Portrait Painting Demonstration with Jessica Henry

[@airbrushnewart1045]

Many Dan for the tutorial and the numerous explanations

[@pjlewisful]

I love your gentle way of teaching so strongly. You cover all bases but in an understandable way that is easy to remember.

[@jnsano]

Wow, just wow, great demo, I am not an oil painter but your approach is relevant to all types of media. you have a new fan.

[@peterreynolds6609]

One of my favourite tutors who has an excellent grasp of the necessary vocabulary that accompany each important point. She is able to answer the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Although I’m not American, Jessica has a beautiful signature in her voice that is very pleasant.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much, Peter! I really appreciate that!

[@alanbraswell9905]

It amazes me to watch a portrait come alive as you did with this one. I cant paint stick figures but i do enjoy watching your videos, thank you.

[@garywilson5846]

Jessica: Your easy to follow artistic techne and your spirit really shine through your instruction and painting in this video. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@76shortbed]

Love Your Technique Of Painting! Love The Thought Of You drawing it With Your Paint Brush. I also Like the Thought Of You Doing It The Traditional Way Instead Of Using A Projector. Your Visual Accuracy Is On Hit. I Cant Wait To Try it On My Next Project. Toning The Canvas Work out Nice. I wish I was In Your Class.

[@larryhazelwood5853]

Beautiful painting Jessica. The background color makes it perfect.

[@wobyen1]

SUCH a great tutorial, everything from canvas prep to proportions to actual painting. Thanks so much for this

[@artistrogersnell3298]

Instructional, and just as enjoyable because of your cheerful enthusiasm. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much!

[@vigtoria8123]

I love this painting!! The photo is amazing I can't put my finger on why exactly I love it so much

[@aurorarain1265]

Thank you for sharing this. Painting portraits are my goal, so this was very helpful. Please do more!

[@zoraida5420]

Jessica you are a remarkable realistic painter thank you for sharing your talent Iook forward to learning while you paint

[@moiraelsley3593]

As another portrait artist, although in W/C, I appreciate your talent and enjoyed your demonstration, very much. Thank you for sharing your talent and your reasons for applying and/or lifting paint. A very enjoyable demonstration. Thank you for sharing, Jessica....Moira.

[@blanchemckoy1212]

i am thankful for all your help. I Love your work.

[@monicaabel1989]

I love the explanation of your thought process as you were painting and was inspired by your tenchnique. I find myself adding color to quickly so this method would suit me.Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@JessicaHenry]

Great! Thank you!

[@mhdevex]

You're impressively good!! Nice technique!! Totally awesome!

[@stephenstoll1937]

Really like your videos.I am using your pallet,and find it great.Keep them coming.

[@oksusha2000]

Beautiful.. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@thedsleisuretime]

Beautiful Art work. Thanks for sharing.

[@elenaborowski2520]

Beautiful work and generous sharing of information. Thank you so much!

[@anitathompson5828]

Such a beautiful painting and so helpful to see how you measure and place the images, and all your great tips!

[@caralynmcauley6679]

Beautiful

[@caralynmcauley6679]

So helpful

[@AsiaZawadzkaLazuchiewicz]

One of the best tutorial, love your painting and your narratives.Today is my lucky day, I just found you. Thank you for sharing

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks so much, Asia!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you!

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

Wounderful painting, fantastic subject ,I like your artwork

[@arts5980]

Very helpful tips for those who study portrait painting.Great work. Thank you.

[@mindseye4914]

My god! This is incredible beyond words. I want to paint this for my wife and daughter. So inspirational and beautiful!!!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you! Well,I do commissions! www.jessicahenryfineart.com

[@mikenino9670]

Thats Badass came out sick. Nice work.

[@blackimangel]

Very nice! I really enjoyed it! I like the fact you call yourself a Traditionalist, it's true. Amazing work

[@62LeftyBlues]

Great stuff! I love your fluidity and freedom with the brushes. Inspiring! Thanks

[@JessicaHenry]

☺️thank you!

[@dorothypeters188]

I just love how explain as you go along with how you see it and the next step Thanks you so much Dotti

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks so much Dottie!

[@venurasubhashana5726]

so wonderful so nice painting

[@76shortbed]

Beautiful work Jessica!

[@lindacamarata3592]

You do portraits better than anyone I have observed

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Linda!

[@richardbrummel926]

Loving your process! And you have such fun with your backgrounds. :)

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks Richard, I sure do! They have been an area of focused study for me for 20 years, as they are the backbone to any painting. That "wizard behind the curtain"!

[@patrickwelch3274]

Beautiful. I’ve painted all my daughters in law with young children. Very difficult .

[@alaugustine5581]

Great video. Before I started painting as a hobby, I practiced by painting on glass. I painted white enamel on one side of ordinary window glass. When it had dried I painted on the other side using a dark colored varnish. Since varnish in those days was long drying, it was easy to push the varnish around or wipe out as needed. When finished, clean glass for the next practice session. If it was left to dry, scrape off using a one sided razor blade. Quite enjoyable.....and cheap.

[@EstherChapman118]

Wonderful demonstration. Just hppened to find this. I have always wanted to learn portrait painting. You are very helpful. You make things look so easy, that I struggle with.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Esther! I'm glad that it helps! :)

[@76shortbed]

I Love your Technique and method of doing Things

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Michael!

[@lindaburton1633]

I am a new subscriber to your channel, and have watched a number of your Plein air paintings which I love. This one is, of course, very different. I have never painted a portrait, not sure I would even like to! But what I love about your narration of this painting is all the information you’ve given about your training, your process, your style, etc. It’s so helpful to hear all of that, especially now when we can’t attend classes in person. THANK YOU so much!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much, Linda! I really appreciate it! One thing I try to portray in my channel by the variety is that all these various disciplines are all interconnected. Still life’s, landscapes and portraits- they all bear the same concepts! When I made that connection the world and it’s painting possibilities seemed more open to me. My hope is that more people will find that same peace and restoration behind the easel!

[@pablovangogh4034]

looks great!

[@michaelbabin6606]

Thank you for the lesson...I like it that it doesn't look like a photograph "perfect" look type art. I like it just like that. It's great.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you so much!

[@bonolful]

awesome... i love your painting.. very inspiring....

[@ysidrovasquez4591]

You are good in all topics !!

[@joycerogers1704]

Thank you so much I really learn a lot from you 💛

[@mariakellner2221]

Love the way you explain your process, tfs.

[@julieismert4874]

Thank you. This gave me a lot of information that will help my portrait painting

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks Julie! I'm glad it helped!

[@joanbauman1571]

You do a beautiful job!

[@sudhirkamble1554]

Thank you Jessica. Learnt a lot and inspired too.

[@barnbre2]

Very helpful. This gives me hope!

[@hadisoenyoto9967]

Wow...amazing good...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeremybneff8418]

I have used this method before and tried grisaille method also. Direct paint to canvas too. Like you said this is one of the best or least complicated methods. Simplifies it nicely. After watching I'm ready to do another portrait. Thanks for sharing

[@JessicaHenry]

Awesome Jeremy! Have fun!

[@ShawNshawN]

Great tip on lining up the hair, eye line, nose and mouth. Definitely one of the more challenging time to get the proportions correct.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks ShawN!

[@ShawNshawN]

No sweat! I also do painting demos, but still ramping up. Let me know what you think.

[@LearnFineArt]

Wonderful work I enjoy a lot :-)

[@drbob528]

Hello Jessica ... In an effort to refresh my own approach to painting, I have looked at many of the tutorials available on line. Yours is one the very best I've seen. Your style, methodology and comfortable narrative carry great authority with the process; the outcome is a pleasure to see. I will now paint a sign that says: "Go slow. Rushing through a painting is only going to make you want to throw it away faster." Sound advice ;-) Many thanks.

[@JessicaHenry]

HA! Yep- I had to learn that one the hard way, too many times ~ Thank you!

[@johnhines852]

I have the same issue "is it done yet?" So I'm also going to put that go slow note on the studio wall.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wow, Jessica, awesome demonstration, you're a great teacher and so talented. Learned so much, but I'll never be a portrait artist.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you!

[@ashleymeyer9437]

I like how you do the semi-grid lines to match up the face proportions. I've never had the patience to do a complete grid, but I think I definitely want to try this technique. Beautiful painting and you capture the expressions and the love so well.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Jane! I hope it helped! I fine regular grids tedious, too.

[@TheLoveweaver]

How beautiful! Subscribed!

[@richardthomas7435]

Very impressive tutorial. I think it's the best I`ve seen. I am trying to get away from the projector, and you have shown me how. Drawing with the brush instead of a pencil, Duh, why couldn`t I figure that out. That way you can make adjustments on the fly. Your stuff on hair is a big help too. I like to work fast and appreciate fast tutorials. I am easily bored. Another plus, you are easy to look at, very attractive. Thanks!

[@JessicaHenry]

Aw, thank you Richard! I understand artists propensity for "boredom" as I deal with it too, so I try to keep them short. (I personally think it's not really boredom, but an interest to just get onto something else!) Haha! Yep, the brush drawing is for me, the only way to go. You're already in that painterly mind-set and it's just easier to move things around. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulajenkins8005]

thanks Jessica, just watched your video and loved the process you use to create your portraits, will be trying this process myself with my next portrait. Am curious about how you mix your skin tones too. Would love to see a video on that also.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks so much Paula, I appreciate that! I just released a full length "Painting the Portrait with Jessica Henry" video, with a 60 page workbook on our web site! In it, I feature tons of information on painting skin tones, working out topography, bone structure and capturing emotion. We also offering 2 free videos with it as well! All downloadable, here is a link: www.renaissancecreativearts.com/packages#painting-the-portrait-description

[@laptopm1113]

real nice , thanx for sharing

[@claygirl6133]

Great instructions, I love to watch others draw and paint. I couldn't help wonder why the child didn't want to be hugged.

[@JessicaHenry]

He did. I think as I was taking the picture, he was worried that his mom was going to "ask" him to go to bed, something he did not want to do!

[@srihendrati8837]

KEREN ,HEBAT..👍👍

[@CarolHeld]

Wonderful instructional video. Enjoyed the full process. Great editing!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Carol! I really appreciate that! I feel like I spend as much time editing as I do on the painting! ☺️

[@CarolHeld]

I do spend more time editing, than filming my projects for sure. hahaha Those that don't do video's, can't relate to the dedication one has to have, so they can share their passion to other's. I have edited enough video's to know the work that goes into them. When I view tutorials on YT, it makes me appreciate the whole process. smile.... Have a wonderful day. Once again, thanks for sharing.

[@alifarhat1748]

Carol Held ٩.

[@shathabatayneh3744]

Well done, that’s exactly my method of drawing, measuring and coloring on canvas ... it is so much easier to use the brush and black and white paint and just concentrate on the accuracy of drawing and getting the values right... jumping to colors can confuse the artist and may end up with a messy painting when you have to correct the drawing after putting so much color 👍🙏👏😘

[@JessicaHenry]

Yes! It is much easier!

[@coralgurney9760]

Thank you for bringing me back to basics! Please could you show a photo of the final painting please!?

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you! I wish I could post a picture of the final painting on YT but it doesn't let me post pics in the comment section~

[@cluelesspotterclod]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@38lildee]

that was just wonderful. thank you so much.

[@gumamelaflower7629]

Thank you for sharing your talent to us...Subbed!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks!

[@toniiliev851]

много си добра .браво. възхитенсъм

[@sujithalder392]

Beautiful painting

[@gimox2707]

Hermosa pintura, gracias por compartir su conocimiento maestra. Muy guapa usted, le mando un abrazo!.

[@jacquesbergougne154]

magnifique quelle destiritée . Je pense que je doit pas être capable de réaliser ces fondus je kiffe

[@anniefenny8579]

Wow, Excellent

[@euartes2794]

Beautiful Jessica

[@mariaxose2884]

Me gusta mucho como pintas....

[@sujatasarts4092]

Lovely painting

[@MrFrancispyka]

very good love your personality too

[@johnkunkel615]

Nicely done.

[@alaj7922]

Your videos are so inspiring! Thanks for your work. I have only one suggestion - please, show your palette all the time, let us know what colours you are mixing right now what is the way of mixing. It's very useful, I can see action (palette) and effect (canvas), so I learn much faster. This picture is super, a while of mother's life... Beautiful!

[@junemcdonald4195]

Thank you for that great video. You explain things so well, but I will have to look up how Gamsol is best used. 👍

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks June, yeah- I just use it for drawing in the image and cleaning the brush during the painting.

[@markramsell2722]

Amazing video, love the instruction. I've just taken up oil painting 2 months ago and this is so inspiring with my portraits. Thank you.

[@JessicaHenry]

Wonderful! Thanks so much! Enjoy the journey!

[@DavileineBorrego]

Maravilloso te acabo de encontrar y me enamore de tu pintura que estilo tan peculiar tienes que frescura emana de tu arte, me veo reflejada en ti porque me encanta pintar, muchas felicidades Artista

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you! Happy to help!

[@abhijitganguly5339]

MADAM,YOU ARE A TRUE TALLENT!

[@djdk9309]

Love it. And like to try this.

[@gracielalopezj1818]

Maravilloso muy profesional hermoso

[@jor4288]

I have to subscribe. Please keep up the long-form videos. They are wonderful.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks so much!

[@Dr10Jeeps]

You have an exceptional talent!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thanks!

[@v.mishrasart43]

Nice paintings

[@henningvisser9666]

I loved your demonstration - it is beautiful, kind of what I envisage to be the way I identify with. I would love to learn from you!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Henning! I appreciate that- I am teaching more workshops in 2018, join my email newsletter for updates! www.jessicahenryfineart.com

[@LilyDuVeauLilysMix]

I love the way you put this video together. Nice voice voice over. I'm going back to basics with my portraits. You'll be at 10k subs in 3 months!

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Lilys! This seems to be a good format for videos. It's been a journey. :) Thanks for the encouragement! Lots of ideas. I'm always looking for new video ideas, ways to improve and bring better videos!

[@hopemartens6026]

that was wonderful. I love how you work

[@arbrider1]

Beautiful subject, beautiful painting.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you!

[@josephososkie3029]

I found that same magic of the hands on Weistling’s “ Kissing The Face Of God”. Spot on!

[@JessicaHenry]

+Joseph Ososkie oh wow- well thank you so much, Joseph!

[@dlbartzee]

Will you ever finish this one? It looks great so far...... I'd love to see it progress to finished.

[@JessicaHenry]

Thank you Deb, I definitely will, but will probably only share it on my web site or Facebook. If you connect with me there, I share more pics and updates. Thanks! (My FB link is at the top of my cover page here on YT) and here is my web. www.jessicahenryfineart.com

[@katherinejohn3981]

hermoso trabajo.

[@katd3797]

This is just beautiful! I haven't taken the leap to oils yet and only dealt with acrylics. Is it much more difficult to do the same techniques with acrylics? Is it possible? I know acrylics are considered less professional. Gorgeous work! And great instruction! Thank you!

[@JessicaHenry]

Acrylics would dry too quickly to be able to "erase" the paint. I know a lot of people who are using the water soluble oil paints. Try those! Thanks for the kind words!

[@kenraines9271]

great technique!

[@raadkamelalabrahim4615]

U r an wonderful painter Keep on Great work

[@wellingtonsilvasilva733]

Ganhou mais um fã!

[@nathaliechoury3538]

C'est très jolie ! 👍