SKETCHBOOK DATE! Drawing Strangers at a Cafe

Urban sketching at a coffee shop, drawing and connection with cool people, and having some fun! I used ink and watercolor in my sketchbook
PS. The opening scene is my first attempt at stop motion animation :) What do you think?
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[@slewp]

Adrian fell in love

[@DevonMeyersArt]

Jess can these art dates become a video series?! i would love to see more videos like this ☺️

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely!!!

[@rosannap2651]

Vieni a fare un video qui in Sicilia 😍😜ti aspetto 🥰

[@dakotadalton2536]

I liked the backpack going gobble gobble! It’s cool to see how you apply your creativity to videography

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Did you enjoy? Where should our next sketchbook date be? 🙃💭 PS. That intro was my first attempt at stop motion animation… and yes I voiced those noises.🤣 so fun!

[@evazalesakova3579]

Love you 🥰 you inspire me so much

[@bennymawela2510]

Wow so good

[@artvalley6181]

Shopping mall

[@sunshine_8395]

In forest 🌲

[@MrsBarnabas]

Maybe in the park, or in a town square, with people passing by?

[@WillowRoseArlen]

These are some of my favorite videos of yours, when you are out painting or sketching in public and making connections and really taking us with you as you connect with a place and the environment. The sketchbook spread turned out so beautiful, makes me want to sit in a cafe and paint too!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! Ill have more coming :) Thanks for your kind words

[@saiga347]

@willow Rose Arlen true🖤

[@SM-Artist]

That is beautiful Enjoyed it watching full Thank you for sharing 🎨🖌💕👋

[@sil3nthunter1]

I bet that date would be an amazing experience.

[@thexyr]

I just realised how creating makes us the main character..how people notice us because we create and how people drown in happiness on seeing our art . I feel happy about myself .thank you Jess

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@MrsBarnabas]

A really relaxing Sketch Date, Jess! It's really good to have one of these videos again. Thank you! 😊 It's a long time since I sat in a café sketching people, but I have been sitting across the square, drawing folk at lunch in the café opposite, and in a small enclosed garden nearby this summer. It's been good fun, and, like you, making contact with strangers is part of the experience. How long were you there? How long do your sketches take?

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much for coming!! I took about 2 hours there with food and relaxing :) but sketches were about 15-30 min each

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@artofjesskarp Thanks. 😊

[@ariellabissoo1831]

HOPEFULLY IT'S MAGICAL!

[@artofjesskarp]

Sureeee

[@promitakar1858]

Jess we want sketchbook tour. You haven’t posted one for so long! Date was great. Thank you 😄

[@donsdoodleart]

Hi

[@richardwills7768]

I do this all the time wherever I go. If my friends see me without my sketchbook, they ask me if everything is ok. I also always have my headphones on when I'm drawing, for me its a way to zone out of the noise of the place I'm in and just Draw either what I see or let my imagination run wild...

[@devernepersonal3636]

0:17. Who could say no to that adorable face. Of course I would do that.

[@arushijbswag9892]

I enjoyed our date so much! 💜❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@rachelthompson7487]

It would be awkward for me to draw people and even more so to show them. But connecting with people is beautiful. I do want to draw in public soon. I enjoyed watching ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!!! Thanks so much for watching

[@valasafantastic1055]

I used to do this in the before times. Now outside only for me. But I still bring a tiny sketchbook in my purse if I get caught in line while doing necessary shopping. I live near a park so it’s great to walk down to and sketch from life.

[@lknap6089]

The more videos i watch of yours the more i fall inlove with you as a human. 💕

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@qossl6727]

Not that I can paint or sketch, but I cannot even keep my hands clean when touching art supplies… your hands are always pristine…. I do enjoy your videos so much, thanks for sharing your art!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching

[@archietheredcat]

I cant believe you be able to talk to stranger like that when sketches omg, my introverts ass feeling so nervous and somehow I wanna buried myself in a hole lol.. I don't have the confidence also to show my sketch and drawing to a person in real life like that, its so brave of you huhuhu, Im amazed and I feel that I wont be able to do that..when I go to cafe to work or sketches I always choose the most quiet and no person around corner because of my shyness, thank you for sharing your experience

[@artofjesskarp]

I was the same way but now I love it! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@mariatrapani851]

I LIKED THIS VIDEO VERY MUCH, YOUR DRAWINGS ARE GREAT AND PERFECT. I MOSTLY LOVE WATCHING YOUR URBAN PAINTINGS, IT IS LIKE WATCHING A MINI SERIES. GREAT, XX

[@medhanandi6684]

I am having high fever and headache cold and caugh....and this video literally made my day so better....love you and your work so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

I hope you feel better~! Thanks for watching :)

[@rl2117]

I love Café sketching; hope to see more!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@melindarivera6598]

My 11 yr old son has always preferred to sketch with a pen! I didn't realize it until about 6 months ago. He was drawing in his sketchbook. When he got finished with his drawing he came to show it to me. It was, as usual, almost perfect proportions, in pen! For the first time, I realized he almost always sketches with a pen and has very few "sketch" lines. It's like he goes straight in knowing exactly where he needs to put the lines. Almost like his sketch is his inking layer.

[@artofjesskarp]

That’s incredible!! Thank you so much for sharing that! I love that :)

[@lynetteclauser3551]

I wish I felt confident enough to sketch quickly. My instructors were always telling me hurry up, don’t think, just get the shapes down. And I say why? What I live most is the process, I feel too rushed to interpret or even concentrate. I know it’s in my head but I get rattled trying to be quick.

[@artofjesskarp]

Hi Lynette, there is beauty in practicing both fast sketches and slowed down sketches. The important thing to note is the purpose and intention behind each. Nothing wrong with how you’re feel :) just a different time and place to try both :) thanks for watching

[@anitapreciosa2830]

So very inspiring! It makes me want to grab my supplies and go actively profess my love for my surroundings. Thank you for this beautiful moment.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@anikatasnim6001]

Perfect vlog doesn’t exi.....

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@JuIia_]

GIRLL I LOVE YOUR ART STYLE IT'S BEAUTIFUL thank you for sharing your art with us you always teach me so much thank you 💕💕

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you for watching!!

[@walid7036]

Thank you for taking me with you on this wonderful date

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for coming!!

[@aalvina]

we all love a good jess karp video😌🤌🏼

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@tiyashapan9099]

That Adrian guy is so sweet. loved this date. We should hangout more often😉

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes!! Thanks!!

[@gdan9923]

Wow your page turned out amazing. I thought the guys response was really great and I love that he was genuinely interested and wanted to sit down and talk. I like to sketch people in cafes too but I’m always afraid they’ll “catch” me.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! I agree!! People usually do but there is always a pleasant way to show them and be respectful :) Usually it ends with smiles and great connections!

[@pianist8123]

Hey jess ive been following you for a while. You art is fascinating, it amazes me everytime i see it. Im on my way to become an artist like you ! Hanging out at a cafe, drawing people, drinking and eating what i want, the faboulus music at the cafe… thats what i want to do. You inspire me everyday… love you ! Greetings from Turkey!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for your support

[@medomagdy497]

Love you

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for watching

[@Blick_Art]

Thanks for letting us tag along! A fountain pen is a great addition to any sketch kit- the line variation and sensitivity to pressure of the hand are unlike anything you can get with a fiber tipped pen. Unfortunately, some artists still think fountain pens are hard to take care of, but a piston converter (refillable ink cartridge with a plunger mechanism) makes rinsing out between colors easy (rinse only with cool water, never hot). What ink do you use in your Lamy pen, BTW?

[@rizzart66]

Love the latte. Have you ever watched Liz Steel? She does this type of sketching with her tea. Very loose and flowy. Text explaining where she was, etc. I just love it. I have a small kit I keepin my purse. A non water proff black pen and water brush for a quick faux watercolor feel.

[@artofjesskarp]

Oh no!! I’ll have to check her out. Thanks so much!!

[@arlenepadden1243]

Great job Jess! I Loved it❤️❤️❤️ Sketching in a cafe can be intimidating but you made it look easy. You got this girl👏👏👏👏

[@ned5244]

Editing and camera work is top notch

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@_JoyceArt]

I’d feel I would be a bit intrusive to paint people like that in public, or would feel I’m taking a spot up for too long. But I do occasionally sketch on location, and others (random people) will always come up to see what you’re doing. Which makes me think I should go back soon to one of my spots to take a picture of the finished piece, in the location.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks so much!! Go for it

[@artistinyou8181]

it was an lovely and beautiful day 🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@RachelleByersArt]

That avocado toast looks 🔥

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@ariellabissoo1831]

I AM OBSESSED WITH YOUR TALENT!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@barryjack3025]

Cute intro…and of course I would love to come along! The animation at the beginning was cute… my girlfriend and I used to go sketching at coffee shops all the time in the Old Port of Montreal. Not for a while though 😕. Love to have people come up and watch us work. We loved this video.❤️❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!

[@barryjack3025]

@@artofjesskarp it was such a pleasure to watch that(and all) of your videos…thanks for being there.

[@devanshidraws]

Such a beautiful composition, and contrast. I always find compositions very difficult

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you - it is!!

[@gayane_igityan]

You can take me on a sketching date anytime!!! Love your art so much !

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!! Will do!

[@sarajamal799]

We spent a lovely time together! See you soon 💖😉 beautiful work

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! :)

[@gioalejandro9647]

U inspired me to start drawing realism

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@Kiptoe]

Dear Jess, you're the coolest. Thanks for taking us on a date, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute it, i love how you make your spreads and share your day in the video. Love the backpack animation intro :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for coming with me :) Super happy you liked it!!

[@yanx_artt]

Another inspiration booster from Jess! This is so so relaxing! I wanna try and paint at a location in a cafe too! 👀✨ Also waiting eagerly for PART 2 ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!!

[@dorothyminor7581]

After watching one of your videos I ordered a seventeen bag for my travel art kit! It’s perfect! Thank you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks! I know :)

[@susannebukatz4457]

I loved the intro! And your editing style is so professional and lively, you really take us to these places with you. Your sketches were beautiful as well. Can’t wait to see the next drawing date of yours!

[@AbraCassandraCrafts]

Lucky you have a photographic memory. I've got the memory of a fish. I forget my reference photo the split second I look away and can NOT paint from memory ever.

[@artofjesskarp]

Sometimes that happens to all of us and it’s ok :) sometimes with practice it develops a bit better! Thanks for watching 🎈

[@AbraCassandraCrafts]

@@artofjesskarp I'm 33 I think it's a bit late for me :D

[@troywilson1654]

Watching this video was both inspiring and therapeutic. Thank you Jess

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks Troy!!

[@barblallier9413]

You are the best!! What joy you spread!! Thank you thank you! 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@corinablair3336]

Oh man can we get more of these? It was relaxing a educational. The spread turned out gorgeous and it was just a overall a good video.

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely. Thank you so much

[@LarsVonHired]

Hope you do more of these, they’re insane lol

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@marials9245]

All the sketches look gorgeous! There’s something about sketch books that I love ❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! Me too

[@shawnrobertson9618]

Love the way you unite the sketches as a composition. Great ideas/inspiration to try. Thanks!

[@masterriderca]

i missed you Jess

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for coming

[@jashparikh4431]

Quite fun could you do a 100 flower challenge

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! 100 challenge coming next :)

[@jashparikh4431]

Thx

[@jashparikh4431]

Can’t wait 🔥🔥😍

[@artbynao]

Really great. I need to go out and sketch people 😄

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! Go for it!

[@nienkevletter]

Sketch dates are the best!! And that stop motion at the beginning was so funny 😄

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! ❤️☀️

[@mariamangion21]

Can’t wait to watch 🫶

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for coming :)

[@sanne2145]

This was so relaxing to watch, you make drawing look so easy and with the water colors. I love it all

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you Sanne

[@thatperson7902]

We want more like this video

[@artofjesskarp]

Sure thing!

[@bethcrane5780]

That was really fun! Thank you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks for coming!!

[@poocky100]

I thought it was so nice. Really loved the ambiance of those cafés and great work as usual.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@poocky100]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@aanisahaque6421]

Jess you are so inspiring. I started painting on locations because of you! And it feels so great! Lots of love for you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@Sketchrcat]

Jess; you could go to your local zoo and do a sketch-date. I have the Buffalo zoo 4 streets over from me and its one of my favorite places to sketch these days. 😸

[@artofjesskarp]

Oh cool!! Thanks :)

[@natalie.natalie.natalie]

Awesome Jess! would you teach us to draw people?! please ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you! I have some demos on my patreon

[@rubyday2496]

Wow! Beautiful artwork. More Incredible videos, please!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks 😊

[@Micca_]

The video starts and my first thought … I love the way you make your videos! They are amazing! YOU ARE AMAZING ❤️

[@Shtriga_34]

Omg this was so much fun, you should make many many more of these. Your spreads are the best btw. Unmatched!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!!

[@ArtFromAurora]

I had a delightful time watching this! I was crocheting while you were drawing :D

[@medomagdy497]

You are my ultimate inspiration really whenever I'm blocked I just watch one of your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for watching

[@raghavchander6976]

in these situations, laxatives are your friend

[@xRiriRebel]

You are truly such an inspiring person! Your videos always brighten my day and motivate me to create and live life to the fullest ❤ Glad to hear you had a good time sketching in the café, thank you for sharing it with us ☺

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching!

[@vishnupriyabharathi551]

I experience my life through your videos.. without any doubt i always end up with happy tears❤

[@pattyhall7162]

Nice painting people in places Great Job!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!

[@michaellund2410]

Hi jess your cafe sketches were so good felt I was there with you, but a million miles away, you are such a talented and friendly person, you enspir me more with your really easy warm persona , such a warm talented lovely young lady, always interested in your work . Michael Leeds England.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much Michael

[@heyitsmeFAITH]

This is really cool Jess!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@xk33p0ut]

Really love these Sketchbook Dates.. keep coming back :) This creates such a positiv mindset.. :)

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks Kevin! Will do!

[@Future_Rebellion]

I found your channel through KZbin's Biggest Art Collab, and I am so grateful for that. Your videos, how you challenge yourself, and how you find an answer in your struggle is so wonderful

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much- So glad you found me :) Welcome!

[@AHerzi-ot6ze]

You truly are an amazing artist.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@ashleighdenny4012]

This totally inspired me to sketch strangers outside at a beer garden (which I never would have had the courage to do before). Thank you!

[@artofjesskarp]

Amazing!!!

[@marioramos1225]

That is such a cool video Jess you don’t see many cafe sketching 😃which are so neat

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@marioramos1225]

It was a fun date 🙂

[@AveArtz]

Nice.. I don't think outdoor painting is possible in my place.. You are lucky jess

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@evelyncrain2093]

Your videos are so relaxing.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@loriwilde3977]

What a lovely sketch.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

Creating feels sooooooo good!

[@artofjesskarp]

Doesn’t it?

[@mediiva865]

Would you mind taking us on another date :) ?? I truly loved seeing you sketch people in this beautiful cafe!!

[@artofjesskarp]

Would you like to go on another one?! Thanks :)

[@wendyweng3172]

Wow Jess you are absolutely talented!!! 😍 love it!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@marcolozano7915]

So Good.of you.Jess K.

[@stephenwilson7865]

You are talented lady, well done.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@RadishandRoux]

I loved this!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! So glad you did!

[@basenkaua]

Uhhhh, I LOVE this video, so awesome!!! So cozy and inspiring and fun ))))

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@ArtWench]

Love this spread! Beautiful!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!!

[@dashamoony]

backpack intro ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks!

[@karenbearden6198]

I loved it! Thank you, you're amazing.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks Karen

[@ariellabissoo1831]

CANNOT WAIT FOR IT!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks

[@claudiacarlos1490]

What a beautiful video 😍 It seems that you did all the composition in a blink of an eye. I admire you a lot! I like seeing your videos when motivation goes and I also learn English at the same time. Thank you 😊

[@salehanaseem581]

It was a long time since I wasn't able to watch your videos because of my exams but oh God it is soo amazing so good to see you again Jess

[@heyde_art]

Uncoventional but amazing.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you