint with me videos... You bring so much confidence with those videos ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@dorothyminor7581]

Your talent is like no other! Thank you

[@JennCampbell]

This wouldn't work very well if the black didn't have so much of a blue base. Thanks for sharing this. ❤

[@groth1m]

What an amazing process. I always learn something new when I watch your videos, Jess.

[@athieliagriffin7957]

Great video! Love the painting!

[@vincentmonet6172]

It’s alot of fun. As is creating variations on it and experimenting within the paradoxical realm of limited pigments

[@silverlining_1995]

I am not very good but been painting a while, with water colour and acrylic so far. I’m going to try that colour plan you did, it’s not too different from the colour charts but yet specific for the painting. I feel that’d be a big help to me. The palette is great. Really good video by the way ~ this style I’m going to try as well.... it seems to make things a lot easier for me yet has so much depth. Love it. That said, my skill is still low but hopefully I can improve quick...

[@angiadcock8196]

I am captivated by the look in his eyes here. So much emotion. Really beautiful painting.

[@luciag5635]

I’ve been loving your recent videos Jess, you always inspire me to go grab my sketchbook after seeing you create 😊

[@AzStranger928]

I absolutely love videos like this so much,!! I like learning about different artists and techniques and it's just awesome. Would love to see more like this from u too ! How cool

[@fleurdeb7803]

Thanks for introducing me to Zorn and his limited palette concept. You really got a lot of mileage out of it. Bright blessings. 💖

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@Teti_K]

I love to experiment with limited palettes as well. It's so interesting to watch your experiment! The portrait turned out absolutely stunning! 👏

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, I had a watercolor class in college and we used the Zorn palette for 6 weeks! My instructor said we needed to mix with a flat or scrubber brush as Zorn was an Oil Painter and measured the amounts of paint with a palette knife and we can use a stiff square brush the same way. This also saves your expensive rounds that might be to soft for mixing or wear them out, destroying the tips with mixing colors! Just something to consider moving forward with this limited palette. I did ok with the limited choices but it has been many years since I have found a need to use it. I much prefer to be spoiled and using convenience colors is just easier for me. I have received quite a few comments on your paintings and I hope some have gotten to your site to make purchases of their own! Thank you.

[@hawkeye9382]

There is an artist here in Wichita that looks like that guy. He paints lighthouses. Thank you! This is beautiful! I want to try it!

[@rickjr111589]

Hey Jess!! very good video! informative and aesthetic! 😀😁 Always good to see your name pop up in my feed!

[@xortegaccaedu]

I had never heard of the Zorn pallet until now, I feel like I have been living under a rock. Thank you so much!! I feel like this will help out with my instruction and model painting!

[@Angel-Kitten]

The third red paint you rejected is the coolest of the three, but you said it was too warm. Is this a mistake, or do we have different concepts of color temperature? The drawing turned out great. It's amazing how picturesque it turned out despite the limited number of colors.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! You can try it out with different shades of red! I was just trying to get it as close to Zorns palette to give that specific shade a try. But I definitely will try the warm red too! Hope you enjoyed :)

[@WhiteFyre]

Yeah I though it looked like it had some blue coolness to it. Maybe it’s our screens or the video itself?

[@joylindadichamounix]

I am not an artist but I am an art & color connoisseur. This is very helpful. Thank you.

[@antoniogilart]

A really great experiment. Congratulations, Jess.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@StefaniePettisTheRollingStudio]

Absolutely beautiful job and very inspiring!❤❤❤

[@venitha11]

Stunning as usual Jess. Strangely I was thinking of trying a limited palette n then saw ur video😂now I’m certainly going to try it. Thank you always for ur inspiring videos.

[@toodles_doodles]

This has totally inspired me to go work on a limited palette piece. This exercise is just what I was looking for!

[@paulbridgman3437]

Awesome work Jess. Thank you for doing that. Love your work 🤙

[@biancayasmim8584]

Oh my gosh, this became BEAUTIFUL

[@alyshiarobison2290]

This is beautiful! I love your curiosity about everything and your willingness to share and teach what you learn.

[@ramonasmith257]

Just lovely!!

[@linsaraillustration]

Looks stunning. Love the brush strokes ❤

[@MonicaReents]

I agree with you, I'm amazed at how versatile a limited palette is. I have never tried the Zorn palette, but you've inspired me to try! Thank you 😊 your painting came out beautiful!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!