How to Sketch People in 2 Simple Steps With PAINT!

[@karechapman7233]

Your fans really appreciate how you discuss your needed materials before you start. Most artists don’t do that.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! I’m so happy you find it helpful

[@TheBlackHatOutlaw]

This looks like a fun exercise to try once I get my sketchbook rolling! Speaking of that, I wanted to say thank you, should you ever see this comment. I came across your videos a few days ago and something in the way you explain things reminded me that art is supposed to be fun. It's always been part of my life but somewhere along the way, I lost my own artistic voice and barely even noticed. Your videos showed me this and I am now on a mission to correct it! I became afraid to just let go, to experiment, TO PLAY! So... thank you for bringing that spark back to me, Jess. It means more than I could ever put into words.

[@artofjesskarp]

wow, this is incredible and means the world - thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and so happy you have found me!! welcome to the fam!

[@bluewren65]

That's wonderful.

[@donnagoode6923]

i watch a ridiculous number of art videos and tutorials and this is the first one in a while that really makes me want to take up brushes and pencils and start practicing again. Thank you for this inspiring video.

[@PaddyLaPoint]

I've always been too scared to even try painting/sketching people, this is a wonderful way to simplify and I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much.

[@grzegorzjuszczyk932]

Fantastic, easy and very realistic.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@dustingaersmith8999]

At 76 it was a great reminder ….especially because lately I’ve been documenting my environment and culture…which means I’ve been painting little tiny figures in the greater images…thanks!

[@Connarhea]

Your art is stunning. This is adorable and your command over your materials is exceptional

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@dodgelady1]

I love your videos and my 4 yo granddaughter asks to watch them all the time. Her new favorite is the pumpkin heads ( and the fruit heads too)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@katiebechtel9320]

This would totally an awesome skillshare class. I could sit and flip through your people sketch books all day.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@Uniacoty]

You captured each person and pose so fantasticly! Definitely going to give this exercise a try.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@spacewalla3574]

A lovely video, and I was transfixed by the character and movement you were able to portray with only a few brush strokes. Thanks

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@janetbronner6403]

You never cease to amaze me with your skills, Jess! That is how you do it with the people. Interesting!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@xtralionusone4644]

The way she “draws” with paint is absolutely phenomenal….great content 😳👍🏾

[@omnesilere]

painting is drawing with color

[@pamlustig8755]

These are great ideas. Thank you for sharing them. Drawing people while Urban sketching is always a challenge. I would love to see the photo references you are using. I think it would help clarify your purposes behind your paint strokes and shadow shapes. Thanks Jess!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much!

[@theartshop6716]

Hi Jess. I love the idea. I recently started studying the anatomy of the human body in drawing and I had some problems drawing people. This clip arrived right on time. Also, I've been in an art block recently and I think something new like this will help me. Thanks a lot.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! Studying anatomy is extremely helpful and i love it as well! Keep going!

[@katerinap.5662]

I tried this today and it was such a great exercise! I always think that painting will take too much time and it's so complicated but I was able to enjoy it and learn.

[@kanakerson]

You make it look so easy which in turn gives me the confidence to try it. Thanks!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks Kana!

[@rodrigodiaz5003]

Thanks! This technic is fantastic, and comes with happy discoveries some times 😅

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Awesome!

[@AnabellArte]

Jess you have no idea hoy much your videos help me, and I wanted to thank you, sometimes I just want to be lying in my bed, but as soon as I see your videos I want to get up immediately to paint and try new things, THANK YOU✨❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!! Amazing - go for it!!

[@AnabellArte]

@@artofjesskarp 🥰🥰

[@Millaraybenavides]

It’s like magic to see how you go from a shadow silhouette to bring a character to life, especially enjoy the last sketch because the contrast of the other characters with the girl in process was great, you are always an inspiration jess

[@adapixei836]

That's dope. You're dope! I also enjoy doing these quick figure sketches in watercolor. It's amazing how you manage to keep the poses so lifelike

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@Valdriii]

This is just amazing she is in another lv i love her studys

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@dianecharest8365]

Wow Jess. They look like a photo shot. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@mjpete27]

Lovely video Jess, I am discovering new techniques working with soft pastels! Blocking in the major areas then refining my image and deciding on how far to go into details. Thank you for sharing these techniques and your amazing artworks with us.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@unknow37]

Everyone in the comments have already appreciated the video and hard/smart work of yours .. Nothing else is left for me to say .. basically you never ever disappoint us!!! We loveeeeee your art and you. THANK YOU for uploading!!🫂😁

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@petrahachmann5289]

Every time I saw you drawing in the video it seems so easy to make it also. But I know it isn’t…thanks for sharing …love to see you drawing

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@antonbooysen6147]

Jess, you are such an Awesome teacher!

[@artofjesskarp]

thank you -I try

[@WhiteWind401]

One word. BEUTIFUL!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@LisaMischelle]

I love this one. I’m gonna try this. I thought about it in the past, but seeing you do this makes me think I can.

[@dhruvikasharma12]

Your videos are soo muchhh helpful jess i have started a successful business because of you and your helpful videos.. Thank you soo muchhh again.!🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Amazing! thanks! congrats on your success

[@ScavengerBlitz]

Your posting way more often i love it

[@artofjesskarp]

Doing my best

[@ScavengerBlitz]

@@artofjesskarp ok

[@ritazdessertshop5583]

Wonderful. Especially the shadow behind the glasses.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@mohanpoondii1988]

simply rocking excellent 👌👌 dimensions and shading

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks Mohan!!

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Youre on fire Jess! Another heater video. Totally feel like this would help me a lot and plan on using these techniques!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!

[@katiehawkins4939]

wow. Just wow. I love how simply you break things down, and the results are stunning. 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@johnn.crappell9763]

Jess! I learn so much from watching your videos! Thank you so much for all the time and hard work that you put into bringing use such FANTASTIC and PROFESSIONAL content. Your personality is so Charming and Adorable! Your Art is AMAZING! God Bless you Jess!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you John!

[@ScavengerBlitz]

Same

[@stacygibson9572]

These are beautiful! You make it look so easy!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Micca_]

Super cool video ❤❤❤❤ Would love to see a video, where you started with drawing until where you now 🫶

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for the idea!

[@SS-hw9vu]

I appreciated this video so much. It is so so so so helpful to hear someone discussing what exercises and techniques they use while being able to just watch them paint. A lot of people make videos with in-depth discussions about what’s on their pallet etc. and those are great and I appreciate it- but something about this format just really clicks with me on a level that nothing else ever has including some of the art classes I took. As nice as it would be to go back to school, one of the big benefits of KZbin is the fact that the student, so to speak, gets to benefit from the teaching style that best suits them.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@yollexart]

Wow! This was incredible to watch. Thank you for not speeding up the video to much. It was great to see how you layer the tones and how gentle the pigments were as you stacked the colors. I could watch this over and over for hours. I am still a little nervous to paint but this inspired me seeing how much detail can come from using grayscale. I am so blown away. Thank you so very much for sharing and teaching.

[@davidhay3380]

Can’t believe how inspiring this is…I love seeing the product of what people love in life…just came across your channel and am truly astounded!!! Amazing person!!!

[@JeffKernsTheArtist]

I have been painting professionally for decades. Already knew everything you said and yet I was fully involved! Fantastic Job!

[@artofjesskarp]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@electricelectric1500]

The music in this is amazing. Obviously the art as well, and your voice-over. Just an all around really enjoyable video.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!

[@carolynastrong]

@@artofjesskarp Such a great video.... I agree on the music!

[@groth1m]

Jess, I found this video to be so helpful for me when sketching figures.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you Greg!!

[@plarsen2654]

You are a highly practiced illustrator of human gestures. Well done.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@tthomas184]

Damning with faint praise. Well done. 😅

[@tonydejesus2134]

You’re a terrific artist and this is a great tutorial. That is all.

[@tunstullstudio]

Great demo. Loved your techniques. You make it feel both like fun and magic at the same time.

[@terrymiller111]

4:54 Good enough just right there. Thanks for the inspiration, Ms. Karp.

[@artofjesskarp]

THanks!

[@CarterSams]

Eternally enamored with your style

[@diana.nlovenessim4404]

That lesson in so much advanced 😮

[@artofjesskarp]

Give it a go! :D thanks for watching

[@christinehayes1475]

Thank you!! I just found you on utube, I'm self taught and can't wait to try doing people.

[@ChantelleArts]

I love the way you use gouache in a more watery style closer to watercolour, it looks really fun! 😮

[@artofjesskarp]

It is! THanks :)

[@theartofcharleen]

Love love love!! Grateful for this video, Jess! It’s always a pleasure learning from you. ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you Charleen!

[@mindurbusinesspls]

I was struggling a lot while sketching people but now I learnt a lot of new things from your video which I will surely incorporate while sketching people 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! So glad you found it helpful

[@DPawPeaceArt]

Lots of love to you! Thank you so much for making it so simple and easy! You are god gifted! Love dear!❤❤❤.... Teachers even don't tell the simple techniques. They intentionally keep it complex.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@lilyotv9767]

So expressive and fluid - thank you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@gyongyigalambos6324]

Nagyon szépen köszönöm,hogy megosztod a tippeket.Imádom a videóidat,sokat tanulok tőled.😘🙏🤗

[@user-lx8jj7ib7z]

Thank you for showing us this exercise, I will try it in my sketchbook. I'm a young artist and I really like your work, you give me motivation to persue my dream. You're work is trully amazing ! :) ( Sorry if my English is not really good, I'm french)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@Johannasmat]

I would love to watch a movie just about the pastels you are using 🥰

[@qiyiyi29]

Thank you so much! I love your videos, they are always sooo helpful! Please make more videos of this topic. ❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

Thank you for this, I love sketching people, but I love how you did it with a brush and paint.

[@recreepy]

This is such an awe moment, a very beautiful piece of art

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@Laetitia744]

You're so inspiring! I've been hooked into watching your videos recently, and not only that, I do watch tutorials and stuffs a lot but when I watch yours, I want to take my art supplies and try right away. It amazes me how you're so good at using every mediums I'm definitely a BIG BIG fan of yours. Thank you for the hardwork in making these amazing videos!

[@christykiblinger7003]

You make this look so easy!!!! Very talented!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 💕

[@samandy24]

Whoaaaaa. I've never seen a tutorial about drawing or painting people like this! I like it! It looks like a fun exercise to do! Thank you! I wish I had your creative minddddd

[@johnandpauline2007]

Jess made some cool silhouettes, I had to do some! My first ones were with a silver and black Sharpie. Fun stuff!

[@rashmikumar8697]

Absolutely loved this one, Jess 😊 would love to see more of these!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@geraldineconway1865]

These are incredible Jess

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@chriskay8806]

I don't usually comment, but after watching your video, I feel I have to. Excellent.

[@Basiieee_Artist]

❤❤❤ the best tutor.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@ehill1536]

Love it!!! I am usually an ink and graphite guy as I am hesitant (not confident with color mixing) to try painting. My few experiences were infuriating as I spent so much time, usually started off pretty good imo, but turns into a blobby mess before I give up and toss it in the trash. Never really thought about starting out with black and white; so I'm inspired to give it a try. 💙

[@accidentalfrenchfries]

i feel this so hard. color is a whole world i have not explored 😮‍💨

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

The problem I have with paint is that I can’t get the fine definition I can with other mediums. It’s tough to control the water and absorption into the paper. This definitely needs a lot of painting skills to pull off. Be warned.

[@paveltc]

Just wanted to say that I love your videos, they are very inspiring. And I also wanted to thank you for making tutorials like this. I will try this next time I get some time to set up some gouache paints.

[@artofjesskarp]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them. Thanks for watching

[@saundraweed9738]

Great presentation. Easy to follow with clear instructions. You are a great instructor. Thanks for the information and inspiration.

[@maureencepiel959]

I will definitely practice this technique! I get catalogs in the mail and the models are posed in many different ways. Great for references. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@marionlavergne949]

This video is really great, it's been really helpfull and inspiring! I'll sure try this methode as soon as I can 🤗

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@Daisyabbott_]

you truly are amazing, such an inspiration

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much Daisy!

[@sdubrau]

Bloody YT, I've been interested in watercolor, ink drawings etc for a few years and only today do I get suggestion for your amazing content. I watched a few videos, they really top shelf.

[@dimitrioskalfakis]

great sketching using paint. first class material for illustration and rendering.

[@4ntiMatteR]

So helpful 🎉and I’ve seen a lot of tutorials and haven’t come across one so specific, simple, and helpful. Thanks

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@xpsxps1339]

Hello Jess, I have just accidentally discovered you🙂; great stuff! Your way of simplifying (breaking the entire process into singular steps) is a game-changer!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for including the supplies - that helps too!

[@shireenfouda4780]

Great as usual,your videos make me feel peaceful. Eventually, I came back to draw ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Wonderful! Thanks!!

[@mythcrab6047]

Jess! You are an amazing artist, teacher, and creator. Your content is so beautiful. Thank you for your art!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@adelia988]

Love it so great for storyboards too, I shall give it a go.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@GhostOfCaerbanOG]

Brilliant technique. You showed the form and gesture so elegantly. Liking the zorn palette. For someone like myself who getting back in the practice of art it motivates me to get going because it’s simplified. I’m so out of practice getting my gear out can almost feel like over committing to me. Silly I know but many other people will be in the same position so simplify your equipment can help. ✌️

[@sugarcrystals_art]

Jess You make it look so easy😮😅😊 thank you Jess for sharing your tips they’re very helpful I love your videos.❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@OwenEDell]

This is so inspiring! Gorgeous work. Thank you so much.

[@Robot007]

OMG…I found your channel by chance…and I am belated! Thank you for such an absolutely fantastic video. You have a wonderful talent. Blessings!

[@krithikad3412]

You always come up with an amazing idea 💡 so much inspiration ❤❤❤love you jess💯🥰🎨🎨❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@DJolygeneral]

You make it look so easy!! Gorgeous sketches as always!!

[@deane9050]

got to say I am overwhelmed with your skill.i am a big fan of drawing and painting visually but don't have the confidence to try this.Well done a great insight

[@missblisspresents]

Love your videos so informative and soothing and spreading love and kindness ❤❤❤ keep up the amazing work

[@joannejackson9799]

Please do more sketches like this one. I think I can do it. You are a fantastic artist. ❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@sunshiningart]

Wooow! You're so talented 😍 ✨️ 💖 ❣️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@franzi4129]

Is heard somewhere: drawing is not about lines, it's about shapes. And your technique shows just that, thx

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@gilashroot8697]

There are great videos. Then there are those that up my art. I have not tried this, but I cannot wait. I love your channel. These came out so beautifully. Could you try doing 1 silluet in big and make a painting from it please? Thank you ❤.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@vaishnavichampakaram8998]

Omg Jess you’re so talented! Thank you so much for this. I learn so much from you! Keep doing more of these tutorials please :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! Will do!

[@juliegammons7914]

Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try this!

[@artofjesskarp]

Hope you like it! Thanks

[@prajaktadeodhar768]

beautiful yet simple ,loved it 🤩

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! 😊

[@jadeaa6385]

Thanks for the video Jess ! I'm struggling to drawing people on location (they always move so fast ! ), I will try to think more with silhouette ! The ability to memorize quickly a moving pose will probably come with training ! 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! It’s a good idea to try to capture a mental image in your head or try to practice with people sitting at first :)

[@AveArtz]

You are an amazing artist 🎨

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you