Portrait Studies Walk-Through✏️+Dealing w/Crippling Self-Doubt!

[@marcella8576]

omg your style is so gorgeous!! I love when portraits don't try to fit every detail but captures the essence of the model its very cool

[@peachfrappe861]

That's where I'm struggling so hard lol

[@Art-talk]

Reminds me of a Loomis.

[@ChaosOrZen]

The Andrew Loomis books are now in the public domain and can be downloaded free. Search his name, add a comma (,) and "pdf" to find a free version.

[@treelore5100]

thanks for that :-)

[@yevreal]

Thank you so very much. 🙌🙌🙌

[@vp3841]

Why a comma though? It gives the same search results without it.

[@jabir5768]

oh no I just bought it

[@SmooshGoo]

@@jabir5768 HAHAHA

[@Inishii]

I personally would love to see more stuff like this. If there's a way for you to combine your personal studies with videos/tutorials/in-depth talks about them I'd surely join a patreon. I wouldn't mind complete breakdowns of a portrait study like this.

[@rikkistar101]

Your work is beautiful. Don't give up before you've started. Just because you left a full time job doesn't mean you can't go back to it. Keep at it for at least 6 months!

[@FutileGrief]

It blows my mind that someone with your skill level, technique and imagination has these kinds of doubts. It makes me start doubting about my journey which is kilometers behind from yours and make me believe I will never make it. then I remember how ridiculous it is for someone like you to have doubts, and that in a way we're dealing and fighting anxiety and fear that comes with that anxiety. It's all in the head, there is no reason whatsoever that you should doubt if you put the work in. I'm rooting for you! I need to say that to myself as well and believe it.

[@kendahkem5279]

I edit for a living and the thing that really helps out when it comes to producing videos is to be organized before you start cutting it. You have to develop a road map for where you're going and what you're doing or else you will get overwhelmed. It also helps to understand how to use the time saving shortcuts built into the editing software. Being able to keyboard edit rather than relying totally on the mouse will really cut down the amount of time you're spending doing the actual cutting. A huge part of editing is knowing what to leave out, rather than what to put in. Good luck. Your art is very lovely.

[@ChrisHongArt]

thanks for those tips! I could def use to plan a little better, I use keyboard shortcuts but editing still takes me forever XD;;; especially the audio, editing out all the awkward pauses and "um"s XD

[@naseemulhaq2008]

@@ChrisHongArt po

[@rosphere4332]

'with photos you can usually find the right angle.' for me thats not true i go on pintrest for my references and end up looking at memes instead of actually looking for a study reference lol

[@citrusfriend532]

I had this problem! When I did is make two separate Pinterest accounts, one for memes, and one for normal art stuff lol

[@aaronvalenzuela7806]

shinku why not draw the memes

[@naseemulhaq2008]

@@citrusfriend532 We are always stuck in that point

[@sofiangelmarcano3105]

You can take your own pictures 👀

[@thepochade5992]

The artist's complete guide to Drawing The Head by William L. Maughan is a lovely book.

[@ChrisHongArt]

thank you I'll look into that one! :D

[@UrraSergio]

I gave myself time to verify your advice ... Thank you. It is a very good one indeed.

[@mintemojo8325]

i just tried doing the blocking for the sketching and it really helped? like, really, really helped!!

[@bravenewstacker7971]

My mind is blown...you have an INCREDIBLE gift to share with the world!!! Keep faith and patient and keep posting!!! So inspiring.

[@danielledeluna9028]

The thumbnail immediately caught my eye bc I painted the girl with the beret last summer while doing watercolor studies haha 💕 love your work

[@legless2053]

A tip my mum always told me, is to turn everything upside down as you won't focus on the face perhaps that your drawing, but the shapes you can see

[@SuperXrunner]

Great video. I like the blocking in with transfer paper thing you did

[@donleverette6835]

I love your honesty. You relate an artists’ mental side better than anyone. And I so relate to that. Ordered a print and love your videos

[@zaray549]

I love your drawings, recently I’ve been trying to get into digital art. But gosh is it challenging, I’ve been putting off digital art for years because I’m too much of a perfectionist. I completely understand you. I love your art style so much

[@thermalshock4499]

Found this from recommendations! If you are seeing this, Look at where you came from and look at you now!! You’ve come so far!!

[@chocobunnie09]

the thing about social media is that people tend to put their best face best work best everything forward and we tend not to see the background work that is needed.. it is easy to look at the end result and feel instantly intimidated that we’ll not be able to match up with that standard.. but you do you chris, don’t compare :) you’re doing great I love your art

[@veramisrodriguez5708]

I love this honest talk from the past. See where you are today and that this was the beginning of your independent artist journey it's so encouraging. I'm at my starting phase to became an independent artist. I love your work so much and love to hear your thoughts and your teaching so thank you Chris from the past and the present your an awesome artist. ❤💖

[@kissmekwikk]

New subbie here. I absolutely adore your style. I am trying to find my way back into a regular art practice after losing my son just over 3 years ago. It's very hard to do but I am sure that if I manage to begin drawing and painting again, it will be a huge help towards starting my healing process. Watching you draw and listening to your tips are definitely pushing me in the right direction. THANK YOU

[@denisestover2416]

Hi! I love your work (and play and study😉)! I'm watching this in janvier 2022 and I hope that things are better now and your worries during this video gone. 🙂🙃🙂 Your art is beautiful and I enjoy watching you work/study. I'm learning a lot from you and your point of view. I started out as a watercolorist (about 41 years ago 😬), but, as things often do, my watercolors eventually changed to pastels (soft) then, finally to silk painting. I paint portraits on silk of people, pets, horses, water birds (ducks, heron, pelicans) and wildlife. After watching this video I think doing studies using the dyes on silk and paper is a great idea! Thank you for generously sharing your process, thoughts and knowledge, as well as your God-given gifts with us all! Thank you, Chris! 😃

[@myrkflinn4331]

YOU'RE AMAZING AT THIS! You have accumulated such a great and firm style: your pencil work is very detailed and you keep the shapes that add more structure to the shading for instance. You know how to shade, how to add gesture, etc, so keep going, you're doing great, i'm jelly on your abilities! You draw like a master back in the very old days, the way you use your pencil strokes and shapes!

[@codeyking2400]

I drew something before I watched this video and was a little unsatisfied. After hearing your tips I tweaked it and I think it looks 10x better :))) Thank you so much for sharing, you are such a huge inspiration to me!

[@ChrisHongArt]

aw that makes me so happy to hear Cathy!! :D

[@michellemarini5128]

You ARE over thinking everything! You are doing great and your art work is very good!

[@NakitaMelo]

I loved this video. I’m going through similar thoughts although I am still at my current office job of 8 years. I’m proud of you for being able to take that leap! Have faith! I strongly believe in serendipitous moments, and they will lead you to where you need to be. ☺️💛

[@bonequices141]

Hi! I know this was 2 years ago and I'm super late but I wanted u to know how much u taking in video meant for me. I'm about to open an online store and that's scaring me a lot haha so hearing u talking about your insecurities and knowing now that you're doing well gave me hope that I can manage as well, so thank u. Also, I've been watching a lot of your videos lately and I love them! Thank u for sharing your processes of creating 💕

[@Priscillageorgeart]

Being an artist full time puts so much pressure on things. What once didn't bug you or wasn't difficult becomes a mountain. There is no one but you to push yourself and that is scary. Also comparison starts coming in with how much other artists produce! You aren't alone in all these sentiments. I know you can do you once you find your footing and develope a solid routine.

[@lauraboin6284]

i can't get over how beautiful your portrait studies are. I'm such a big fan of your work!

[@kendravanwesemael6863]

I love your art works ❤️ it´s really though how we can doubt ourself so much. Take your time and be kind for yourself

[@pedroferrer7876]

Steve Huston's Book on figure drawing is the best book I've ever read

[@peaoat3608]

I’ve had a similar dilemma. On one hand I know I have to keep working, on the other I get the feeing of detachment from what I’m doing: I feel like a printer, just going through the motions. It is important to know why we create but also to not overthink it.

[@boyinblue.]

I’ve been using a useful technique I decided while doing a nude painting study using an oval and just matching the length of the face and drawing in the nose first specifically the nostrils.

[@nicoleestanislao9976]

please dont stop.. youre a really great and inspirational artist ❤ youre doing soooooooo great so far ❤😍

[@ChrisHongArt]

can't stop won't stop!! :D

[@Ms.BrandTeachesArt]

I love your approach to portraiture! Particularly how you use planar analysis and reveal the 3-D forms within the face and head. I'm looking forward to showing your work and videos to my high school students. I know they will love your style! Good comments on how helpful doing studies from photos can be, and how to choose your photo references too.

[@ChrisHongArt]

thank you so much! 😊 Hope they will enjoy the video! :D

[@Butterinyourear]

I love the look of these and hooray for doing them in watercolor or gouache, I’d really like to see that!

[@ChrisHongArt]

coming up in 1.5 hours! ;)

[@Butterinyourear]

Chris Hong Art Wishes DO come true! 💙

[@heidilorenz3517]

Many nuggets! Beautiful to watch you sketch! ❤

[@christianepayton3725]

Thank you for the helpful video! The transfer paper at the end does a great job of showing how unified shapes make the image.

[@Tututu311]

Don't doubt yourself!! You're the first youtuber that I turned notifications on because you're so easy to listen to - down to earth and easy to relate to. Also your art work has a vibrancy that is so unique to me. I could tell that your channel would blow up, and the proof is in the number of views you've got so far from only 3 videos... Everyone recognises your talent for the right reasons!

[@ChrisHongArt]

oh wow that was really nice for me to hear, thank you so much!! ><

[@moricoree]

Please do more videos like this, they really help me with getting the shading right in my drawings !

[@drkmgic]

can i just say how thankful i am for the book recommendations? like keep em coming!!!

[@FeralEcho]

I really appreciate you sharing your thought process on this vid. Would love to see more content like this in the future on your drawing/painting practices. Love your work btw!

[@ShamilaArt]

Please can you make more of those? I find it really helpful, with your tips I feel like I'm getting better at drawing with the graphite pencil.

[@simpcentral3909]

I love your art so much that I have also started doing photo studies! You're amazing and I hope everything goes well for you!

[@ChrisHongArt]

aw I hope you're finding them helpful! thank you 😘

[@carolbenavidez2228]

Sharing your thoughts on being an artist as well as your work process was sooo helpful! Your videos have become my favorites!

[@ChrisHongArt]

so happy to hear that! 😊💕

[@covihernandez3058]

i watch this video at least once a week, i find it super helpfull

[@danninguyen7426]

I love to hear your talk which helps me improve my draw skill and English

[@PhotobucketSnoop]

hi Chris! I really love your style and the topics you talk about really inspire me. At times I experience a lot of these problems you talk about that artist’s encounter and it is really helpful to know that I’m not the only one. Keep doing what you’re doing❤️

[@lonironi3754]

your amazing, you need to believe it!!

[@ambermorales7851]

It is great to have you back and I am glad that you are feeling better now. I just found your videos and made sure to subscribe. You are an amazing artist and I know it is hard at time to not doubt yourself. I think that is a curse many of us artists have but it also keeps pushing us to improve. You are a wonderful artist however and you will be very successful. Please keep pushing forward and sharing your amazing artwork along with your stories. Excited to see more of your videos in the future :)

[@ChrisHongArt]

aw thank you so much for the positive vibes Amber!! 💕🙏

[@ceramango6483]

Ms.Hong, you're so gosh darn amazing. The moment you said you were going to have a youtube channel I was SHOOK. And immediately subscribed. Please don't ever forget that you're an inspiration. :3

[@ChrisHongArt]

thanks for stopping by and for the kind words! T__T

[@hellencristini7889]

NEW VIDEOOO OMG I’M CRYING OF HAPPINES,! OMG I hope you’re feeling on pointt

[@abaraiba]

You are one of my favourite artists EVER and I'm so happy that you posted that video! I feel like I've learned so much! I love your studies and i wanted to know how you do your shading... I'm just really thankful. Take your time, go find your way of time management and doing things. You're already doing great, because most artists start with a really bad audio, and yours is great! I personally look forward to next videos (even though I still have two more to watch). Best wishes for you! And merry christmas!

[@ChrisHongArt]

aww you're so sweet!! thank you so much it really means a lot to me to hear all that 😭💕 I really hope you enjoy the next videos as well!! and happy new year to you! :)

[@Hummmminify]

Again WOW...I am so impressed and energized by your work and your discussion is so full of important information. Once again..Thanks.

[@HornsfromtheDeep]

We start to live to do art then later on after we start to sell it, we start to become this artist that does not live for art but to do art in order to live from it. when this happens we need to rethink everything that we are doing. to avoid a total disaster.

[@Abe-rz1nm]

Chris, have you thought about writing a drawing how to book? I see a lot of how to draw books and if I don't like the artwork I don't buy it because I don't want to draw like that. But I would definitely buy yours just for the artwork! Also if you did products with your artwork - like mugs or tshirts or calendars or notebooks - would love those!

[@LeeGardner76]

I love the aesthetic of your art style! It is beautiful. Is anyone else here in 2020? If so, do you have any art resolutions for the new year?

[@annalmao309]

hi, and i wanna get my life together lmao

[@krissyfabz5867]

💛💛💛 very helpful!👍 pls dont stop making videos like this!

[@asha_4095]

Your work is amazing. You’re a huge inspiration and you’re only improving (even though I dont see how you’re already so amazing). I look up to you, so many people do!

[@azalea1404]

Show me an artist who hasn't at some point had moments of self doubt. I'm quite sure most of your audience can relate to your contemplation. Hope you have recovered fullh from your surgery and that your are well again. Btw, this exercise is great and very i

[@sheuhauchow]

I just want to let you know that your videos are super helpful!

[@FitazeGaming]

I Stumbled onto your channel while i was in a stump. I had been struggling with self-doubt since i dropped out of an art school because of financial issues. I was mad, confused and abit lost on where to go. Been procrastinating the past 6 months. Idk, i hated myself for not doing anything about it. But watching this kinda cheered me up abit , might try studying art again after so long. Thanks for making this vid. Will try to sorta try my best XD.

[@NineEyedOracle]

Hey Chris, where did you go to school? I, too, have been starting the journey of phasing my life over from full time call center work to hopefully full time artist work. I have the same plan. KZbin, Patreon, Website, etc. A few other ideas up my sleeve. I see it has been a while since you posted this video so I am curious how the journey has gone thus far? I made steps to become a full time artist in 2017 but then had quite a few major life changes and am just now in a stable enough space to attempt that venture again. I'm hopeful. There are so many great entrepreneurial artists to follow here on KZbin and even Patreon. Anywho... I started following you a little over a month ago, now, I believe. I ADORE your art style. Your clown/jester painting where you said you reworked the eye a lot is my favorite video thus far. Maybe you and I could share experiences along the way? Hope you're having a great evening. -Lexi

[@inkinikki]

Hi Chris, I'm 29 and have only recently started to embrace the creative life. When I was starting, I was stuck for a while because I wasn't sure of the direction I wanted to go into... and because I'm already in my late twenties, I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to waste my time doing what wasn't for me. Ironically, I was wasting my time trying to ensure I wasn't going to waste time! because I wasn't starting anything or committing to anything due to all the doubt... The doubt that I might not be doing the right thing. In the end, I realised that nothing we do is ever a waste of time.. That if something feels right for me at the moment, after careful thinking, I should just go for it. I will never find out if I'm in the right or wrong direction until I actually walk the path. If I spend 2-5 years making mistakes, so what? I will have learned from it, it would have steered me to the right direction and 5 years is only like 5% of my lifetime. Sorry, I'm not the best at expressing my thoughts, so I hope I make sense.

[@ChrisHongArt]

you're still young! XD never too old to try anything, I've single-handedly seen "bad artists" turn into really amazing artists within 2 years from dedicated practice and learning!! you can become a pro in your early thirties if you work hard enough (daily practice!) :) you'll never regret spending that time either, so you should go for it!

[@rushaharri7875]

i love drawing with you, your refs are awesome

[@aglaemichael1263]

amazing and very helpful video ....that video motivates me to draw and study the human face...i really want to study the human face more after this video....all thanks to u chris....i really love ur method of drawing and i will completely agree to do those study

[@wufo1238]

Heyo! I like Giovanni Civardi's books. His renderings of the human form are gorgeous

[@happyredballoons]

loved the video, really finding that the art community/channels in youtube are really growing in content and have that wonderful connection from the golden ages of youtube ahah with study videos I always find them super helpful (because of the tips and demonstration given) and motivation (especially when there's a series because then I feel motivated to join in and see how my studies develop with the youtubers') so yes for studies!!!

[@ChrisHongArt]

I should look into doing a series of sort...! based on studies maybe like you said ^^ thanks so much for your feedback! 😘

[@KallerhultCreations]

It was definitely educational and interesting to watch you draw and hear your thought process! I'm looking forward to both watching more of your videos and implement your suggestions into my art 😊

[@mkAYY825]

im amazed by how you hold the pencil

[@strawberrissa2769]

Your art is AMAZING❤️ Love you so much, keep going!!🌸

[@she7]

Hello Chris! Nice artwork! I love how you shaded your illustrations :) .... soon I wish we could see you on how you create your own palette of colors in your illustrations :D

[@naomih4716]

I've been looking forward to this video since you teased it on Instagram & it was super helpful, Thank you

[@ChrisHongArt]

glad to hear that, thanks for watching! ^^

[@bluewaves7079]

gurl your arts are super awesome Love it

[@edwardartetv]

Chris you are amazing. I'm so happy to follow your channel. God bless you.

[@ДаниелМоллов-р8т]

Anatomy of Godfried Bammes is the best you can get. He has one for animals anatomy also.

[@ChrisBjorsart]

If it makes you feel any better, I've worked in video games for 10 years and I still relate to what you say in this video, It's just so confusing from day to day. I'm going to hit that subscribe button though because of how authentic you are compared to other youtubers. I think there is an audience out there for exactly what you want to do (when you figure that out) but it's going to take a lot of confidence to be able to get there.

[@elizabethmarzan7591]

Keep uploading. You've become my oasis in this art drought. Thank you

[@baku4471]

The best thing she did here is showing reference photos. Very little people does that and many begginers thinks that they are doing it from imagination and this is the worst shit that begginer can think. "Don't you ever draw from imagination"~ Ethan Becker

[@HimanArtists]

Very nice all sketch

[@leeniedee2049]

don't worry - you got this! Just do what you love to do and you will succeed :)

[@marnisenicoleart]

I really liked Walter fosters classic heads and faces. but I really need to try other reference books. Walter Fosters has a very specific style and I want to try others. my anatomy is all over the place.

[@danphyillaier6025]

Your art is amazing, and I love listening to your thought process. Keep it up. You are doing great!

[@ChrisHongArt]

thanks so much! 😊 thanks for watching!

[@maymay2769]

Really loved how the sketches turned out! I start my sketches really similarly. I love how personal you are with your videos, sharing exactly what you're thinking and why. Also, I think some other artist youtube stockpile 2-3 videos, so they can seem like they're produced more frequently or at least on a schedule. Maybe if you don't feel like drawing, you can talk about your experiences with your art school or your past jobs over sketches like this or over thumbnail paintings for future drawings? I know people(including myself) love hearing about it!

[@ChrisHongArt]

I am working to get a backlog in of some clips so I can use them for when I don't feel like filming :D and I'm definitely planning on talking about my art school experience/past work experience! ^^ thanks so much!

[@Lavendermama]

Thank you for sharing with us. Your art is pop and realistic💕

[@misspetite9285]

I love these studies of yours. Feel free to post more of them

[@CorgiNub]

This was so helpful to watch. I'm just starting to learn how to draw faces right now.

[@ShannonHudson58]

Hi! I just discovered your channel and am working my way through all your videos. I loved watching this one and it inspired me to go practice some portraits (I need a LOT of practice lol). I'd love to learn more about the value mapping you did at the end - I don't really understand the point of it and what you're supposed to do with the finished "map".

[@fuchsfarben]

Others have already said similar things but hang in there! You are on completely new ground, of course you aren't as fast at editing as the other artists - editing is it's own world that takes some time to get used to and get an end result that fits your liking :)

[@jesters.workshop]

Glad to see you back so happy to Stumble onto your channel 💕

[@ChrisHongArt]

thanks! happy to hear that :D

[@SweetPigment]

Just discovered you, please PLEASE continue with KZbin ❤ Love your stuff ❤❤

[@carmennavar6961]

Great video and process

[@thomastran8201]

Your art and your videos are really inspirational! They're really helping me consider making art videos as well!

[@kayaeki]

An awesome weird grip you got there! This gave me an inspiration to work with portraits again :D

[@kayaeki]

Also do you have a patreon? I'd love to support you!

[@RebekkaHay]

This is one of the most helpful drawing videos I have ever come across. Your style is beautiful, you inspire me so much. I understand completely about the whole video making, I currently am not uploading any videos, each video took me 3+ days to prep, film and edit and I just did not have it in me on top of a full time job. Hopefully this year I can cut down on work and focus more on art and videos. I hope this is ok to ask, but where do you get your reference photos from? The ones you used are so much more distinctive in expression than I could find so far on reference photo sites. Thanks so much for making your videos.

[@ChrisHongArt]

I use Pinterest to find my reference photos! you can start searching things like "portrait photography" and when you find an image you like, click into it, and fall into the rabbit hole lol there are lots of photos to comb over but you will find some gems in there ^^ Instagram is also great, find some models with faces you enjoy, they will have a ton of photos to work from! XD thanks for watching and best of luck with your endeavours as well!

[@sabineleppanenart3014]

Chris Hong Art from what I understand after a few years of making art, using pinterest references is fine for your personal sketchbook, as long as you don’t share publicly through social media, unless you have permission from the photographer. Otherwise you run the risk of incurring an expensive copyright violation. There are several copyright-free sites you can harvest images from, such as Pixabay, Unsplash, Morguefile, and Pexels. Paint My Photo is another one. It’s free but you have to join. There are also free references available on several Facebook sites like Free Reference Photos For Artists. Flickr has easily searchable images in the Public Domain. For portraits, the Sktchy app is excellent. Of course, you can also contact a photographer privately to get permission. I notice several artists on instagram using photos from wherever they find them. Most often, the photographer is flattered and appreciates the mention but I think it’s prudent to ask permission first. Photographers also appreciate credit for the use of their image. Some require it as part of the Creative License. That said, I do love your style🤩. I’m going to try sketching with more straight lines like you do.

[@Hoo_huu]

Love ur style pls post tutorial on facial proportions 💕

[@craftygeekent4620]

I used dynamic anatomy and dynamic figure drawing by Burne Hogarth.

[@CutieKats]

I've always had trouble drawing people, especially facial features. I can never get it realistic enough, & it's probably because I don't really understand planes well enough. I really enjoy your style! I think they way you block the image with straight lines might help me figure things out~ Overall, I really enjoyed this video :D

[@xfranczeskax]

Good luck to you! I always thought working at home is time saving, but it can be a real energy drainer, too. Figuring out a routine to everything and finding balance in swichting things up and refreshing them is key, I guess. But you're gonna make it, we can see your abilities! :D

[@cynthiasipes8481]

Found this video today and I can relate so much!

[@XxBloodyMary]

I really really like your videos! I find them unique and this particular one was extremely helpful in the way you explain your process by breaking down the single steps. I‘m sure you will be a massive success on youtube

[@janliana]

I'm new to your channel and I love all of your videos! I've watched them all already but replays them every time I do my studies. It's like having a sesh tho virtually haha