Independent Artist Sketching at a Cafe in Downtown Toronto! ✍️ //Cafe Hop Diaries Ep002 ☕️

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Omg you filmed thereee!! ahaha god idk how many times i've stared at the baked goods from the outside (also with you sometimes LOL). Love the editing ~ makes me really want to get outta the house lol

[@divinepf]

Cafe hop diaries graphic novel writing edition

[@ChrisHongArt]

LOL yes I recall us walking by and remarking on it several times hahaha thank yooooo 😘

[@jasmineadamsart6282]

Omg both you Chris and cosmic spectrum live in Toronto? That’s so close to me that’s so awesome to know 😮

[@lalappong2521]

I have never been to Toronto. But I see CN Tower & CTV Office here.

[@catdobson2311]

I'm starting to miss drawing from life in cafes/restaurants as college assignment practice after watching these. Lovely and relaxing

[@Pebbles_32]

As someone who also has a fondness of betty boop, the drawing is adorable! Me and my aunt, who I was really close with at the time, always put on betty boop when I came and spent the night. We always had a set schedule; watch betty boop, eat dinner, watch some more betty boop, go to sleep, wake up, go to Starbucks (she always got a caramel macchiato and would get me hot chocolate w/ a cake pop 🥲), then if it was a Sunday go to church (I’m not a believer in any religion, but it was nice when I was 6-9 yrs at the time and just wanted to be close to her :)) or if it was Saturday we would go to the park near her house or go run errands and window shop. I spent the night at her house often. Sometimes, if I was lucky I would stay for 2 nights if I went on Friday and got home Sunday since school is a thing lol. She has decided to cut all contact with me since I was in 4th grade-up. I miss it sometimes. Thanks for giving me that little bit of nostalgia and happiness from my childhood chris

[@softandcosy]

half an hour of a chris hong video omg yes

[@camsmyth101]

Still in love with this series. I enjoyed the ambient sounds of the cafe. Thanks for sharing your art. Hope everyone has a fantastic day!

[@username60737]

Ayyyy I love F1, can't wait for the opening race this Sunday!

[@nicholaspark4166]

You can airdrop your reference to your old phone when there’s no wifi And your new phone probably has some sort of video stabilizer so its not so shaky! Your drawing process is so satisfying to watch ☺️

[@CraftingMonster4]

Loving this series so far! It seemed like you were more comfortable drawing in public this time. I like the style of the editing much better for this video - the real-time shots vs the big jump cuts in the last video. Definitely was more relaxing for me! Can’t wait to see more! My husband got me into f1 in the past 2 years or so. We went to Austin for a race last year! Who’s your favorite team/driver?

[@ezequielmora-mendez4008]

I love drawing with a pen much more than drawing with a pencil nowadays, love your work

[@r4ndy455]

I was drawing watching one of your video when I got the notification... just what I needed!

[@evie4668]

slowly falling in love with the guy taking in the beginning

[@sixmercer2504]

I love these Cafe videos too. They really inspire me to get out and do the same. I wish I could but due to chronic illness I'm coupled up in the cocoon of my house, either in my art studio or in/or on my bed. I miss this and never really got to do art in cafes before, although I used to keep a journal many many years ago when I lived on the streets in thee punk scene in Denver. We spent a ton of time at a very edgy bookstore/coffee shop that stayed open until 4am which was how we stayed safe because the streets qere really violent in 1991-1995. We were very misunderstood by the, hmmm without getting monetized, I'll call them "groups" of people who thought a shaved head or strange clothes and combat boots made you a skin...(race..)..head which we somehow got to change their understanding and we could see eye to eye, but had some very close calls. Anyway I'm rambling. This is what I miss. Sitting in the Cafe or by the bookshelves and journalinng. I wrote everything in them and now....30 years later I still have them and can go back and read about my life during the best years ever with the closest friend ever, people I am still just as close to today. So I think it would be a really cool idea to jot down your thoughts and maybe your experiences even if they seem mundane. The conversation behind you about F1 and what you enjoyed while you sipped your coffee and drew the portraits. They are incredible by the way. Being able to feel like you're there again 30 years later just by cracking open your sketchbooks again and reading what your time was like when you were sketching or what you had going on that day. Maybe write a bit about it on the page behind or the back of the page next to each one. Maybe I'm just wishful thinking and rambling because this reminded me of going to Muddy's in 1990 or 1993. Basically I really loved this video and leaving the sounds of people taking and not using music is the absolute perfect choice. Thanks for bringing me back to a place I can't go back to. It really was a lovely video and your drawings are beautiful.

[@ahonyav6918]

I’m really glad you showed the references you used. For some reason in the art world, showing that you used a reference is looked down upon or even called “cheating”, even though almost everyone uses one. Brilliant video and art.

[@theartofcharleen]

Love watching you draw! The food looked so yummy, & it looked like it was a beautiful day in Toronto. ❤ You’re also influencing me to get a toned tan sketchbook hehe

[@extracucumbers]

Yes, more real time and cafe sounds please👏😍 thank you for allowing us into your process and filming/creating out in the wild. So brave!

[@urbsketch]

I do something similar, but for architecture. I love carrying a sketchbook and camera with me… It was neat seeing this!

[@amberdreams_0]

I really like the background cafe noises, it's soothing hearing the murmur of people chatting and cutlery clinking. Strange a French -themed cafe would have so many (what looked like) scones in their window...

[@MintyCow101]

Omg i want to be at this level of art! Im struggling right now with really hateing my art which makes me not want to draw anymore, but im trying to push myself to keep practicing because i know it just mean i can see where i need to improve. Very inspiring 😢

[@igsamiru]

I loved the pace of the editing, I actually draw along with you and your references, but I did very small drawings thought, loved drawing with you, tanks for the video!

[@sanilucky1331]

I love the third sketch, of a male, best, regardless of likeness not being fully there, but I love how it turned out, the mood, the poise, everything...

[@paintwithjeon]

I love this series so much, these videos are super relaxing to watch 🤍 music is also nice paired with background conversations imo

[@mik20241]

I absolutely love watching you sketch and your city locations. I lived in Breda, Holland for many years but now live in Northern California. Traded in the cafe’s for forest lakes and mountains. Love both! Go Max Verstappen! 😊

[@SineadsGaze]

some background music with the cafe noise is nice

[@Pokanmon_]

I agree with the other comments that the background noise is more interesting and enjoyable! 👍🏽

[@juanreyesjunior]

Wow it is so enthralling to watch you carve out your beautiful portraits, jeez. I could watch you do this all day. Also, you are so pretty! omg 😳 Just as striking as your work 🥰

[@Glitter6804]

I loved this video!! You make me miss my family in Canada soooo much. I can't wait to go back! I live in the U.S. so it's far, but not too far. Beautiful art as always!!!!! 🎨🖌️🖍️☕🍩🍰🎂🍪

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

so cool, always wanted to just go to a cafe and record a cid of sketching, so chill and freeing

[@creekkidart7554]

I used to hold pencils in a similar way and I’ve slooooowly trained myself to change it because it was giving me nerve damage. Earlier this year it got bad enough that I took myself to physical therapy. They taught me “nerve glide” stretches (look it up theyre great!!) and wrist/hand/arm strengthening excersises that pretty much fixed it! Now i do some stuff with a dumbbell or resistance band and the nerve glides at least a couple times a week to protect my wrist and hand. The main issue was bending my wrist at that one angle for too long, changing the grip and angle my drawing surface is at has helped as well.

[@crashoverride1000]

saw a short of yours weeks ago and was ready to not like it. wow was i wrong, truly exquisite work lady.

[@marciemacs9518]

I just absolutely love seeing your approach to drawing! I am loving the cafe series! Hope it continues ❤

[@lauraspanner350]

Would you ever do drawing from life studies? Actually drawing the people that grab your attention in public/cafes would be so interesting!

[@linzertube]

Love the sketching in pen…very brave and confident…rightly so, your portraits are wonderful. The pen was a nice contrast to the paper. My favourite was also the second portrait you did. You captured her perfectly.

[@wil.d_sage]

I love watching these while I'm drawing too!

[@theblerdshow]

I bought the bayou mermaid print from you many years ago for my daughter. I finally had it framed for her 8th birthday. She loves it. ❤️

[@ChrisHongArt]

that makes me SO happy to hear! thank you for letting me know 🥰

[@alyssalopez6963]

I loved the Betty book inspired one that was definitely my favorite

[@_.lorelei._]

When I see this type of content I feel soooo inspired to create something in my sketchbook. It's kinda refreshing. And you help me to understand things that I am still not 100% into (like the way you shade and crosshatch) even if I watch a lot of tutorials and art videos. Since you asked for opinions, I like cafe "noises" + a low volume chill music. Both there at the same time. It would be nice. But other than that I really like this series and your style. Hope to see more soon! ^_^ Thank you for posting and creating.

[@ashleypisarts]

This is so cozy. I’m so glad that you made it onto my recommended - your art is incredible, and I can really learn something from watching you draw, so thank you for this series! 💕💕

[@TT-fn1xb]

I love this series. I hope you keep it going for a while but only for as long as you still enjoy or benefit from it.

[@kootchup5588]

love the way you shade with pen!

[@MTPS]

The drawing is awesome.👍👍👍

[@c0sminn777]

u should film in a Starbucks coffe shop,a really nice vibe!

[@juliaa6373]

I am trying to finnaly learn properly how to draw, bc of this i am studying how to draw figures and doing this while watching this type of video is a happy experience.

[@rikulikestodraw13]

Please keep doing more of these! I love them, it gives me more confidence to go to cafes again and draw! ❤😊

[@sofia_aa]

I love this series! Thanks for sharing

[@tsuki-xx4yz]

you are literally SOOOOOO beautiful!!!! i gasped irl when i saw your face ❤❤❤

[@vini_artist]

I love the coffee series! Can you show your coffee shop table filming drawing setup? Many thanks. Your art is amazing!

[@rawdahhf]

I love this series 🤍✨

[@DrCalyn]

That is such a good idea! Going to try cafe hopping in nyc for an art vlog. Love this, thank you for the inspiration!

[@zuzu_1]

I really love your sketching style, and these cafe videos are so fun!! ❤

[@colourmequaint9690]

Thank you foe explaining some drawing decisions of yours here. Love your drawing style!! And you look great with that hair 😊

[@sevclar7363]

You are funny,endearing and a brilliant artist.Thank you for sharing.

[@spacemono5419]

Wow your last cafe hopping video was great too but I love how you made the adjustments to improve the layout and show the city and atmosphere, even if its out of your comfort zone!! such a great video, rhe cafe looks so cute and yummy and the artwork turned out beautiful

[@sylviaplath6026]

she just be chillin

[@MariaRevArt]

Such a great way to study your style and techniques better. I really enjoyed this video, both the aesthetics and experience and the knowledge behind your process, as well as, getting to really learn from your approach.

[@ChrisHongArt]

i'm happy to hear you can glean some helpful information from these videos! :) thank you for watching and for commenting!

[@metamorphoseis_]

That notebook is amazing I love it and also loooooove the drawings

[@EdgarPerez-sq4fk]

I love this series of the cafe sketches sooooooo much!!!! Pls continue to do more!

[@ginajennings1664]

I was thinking it would be fun if on one of your cafe trips you would draw your food…I do that sometimes because food is not something I would normally draw, but I really enjoy it and when it’s done and as a bonus I get to eat the food and afterword I’m no longer a starving artist.

[@jshoodie]

had the urge to go draw in a cafe today, but this is even better!! lovely episode, love this series so much already :3

[@Amira-od6ul]

I love this series. Loved the first one and also this one. Loved the real time and the cafe noise

[@x0747]

beautiful & professional draw . thank you

[@hairnetart]

What a calm and relaxing video. Really loved watching it. Greetings from Germany

[@gooseygatherings]

In reference to the background sound/music. I reckon there must be a way to separate the ambient real-time sound and then overlay that to the edited visuals? Because I think I prefer the natural ambience to background music, but also a bit of timelapsed mixed in with jump cuts. Great to see this series developing, it's making me want to get out there and do a bit more!

[@ameiii00]

i am loving this new series Chris ! inspired to do some pencil sketches after doing digital for 2 years straight. the white pencil for highlights was so satisfying 😫

[@amychi_]

hi you seem like a cool person

[@hp137fan]

I really liked this style of editing so you could see how the drawing progressed. I’m just now starting to draw and it was nice to see how you captured these people. You’re very talented and don’t worry too much about the table shaking it was a great video.

[@Pokanmon_]

Love the series so far! So fun and relaxing 😌 ❤

[@sheebitz]

Your videos always inspire me to draw during the day and I love your style of videos!! ❤❤

[@peepsqueek923]

I love your notes and commentary! This is a fun series but part of me misses your longer painting videos where you'd talk about your process and decisions and things while you worked in color

[@sheldonmartin8794]

I watch a lot of David Finch’s channel and he likes a F1, also. In fact a lot of artists on that channel like it. I wonder what it is with artists and F1? J. Scott Campbell holds his pens/pencils similar to the way you do with the death grip. He holds closer to the tip, though. Also, I agree with keeping the ambient noise in. Thanks for the video!

[@camoflamer]

Such a nice style 😲

[@annelisandrine7927]

thank you for sharing!!

[@mojoman1175]

This video has an incredibly strong Ghibli movie vibe to it 🤩

[@anantchoudhari1635]

Awesome drawings, Thanks for sharing it's inspiring & educational too!

[@cheralynn4417]

Love this series--makes me really miss Toronto!

[@amiyasatoART]

i would love to go to cafes again to draw, my go to place closed during the panini and i haven't been brave enough to find a new spot. thank you for the inspiration!

[@maxikingsonice3933]

So nice and cozy. And your portraits.. dang! I just love your style so much!

[@n.1ggaa]

thsi is soo relaxing >>>

[@tikaepixwhom666]

Ahhh this makes me want to draw!! Sadly can't since I have class in 30 minutes I have to walk to from home! Can't wait to get home and get some writing done..the inspiration is real!! ❤💖💗😊

[@eggplant000]

yess! loving these cafe drawing vids & its always interesting to see what hidden gems we have in the city. you should check out Lait Nite if you get a chance - its a jp cafe in Chinatown with good snacks, frequented by students, strong wifi, and its open until like 3am daily. Also in terms of feedback: I really love this video format (no music, just recorded audio and subtitles to read. its awesome!)

[@paulwoodford1984]

sounds dangerous.

[@katkitters]

@@paulwoodford1984 how so? its just a cafe

[@paulwoodford1984]

@@katkitters It doesn’t close until 3am. Wouldn’t want to be a young woman walking home alone or man for that matter

[@ChrisHongArt]

oo a night cafe scene might be interesting! Though I imagine I might struggle with the lighting situation haha but thank you for sharing, i'll add it to the list! :D

[@eggplant000]

@@paulwoodford1984 umm its not dangerous there, I am a young woman too, & I would never try to put anyone in harms way! Wouldnt have said anything if it was. Plus use your common sense - its open daytime too, she can go (or not go, again its her choice lol) whenever she pleases or feels comfortable to. Its rare for a cafe to be open so late, so that uni students can study or relax there. So its like a fun fact about it. Surprised to see people get heated over a suggestion. I only mentioned it because they have unique treats like daifuku strawberry mochi there and its popular with artists/students to visit. Thought she may like it! Super affordable and many non coffee drinks to choose from. My comment was intended to be lighthearted and positive 😂 Dont take things so serious please

[@peacefuljourney4994]

I just joined. It's a wonderful series...relaxing to watch, ambient sounds, different languages, laughter...nice choice in music...and it's nice to see your work in different media and styles.

[@Esther-kh1op]

I've been really loving your cafe vlogs!! As an artist with social anxiety I really appreciate it

[@eylulaydn6417]

you gave me courage to sketch with this vlog because I can't even think about sketching with pens without making mistakes :o loves from turkey for the positive vibes :)

[@rubyhastwell5022]

I am loving these eps so so much!! Since you asked for it, here are things I can think of about editing and pacing: -I thought the pacing was good actually, I liked how much you showed -I think the music instead of fading it in just to show the finished piece could be playing quietly along with the background noise, then just made a little louder to show the finish piece, that way it is more seamless -I do love your other videos where you narrate them with your voice, but I know it is way more time consuming to do that than add subtitles ;P Keep up these vids!!

[@fatemehmomtaz9681]

how amazing 😢 i wish that draw portrait like you❤❤😢

[@juliavidal6573]

omg girl, what a coincidence!! thanks to KZbin recommendations i found this and omg i just loved it????? loved this style of video, and your drawings are amazing, you're so pretty!! I also love love F1, and finding others girls that like warms my heart so much!

[@TanKLoveR]

Quite enjoyed the second episode, you seemed more relaxed and I liked the portraits you drew. I liked the background noise at the cafe but also liked the parts when you used some music, it was a great episode, looking forward to your grand plans. Also Hello Chris' Mom, your daughter is great love her art

[@applepie3276]

So relaxing I love this so much

[@aradhyabiswas5050]

Excellent sketch 😍😍😍😍....I love your sketch so much ❤️😍❤️.....

[@egg62]

Your observation skills and delicate technique are amazing. I've also been getting back into drawing just with a biro on paper but I have to get better at not rushing and making everything "just" a sketch, so I'm taking notes lol.

[@Sanity_Faire]

Thanks for this series! You are so talented!

[@winterillust]

makes me wanna go draw in a cafe too! lol

[@Sairoz.baharloo]

Awesome😻

[@priscillalim6916]

You just sketched the likeness of my granddaughter! ❤😊

[@claireonlinex]

This was so fun to watch! I'm nervous to draw in the coffee shop incase people ask to see lol

[@artlov6599]

I love the title. Very cute video vlog.

[@theamoore6787]

Loved this format!!! Excellent!

[@asenayuyu]

hey you have very cute theme of taking videos. keep it going

[@ariskoolerthenu]

Your vlogs give me such a clean, fresh, and motivated feeling !!! I need to cehck this place out sometime, art is gorgeous

[@deand7673]

That sandwich looked so delicious. Also good to know I’m not the only one who flips buns upside down to get the best eating angle haha.

[@nedanajafi4144]

It was very enjoyable to watch your video ❤️👍🌹

[@sopaesapos]

i think i heard some portuguese in the video !! I'm trying to use as a background video but i can't help to look and watch it all, this is such a good type of video!!!