How to Sketch People with Watercolor! STEP by STEP Tips

[@carlas.artnook]

Why it does have to end 😭😭😭 Jess, I could watch you painting and hear your voice all day long! 😍😍

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kimieatsu]

I really want to pick up a fashion design book when I start drawing people because I think clothes are one of the best ways to help tell a story. This spread is so inspiring.

[@artofjesskarp]

I totally agree! Thank you!!

[@themightierpencil]

My favorite kind of Jess videos: chill sketchbook sessions while I still get to learn something that I can implement in my own sketchbooks ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you !

[@OliverM-q3i]

Everytime i watch your videos, they are always extremely moving- you always know what song to pair the vids with! everything you touch screams that you love and put alot of effort into them. this inspires me to pick up a pen or in this case a brush. 😋 Thankyou for all that you do! KZbin wouldn't ever be the same without you!

[@withstarsvini]

After a long time! But so thrilled! Finished my graduation, now wanna do masters and take on Fine Arts!

[@artofjesskarp]

Congrats! Thanks for watching

[@paulbutler1473]

Hi Jess. Just come across your videos. I'm absolutley blown away by your art and style. How come ive never come across them before.. I'm subscribed.

[@katerinap.5662]

Your videos are extremely helpful for beginner artists. You are expressing everything that goes through your mind while creating and it makes it so much easier to understand all the concepts that make a great piece/ sketchbook thread/ character design. Thank you!

[@feelswriter]

This was super helpful. Not completely begginer, but very clearly explained. I never thought about the sketches on a spread being tied together - next level practice ~. Keep it coming!

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad it was helpful! That's always great to think about as a whole! Thanks for watching!

[@LostEveryMarble]

Love all of these different poses! You're so good at capturing a mood.... my brain immediately wants to start telling their stories. Thanks for great video!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!!

[@mia2art]

This tutorial is amazing! 🎨 The step-by-step tips on sketching people with watercolor are so helpful and easy to follow. I really appreciate the way you explain each technique, making it approachable for artists at any level. Thanks for sharing such a valuable and inspiring video! 🖌👏

[@brindasachdanandam7789]

I learn so much from all of your videos. Composition, value gradation, color theory, brush stokes and texture play, creating visual interest and so much more!!! You are so generous with your sharing ✨ Love you for that, Jess 🧡 I also feel the warmth and positivity radiating in all that you do. You are simple AWESOME and I’m your big fan ☺️

[@artofjesskarp]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@JeanetteSalibArtist]

Loved watching the way you so effortlessly create and make a cohesive spread! So beautiful, Jess!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@LifeofChet]

Those khaki pants are amazing, great job as always! My favorite channel on KZbin!

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you like them! Wow thank you!!!

[@hab8704]

Just beautiful watching how you layer! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@patriziacathey605]

Every stroke of the pencil or brush is pure magic ! Thank you for helping us all be better artists !

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jrsinsf]

Great result! You've made a modified Zorn Palette, substituting Perylene Green for the traditional Ivory black, and of course, it works because of the near-black base of the P.G. Thanks for sharing!

[@Woak.1]

Awesome job Jess! Love the lighting and details you’re able to get with watercolors

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much! 😊😍

[@marybarton9792]

I really enjoy watching you draw and paint. It just takes you somewhere else and it's so peaceful. Your work is always beautiful, thank you for sharing. 😊💜

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀 I really appreciate it

[@dianeo]

Your mastery of the figure never fails to amaze me. Beautiful. This is my favorite type of video from you. I appreciate the explanations throughout the process.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you Diane!!

[@FelinePoetry]

Yes!! I’m so happy to see another video of you painting in your studio. These videos are my favorite. ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so very much!!

[@nienkevletter]

What a lovely video again Jess🖌 Perfect creative inspiration for an easy Sunday afternoon and very informative at the same time!

[@artofjesskarp]

Yay! Thank you!

[@piotrh5193]

Pięknie wykonane i dużo skorzystałem, widząc Panią przy pracy. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

[@nehaaswal10]

I love your videos… whenever I feel down and don’t feel like painting, your artworks inspire me to get back. It’s nice to get a watercolour video from you after I imagine a long time… it’s my favourite medium but some days it becomes a struggle… anywho really thankful for this video today ❤

[@withstarsvini]

love love loveee your videos Jess, you are like home that I always come back to, whenever feeling in a rut❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much

[@tikaepixwhom666]

Morning tea and a Jess Karp video! What more could I want?

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!!

[@alibhamohanty1143]

Just beautiful and inspiring ❤ I just love you to inspiring me for practice and improve in my sketch skill domain thank you very much jess I owe you a lot❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@tjarlienvanrooyen4647]

Man Alive !! What a fabulous way to start my Sunday. Thanx for the inspiration!

[@artofjesskarp]

You are so welcome! Thanks!

[@Ghostrob2023]

Good afternoon, Jess and thank you for the video today. The advice that you give during your video is always inspiring, as well as explaining through your artwork. Have a wonderful day!

[@artofjesskarp]

Hello, thank you so much! Have a wonderful day as well!

[@Ghostrob2023]

@@artofjesskarp You're very welcome and thank you.

[@dizzy1967]

I love this spread. Very inspiring. I plan to give it a try. Sending you Love and Light also. Create a Beautiful Day! ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! Go for it!

[@magicalpatterns]

You and your heals is sooo healing 💎🙏🏼

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@bornagainartist]

you are such a wonderful artist! I learn each time I watch you. Keep up the video tutorials please!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! Will do!

[@bibobibo5245]

You‘re painting so beautiful. I wish i could paint like you

[@jeffreygatrall]

Beautiful characters!❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks :)

[@artwithbecky]

You make this look so easy and also explain it in a way that makes me believe I can do it! I'm going to give this a try for sure! I've learned so much from you - thank you for another amazing video! Quick question - do you have a link for the paintbrush with the purple tip you use in this video?

[@michaeleverett4304]

Thanks Jess, you are an awesome artist thanks for thetips

[@alyonafedorenko6613]

Super page! Super pleasure to watch you created it! :)

[@inkyartist555]

Hi Jess! I was just wondering if you planned on going to the light box expo this year, it would be so cool if you did it again!

[@YelizKaplan]

You're awesome Jess..!! I enjoy watching you paint. You're very talented..!!!

[@aroseart78]

It’s so amazing that you can create magic with any medium.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much, I try!

[@aroseart78]

@@artofjesskarp you are welcome

[@petrahachmann5289]

Thanks for this gorgeous color sketch…always love to see the artwork in your sketchbook

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@artofjesskarp]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@anab3325]

Beautiful video and artwork, as always 😊 I got an idea /question for you. Yesterday I treated myself to the portrait set of Faber Castell watercolour markers, as they are supposed to be lightfast and highly pigmented. I've been playing around with them and after watching this I started wondering what magic you would be able to do with them. They have other themed sets as well, only 5 markers per set. It's highly restrictive but fun at the same time. I thing you would be able to make really interesting things with a supply like that as the ink works both as a marker or dissolved in water. From beautiful watercolour like glazes to very bold graphic shapes. It's a thought! Continue the great work.I always try to watch your videos as soon as they come out. You're definitely my fave artist on this platform ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Ooooooh that is super cool and definitely will have to check it out! I appreciate you watching and leaving a thoughtful comment - thank you!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You’re such a good teacher. 😊 Great spread. 😊👍🏻

[@artofjesskarp]

Oh thank you!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@alinethomas909]

hiii!! i’ve been binge watching your videos lately and i love them, you’re so talented and i love long form content so thank you!! i was curious tho, do you learn in art school to not turn your book while you draw? bc im constantly turning my book over and over to get the perfect lines, and i don’t understand how you’re never turning the book😂😂

[@Ella_010]

Hi aspiring artist here.I wanted to ask if you could do a video on how art school helped your art and what to look for when picking a school to go to.

[@instantart4847]

soooo excited to learn

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!!

[@pendekarlaut1359]

beautifully done

[@Basiieee_Artist]

Wow, your painting feels like fashion models as an illustrator🎨🫂✨🦋

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@halnewhouser1217]

Hi JEss, I enjoyed the true skill of your figure painting. Hal

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!

[@antjeschroer1064]

❤ wonderful as always. ❤ What brand is the round brush with the multi color metal part?

[@iamhelennn]

They look like Betty Hayways brushes. I'm not sure where they're sold physically but The Chelsea Paper Company sells them through their website. I believe they ship from the UK though, so depending on where you are, shipping might be a bit pricey.

[@artofjesskarp]

Betty Hayways brushes! Thanks for watching! hope you enjoyed it :)

[@Bread0Stix]

Loved the video so much! Quick questions though :) What is your favorite art supply and what is your favorite piece you have done so far?

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! That’s a hard question! Haha

[@jonathanhead9629]

Thanks for the great video and for all the tips when using watercolour

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

I love the concept of the three colours, love the paintings! I wonder where did you get that nice sketchbook?

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! It's from etchr, but they may have discontinued it!

[@aimeem1413]

Thank you for inspiring me to try watercolours again 🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@RussellWoodell-ux2il]

I would have.. #1 the boy would've had a ball in his hand and golden retriever or bulldog next to him #2 would've been playing a violin #3 would've been a favor Japanese k-POP artist #4 would've been a rich lady with sunglasses and a tiny fru fru dog in her bag! I absolutely love this idea. I love all of your ideas!

[@artofjesskarp]

Super cool! Thanks!! :D

[@RussellWoodell-ux2il]

@@artofjesskarp this girl said super cool! 😎😎 What a dork!! Jk lol

[@RussellWoodell-ux2il]

@@artofjesskarp oh I'm a girl too btw I'm Chrissy

[@rachelg4077]

I love your videos and you were awesome at the “Artists in Wonderland” event!! I have been watching those videos lately as well! :)

[@zaldum386]

What was The song at 11:00?? Great and mesemerazing paintings as always

[@jonnycowen6525]

Epic...love watching the full process...great pieces..🔥

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@borisbouilliant8536]

Beautiful art work! Has always!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JenFetzer]

Real talk, do you get cat hair in your paintings? Cause my one cat loves laying on my art desk and even after cleaning I still manage to get at least one cat hair in everything I do! 😂 Lovely video and painting spread as usual, thanks for sharing 💜

[@artofjesskarp]

Cat hair is a part of me at this point haha. But I love her so I don’t mind. Hope you enjoyed:) and thanks for watching

[@jidigno7056]

All the time 😂

[@anab3325]

In the future they'll be able to authenticate my work by the leftover dna of my cats that gets stuck in the paint. At this point it's a requirement to have at least some cat hair! 😂

[@veronicawoodward9952]

How are you so great at this? I would love if you would show us what your drawings looked like when you first started, give us hope e could one day be half as good as you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for the idea! It's many hours of intentional practice

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so much fun, I love the idea ☺☺

[@artofjesskarp]

Yay! Thank you!

[@suzannetaylorart]

So amazing 🤩

[@MS-up1jn]

Your art style is super

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@robinhuizing4406]

May I inquire, which sketchbook company makes this sketchbook? I tried to read the comments, transcript, and products listed to not bother you with my curiosity, but can't find the information.

[@ДинаКаримова-х3е]

I enjoy this video and this lesson. It gives me some ideas and inspirate me to draw sketches.thank you from Kazan.

[@swaralihindlekar3972]

I want these exact images how do i get them so i can try it out

[@christieraper5472]

Hey Jess, I'd like to rewatch the video with the pink/purple/green figures in markers. Can you please post the link or name of it? I can't find it.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! There is no video on it, BUT it's part of a sketchbook tour :) You can find it on my videos channel

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Very usefull video 😊. Thanks for sharing with us❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching :)

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Loved this! Great work!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much Chuck!!!

[@tplude1]

Amazing!!!❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@dineshyadavyadav2436]

Hii karp I'm your biggest fan can u tell me how can i dram a face properly? --- pls reply

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! Practice for many hours and take it slow

[@cbond007]

Where can I purchase the sketchbook?

[@kerrimckenzie4594]

Love love love ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@LostEveryMarble]

Looking at the final product, I'd never guess this was all done with 3 colors!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! That's the beauty is we don't need many colors after all!

[@slane_design]

you are so talented! Would love to have your patience!

[@artofjesskarp]

Wow, thank you!

[@jackielubeck]

Very nice - I can’t do that yet. Thx

[@artofjesskarp]

You can do it! Thanks for watching

[@izabelakin4740]

Amazing 😍😍😍😍😍

[@randomtalk3236]

girl, you draw like master Takehiko

[@mrsameerst5511]

Beautiful 😍❤️😻😻❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! It indeed was very interesting!

[@jdharris2165]

Very nice job.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, this is a wonderful example for all watercolor artists for creating a layout or people portraits! I have an idea? Would you consider sharing a layout from your experience at Artists in Wonderland? I know that you might want to ask the others if they made being a part of your painting. I truly feel that the videos are just one expression of the amazing adventure that was held in Michigan! I hope you think about creating a small series of paintings that captures the feeling of being there. I know that so many people turn to videos, but once upon a time portrait settings were a valid use of the painters expertise in capturing the moment! I know that photographs are the main capture method used today. I have created a few moments paintings in my career and they are so treasured by their owners and I am truly proud of them too! I believe that you are the perfect person to record a few of the outstanding moments of the event. I hope you are thinking about this project. Thank you for your generosity and kindness in all that you do.

[@artofjesskarp]

Hello! Wow what a thoughtful response - thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@thestaz8564]

Awesome tips! thanks! :D :D

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@JohnWolffPortraits]

Please mention the actual brand same of the sketchbook! I have only been using 140 lb. cold press in the studio and the most often used brands (Moleskin, eg.) are really not up to task…thanks…

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! It's Etchr, but it may be discontinued!

[@JohnWolffPortraits]

@@artofjesskarp Thank you Jess!

[@hudaambani9277]

fantastic

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@miaweckman1898]

I loved this!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@artistkusum_]

Happiness is here ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you :)

[@Winx89]

Please do a video in real time,would love to draw along!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@thehumanatelier]

👍👍👍

[@artofjesskarp]

!!!

[@montay6669]

After many years of schooling and working as an artist do you still discover new things about your technique with mediums you’ve used over and over again. I don’t mean new mediums/tools (like spray paint). I mean perhaps discovering something new about painting with something as familiar as water colours?

[@artofjesskarp]

It's a life long journey :)

[@zinntarapata6358]

Thats yum

[@artofjesskarp]

Haha yum!! thanks!

[@zinntarapata6358]

@@artofjesskarp you know, eye candy

[@artinfluencer]

Love you too much ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching!

[@chamanpriya3140]

❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

:)

[@breannakuhn9336]

I cant believe we chose the same colors!😮

[@artofjesskarp]

COOL! :)

[@breannakuhn9336]

@@artofjesskarp right! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ShifaSheikh-h4h]

❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@Redeglobo.oficial]

❤❤❤❤🇧🇷✍️👏👏 you are the best

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@dorothyminor7581]

Hello! You’re amazing!

[@artofjesskarp]

Hey, thanks!

[@ThomasSMcNamara]

Loved this and I don't even paint!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!

[@haiderartvlog]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@stefaniapatane1945]

La ragazza col fiocco rosso sarebbe una protagonista perfetta per un fumetto.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! :D

[@sakariyesaleban695]

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