Sketchbook Date with Nature at a Japanese Garden

I draw and paint with gouache in my sketchbook with a friend at a local Japanese garden.
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[@thexyr]

Honestly for some reason or actually i know the reason is you being so spiritually positive and hardworking, you always leave me happier , inspired and curious. Thank you

[@artofjesskarp]

Wow, thank you! Thanks so much for watching.

[@peachesyuson8989]

That bird at the end of the video would have been fun to paint. The background and the motion the bird did was just perfect! Thank you for sharing this with us, Jess. It gave me such a calming vibe this morning ☺️🙏☀️🌅

[@InkRebellion]

Its quite interesting the way Jess sketches with ink, like she mostly sees the ambient occlusion, creates a lovely depth, great job!

[@Kiptoe]

Such a beautiful episode, the themes of going with the flow and your heart, letting nature guide you to find something and be present. I think the way you capture nature with your sketchbook paintings is so cool, you bring out the vibrance and the essence of the place in a way that amplifies the feeling you have, rather than just the scenery. Its really beautiful. Thanks for sharing your art, your vision, and your wisdom 🙏

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much! This is beautiful! 😊

[@ChantelleArts]

I can’t believe how quickly you painted that gouache piece!? 😮 drawing and painting outside are so relaxing, it’s lovely to see you’re encouraging more people to do so ❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@anthonyw2931]

I had the same exact sentiment. 30 min!?!

[@ChantelleArts]

@@anthonyw2931 I know right? 😂

[@becks-zs14]

Zac needs a KZbin channel ASAP! 🤩

[@estherhyneman9127]

I'm glad I'm not the only who thinks that.

[@bluewren65]

Lovely to see the same subject drawn using the same medium through the hands and eyes of two artists. Both ink drawings are fabulous. It's a great illustration of why you should never try to emulate someone else's style. Only your hands and your brain will make marks in a particular way and that is what makes your work special.

[@chelseysmith6805]

I love your videos so much. I don't paint very much at all. I'm a mother with 2 daughters, 7 and 9, and they watch you occasionally. You're a great role model for all of us. You are very wise and articulate. I love watching you layers of art come together...and what I mean is your videography skills add another dimension to you painting and sketching. I appreciate you so much! Thank you for being you!

[@marcoantonio-df4mr]

Garden is the word in this video

[@marcoantonio-df4mr]

🌱

[@silvertales]

That looks like Morikami. I used to go for Obon every year when I still lived in Miami. I love the bonsai garden and random stone lanterns scattered throughout the property. I highly recommend going to their Obon festival, it’s crowded but a fantastic event where they float the lanterns for those who have passed on the lake at the end of the night.

[@ivi122]

Boy, you are the most talented artist I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching on youtube EVER! You’re so incredibly talented, and have a great personality! Your friend is very talented also. Btw, I love your channel except I wish you uploaded more frequently

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, A wonderful painting and such a lovely use of gouache! I often think people do not use the transparency of this unique medium. Your painting techniques are so wonderful and quite beautiful too! I have that love/hate relationship with this medium I know it is from when I worked in a studio that made sure ALL of the gouache paintings were destroyed after the job was completed. The photo's were made and boom! into the circular file they went! That's a fancy was to say trash can! Thanks for sharing this time with your friend with us. Have a lovely day!

[@Ghostrob2023]

Good morning, Jess and thank you for the sketch book date with you and your friend. He's a really good artist just like you and enjoy the scenery in the video as well. Have a wonderful day and happy drawing.

[@artofjesskarp]

Good morning! Thanks so much for watching

[@Ghostrob2023]

@@artofjesskarp You're welcome, Jess.

[@anthonyw2931]

Seriously, Jess. We should have you listed as one of the Wonders of the World. Your dates are better than what I’d have idealized as perfect. Your skills are more than impressive, but how you talk to everyone and your eyes! Boy! They are like a child’s eyes with giddiness. You’re not acting this, and we are so grateful coz for a few minutes every week will live through those eyes that see such beauty! Oh Zach has skills too😊

[@shwetadube7069]

This proves, nature is our best friend 💜💜

[@artofjesskarp]

Absolutely!! Thanks

[@mad.eli_]

Love every piece you make, from all the little strokes and moments captured by your pen and ink, absolutely amazing

[@suchitrashrivastav745]

A constant smile stayed with me with you guyz❤

[@elisaacord4920]

Your videos are what I look forward to after working nights as a nurse. ❤

[@mikegrant4424]

Sure love your little piece of heaven here kiddo....thanks for sharing with an old artist...

[@SigneofHorses]

Het fell in love with square sketchbooks.. it just made sense to my brain. And even now I find it perfect to translate drawings made within a square or the double square rectangle to a canvas of any proportion. This was again a lovely video and it makes me want to go out and draw..

[@lnwanderbooks2666]

As someone who's been living in Japan for a while and who just moved to a city with an amazing garden, this video feels special to me, even more since you're the one who inspired me to go back to art after 25 years. I actually bought a yearly pass last week so I can visit the garden whenever I want😆, especially when it's not crowded (they open at sunrise), and I can't wait to follow your advice once more ☺

[@Gh.learns]

Love you and love your soul, you’re the best artist I’ve ever seen🤍🤍.

[@hans-sniekers-art]

You are always so positive and thoughtful with your narration, I think you should receive some kindness back for that

[@AFski]

Zac's voice though 👌🏻✨

[@ABHIGYANDIXIT]

Our intuition is a self reflection of nature.

[@artofjesskarp]

❤❤❤

[@janetbronner6403]

Love these drawings!! I am so amazed at how very talented you are with the drawings. That includes your friend, too! You both match well! I am looking forward to your next sketchbook date!

[@noplotjustgoblins]

I've always wanted to do that at the Morikami. That's awesome!

[@artofjesskarp]

Yes! Thanks!!

[@SharonCullenArt]

When i saw your video poop up yesterday I couldn’t wait to watch. I always look forward to your videos. I think it’s safe to say you’re my favorite channel on KZbin. Thank you for such terrific content. And the others are right, Zack should start his own channel!

[@rmgalardo]

I miss Morikami so much! One of my favorite places to visit when I lived in the area

[@diariesofanomad]

You make all things possible Jess, thank you for your grace ❤

[@chyanniea9462]

Thank you Jess for this beautiful video! 😊 I always like how you don’t limit yourself to a certain style or medium (oil, acrylic, watercolour), and just focus on creating!

[@sketchbookscheming]

Just beautiful, Jess, and it was really fun to see you with your friend. You have me craving a sketchbook date! I've never tried that before.

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I LOVE this series, all the art you both did, and this Video. 💖😀👍 awe, the turtles and other critters you encountered .... 🥰

[@Arpanas_Garden]

I'm literally in love with your art... Like how are you so creative girl!!! Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!

[@Arpanas_Garden]

@@artofjesskarp ❣️

[@linsaraillustration]

Thats relaxing Draw date. Boths drawing looks beautiful.

[@flyart8391]

Japanese Gardens have a flowing serenity about them🙏...i love this landscape😍 Nice drawings💪🙃

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kaykelsch2027]

Love both of your sketches. It's great that you had company with you. He is an amazing artist also. It's amazing how fast you completed your wonderful painting. Thanks for filming it for us💕

[@user-ez4jy6jj4g]

Yours is way better and more realistic to what the actual size and shape is of the little statue

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Hi Jess! Such a wonderful sketchbook date with you, Zac and Mother Nature! Thank you once again for your positivity and inspiration. I especially loved the colours you saw and painted in your gouache piece and would love for you to do a video on how you see colour! Just amazing 🤩 x

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!! You got it

[@Yashkirtivardhan]

Beautiful sketches and painting as usual....... You are an amazing story teller..... Should try your hand in direction too...... ❤ur sketchbook dates..... Truly inspirational. 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!

[@thesketchylittlebird]

The bird at the end is called an Anhinga aka "snake bird." I just saw one for the first time about a week and a half ago in Daytona.

[@herstrangekind]

Your Sketchbook dates are my favorites, and this one was just beautiful. The garden had so many points of inspiration! I loved seeing your friend’s sketches as well, and watching you paint was incredible.

[@archi.e_._]

Every single video of yours inspires me to paint and practice my art some more. So much love Jess!

[@artistinyou8181]

that was really amazing , loved it the sketch and the little painting ... the sketch of ur friend was really good i hoping for the 2 second one of his sketch .. still everything falls at its placed after watching ur videos of live painting and sketching i tried this and it was amazing drawing and painting live is so much fun... thank you so much for giving me this much courage and inspiring me... lots of love have a great week.

[@AtelierArts]

I love love love the details that you put into your art!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@dianeo]

How beautiful! You both have such admirable skills... whew! I recently went to Naples Botanical Gardens (SW Florida) which had Frida Kahlo inspired gardens and sculptures. I don't have the confidence or skill level (yet) to 'art' in public but I took loads of pics which continue to inspire my art while at home 😊

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much. That sounds amazing :)!

[@suzannemarshall7458]

beautiful and inspiring We just got a Japanese Garden here so I shall go paint there soon too

[@ashleytoltonart]

Another video well done! Jess! 🙌🏼🥂❤️

[@m_m457]

I love this videos . It’s so full on Zenergy 🎉. Thank you so much for your generosity ❤

[@TheEnigma2389]

Jess, you are definitely rocking 2023 with these amazing art dates! Perfect venue to be in sync with nature, both that's outside and that is your own, inside 😊 Your 30 min landscape painting was inspiring! But what made you think of painting the sky yellow when in the video it clearly looked gray-blue? Just curious 🧐😅 Anyway well done, both Zac and you...looking forward to more episodes of paint dates with you 😊 best wishes!❤

[@MaeManuel1]

Ahaha! Your friend said “I can’t find my sketch” in slow motion! 😂

[@milliejayseekings]

wonderful video again! I love the new choices of colour in the painting, Im waiting for more nicer and warmer weather in my country, which is the uk, so i can go outside to sketch or paint! xxx

[@marcoantonio-df4mr]

Hey! She said delicacy 👍

[@marcoantonio-df4mr]

You go Jess spark Your 🙏🌹🤳

[@nevamoore5192]

Wonderful video again Jess!

[@lavanyask4639]

Thank you so much Jess for this video. Your sketch and painting are beautiful ❤.

[@artofjesskarp]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and your kind words

[@arcuda2001]

a really beautiful video , and i loved what you were saying at the end.. so much beauty surrounds us .. thanks , Jess.. Norakag, here ..

[@lyssasletters3232]

Oh how i loved this video!!!!!!! Thank you so much for what you do, Jess!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad you loved it

[@deniseramirez9706]

Such a pretty place 🥰. Great work 💕🤗

[@mariskrulla6278]

Jess Karp, it's so incredibly great to see your videos, you're a very good artist! you inspire and spread a positive vibe. after starting to follow you, I have taken up drawing again, and bought various sketch books. thank you for sharing your passion

[@Suko-Kitsuu]

I loved this. I need an artist friend to go out and do stuff like this with. It seems so fun! ☺️

[@yllanesartscrafts5287]

Beautiful indeed❤❤❤ love your artworks, content and your video editing❤❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kimwilderhinson3716]

I see you’ve discovered one of my favorite places. I love Morikami Garden. Another nearby place that makes an interesting nature walk is Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Hundreds of birds roost there, some of them in trees right beside the boardwalk.

[@claricek2653]

I absolutely LOVE all your videos. Your AMAZING!!!

[@claricek2653]

Hi Jess😁I'm all over the place. I love EVERYTHING art. I'm an art groupie. I just experienced my first " urban sketching" workshop. I froze and couldn't follow the instructions. I should say I'm absolutely NOT an artist. My instructor gave some ways to find perspective , and did a quick sketch demo and said now you have seven minutes for a quick sketch. I didn't know what to do, I froze🤣🤣🤣. However, I had a great time in the end and I can't wait to go out again. and I think I have more confidence to go out on my own. I need people, a community. Please give some advice in your next KZbin video. Thanks

[@Basiieee_Artist]

Thank you for showing your love for art and travel. A good process for a soul desire to discover what other artists doing in their travelling. It's lovely to witness incredible subjects you guys spot. Jess, how do you select your visions into your preferred subject you love attract emotionally and in thoughts. ❤❤

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much!!

[@Teti_K]

Oh, it's just delightful! This episode is so wonderful! (I love all of them, but this one... I just smiled during all the video) Not only your paintings and drawings and even sketches are perfect pieces of art, but also your inspiring heartfull videos are pieces of art themselves 😍 Thank you, Jess for making this for us ❤

[@asmaachahchouh8634]

i like your painting soooo much

[@irenetorokart9318]

Im such a fan! I recently started my own artist Vlog on here. In my own style of painting, I create and Vlog the process. Thank you for all the videos. 😁

[@coolartby_charan]

Such a good drawing out side it's great ,ur so talented Love from INDIA 🇮🇳💓

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you!!

[@yayab6378]

i love your fashion style sooo pretty!😍😍😍

[@andreasouth3721]

Your videos are so beautiful and inspiring!

[@gabriellaritaart]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing. I love this series ❤

[@missblisspresents]

I love your videos so inspirational but also calming ❤❤❤❤

[@busesartspace]

So inspiring😍😍 I think I will go to outside and I will explore possibilities just same as you🥰🥰 Thanks a milliom time!! Love you so much🤍🤍

[@artofjesskarp]

You can do it! Thank you

[@Bpl541]

It’s a stunning landscape and I love your technique Jess. You both did lovely sketches of the statue. I’m subscribing so I won’t miss any videos🌲🙏❤️🦆🐕🐇🦢🦉🐈🕊️🦊🐋🌲🐀🦭🐟🐓🦄🌺🐈‍⬛🐻

[@designerarchie]

you really inspire me to do urban skething more!

[@artofjesskarp]

Amazing!!! Go for it!!

[@dulcereyes4973]

So beautiful ❤ thank you love it

[@Roottech25]

that last painting was insane... I'm ok drawing and painting with acrylic but don't have the control with the brush to do something like that with watercolor... who knows may be someday.. I subed

[@CJShopland_Art]

6:33 the edge of the micron; how I use it, fine liner such versatile tool, can get away with just the one :) 0.8 is more my go to but the edge still light and thin lines.

[@jcwt_pdx]

Beautiful 😍 I would like to try that myself 💜

[@andreatorraca8755]

Nice,Zach….Handsome!!

[@TheDesignCorner]

Beautiful!!!😍😍

[@kmorgan6890]

Beautiful video and artwork❤

[@vanisaini099]

Wow 👌 👏 😍 👍

[@tuuli-ku8so]

i love your videos jess!

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

I always love your vlogs 😊😊😊

[@Micca_]

Super cool video🫶 Both of you are amazing artists ❤

[@riktapaul5031]

Hi after a long time 😊 happy to see your another sketchbook video and i really enjoyed it 🥰

[@artofjesskarp]

Thank you so much 😀so happy you enjoyed it

[@riktapaul5031]

​@@artofjesskarp your most welcome 😊🥰

[@divya.s8951]

Nature is always fascinating jess...💗 keep going on your dreams...and entertain us with your arts and your positive thoughts..❤😊

[@ziwang4948]

omggg i am finally early, i always love ur sketch date vids the most😍😍

[@artofjesskarp]

Yay! Thank you! Glad you like them!

[@sushantadas4518]

Honestly I have a crush on ur friend.. he's really cuteeeee❤

[@jazw4649]

Cute outfit Jess!

[@kelijamesforeman5240]

Hi Jess I’m so inspired after I watch your videos so much so I booked onto two art courses which I can’t wait to start I absolutely love your art btw too well wishes from Northern Ireland ✌️👩‍🎨

[@estherhyneman9127]

1. I love this series. I've actually made a playlist where I sketch from the videos on youtube of different places around the world on pause which is a good and fun exercise. 2. Jess I was wondering if you could make a tutorial on how to render the color opal? I know you made this beautiful girl for your birthday during Inktober a few years aga and I would really like to do something similar, but I'm not sure how to approach it.

[@CJShopland_Art]

0:26 this looks like you’ve stepped into a painting! Not green screen? 😂 amazing landscape! 😮

[@danielastuff9529]

Love your videos❤

[@andreatorraca8755]

Lovely Jess

[@LearntoDraw343]

Hi Jess how I just watched it and I loved it those ramdom guys made the video so much fun to watch say hi to your cat from me☺️🐈‍⬛

[@artofjesskarp]

Thanks!! She says hi back

[@LearntoDraw343]

Jess today I have made a short 100 animals you can also see it at Suleman and Ayan foment me how is it

[@medomagdy497]

Well I've always had a problem with generating ideas like if I read a prompt for example I just take a while thinking is it normal I mean I just feel you're gifted to get ideas easily that come out excellently perfect and meaningful

[@artofjesskarp]

Just begin small and try subjects that you love

[@keeksartcreations418]

Always a pleasure watching your videos! So grateful for the inspiration 🤗🤗 can’t wait to finally start my channel, maybe one day my videos may cross your path and we could have an art hang out!