I’m Painting a SELF-PORTRAIT! - Pt. 1 The Underpainting
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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Jess be throwin us sum GOOOOOOOD contents lately. First, the youtube collab and now this😳
🥹❤️ Thank you!
The editing also reached another level! *chef kiss*
I was thinking the same thing!!!
She always does! 😀
I really liked your intro and how you explored other artists self portraits and what that even means. And the transition to your eyes was really cool 😎
Your narration is very smooth and your language is thoughtful and poetic.
The painting is looking really nice, looking forward to seeing how it develops and how you further experiment.
I like the way you capture specific moments and convey the emotion through your storytelling and filmmaking. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Thank you so much 🥹☀️
How on earth is this video so touching for me? I'm crying again. You are so inspiring, not only your paintings, your art of filming, editing and maybe just being. It's incredible
Thank you so so much 🥹❤️
Exactly! I would 100% watch one of her latest videos in cinema
I cried too! It’s really inspiring to see an artist so in tune with themselves and their art.
@@dusk823 thank you
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I was going through one of the toughest days, a cousin who I consider a little brother just passed from a motorcycle accident, my mom had a heart attack from receiving the news and though she’s stabilized at the hospital it’s been really difficult finding a peace of mind… this brought so much calmness and peace it’s gorgeous and the way you record the angles catching the sunset it’s the cherry on top. Thank you for all you do because it truly got me through such a rough night
Wow. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences. Thank you for watching and I am grateful I could be of help
Very very beautiful painting my friend stay in connected big like Thank for sharing 😍🤩😘
Fascinating to see the work progress through changes in ambient light. This is a good training exercise for any painter, because studio light (or wherever the painting site may be) is not always under the full control of the artist.
If only TV had art shows like this! I especially love the shot at the end where you stepped back to take the piece in before calling it a day. The reality of the creative process!
Thanks so much. It was a choice to leave in the video and not cut out because I think it’s quiet special :) I think others are relating to this moment of the creative process as well. Thanks for your support
Awesome start. I love doing surreal self-portraits and surreal portraits in general, it allowed me to express things in a different way than one would with words.
Thank you!
I loved the whole video so much! And that small moment at the end 20:10 when you stood back looking at your painting and there’s no music, just you and your art, that moment is so beautiful
Thank you so much!! I thought it was a special moment that others seem to connect to as well ❤️
I know I’m late but girl you deserve 1m subscribers. love u. ❤️
Thank you so much!!
Wow, I really love your self portrait from school. Your concepts & skill is just amazing & breathtaking. I can’t wait to see more of your journey through this self portrait.
Thank you so much
@@artofjesskarp of course, you’re so welcome. Idk why I said I wanted to wait on the big reveal when seeing the process is so much better. Thanks for sharing your art & journey with us. You honestly don’t have to but you do.
it simply left me breathless the way you interpret and take advantage of every motion and feeling to create a piece of art is wonderful and simply wonderful
Thank you
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Even just the way it looked then was gorgeous. The finished artwork is absolutely incredible, inspiring, stunning and truly beautiful, Jess. You’re so talented that even your sketchbooks are masterpieces and unique little works of art.
You’re so talented however, it goes beyond that. The raw passion, love you have for art, the process, the way you think, feel, the way you gaze upon your canvas feeling so much emotion that it actually resonates through your videos, it all is indescribable.
Watching your process, watching you get lost in the moment, your confident brush strokes, your energy, the way you look upon your canvas with such adoring, motivated, freeing, loving, passionate and happy eyes is very special to witness.
"Fall in love with the highs and the lows". Absolutely yes....trust the process.
❤️❤️❤️
For my final work for my BA I did 5 gestural self-portraits. I studied a bit about Frida Kahlo while doing this, and I came across this quote if hers:
I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.”
- Frida Kahlo
This is one of my favourite quotes from any artist. She was so right ☺️
She's the most clean and organized painter I've ever seen. And what a cool studio.
wow... its so amazing yrr the vibes are so positive and the view... really excited for more parts to go more
i have really improved in my paintings by seeing ur videos u are my ideal for paintings
love u jess dii
(vanshika mathur)18 yrs
Thank you so much
Your dancing shows you're a Miami native!! thanks for posting and sharing your art; you're an inspiration!
Haha thanks but I was actually born and raised in NYC!
A feeling of being Free is part of the creative journey that is or can be a life long one. It can take your mind to that zone you spoke of. I draw of paint every day. It has been the more wonderful experience. I am old now. I started with my first oil portrait in 1966. There are so many benefits to the art process. To be free is to create. Ok, Jess.
You can tell the final painting will be really amazing,but it's great you are sharing the beginning stage with us. The choice to use the large brush and loose washes of white and sepia is really inspired and is a great foundation and the fact you are working on such a large scale too as it allows for the painting process to become really immersive. I have been invited to create a self portait for an exhibition later this year and originally was creating it digitally,but when you posted the first video of you drawing your self portrait on the panel,It inspired me to make a change. So I am also now painting my self portait on a large panel,big enough for he painting to be lifesized. I've never painted a self portrait before,but your origianal video really inspired me to try it .I had to have my entire left arm amputated to the shoulder this year due to health complications,so I am having to get used to a new physicality,and the invitation for the exhibition came not long after this happened. So creating the self portrait is a way for me to come to terms with this and it's really working. I'm also using a tonal underpainting,but after reading about Rembrant's portraits I am using greens as my under painting, to hopefuly give more luminance to the skin tones when I move onto the next stage of the self portrait. The self portait you created in High School is stunning,to portray your self as a human ying annd yang was really inspired. I love that you are using a tecnique from history for the underpainting,but using it in a contemporary way. A self portrait is a way to re-coconnect to ourselves,re-engage with ourselves and we can learn things about ourselves as we are creating them,it's like holding up a mirror to ourselves through our creativity.. I have a few books on Self portaits and I have been looking through these as I'm working on my self portrait. If you want to read more about this genre of art,here are six that I really reccommend that I think will inspire you as well (as they have inspired me)
500 Self Portaits by Julian Bell published by Phaidon Press
Self Portraits by Ernst Rebel published by Taschen
The Self Portrait-A Cultural History by James Hall published by Thames & Hudson
The Self Portrait by Natalie Rudd published by Thames & Hudson
The Self Portrait-From Schiele To Beckman by Tobias Matter published by Prestel
Seeing Ourselves-Women's Self Portraits by Frances Borzello published by Thames & Hudson..
Can't wait to see the next video as you carry on painting this self portrait,thank you for inspiring me and for sharing this exciting creative journey with us. (matt)
Honestly you are the only UA-cam artist who inspires me everytime ,I have never seen anyone as positive and calm as you.... you are just amazing as your art, I wish I could make paintings like you..and all the very best for your every future project ☺️
Thank you so much
I absolutely love that view, wow. To be able to look out at that while you work must be amazing
I loved the under painting, but you were right...the oils brought it to life. Wonderful!
👋🏾👋🏾 you should know around [15:40] I was looking away and hadn't noticed you stopped talking. The music grew louder and before I knew it I was tapping my foot as I sketched. I thought I had sketched through the whole video & some other one was starting only to turn around and see you dancing. Jess, as masterful as your work is, I appreciate how unencumbered you are about it and showing us you basically party🥳💃🏾 and 💥 a masterpiece is revealed .🥰
Aw!!! Thank you so much!! That’s amazing
Gorgeous start, Jess! I've missed your last few videos and am spending my morning in my sketchbook and catching up with your channel. Hope you have a wonderful weekend 😊 💕
Thank you!! Have a wonderful weekend as well :)
Hey Jess firstly I'd love to say that you are an inspiration to me because you taught me to paint from real and I have learnt alot from you, like paint from real, trust the process, 100 heads etc..... Not countable and i can say that even I'm an artist i do create art and i love it i love to see my art grow day by day and i promise you helped alot in it. And the question.. what make a you feel free while creating?
My answer to it would be that, I think art is a gift by God, and when God gifts you something so trust it and just go for it, and he won't let anything wrong happen, and if something wrong happens it's a lesson for future. Second one do you have fun while creating? Yes! Definately because art is a part of me and when I express a part of me I feel happy to see it alive outside me....
🥹❤️ thank you
That view out your window is always breathtaking. It always looks like you could dive out the window into the water. Can’t wait to see your self-portrait.
Thank you
Your drawings ,your energy ,your studio even your voice tells us your love towards art... thankyou for your hard work that you express by your video.😊
Thank you so so much Stella!
I have been drawing for two years now. YOU inspire me to Learn how to paint and eventually start a channel. your videos are so calming. 💕
Just a single cent but I just found Jess and she is already inspiring me so much with her art and wisdom. Thank you so much!
Thank you
I'm an aspiring med student who has to study for hours continuously at a for several time a day with meals and bath as only break apart from sleep. I used to draw and paint but it got behind when I had to put most of my time to my studies. Your work has rekindled the hope in me that I could again go behind my fav hobby and make me feel connected with art. Thanks so much Jess❤️
That’s incredible ❤️ thank you! Best of luck in your studies 🙂
@@artofjesskarp Thanks❤️
listening to music while painting is great, it can really help just get you out of your head while you work
Thank you for watching! For sure
It's coming out incredible!! See you on part 2. :D
Thanks! See you then :)
@@artofjesskarp Yw. :D
Love how the drips of paint you did give it a abstract look to it!
Thank you!
Jess, you never disappoint. Your positivity, and your art are such an inspiration. This self portrait is looking extraordinary. I love that you are showing us the process. Watching you paint combine with the tone of your voice is like the perfect combination that draws us in and into the feelings you are experiencing as you paint this. I already know that the end result is going to be absolutely gorgeous and I’m going to enjoy every step of this journey with all the other people that absolutely love and enjoy watching you create. Thank you so much for letting us watch and experience your art right along with you!! ♥️♥️
Wow Ovely! Thank you so so much! I really appreciate your support
You are welcome! I just enjoy your creativity and your positive vibes and kind personality. I can’t wait to see what the Part 2 is going to bring. Enjoy your weekend! 😊
In one sentence i simply cannot express
The beauty you possess
It is simply a matter...
Words cannot cover
Inspiration and feeling
Are simply just life changing
And is much better done by just showing
Thank you for taking us on this journey
Thank you so much
Thank you to you for being such an inspiration
WOW!!! your "equilibrium" self portrait is beautiful and amazingly well done.
and the one you're working on now, is looking great, too. I agree, a really good start. =)
Abstracts, and splatters help me "loosen up" and be more "Free"... also, if I am using less expensive supplies, I don't worry so much about "wasting" stuff....
When painting, I often find myself "lost in the story that's being told"... and I often will sing along to my favourite songs - which help me have fun during the process.
Ohhhhh Jessssss….. u r THE BEST!!!!!! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks a ton for inspired us again n again with your each passing video!
Thanks!
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Absolutely gorgeous! It's not finished and it already is beautiful! Thank you Jess for your inspiring words. You are helping me find my way as a new artist.
Thanks!!
I love your studio, you might hear that a lot, but nothing but truth it is so awsom! I like how you tread your canvas, it is like if it is a peace of you, well it is sort of not becouse you are doing a self portrait. I saw it already in the "art colab peace". Stunning. Thank you for sharing, I feel like I am watshing something very intimate.
Thank you so much
Hi Jess, I'm an Urban Sketcher from the UK and watch a lot of artists on UA-cam. I find your videos very well delivered and inspirational.
I love how you matched the music with your dances moves, love that little attention to detail 🤘🏾
Beautiful inspiration, work in progress, thoughts, research, scenery and process video, Jess and Matilda! Glad to see Tilly got her due at the end, as if she wouldn't. lol Mews-ing and supervising is demanding work, and she's so dedicated to supporting you.
Your thoughts hit at the core of my own artistic problems of stopping myself from getting started. Thanks for sharing how you free yourself from the traps. Looking forward to the next video, catching up. Bright blessings.
Thank you so much Belinda
Seriously this girl be making me cry... she's so moving!
🥹❤️ hopefully happy tears. Thank you!
Jess, besides the gorgeous painting you're painting in this video, there's an awesome sunset that matches the beauty of your painting, makes the video and painting an equal subject, but which is which. ... Both, of course, are majestic! Can't wait to see the finished product, just absolutely majestic, beautiful, gorgeous, unbelievable, I just love this painting!!!!!! 💕💕
Thank you so much!
So beautiful Jess. Love the explanation too. Thanks
Thanks so much
I love when you look at the camera and smile. Reminds me of Jim from The Office. Makes me feel like I'm there with you and we're sharing a moment.
Thanks Adrienne! I am so glad you catch those moments :)
Hey Jess, really love the paint dripping, it looked amazing on the collab, and fits perfectly with the sepia tones in this piece.
I'm also really positively confused and in awe of all the layers you purposely use. When I paint with colours i tend to strive for the minimum.
I'm really stoked, as to how the painting will look in the next video.
What makes me feel free while creating...
I am a professional car painter, while repairing a car to it's original state, there is not much freedom. Whether its fixing dents, or spraying on paint, there is a fixed process, and I can't just apply any colour I wish. That never made me feel restriced though, but either eager to learn, or proud if my ideas works out. For me it is the confidence I've built, after years of practice, being able to solve the riddle that whatever I work on poses.
So I guess, it's being able to use all the knowledge I've gathered, leaves you with simply enjoying the ride. And while you enjoy yourself, you are the most free.
Am I having fun while painting ?
There are few things in life, that are more enjoyable then painting and music combined.
Looking forward to watching this painting progress. You're equi librium painting is stunning!!
this video was so beautiful. the journey of finding yourself and enjoy life like you do - i can relate so much! i just love life lol✨
also the feeling of drawing or painting never fails me to feel great. i love that zone when it’s just me, the painting and the brushstrokes. drawing is seriously incredible… (i can’t resist dancing when i draw, it just makes me feel happier - painting and dancing is my life😆!!!)
Wow! So much emotion portrayed, and it’s not even done yet. I’ve never attempted a self portrait, nor understood why anyone would, but you have made me curious about trying it. It seems like an emotional journey of self exploration and realization. You are beautiful and inspiring, and I’m very much looking forward to part 2. Aloha from Hawaii.
Thank you!!
I'm such a fan of your work. You are truly inspiring artists with your work and creativity 💯 Keep on goinggg!!
Thank you so much
Your videos are quickly becoming my must see TV! 😁You are an inspiring artist and filmmaker. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Aw! Thank you!! That means a lot. I appreciate it
Love the way this painting invokes so much emotion and uniqueness .. very nicely done 😃🤗
I love the way this is developing. When I am working I keep my basic design but allow my piece to tell me what it wants. You are awesome!!
That’s exactly what I am hoping it does here too. Thanks!
Stunning and wow what a view you have. This has inspired me to try another self portrait
Thanks! Have fun with it
I wish there was a love button and not just a like. I love your work and you are my favorite UA-camr! I love the positive content and your style!
Thank you Brittney!!
Your videos fill me with so much joy and are definitely helping me to fall in love with the process instead of only thinking about the result - thank you so, so much!❤ You bring so much joy to the world! 😍🥰❤
Thank you so much for watching
Your art and your video composition always touches me ❤️
Brilliant content and the song fits in so beautifully.. can't wait to see pt 2
I agree. I love it. Thanks!
Beautiful love what you are doing and so Love your studio what a Gift to have such a beautiful studio to work in. Thank you for sharing just beautiful
Thank you so much
I love watching your process! It is so beautiful already!!!
Thanks Kimberly
Wow, your drawing is very beautiful, with a very wonderful atmosphere. I wish you success always🌺😍🥰
Thank you
It's looking amazing, Jess.
I really like underpaintings. It's kind've like creating the skeleton of the painting. That's what Lena Danya said.
Yep! Thanks!
@@artofjesskarp Your welcome 😁
Your art studio and the view is absolutely breathtaking
The fell in love with the first self portrait of her college with the perfect balance of yin and Yang
Thanks
It’s so beautiful and the way you make your videos is so cool! I’m completely in love 😍 you are an amazing artist!
Awesome! So looking forward to seeing more too! You rock Jess!
I love your painting a lot and the think that u told it's very much inspire me . love you jess ♥️♥️🥰🥰
Waiting for the 2nd part.............. Mesmerizing performance Jess , the way you paint the realism of self - potrait is mind - blowing. ❤️Love your videos always ❤️
The moment that matilda is like: Are you ok? is hilarious 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I thought that was pretty funny too 😉😂
Jessie your are so beautiful in that painting your a amazing artist and just always amazing me everything you do is so awesome
I can relate to the dancing part that’s when im in my flow and I trust myself to be the best artist I can be
Oh boy that looks like heaven painting in front of that window in the beginning of this video! I would absolutely kill to have a studio right there ❤ I’m really happy I found your channel beginning to be a big fan 😊
Thank you for the beautiful you and your energy. The painting already looks amazing, and your studio!! Just Wow!
Thank you so very much Lin
Such an outstanding production Jess! Thank you so much for sharing your painting process so far- I can’t wait for the next instalment! 😊💜
Thank you!!
Your videos are a breath of fresh air! ❤️
Thank you!
Jess, This is great. Thank you for sharing your process with us. I adore how you challenge yourself and share this with us. Had a great time yesterday at the Sketch party. Keep up the great work!
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!!!
As much as I enjoy your paintings and watching you paint the last few minutes of the video all I couldn't help but watch the sunset wow I dont know how you where painting with that in the background keep doing what you do it makes a difference
Jess....FANTASTIC!
Thank you Peter
I really enjoy watching your process. It really inspires me to create my own channel. 💜
this is the first video of yours i've ever watched, and i don't usually comment on videos, but i feel very compelled to tell you how much i love this. the music fit perfectly, your voice is so calming and beautiful, the colours you used, everything just struck me at a deeper level. i'm super excited to see where this painting goes, and i will definetly be binging all your other videos!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and welcome to the channel!
Thank you for taking me to your journey as you start this beautiful self portrait. Can't wait for part 2🙏🤗❤️
Thank you for watching
Ho jess don't know how to express my feelings for you but your always awesome, inspiring, independent etc etc wat to say about you , your always inspiring me a alot and your good in everything ❤ it's so lovely to see such great vedios to say the truth I love youtube only because of you and your positive vibrations and your ideas
Thank you so much jess
Love from India 🇮🇳 ♥ ❤ 💕
I am a student ..but also passionate about painting at the same time..!! But unfortunately I am not able to manage both! Which is to say..studying n painting simultaneously..therefore I had decided to quit painting! But this video inspired me a lot! Thank You 😊 Jess!
Thank you:)
I start watch you a month ago and you inspired me to not give up and painting or drawing. Really thank you and good luck with your self-portrait.❤️
Thank you so much for watching
This is the uplifting content I needed today💗💗💗💗
Thank you ❤️
Really good painting girl keep up with the good work & tell your cat I said hello 👋
Thank you! Will do
You have the most amazing art studio. I’m jealous to my bones, lol. I aspire to one day have the confidence in brushstrokes and creativity that you have worked so hard to possess.
Excellent work again Jess. It's amazing how one can self portrait and build their very own reflection.
Thank you so much.. I am grateful that it is coming across that way
You are such an incredible artist and soul! I love your work. It's fascinating to hear your process. I love how you share background research info too. Also, your video production is on point!! Always looking forward to your next upload. Blessed with such talent, not to mention an amazing studio 🤩🌅
My God! How inspiring it is! Can't wait to see part 2!)))
Hi, I think your videos are so beautiful. The art you make, the music, your person. Thank you very much.🥰
Thank you!
This is turning out so dope!! and i totally get what you mean about not enough time in the day!! Cant wait to see the next chapter for this painting. Great work!!
Incredible, Jess, you are nailing this for sure,,,sooo inspiring 👏 ❤️
Thank you!
Looks like you had an absolute blast! That is so awesome, especially when painting a self portrait haha. It looks so beautiful, thank you for such a wonderful video and sneak peak into your thought process on this!
Thank you Korina!!
okay but i watched this for a second time because the first time I was busy so I mainly listened. and now I am sure I need your Playlist. this is stunning and I cant wait to see the results.
Thanks!!!
So excited to see how this painting turns out ☺️😊… girl give us a playlist of that happy music you listen too… I want that vibe lol 🥰
Thank you! I will see if I can put one together :)
Yes! We need your good vibes music!
Thank you soo much for such an amazing video! Before watching, I felt discouraged and even sad about my art skills,but the video cheered me up,inspired me and gave me a hope. You're truly inspirational! Can't wait for the next part🤩🤩
Awesome! I’m so glad. Thanks for watching
Bahahaha I’m so glad I’m not the only who dances while I paint!! It makes my heart so happy to see how much joy you have in your painting process. I’m so excited to see the next part of this painting!! 🥰💛
Haha it’s a vital part of the process. Thank you :)