as an amateur artist, I try to learn from my kids. My 5yo daughter has so much creative energy and she has this fearlessness, she just goes for it, she draws the first thing that comes to her mind, she experiments, she doesn't worry about "ruining" he artwork, and I love that, I strive to be more like her:)

For the past 8 weeks I have been using just one sketchbook without giving me the possibility to explore other kinds of media. I have 4 brand new sketchbooks just sitting in my art room. I completely forgot about them!!!! Thank you once again Jess... Sometimes, for us the grownups, situations arise and you have to make the best of the day, even with just one sketchbook. What we, grownups, need to do is find someone that will helps us daily to open our sketchbooks and just draw and find ways to let go. And that someone is YOU. Thank you for keeping this old lady drawing almost every day. The day will come when I will be able to draw and paint all day! In the meantime.... there are lots of Jess's videos to watch and help me everyday!!!! Blessings to you!!

That painting is beautiful! I love the glow and your editing skills make your videos some of the best around! Thanks you for doing YOU!

I love how those leaves scribbles really brought the piece together, like she was sitting in a greenhouse 🌱

My mind is always blown when you just let your pencil / brush flow. The insane amount of creativity that flows through you is incredible. I am desperate to let that inner child dance the way yours does!

Shout out to your beautiful kitty too! There is nothing like having a kitty by your side while creating. Beautiful piece Jess. Thanks for all you do.

Dear Jess. You spread so much positive energy, joy, and wisdom. You are an old wise soul - here to teach and inspire - and as it is already said: a gift to the art community. Also, a highly skilled artist! 🙏❤🌞

Jess. No joke. I would say you are a modern master. I enjoy watching your videos with the sound off just to enjoy the process without any other influence.

Just look …..we are smiling back at you! Thanks for all your inspiration!

The best part is I saw ur community post of posting tomorrow, today morning only and now watching video on the same day at night how much time difference 😃 your day just started while ours ended but I didn't have to wait for a whole long day for your video

Incredible! This ended up being so much more than a sketch! Great point about eliminating distractions. Every artist has to find their own way with that, and it's sometimes very hard to do. For a lot of us, it starts with giving yourself permission to work on art- if you're a caregiver, or have other demands on your time, it's easy to feel guilty about setting aside time for yourself. Jess is great at reminding us that making art is good for us, and something we all deserve in our lives!

Special thanks to you Jess, for something in this video finally stuck. “I look forward to making mistakes and figuring out how to fix them.” Of course I’m paraphrasing but I think it was close. And then WHAM, it happened to me today! I smeared some wet paint while getting too close to the area, and guess what, I figured out how to fix it and one would never know. I’ve been painting for a few years now so wondered why I was still having trouble with the concept, giving up on countless paintings before figuring out what to do. This video has finally gotten me over that hurdle and now I know to look forward to mistakes. Blessings to you dear one. You are an inspiration in so many ways. Thanks for all you do for the art community.

And she does it again! 👏👏👏 lol absolutely beautiful Jess! If you end up making a print of this, I’d definitely be interested in buying and hanging in my apartment. She came out so beautifully! Absolutely love her! You always continue to inspire me and my artwork. Thanks for all that you do. You are amazing and I look forward to all your videos!

This painting is gorgeous. I feel like my five year old self would be doing is drawing flamingos and cats again. I grew up going back and forth to the hospital for as long as I can remember. My art has always been my way to heal and hobby. I hope to one day create a safe studio space where I can help others reignite their creative expression. I want to call it Phoenix Studio and the slogan is a place to reignite the lost creative spark from the ashes. My five year old self would be really happy I'm still drawing and be amazed on me embracing my scar more.

Wow, I love this beautiful painting. Stunning. The light dancing upon and through her hair, nearly brought me to tears. Brava

Jess, you and your ART are ALWAYS an Inspiration.

I never get enough of these types of videos. Heck, I never get enough of your videos. Thanks Jess!

Your so insanely talented! It always makes me happy when I see you post.

Slowly slowly the wind is blowing , growing in our heart faith and peace, slowly slowly the life is going , teaching us all hardships and ease ☘️. Jess,you are a blessing, Your voice and the painting flow , really brings joy and a curiosity to create something ,right at that moment,I was confused ago,but after listening to you,I have started making paintings every,now I am not focusing on perfection,but allowing myself to try new things, Thanks for teaching us that making mistake, don't pull us back,but give us reason to learn more, Hey My respective teacher, Take a bow from me✨

Thankyou 🙂🙂🙂

You inspire me so much. Giving insight to help us create. Your work is always a light in my days. Usually very early in the morning. Luv your Art it is beautiful.

Your videos are so well put together. It shares your dedication!

You’re such an inspiration Jess! I really love when you said that we can be like children when making art, no hesitation, no perfection lingering. It’s just the moment, my inner child and my hands waving around the pages. 💕

The final details really made this painting alive ❤ Love your creativity and positive thoughts!

Truly, this is my favorite sketchbook spread you’ve shared. It’s so carefree and nostalgic! Thank you so much for sharing another peek into your sketchbook practice with us, and for sharing insight into your creative process. 💛

Gorgeous painting!! She is my fantasy self living out my days painting outside 🌿

Your videos always makes me smile

I love the way you combine your skill with your creativity. Your artwork has amazing form, lighting, composition etc.... And u add such unique, creative, artistic elements like your 'squiggly lines' I'd love a video of you breaking down your thought process in terms of adding details and design. Where do you get your ideas? How do you decide what would fit where?

Beautiful the way that you captured the light behind the subject. Loved watching the process of this painting! Beautiful work!

Your videos are so well put together. With dedication, creativity, good editing, and a very skilled hand.

You r amazing, every time i saw your paintings i fall in love with them.

Tomorrow I have a drawing competition and definitely try to draw using your tips and thank you I learned a lot by watching you draw ✨🦋

I've had the longest creative block but I came across the 100 animal challenge your did few years ago and I'm thinking of doing that on my sketchbook. Thank you always for your inspiration✨

Thanks for sharing your creative process with us. I’m so glad to be a part of this by seeing the composition growing and growing to another wonderful artwork. I love to see it,…and I’m sketching daily since the last video, to get better in my personal artwork

You took a great painting and made it magical!

First off, that is an absolutely lovely painting. Secondly, I absolutely needed this video. I’ve been feeling discouraged (I’m still in the beginning of my art journey) and I needed to hear this. Thank you!!

Thanks you very much you have help me to improve in my drawing

I just love it! Girl.... You did it again! Thanks for sharing 🥰 Flor

Thanku jess soo much...i m 14 and an artist but literally havent painted from last march,because of my 10th boards...i was soo busy studying and hardworking and you uploaded a relaxing videos full of courage and inspiration, your videos are like 1 good thing in a world full of cruels...thanku...💜💜💜💜

JESS ,you are always been a help when i stuck in my creative journey! Because of you i understand that sketchbook is a home where you can spill your creativity , before that i used to maintaing my sketchbook all pretty and all ,but its been an entire year where i just create without any boundaries , so thankyou for making me realise that!☺️💜

This video felt like a warm hug 🥰. Thanks Jess! Great work, as always!!!

This painting is just amazing. You never fail to inspire jess, your suggestions actually work and I also try not to fear about spoiling a page, just work on creating. The painting was very beautiful, I wonder how you do that!!!

Wow, your painting is stunning, so luminous and I particularly love the little white marks floating around her. So many great messages in your video too, thank you so much for sharing! Xx

You are truly amazing and talented, and your videos are positive energy. You are trying to send us a message that everyone is capable of doing what they dream of. Thank you.

Jess , I must say your artstyle , your techniques and your outcomes , especially with acrylic, gouache , watercolor and colour pencils is so mesmerizing and unique and eye-catching, your videos are just amazing 👏 , you really motivate and inspire me to grab a brush and start to paint ,,, I wasn't good or even okay okay with acrylics but your paintings motivated me try acrylics and I'm really seeing the progress, thank u so much 😊😊😊😊... I got confidence in acrylics medium and learning progressively.. can you please make more videos on acrylics medium , gouache medium and like thatt , that will be superhelpful 😇 Plus that I'm inspired by you and I have filled 2 sketchbooks after watching your videos since 2-3 years and I'm filled with great joy and happiness through it

The painting and warmth of its so beautiful , after watching this I got my old desk to put art supplies on it ur video makes me want to draw again thank you Jess🥺🤍

i feel like i can listen to you all day. You are really blessed. I loved your work.

Awesome video! Definitely noting down all these tips! Also, Matilda is an immediate serotonin boost as always!

hello jess, your are just amazing. the way you used different techniques to create has my heart. and also your warm colours gave me warmest hug thank you so much jess keep motivating us lots of love from India❤

You are so talented. If i could only draw like you. She is beautiful.

Such a peaceful video. and to be honest while doing art you need to set free the childish spirit. But what we all fear these days is messing up and that you covered beautifully in your video. Mistakes give u a room to improvise and even come up with something new and more beautiful. Overall I love your videos and you. Thanks for being my inspiration Jess !!!!! ✨❤️✨

Your art, you and your videos makes me happy ❤ thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

This has really inspired me to create art as an entire sketchbook spread 😍 I get scared and avoid the middle bit where it joins, but this looks so good! I need to do that more 😊

Welcome to one eyed pirate club . 😇 I always prefer intuition, to guide me in my creative process, perfection comes naturally as habit.

What a beautiful video, and a lovely spread! You are truly special, dear Jess, and I am so glad I came upon your channel.

Your voice is so soothing, really an ornament of the video😊

I'm more of a writer than a visual artist (though I've been trying to learn drawing and painting, too -- baby steps), but anyway, your videos have been such a blessing when it comes to my creative process. I feel like you're helping me learn how to love and enjoy my art again. Thank you so much ❤

You are always a source of inspiration. Thank you for this wonderful video!

I just watched this video and another of yours and, I'm hooked! Love your art philosophy and all of your insightful advise. The way you talk reminds me of my niece. Very pleasant and personal approach. I look forward to more of your tutelage.

One word.. U ARE AMAZING..💜💙

I just started watching and im smiling already. Your art and videos always make me happy and makw me ready to create. More sketchbook dates?? Also do you just have a really good imagination or wherr do you get your ideas from? Everything you produce is so magical and pretty

Jess you are a beautiful painter!

Your sketchbook painting is gorgeous!

Ridiculously hard working 🤩 I am obsessed with you art ❤️

🎧loved it …..making people realise that don’t worry about how then end piece will look they should enjoy the process

Stunning on all levels. Ty

Jess you are such an inspiration to us all. You have a great mindset and your talent is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your insight and talent with the Art community.

Thank you for the motivation. When I start painting again soon, I will rewatch this again to help with my process. Thank you, Jess.

Wow! You are such an amazing artist.

Your advice about just simply showing up to your sketchbook really helped me. I was finally able to complete my holiday sketches.

you are amazing! you just inpired me one more time! today I was binge watching your videos and drawing. it felt like I was drawing with a friend who understood me :) thank you.

I love your paintings! You are a great inspiration to me... although I'm a total amateur and far far away from your skills level. But I keep thinking that it doesn't matter. As long as I enjoy the painting process and keep myself inspired and creative...then hell yeah I jump right into it and draw paint and try new things. Thank you for every video you post here! 🧡🧡🧡🖌️🖌️🖌️🤩🤩🤩

Lovely piece, Jess!

The painting looks beautiful! Thank you for posting and sharing this video and the advice you gave during the process. I can't wait to see what your inspiration will be for the next video.

It’s just great to see you evolve Jess! Thanks!

When asked, who is your favourite artist? Or inspection for becoming artist? Most of my friends would say different artists names like Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci etc. But when it was my turn I have always said one name Jess Karp! I would even go to the extent of pulling out my phone and opening KZfaq and show it in their face with one of your videos playing!! 😅😅

Beautiful and so inspiring! 💚

Thank you for your words of wisdom. This made me feel so much better about a painting I thought I had just ruined. I can now add some textured doodles around to fix it.

Thank You Jess!...Your videos helped me motivate myself to improve my art skills this new year and just enjoy doing art, embrace my mistakes and being patience of my skills..:)

Wow! You are so talented! I always enjoy watching you paint! Thank you for sharing your paintings with us.

Hadn't done any drawing today, and the simple words of go grab your sketch book changed me into a creative flow, so much so that I had to re-watch the video because I'd actually missed what you painted - so thanks!

Jess….you are amazing!

This is unbelievably beautiful, Jess. Thank you for putting your work into the world. ❤

your skills in colored things is awsome I like it🧡

Beautiful Jess!!!!

Wow 😍 amazing, you are so amazing at your stuff. No one can put so much Tallent in one video. You are an artist, videographer, editor, influencer etc. I love this painting how it came out ❤️. Lots of love and happiness to you ❤️

One of my favorite pieces you’ve done ❤ absolutely love the colors in this one

this is totally a therapy! Thanks Jess, sending lots of love and more power to you from India!

The timing of this video couldn't be better, I'm just gonna lay down and enjoy this video, and draw after that! Thanks Jess♥️

Hullo Jess, I commend you and your attitude towards creation! You are truly inspirational and so very brave! I am not currently working in a sketchbook, even though I have several, I have several larger artworks in progress requiring my attention when I have the time to work on them! I shuttered when you started your layout right over the “gutter” of the book! I once did a similar thing in college and my instructor would not even look at it! He said if you want to work larger go get a bigger piece of paper! Or a bigger sketchbook. This is just poor planning and I will not allow such slovenly practices in my class! I am glad that you are not deterred and chose to just create your picture, not be bothered by your surface! It looks lovely, not everything that we create must be made into a finished artwork! Love your idea of going back to our younger, braver, less concerned selves! I did draw so many silly things at 5 but my Gran started teaching me to watercolor at 10 and she asked if I was going to be a serious artist? Well I wanted desperately to please her so of course I answered YES! I spent years trying to “get serious“ now in my late 50’s I am trying to get silly again! Best advice? never get so serious that you lose your joy in creating art. You seem to have it, I encourage you to keep it in your life! Wonderful video and amazing artwork, thanks Jess. You take care and enjoy the rest of your day!

I'm amazed that you can get colored pencil to work on top of gouache, it doesn't work so well for me, I think I paint quite thickly with the gouache and lose the tooth of the paper. Well, this was just beautiful! I hope to see more gouache here again soon. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you Jess I always love your videos they help me improve my skills and also I enjoy watching them thank you I love you with regards....💗✨

I loved this, so good advice and you're so sweet!

Oh my. This piece is stunning. And I hear such depth in your creative understanding and sharing. Just beautiful.

Thank you soo much. I needed this soo much. The way you explained it was soo good. Not gonna lie it made me tear up a little bit. I usually have problem with trying to make the painting as perfect as possible , that I forget to Let my creativeness run free. When you said about thinking what my 5 yr old self would do. I felt like getting a wakeup call. So thank you so much! Amazing artwork btw

LOVE this piece! The lighting is gorgeous. And ahh you were singin' my song with your advice!! Love the inner child tip. It's easy to forget in the world of social media and deadlines and whatnot, to connect with our inner kid. Gotta have fun with it or else why are you doing it?😊💕 Also your opening with the candle and the words "that spark' woke me up lol. Because my latest series is literally called 'How to find your spark', and the first part opens with a candle. It was like a reminder to get back to work on it lol.😆

Hi Jess, I'm new to your channel and have been binge watching videos. Your work is absolutely amazing. This painting looks stunning. You are blessed with an incredible talent. 💜💜

This was beautiful ❤

OMG JESS... you made my day😍

Love it everything about what you said I personally resonate with! Pure joy and pure emotion shines in this piece! ❤