How I Paint a Portrait, from Start to Finish, for Sierra Club

A step-by-step tutorial of my portrait painting process.
This video focuses on a portrait commission for the Sierra Club, who I work with quarterly. Going from the drawing stage to the finished work takes about 3 hours, and I summarize steps along the way. The work is completed in colored pencil and acrylic paint, on 9x12 bristol vellum paper.

[@Nashvillain10SE]

Absolutely amazing work. The narration certainly adds even more interest; I think this would be very helpful to artists who are still looking for a path in their careers. Great advice in this video from an obviously successful artist.

[@artbyjonstich]

Thank you, appreciate the kind words!

[@LondonMoonie]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts during your process, it is immensely helpful to give me some confidence surrounding the choices I make while working !

[@arikurniawan3376]

kediri, east java, love your work ☝️👍

[@p.i.a9119]

🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥 amazing 😮😮😮👏👏👏

[@artbyjonstich]

Thanks very much 😎

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Love this.

[@Angela27red]

Do you always start with the darks? Great video thank you!