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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@deidararocksmysoul]

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

[@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!

[@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 ☺️❤️

[@robinspain811]

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

[@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 ^^

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@mirrortrix]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@kachehlee678]

looks noice btw is that jung hoyeon?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@blackcat138]

Understated is more tasteful than overstated. I like that.

[@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!

[@JohnWolffPortraits]

This is the beauty of ‘studies’....”Everything is a study until it starts to look good”...then we know what happens..we keep going. I am sometimes more pleased with these little ‘ditties’ than a finished exhibit piece. “Get in, get out!”....which we know is hard to do. Anyway, I really like the freshness...

[@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.

[@MissRuthina]

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

[@mattyowen158]

I loved the tip about looking at one eye more than two!

[@punnu5997]

almost all of the youtubers never show thier entire process for free, every stroke that they paint, real time. They always ask for patreon money or to buy some sort of course etc but YOU ARE A GEM in this greedy world........ THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH .................. If I ever make money from my art, I will remeber to donate some part to you.

[@adnanben]

Holy shit. I have never felt more relaxed while studying someone's art.

[@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.

[@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

[@whytfdoihavetochooseanaliasnow]

I love how you keep it simple with rather sharp geometric shapes and colors. I feel like this simplicity really keeps the essence of the reference picture. Love your style so much!

[@maggipenia7278]

I can say I learned more with this video (your technique, hearing your thoughts during the process...) that most of the videos I've seen from other artist I follow

[@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!

[@abigroombridge6532]

the way you are able to control and bring out such small details with such a big brush omg im in awe

[@Sandrinesgallery]

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

[@helenschaefer1167]

Hello, I loved watching you paint and talk. i felt every brush stroke. It is not an easy task to paint a portrait, and expecting it to come out with a recognizable face. You did it from the beginning. I actually enjoyed your hesitations because, I've been there, so thanks for your watercolor painting. I think that it's like riding a bike, once you become an expert, the skill will not leave you, even through a passage of time. You just proved it. Enjoy your trip.

[@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??

[@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.

[@MicheleMei1]

I love that you explain all the decisions you make, from color, value, to even composition and focal point. Love getting that peek into your mind and learning from it

[@MicheleMei1]

It would be amazing if you put your color mixing in the frame too!

[@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.

[@christinaovsepian1043]

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

[@rawrxd215]

This cleaned my soul from being toxic towards better artists,it opened my third eye and now my mind and soul full on understand art

[@leandrasouzadecarvalho1099]

Can relate

[@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.

[@WiWillemijn]

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

[@rue4571]

i like hwo confident you are with your watercoloring

[@cehociuch5633]

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

[@faer_]

I was still watching the ad when I subscribed!!! this comment section made me do it! I'm already excited

[@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!

[@SuigetsuIsArt]

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

[@arleebean]

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

[@limpmisfitz]

This simplifies watercoloring for me

[@LillySchwartz]

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

[@estereofobia]

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

[@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! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@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! 😭❤️

[@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.

[@CopperPudding]

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

[@maryam-hr5sx]

exactly, lmao

[@yesbydefault]

Stunning result and most engaging process. Thank you for sharing!

[@junebug4868]

It's amazing how your slight details in the facial features REALLY pulled everything together. I love this

[@bjerdie2619]

Thank you so much for all your added commentary! Hearing you process the choices you made was really helpful in gaining perspective into composition!

[@Dizinii]

inspiring. I love how the highlights remind me what I love about John singer sargent.

[@Livvidoll]

You helped me discover a major element of my art. Thank you for that!!!

[@Emmatyan]

This video just popped up in my rec in the morning and in the evening I'm already doing a watercolor portrait which I have never done before. I'm so happy! Thank you so much!

[@Leo-ub8fd]

I find your way of painting and making faces really good, i always have the hurry to stop what i'm doing and start drawing every time you post, so thank you for that ✨💛 Hope you have a great day 🌻

[@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.

[@carolbenavidez2228]

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

[@tamamification]

Love this girl.　I learned a lot. Thank you very much, Chris sensei.

[@blackarc]

It turned out really well, actually it all started well ..and ended well. I initially thought for water colors the paint area was less but its amazing how many layers of details you put into it. Thanks for sharing.

[@janstiwhat9505]

this is so good it calms me down with music

[@cutiesierra12]

This is phenominal. I feel you did really well with explaining the 'why' to what you were doing, it helped me to better understand. Thank you for this, what a talent!

[@carolchou100]

I love your drawing way. You made the subject more soft and tender ~

[@adriannamarszal]

this watercolor tutorial is truly amazing! I didn't know I could paint so beautifully 😍

[@КристинаКоробка-д3ш]

While watching this video I learned new English words more than I learned in 9 years in school ❤ amazing art!

[@JayAyers]

I'm on day 6 of 30 of learning Watercolor (from the book Everyday Watercolor). I'm really enjoying it and am loving it more than I thought I would in such a short period. I can't wait to finish and to tackle portrait art like this. I would follow step by step, but I feel that I would get distracted. So, I will wait until I'm done with the current course. This looks amazing!

[@elois367]

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

[@ursadog2]

It is amazing... how you do so much with so little. Simply extraordinary... and something I am eager (and anxious) to work toward. Thank you for the demonstration and extremely informative commentary.

[@kaebear]

Can you make a video talking about techniques on how to start off on watercolor paintings and what makes you decide which colors should be emphasized/ what parts from the picture that are the most significant

[@thankourvets3882]

I tried my second "portrait" attempt yestrday. My husband thought it was great but all I saw was failure. Sad Face. Watching this video I am inspired to try again! You have gone over so many of the things I had no idea how to handle yesterday. Thank you!

[@Kaykhayali]

I liked this so much, very helpful! at the beginning it doesn't look like it's going to end up that good, but as more details are settled it becomes a really beautiful piece at the end

[@soliferi]

thank you for reminding me of why i like watercolour. saved me.

[@COCOChatnails]

Brilliant! Great result, and I learned so much from watching and - cherry on the cake - listening to your explanations. Ever so useful for us poor wannabe artists! Thanks!

[@ElliotKwan]

just saw you video! thanks for the tips. Your use of vocab to describe what you are trying to aim for is very helpful!

[@kumozumo]

I love the way you paint

[@mr_reddii07]

Your pencil holding way is unique..i like it so much.

[@boss0430tina]

Full process is awesome, learned so much. Please do more~❤

[@UrraSergio]

Yep: Wow! I love how it goes from "nothing" to a "mess" and from there to a "Wow!" Many many thanks. We are really very lucky to have you as a company.

[@rizzierizriz]

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

[@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.

[@katemah]

Thank you for showing us the full process! Now I want to go and pick up a paint brush

[@MinGongy]

I always thought that watercolouring is very hard. Now I think it's even harder. How is this possible. I shall never understand... I bow to your talent

[@sarahz.9852]

i really like how u think out loud while drawing i took so many notes while watching + i'm so excited to do an art study rn

[@itsmeilay]

I saw this video randomly on my recommendations and it's funny how I was thinking through the video that your art reminded me of an artist I saw on Instagram and then at the end of the video I looked at your name and turned out that you were the artist that I was thinking of. So I just want to say that your style is recognizable and memorable. Thanks for the great video, now I am subscribed!

[@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 :)

[@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. :)

[@wesleypetersen4916]

Totally enjoyed watching this video, it felt as if we were experiencing your creative flow as you narrated along. (thanx for taking us on your journey) What an awesome lesson and destination. God Bless you.

[@majeedailyas4341]

Some art vids are boring i skip most of it but this one so fun towatch💞💞💞💞💞and also i looovvvee water colors

[@paria5510]

beautifully done, Thank you for teaching the method.

[@karen_smith]

OMG! I am loving how you apply warm and cool colors. I tried to practice and I kinda made it but yours was still better. can you please create more videos like this? thank you