Portrait study walkthrough from start to finish!🎨

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I thought I'd show you guys how I do these portrait studies from start to finish! Hope you find it helpful :)
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[@keldyshka]

You have NO IDEA what this just did for me. My eyes have been OPENED to your technique and how to do this and I am MOTIVATED to sit down and draw right now. Thank you.

[@keldyshka]

I learn visually and step by step kinda so this is EXACTLY the kind of video I need and I love doing portraits so it’s even more perfect you’re the best!!!

[@silke878]

sameee

[@chloe-dr4rk]

omfg sammmeeee i’m lying in bed nd i’m supposed to be asleep but all i want to do is get up and paint

[@FuriedHearts]

Same! The nervousness at the beginning also added an element of relatability. But this turned out SO well.

[@ameliahare209]

Same sis :D let's do it !

[@drawingwiffwaffles]

I love this! Can I personally thank you for putting your amazing work and process out there for us all to see! 💜

[@saramach2804]

WOW hello there huhu glad you're here to admire her work too! Its so beautiful :') (PS SO IS YOURS LIKE JSBJDHBJHVJDV)

[@ChrisHongArt]

aw I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed this one, thanks so much!😘❤️

[@jettemse]

ILUUUUU.

[@charliemcquillan4010]

Another thing I love about artist.. Is we all give one another feedback like I don't know one single artist that looks at a beginners art and say it looks like crap or something because well it isn't, but they give them feedback and tips to improve..

[@effortlesslytalented]

I love you mate

[@weisssyoung]

Me in the beginning of the video- tf is she doing Me in the end of the video- how tf did she do that I'm-

[@wiramsarra3544]

Was going to write the axact same comment. So true

[@Ash-ct5iz]

EXACTLY????

[@charliemcquillan4010]

I know right!!

[@AidenCassaroArt]

This made me laugh 😂 I love her work. Just discovered

[@ianainabotelho7806]

LMAO SAME

[@sheenasardua5083]

Came back here, realizing it's the girl from Squid Game

[@matsupnad1127]

We didnt realize she's going to be a netflix star 2 years ago huhuhu, I'm still shooked when I saw this picture of her in google right after watching the series and remember this video. I really admire and root on her character in the movie 😭💔

[@newmiran]

The cute girl in the photo is HoYeon Jung who is a Korean model! Just in case, if someone wants to know :)

[@misterbeach8826]

it's good, but it is not her. the painting is really nice, but she needs to improve her skills (i.e. forehead, nose and right face half shading, eyes, cheeks, neck). i believe that your foundation is wrong, the sketch you made at the beginning already shows facial mistakes (i.e. eye position compared to the ear, which resulted in a different nose, mouth and cheeks, and a different forehead). maybe you can improve that? because the painting shows anybody, but not that hoyeon jung that is a korean model. in fact, the painting looks almost western, but the reference photo does not @Chris Hong Art

[@tansy2279]

Hey Grips Why’d you make this as a reply to someone instead of as an actual comment? And also, this is a study to help her ease into painting with watercolors. She wasn’t trying to make it absolutely perfect, or else she would’ve spent more time. She also mentioned she was going on a trip so maybe she was rushing a bit. Can you please not be so harsh? And what do you mean the painting looks western but the photo does not?

[@MasterofScrutiny]

@@Soopknits the face has westernized features for instance the eyes are rounder and wider spaced than the model's. Although I find the painting beautiful, it's of a younger girl, maybe the model's little sister.

[@MasterofScrutiny]

HoYeon Jung is a stunning girl! Thanks for the info.

[@alyssasostoski988]

@@misterbeach8826 a) can U do better B) its a light and dark watercolor study. Not a realism study. Its stylised. Calm down.

[@kachehlee678]

looks noice btw is that jung hoyeon?

[@c4verei]

pov: people are coming back here because of the actor of squid game

[@deidararocksmysoul]

Me actually getting nervous for you when you were painting that line across the face, lmao

[@shotaroosaki6155]

Omg is it saebyok from squid game 2 years ago omggg

[@unadulterated]

Chris: and there's a lot of purple that's coming through in the face me (not seeing any purple): right.. lots of purple

[@ΕυαγγελίαΠαπασωτηρίου-ι9υ]

Hahahhahahaha same

[@xgnnetx1869]

You can make shadows in a cool tone or in a warm tone. If you look closely on her forehead (the shadow part in the center) or her cheeks, you can see that the shadows are blueish/ purplish. It is is nice contrast to the warm sun and hair.

[@CopperPudding]

As someone who has no idea how to do watercolor... w h a t

[@maryam-hr5sx]

exactly, lmao

[@duuyanxxD]

This is awesome and extremely informative and helpful, especially to those that have a better/easier time learning it visually! I‘ve been having trouble doing portraits, especially when it comes to edges and transitioning colors (like letting the colors bleed together), and watching the way you do and explain it makes it so much clearer. Aside from that, it‘s super relaxing to watch. Definitely needed to watch it after coming home from a long day. So.. Thank you!!!

[@ChrisHongArt]

I'm happy to hear it may have helped in any way, thanks so much for watching! ☺️❤️

[@lilianahurst6763]

Hi, thank you so much for this tutorial, I am learning so much with the water colours, with you, the way you start and finish is amazing to see the transformation, l8ve the way you talk while painting and is so relaxing to hear all about your process

[@chickenchuggets]

this was actually the first time i saw jung hoyeon and then the vogue one and now she’s in squid game. that’s so wild.

[@angeladatseri5254]

Does your painting even have an ugly phase? It literally looks good as soon as you put the first brushstroke, that's amazing! Such a beautiful study. As about letting go a bit of the control when it comes to using watercolours, I totally get it, I started letting go a bit recently and I saw a huge difference. It looks more creative when you do, and you can show details by doing less, it is just a bit hard to no overdo it and ruin it in the end haha. :) Have a nice day!

[@reedsartofadventure]

Angela Datseri all my art has an ugly phase, and as that's when most people give up. As soon as I realized that all works of art have that phase my art took a th jump to the next level.

[@angeladatseri5254]

@@reedsartofadventure that's so true. I love how each stage has to offer. There is beauty in simplicity but also in detail.

[@roanbaylon9100]

Holy shit the squid game badass girl no. 67!!!!! and also thanks for those techniques!!!

[@bpj1999]

Coming back to this years later after watching Squid Game

[@ABIXWEEZY]

Lol same I just was like “hold up it’s tat..”

[@tinamarie227]

she is simply perfection... I could not turn off the video... it was a joy to watch you bring her to life on paper. I am inspired. Loved the talk about the warms and cools and shadows... Thank you so much.

[@ChrisHongArt]

aw I'm so happy to hear how much you enjoyed it, I'll definitely do more of these kinds of videos in the future! Thanks for watching ☺️❤️

[@grayven123]

If I want to dull an area to draw the eye towards somewhere else (e.g. the neck) I find using a thin base layer of dirty water (painting water, not whatever you may find in a puddle or in the kitchen sink) and then either drop your colors or letting the layer dry and glaze over it. Zbukivic does something similar with his landscapes where he starts his painting with a wet wash of grayed painting water.

[@moonywhale8373]

I watched this tutorial video years ago when it came out and I'm back now after watching Squid Game---but Is that Jung Hoyeon????!!! When i saw her in Squid Game I was like wait a minute she's familiar..... then her Vogue video popped up on my YT recommendations.. it was then I saw her red hair and my mind instantly went to this particular video 😂 I also saw someone else who did the 100 faces drawing challenge and this particular photo was one of the references... I'm just mind blown how loooong I have seen her but had no Idea who she was until Squid game came out. Pls correct me if I'm wrong but that does look a lot like her haha

[@ChrisHongArt]

i think you're right haha it's funny how so many people of come back to this video to say the same thing X'D

[@chicagojb69]

I just want to say that this is probably THE most helpful watercolor portrait video on youtube - at least that I have been able to dig up. THANK YOU! it’s not a speed painting and your talking us through your process here is extremely helpful to me as a newbie to color and especially watercolors. again, many many thanks!

[@deniselim1091]

I'm a watercolour beginner In the beginning, I'm like "hmm? purple on the face?" In the end, "okay!! I am going to start painting portrait too!" Thank you, you inspires me

[@kaikaigar]

I came back to this video because I remember watching it when it came out. Now I realize that this reference is the actress Jung Hoyeon.

[@sainttropez4595]

You have been killing it lately 🙌🏽👏🏽 I enjoy longer in depth vids and little drops of knowledge lol, also hope you enjoy your trip.

[@ThePointedPaintbrush]

Goodness, I really love the way you simplify! I personally love when the graphite shows through, but that might just be because I need those guides to see where I’m painting 😅 I’m always in awe of people who paint with faint or no lines! And the dropping of colors into a wash is one of my favorite parts of painting with watercolors. Another great vid, Chris 💕

[@ChrisHongArt]

thanks Teju!❤️ :D Yesss watching those colours disperse throughout the water is so satisfying hehe 😁

[@alyssaburton6765]

Hello, Teju! I follow you on Instagram!

[@robinspain811]

I’m 7 minutes in and already feel like I’ve learned so much

[@mirrortrix]

I love what you say at 6:13 learning to accept the uncontrollable is definitely part of the artistic growth process!

[@claamedeiros_]

The girl from Round 6 haha

[@prasempreamem]

yesss

[@reyzamudio5301]

I really love your videos! It’s so informative and I always learn something new, especially on this one, coz watercolor is also my medium and I’ve been struggling from it lately. Thank u for this! I’ll gonna apply all the things that I learned from this study! Thank you Cris Hong! You’re such an inspiration and truly amazing artist! Love u ❤️❤️ a lot ☺️☺️

[@ChrisHongArt]

thank you for your incredibly supportive comment, it means a lot to me! 😭❤️

[@mir1661]

quarantine makes me want to learn painting, so thanks a lot for kinda giving me a look into what im gonna spend my time with!

[@boavidaaa]

this is literally the only video on watercolor portraits on KZbin that i find actually helpful, I've watched it so many times and it's always so good

[@gillianbc]

Thank you for such a great demo. You showed the reference photo the whole time and explained what you were doing continuously. That really helps. Great painting and great video skills too.

[@n3bie]

When you added that green on the eyebrows, wow the effect of that was so subtle yet powerful! Gorgeous work! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@TraminTaiwan]

Is she the one in Squid Game?

[@prasempreamem]

yess

[@nhuja184]

At first I thought it looked quite just like a simplified usage of watercolors with the thumbnail but listening to you I realize there's a lot more knowledge behind the decisions you've made. Or perhaps I'm over analysing and just reaffirming myself jk lol. Great video and concise explanations I really enjoyed all of it.

[@christinaovsepian1043]

Thank you for putting your process out there and explaining what you are doing, I learned a bit from this video!

[@Sandrinesgallery]

This is such a gorgeous study. I loved hearing your thoughts during your progress. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@venuszunev]

who else is thinking bout nayeon from twice? the draw is exactly her lol

[@MrCamilaNasci]

She looks like Nayeon(twice) and Solji's(exid) daughter lol

[@jhericadjt]

agree

[@chaaaargh]

@Camila Cardoso fr!!

[@alcohol-free9302]

lmao ikr

[@minhngoc4542]

Is this the girl from squid game? Chris Hong found that girl before she is crazily famous

[@arleebean]

This is SO incredibly inspiring. I’m gonna have to watch this video so many times.

[@Sallyhomesteader]

Knowing when to walk away... I’ll leave a portrait out and walk by it and stop and dab here and there but need to have the confidence to say, “there, done”. I loved this video!

[@mark_xy]

Her: touches paper Me: oh no more! Beautiful already!

[@LulluNatic]

Wow Chris, I've juste come across your channel thanks to YT suggestions and what a super nice painting ! Did you take drawing lessons ? It would take me half an hour just to sketch the face ^^

[@VeraScarpa]

❤️ Me perdoe por não fala inglês. Sua didática é simplesmente fantástica👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 É maravilhoso assisti-la pintando com a referência ao lado. Isso é fundamental para quem lhe assiste. Parabéns! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Saneserif]

Im painting with you and i compared my old painting to the one i made with you, and i can really see the difference. Thank you so much!

[@tasha2864]

am the only one who thinks that the finished piece looked like nayeon a bit?

[@Cati.Colours]

Love your videos so much! How did you learn to tackle the planes of the face so well?

[@ChrisHongArt]

thank you so much! I would recommend the Michael Hampton figure drawing book as well as Loomis's head drawing book :D

[@jettemse]

I wish I could digitally select around the inside features of the face and move it up mayyyybe 3 smidgens. Serving six-head realness. I love your art and your channel.

[@ChrisHongArt]

haha I'm always exaggerating the features XD to more kid-like proportions

[@Amskef]

im-- is it just me or does the drawing kinda looks like Jennie from BlackPink? (if you dont know her you just google her it really looks like her!)

[@DrAdnan]

My watercolor is weak, thank you for this!

[@KimberlyCrick]

Beautiful, I struggle to get back into things when I stop using a certain medium for a long time, but you made it look effortless - like you do this every day! I loved how you approached the shadows and highlights in this portrait :)

[@KagLuvsInu]

I'm loving these more in-depth videos. I'm beginning a watercolor class tomorrow and watching your videos has helped prepare me somewhat. I also love love love your portrait work.

[@Cafewatercolor]

Such a wonderful portrait, I like you bring out the character of the girl. Your understanding of form on her face and the hair is dead on ;) Followed you on IG as well. Your works are amazing :D

[@ChugMSM]

Omg it’s the girl from squid game

[@Bluntzngreschtl]

I think it's so refreshing to hear you say "I don't really know, what´s going on there". It makes the lesson way less intimidating ^^

[@izzblle]

the painting looks like nayeon from twice :))))

[@Ngahamho]

me trying to follow her steps be like: "okay, okay, wait, okay, hang a sec, wait what, how, what....whattttttt???"

[@jovb810]

If only I wasn't a student and have enough money to buy my art supplies.

[@kotachachacha]

I like studies like this The more you go the more you enjoy it Unlike art college smh

[@WiWillemijn]

Your style is creating a new unique person. My style is 'ok this doesnt look like the picture at all'

[@adamkovacs5883]

She's so beautiful! I cannot say this enough but I really hope you'll do a Sketchbook soon and that she's going to be one of the chosen ones ^^ It is always so satisfying to watch you paint and to see how your characters come to life! Also, I love how you chose these portrait studies with different lighting and I love it when the light seems 'strong' on the edge of the face or shape. I don't see this so much from other artists to be honest.

[@iofiiofi4831]

omfg i literally discovered jung hoyeon from this video and now shes part of squid game,, insanee

[@jenslingspaint3523]

I think I need to start trying studies like these. It's so simple, but really well thought out on your shadows. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ash-ct5iz]

MISS, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I’ve been searching for great portrait drawing videos and I did watch some but yours are exactly what I NEED. Like I literally watched all the steps carefully. I studied everything, the technique, etc. AND TO SAY THAT THIS REALLY HELPED ME IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. Thank you! This kinda opened my eyes, and telling me once again that I shouldn’t be afraid of playing with colors. I’m always afraid of messing it up (glad to know we’re in this together - honestly every artists are), but i decided to start being brave again

[@lotusivy9480]

This was so helpful. I've been afraid of watercolor for a while. It was always frustrating for me. But this makes me want to do some studies. :)

[@cehociuch5633]

Great video! Glad you included your thought process and didn't speed up all the footage.

[@LillySchwartz]

Wow, this was so well explained! I'm sure I'll come back to this one when I'm tackling faces.

[@Sn_SS95]

this drawing looks like the girl from Twice Nayeon. i think

[@michelestanton9451]

I have only stepped into watercolor within the last week. Complete newbie here. I started in graphite a couple years ago and I love playing with shades to get the look I want. I just purchased about a dozen watercolors two weeks ago and dream of moving into color. The way you explain how and why you do the things you have done in this video is so helpful. Thank you for this!!!! Your girl is absolutely beautiful.

[@sherlockholmes4205]

At the beginning I was like: how the hell ist this going to look like the Thumbnail?! Also me but in the end of the video: how the hell did she do that?!?! This is hella brilliant!!

[@MinaParkArt]

Hoyeon from squid game!!

[@bianca1828]

you have no idea of how much I learned just by watching this video. thank you so much for describing what you are doing and what you're thinking, this way we can learn with what you know.

[@carolbenavidez2228]

Wow. Your skills are remarkable. Thank you for the play by play of what you're thinking while you're working. Really helpful!

[@SarahNewburyArt]

This turned out great! It was really useful to watch and listen to your process as the painting progressed- thank you so much for sharing it with us! 😊💙

[@ravn340]

It turned out really well! Only thing I would say threw me off a bit would be the shadow on her face, the one you were worried about. It's not the shadow per se, but you can't really see what's supposed to be casting it! But other than that it's truly a beautiful study, i love it

[@ChrisHongArt]

My guess was that the shadow is being cast from a lock of her hair that's a bit separated from the rest, thank you! ☺️

[@nataliedavis8949]

It's really difficult to see and translate, but on the viewers left side, she has a lock of hair pulled forwards. I believe that's what is casting the shadow, but you're right, it's hard to see om the painting

[@ravn340]

Natalie Davis Yeah, that’s what i meant!

[@MissRuthina]

Your process is so helpful. If you don't mind, please take us on more of these watercolour journeys.

[@PanjiSMdrawing]

Very useful tutorial, detailed step by step, I like, very useful for developing my channel.

[@ralvindizon1140]

Although I watched this a year ago, but I do recognized that girl model on your drawing, is that the girl in the series Squid Game?

[@cindylian594]

“What the hell did I just watch? This is sorcery,” I say as I subscribe and join the notification squad.

[@paigeme886]

This is so incredibly beautiful, inspiring and helpful! thank you so incredibly much for sharing!

[@SpyroTheGerudo]

it is 6am, and you inspire me to draw at this time. Why do I do this to myself? XD

[@rizzierizriz]

OKAY IM DOING SOME WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS TODAY THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@IsisMarques]

I posted a study I made from this same picture thanks to Chris's tips! On my Instagram @la.marchesa instagram.com/la.marchesa . Thank you so much, the video was very helpful. ❤️

[@IsisMarques]

Hi Chris! Do you know the name of the girl in the reference? It would be nice if you could keep an open Pinterest folder with the references for the videos, I think is important crediting the photographers and models who inspire us...I’m coming back to drawing after a few years rusting and I’m putting together a folder with references for my followers. :) your videos are always nice and helpful, thanks for sharing

[@ChrisHongArt]

Hey Isis! I definitely agree that crediting photographer and model is important but usually when I come across these on Pinterest, there's no reference to who they are, and I have no idea how to go about finding that information. Often on instagram people refer me to who the model is and then I can go ahead and tag them in! The only reason why I don't make my Pinterest public is because I don't use it other than to find reference images.. but it is something I am considering doing since I've been asked to a couple of times! ^^

[@ibbixxii]

her instagram is hoooooyeony

[@IsisMarques]

@@ChrisHongArt hi, Chris Thanks for answering! I'm agree, sometimes it's hard to keep track of the credits...😘 About the open Pinterest, the suggestion is to make a separate folder with references only, if you don't mind to share. Your work is really inspiring and I love the voice overs, always a nice companion to draw together. Thanks again for taking the time to answer, have a beautiful day!🐈

[@IsisMarques]

@@ibbixxii Thank you soooo much!! I drew it too, but couldn't find it again on Instagram, I was hoping that someone had tagged her here! =) Thanks again!

[@catiesheeranart]

I like your eye for color and shape. You added details I didn't see at first. I haven't worked with watercolor in a long time too but your video gave me a little boost of confidence to do it. Thanks.

[@charliemcquillan4010]

I'm 14 and the thing about being an artist is that you have inspiration everywhere well for me I'm not sure about anyone else... But like I'll be scrolling through instagram and see a person and the way they look and the features they have and I'll think to myself I want to draw a male or female like that.. But like with my paintings and Watercolour paintings I'll see a photo of a scenery or something and I'll want to paint it and IDK I just find that I guess calming.. Because I know I'm never going to run out of ideas. Also with all of the technology we have today there is always something we can look to for help like KZbin. Any one else haha??

[@pamelacam687]

-Chris: *puts in the first purple shadow* -My brain: WOW, it's amazing!

[@cristian.ilie.018]

Hah, interesting.... the video has now 586,586 views and yeah.....I didnt understand anything and thats only right because every artist has their secrets, I just enjoy the greatness, yes ! Uhum !

[@Winstonsmom]

You are an incredible artist and teacher. I really enjoy and have learned from watching your process. Have you considered trying out for “Canada’s Next Great Portrait Artist”?

[@thedavegoodman]

"warm yellowish-orangy-pink" (23:15) Nice :) I like your style. Paint tubes should be labled this way. I sometimes call Red, "Not Green" ;) great job, friend!

[@elois367]

OMG. Thank you so much for this! I don't draw nor paint, but I learned so much from this!

[@skylim379]

Hi could you please share which type of sketchbook you used for this demo. ? As I’ve been looking at so many that doesn’t work with water well. Thank you so much

[@Rainwater2354]

I see people in the comments saying the portrait study looks like Nayeon from TWICE, but to me, it kind of reminds me of Yeji from ITZY.

[@pambutterflyhigh]

I do watercolour too and I feel a sort of fear in your hand, maybe you were scared of making mistakes. This painting needed a little more contraste and would be perfect. You are very talented. Congrats🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lefthandstory1280]

Very nice , great art work😉😉💕

[@misiknuo]

Not bad ,i like your work but you displaced it a bit(photos is a trap)..as for erors fixing i recomend using airbrush..unorthodox metode but trust me it is life saviour..if you know how...

[@SuigetsuIsArt]

Did this for our weekly watercolor at-home lesson ... very beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@estereofobia]

THERAPEUTICAL. Can't believe how your studie motivated me so much. Thank you!

[@PerladoPhan]

great video, great i don't think knowledge like this is freely shared! stay connect^^

[@amumu1298]

Why are the ears so small tho

[@TaraFinlay]

And new subscriber from this “study.” 👌👍🙌❤️