How to Draw ANY Portrait from Reference! Step by Step

[@allietaylor4991]

I LIIIIITERALLY say this every single time, but JESS, your drawings don't just show emotion, they SCREAM emotion, in a stunning way. Or, at least I can FEEL that emotion you were talking about, and that's so interesting. I love that. I'm in AWE OF YOUR TALENT, Jess. Your art evokes SUCH emotion in me, I always leave comments about how I'm in tears after watching you create. Your videos AND your art have helped me so much, inspired me beyond words, and touched my SOUL. Thank you, Jess!

[@artofjesskarp]

wow, thank you so so much! Your words mean the world!

[@jeffreygrosmick4131]

You were great and created excitement for the basic desire to want to draw. You inspire in others to try technical with simple effort with generous results. Beautiful really, thank you.

[@marshalepage5330]

You put a little of your happiness into his face.

[@MaheshChoudhary-wu7wh]

Those cross hatching I am just in awe 💖💖

[@maggiealvarez948]

I adore all your videos but this kind of video is my favorite. I love working along with you on these!!!!! MORE PLEASE ❤❤❤❤

[@chiroxxxrt]

I don't know why but this looks soooooooooooooo clean its paralyzes me when im watching this,in a good way

[@PapaTony165]

Spotted this video roaming KZbin. After not sketching for 6-7 months you have inspired me to dust off the sketchbook and climb back in. Thanks

[@Alina90277]

One of things that you may or may not have emphasized that I learned only recently is that the cross hatching or single hatching needs to follow the contour of the face to make the 2D into 3D = the magic as you described! As a novice, I was always crosshatching/hatching straight lines. Something to simple that I missed. Great lesson! Your talent is amazing.

[@j9hnck]

I’ve never seen ur videos before and your talent is crazy insane! Holy cow you are A mazing.

[@xboxgamertrev6763]

I love these tutorial videos thank you for making it, as someone who struggles with drawing people it'll help, doesn't matter if it's anime, cartoons or real life I'm struggling lol

[@stygiantint]

You are indeed the best❤✨✨

[@Melissatheartist]

I would LOVE more of these videos. The amount of knowledge and inspiration is priceless ✨

[@Vinylfiend60]

I love this portrait. It’s not an exact copy of the reference photo it’s actually better. I always get upset because I can’t make my sketches look perfect. This video taught me you can actually improve on the original source material through using your imagination.

[@J.5in]

I love how she kept saying it's done now and still kept drawing.

[@artofjesskarp]

It happens sometimes :)

[@J.5in]

@artofjesskarp I'm waiting for your new videos. I'm so deprived of them that I'm rewatching the old ones.

[@duaneknight868]

Excellent instruction throughout the demonstration. Imagining the thoughts and personal story of the subject help transfer those emotions into the drawing was my favorite part.

[@shawnrobertson9618]

Super interesting to watch your decisions on mark making - the weight and direction of cross hatching, the glazing, and how you slowly build values. For me the midtones feel the most challenging. watching you build slowly around the drawing helps. I can see how it’s easier to not over-do the tonality because it’s all relative. Thanks!

[@ToriBladeCreations]

That looks amazing! You really inspire me to want to learn to draw people

[@springnicole]

Thank you so much for sharing your process. You are incredibly generous. I do live caricature as a side gig. Your drawings remind me of studio caricature portraits. I have always wanted to do a detailed one like this, but always gave up. You made the process feel so inviting.

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

Wow, I really jealous of your talent 😢, so good, you make it look easy

[@djrnmx87]

Jess, that is wonderful! I keep thinking wizard from Middle Earth. You are always so inspirational. Thanks for another wonderful lesson.

[@eddieesparza2635]

Love the fact that you don’t know where you’re going but you’ll know when you get there… fabulous 🙏🏼

[@lantiguaart]

I feel amazed seeing another artist describe drawing skills

[@thekarsdraws]

I appreciate you making this video. The cross-hatching and the details in your drawing are really incredible. Whenever I'm suddenly motivated to switch mediums and learn to draw in the sketchbook, I always rewatch your portrait sketching videos to observe and learn how you draw because it's inspiring and is a drawing style I want to combine with my current skill. And I'm one of those viewers who ask themselves, 'How did she draw that' because it has this technical skill, personality, intention, and flow in your artwork. It's just amazing. Thank you, Jess, for sharing your knowledge with us, artists who wanted to grow and learn, and for being an inspiration.

[@yquenechdu]

Just look at the videos of professional designers, like proko, who really explain how to draw heads. Here there's no explanation and several mistakes. The results are correct, but it doesn't explain anything. It's more like marketing.

[@damiettamataram3492]

I've been creating doodles and zentangle drawings using black pens for a while now. But I've recently ventured into sketching, and I'm really enjoying the learning process. Even though I've faced some challenges, I'm determined to improve my skills. I'm confident that this video is going to be a big help! Thanks a lot, Jess! ❤

[@georgeharriott2995]

I've seen many pro artists on here. My personal opinion is that you're the best hands down. You could just talk without drawing and still be fantastic , Jess love what you do, and I will be watching loads more to improve my art 🎨 🎉 Thank you 😊

[@VisionTyMedia]

This was an amazing walk through. I stopped drawing for a long time but I believe I'm ready to jump back in. You've gained a new subscriber. This relaxes me. My therapy. Bless your soul Jess!

[@jadioj]

Jesusssss. This is amazing.

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, I hope your viewers enjoy this video and drawing as much as I am! You are truly inspirational, so extraordinary too! You are an awesome teacher using every “tool” available. Pre-drawing on the iPad? Awesome! I hope everyone goes to your website and purchases an artwork that speaks to them! I smile every time I come into my kitchen as I have several of your prints hanging on my wall! You are so amazing I simply cannot express how wonderful you are, I feel like I am just not doing your talents Justice! Please take care, be safe and keep creating Art, sharing your thoughts and creations with us.

[@crazycam4u]

Jess unfortunately I am not an artisit (no talent at all) I am a photographer,I think your art is beyond amazing, and I love looking at all your work.

[@nichadaye1007]

I used that same picture from Pexel to draw a face in my sketchbook. I’m trying to learn hatching but I used graphite and used a blending stump. I like the different color pencils.

[@tulesg2008]

I for the first time had made a portrait reference... and OMG I love it!!! Even the MEGA imperfections I had on it... But I think I NAILED the eyes!!! Thank you so much!!! I am a SUPER BEGINNER.. AND MY GOD As usual your portrait is Awesome!!!

[@CHARICEFAVORITES]

You are AWESOME! I learned quite a bit from your video. The way you describe your process is very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@laschizo]

Big big thanks to you Jess! I´ve been working on a portrait for my uncle´s birthday coming up this weekend and as I wanted to nail the portrait´s likeness, I´ve made several attempts with very detailed measurements and spent HOURS on it, but I seemed to always fail, and the portrait lost all its spontaneity and life even. I stumbled upon your video this morning, and decided to give it a go, and apply your advice to my portrait. And you know what? I´ve nailed it in just 40 minutes! No measurements, just observation of shapes, and I managed to capture his expression and feeling, that I completely missed in the previous attempts. I´m so grateful to you! 🤩

[@Fsuholley]

Such a great story. Trust in your eyes and rely on your gut feeling. Your Uncle will be so blown away with your portrait, I’m sure.

[@laschizo]

@@Fsuholley That´s so kind of you, thank you so much! I do hope he´ll like it! Yes, that was definitely a good lesson for portraiture!

[@ambero8726]

What a joy to watch this come to Life 😃 thanks for having us in the studio and letting us watch you work. Always a pleasure to join in the creativity. Till next time ☕

[@ralphlw]

I probably will try this, and I'm grateful to you for the inspiration. Mostly, however, I feel like my day has gotten much better for having encountered such a cool, grounded person. You have a wonderful, natural way about you, and it translates to your teaching.

[@lisabaurmeister1572]

I absolutley love this step by step drawing. You've balance the process out well throughout your video. This really helps with conceptualizing and telling the story of not only how you characterize your subject, but also how you infuse it with your style. Your ability to maintain the feelings in his eyes, and still give his eyes your character style is amazing! You took a man who, at a guess, has lived ruff and add your personality to his portrait; which then leaves now doubt to the viewer that it is a Jess Karp portrait. I LOVE YOUR WORK AND TEACHING STYLE!!!!!!

[@Teti_K]

Jess is unstoppable today! 😄

[@mayyingiang8021]

I love this video and love to hear what is on your mind when you are creating your art! It is so inspiring and though provoking. As a 53 year old, I would love to try drawing a portrait with this cross hatch technique. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills and making my day! :D

[@Aries61]

Beautiful work Jess! Thank you for sharing your artistic gift! ❤🔥

[@rosssanders1050]

Not only are your portait drawings amazing but your videos are inspirational and full of so much good information that I have to pick up my pencil and start drawing every time I watch!

[@Madhumitha-o5g]

Hey jess! you always been my favourite to spend time anytime I feel down, your so smooth and calm. Keep doing, Happy journey!

[@koontyb4827]

@artofjesskarp what a lovely, happy, relaxed lady you are. Thank you for chilling me out for the last 30 or so minutes. BTW your art is stupendous.

[@TionneSolusar007]

That was very beautiful!!! I agree with you that your reference should excite you; I've drawn from references that excited me and the drawing drew itself, while those that didn't excite me, drawing them was like pulling teeth. Thank you for this very informative tutorial.

[@Amalayia]

You can see how much experience there is in this picture. I love it! As always, a brilliant video. I look forward to seeing more!

[@hammill444]

Absolutely amazing. I would give anything to be this talented

[@lauraszasz5818]

You make me feel as if I’ll be able to learn to draw! That’s a talent on it’s own. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@Disuelta]

That flowy wispiness is lovely, makes me want to dance. wonderful portrait. Very soulful eyes.

[@joyjohnson8776]

WOW! Magnificent

[@susanjohnson8986]

I definitely love more of these Jess. This is stunning. X.

[@oldman5487]

Marvelous! I marvel at your bringing this man to life on the paper.

[@adryandiaz]

Your likeness and cross hatch ability are so on point. Thanks for sharing your process. I'm inspired!

[@leslie4421]

Fantastic!.. Jess, faces and colored pencils = my favorite!!

[@sarahguzik3566]

This is amazing!! I love the expressions you bring to your portraits!! Please give us more!! 🙏🏼😊

[@eileenmartinez2927]

Love your art! More real time videos with step by step process like this would be great, on KZbin. I second the motion of a book with your portraits and drawing!

[@gablp30stm]

So beautiful, I really like the lightness of the line. This is something I want to achieve one day.

[@artbyramona]

Excellent, excellent video! It was so fun to see this process! I tend to hurry through things, I feel. This was so relaxing. 🌸💕🌸

[@wilmastein8945]

Absolutely gorgeous!!😊❤

[@jlm517rocks]

Yr explanation, like yr pencil, brought us into the experience, as if we are drawn in ... much like the man coming to life in a darkroom photo...you truly inspire this one to keep seeing past the surface...ty.

[@ashley-deniseikner4136]

NICE STYLIZED PORTRAIT !!!!❤

[@stacyegan5719]

I really enjoy hearing your thought process as you work through this drawing, very helpful and insightful!

[@ArtisanBD]

Amazing artist ✍️👌

[@vesicafemme]

Ahh you are so delightful! What a beautiful drawing your style is so whimsical and easy. Just flows. You are amazing and inspiring. I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel today. I had looked for tutorials on character drawing long ago and never found anything. Out of nowhere here’s this and it’s the first one that really speaks anything to me. It’s taught me how to find shapes and exaggerate things. Here I see how you’re exaggerating the elongation of his face and narrowness of everything. This really helps with how to do something unique also I appreciate the reference to free resources royalty free❣️ I wasn’t even looking for anything today, KZbin just felt my vibe lol❣️✨🙏🏽💕✨

[@ninamurphy4952]

Thank you Jess! Your portraits are my favorite thing that you do ❤

[@Littupy33]

Very nice sketching reminders.thanks

[@ChantelleArts]

your portraits are always so incredible, they inspire me to reach for my sketchbook every time 🥰🥰

[@EddiePedroza]

You are amazing. Great work!!

[@solrart]

Your creative process, my meditation. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Rock-i4o]

Jess, enjoyed the new- agey thought and feeling proces of art 😁😁

[@nscan2]

What a wonderful and generous video. So well done. ❤

[@petehotoff3715]

Absolutely love this session, final work, thank you for sharing 🎉

[@korielliot8279]

NEED MORE VIDEOS JUST LIKE THIS

[@sergiojimenez8355]

Agradezco mucho tus tutoriales! Siempre me alientan a seguir practicando, gracias eres una de mis artistas favoritas ❤

[@ScottH.]

So good. What a great drawing style.

[@VivaanAggarwal-x6j]

This is just spectacular ❤❤

[@AustinKeith-qu7dq]

Love drawing portraits this helped me out a lot thanks

[@Ailheen]

Thank you so much for this video! It actually helped me break down some animal portraits too, I know more how to search for the shapes now. It simplify the process greatly! I like to study the way you cross hatch too, it's so beautiful. I love your artwork!

[@richiewatson643]

Great video, thanks for the lesson i will be looking forward to more

[@brianalka2876]

You have such a great style. Awesome!!!!

[@BrendaApt]

Thanks for all your help😊

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Another subscriber mentioned a book, a wonderfully illustrated coffee book with all your expressive portraits. I'd sit for hours, looking at it! Each line, each detail! One can only wish right?! 😉

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Yes yes!!!! I’d buy that!!! Absolutely!!!💕

[@Rohvannyn]

I'd for sure buy a book with Jess Karp art! I love supporting artists I admire.

[@artofjesskarp]

YOU GOT IT!! thanks so much!!

[@jennifercochran2100]

This is really beautiful, thank you for sharing how you create such incredible work!

[@Joe-gq4hh]

Hello Jess, have you ever consider doing a book of sketches? It would be a great sell. Your art work is amazing and so are your videos 😊!

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I agree... imagine a coffee table book of all her wonderful and expressive portraits!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Yes please Jess, a book of sketches!!! What a wonderful idea!

[@Richard-o1u]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.

[@btmovements360]

this style of vids are the best!!!!

[@seenuz1]

Can't wait for some more drawing inspiration from you..❤❤

[@shenawix]

I’m loving it … amazing

[@liliaharrabi6015]

I like this video a lot! ❤ Thanks Jess!

[@ArtOfDan9908]

Wow. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@n2zartist]

It’s beautiful!!

[@creative2716]

Darker eyes (the irises) and fuller, rounder beard at bottom. He has a very strong face. No? You made his beauty shine from the inside out. Your talent is transfixing. Very good!

[@christieraper5472]

I've been wanting to try cross hatching since watching your videos, now I have to. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@teresawilder2604]

Love your work!! Love Col-Erase pencils!!

[@DoraDraws]

THANK YOU for all your helpful videos 🙏🏻 you are amazing!! 🫶🏽

[@Mr59Kenzo]

always wanted to try and learn more of a style like yours very inspirational you really captured his character 👍👍☺

[@barbarachandler6536]

I had a blast and learned so much!!!!! Thank you !!!!!

[@maketime4art]

Great video! Really informative and your portrait is lovely 😊 It's making me think of Kiptoe as an old wizard 😁 I also love how you're so respectful of the people you're drawing, every feature is a positive, lovely thing for them to have 😊

[@joeblankenship377]

Nice to see somebody draw a face and not starting with the Loomis method. I taught myself to draw by starting with eyes and nose and drawing out. Whenever I try to do Loomis, my faces end up looking all the same and boring.

[@malvenachristianmusicbaxte8830]

Love this! Enjoyed hearing your process and thinking…Thank you!

[@oldmanGANS68]

Hi jess, I'm new to this channel,and I must say I have learned alot just from this video.your amazing,I love the way to talked through the process and the fun you instill as well. I need to do portraits,more(I actually have real,trouble with this style),and your positive energy has inspired me to do just that. Thank you ..thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial.😊😊😊

[@UrraSergio]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing the process. I am also a fan of Prismacolor. Mainly 901, influenced by Thomas Fluharty.

[@atmenajjanda1022]

Truly amazing sketch and great sharing for a super inspiration 🎉🎉🎉