Watch the J Cole Speed Painting Video
Watch this J Cole speed painting video by contemporary artist Bart Carels. This time-lapse captures the creation of an expressive portrait of rapper J. Cole, painted quickly with bold colors, loose lines, and energetic brushwork.
The video on this page shows the full painting process — from the first marker outlines to the final highlights that bring the portrait to life.
Title: ‘J. Cole’
Artist: Bart Carels
Year: 2020
About This J Cole Speed Painting
This J Cole speed painting video was created quickly but intentionally — combining loose lines, strong color contrasts, and expressive layering. The portrait is part of my ongoing series featuring iconic music figures painted in a spontaneous, energetic style.
Process Behind the Speed Painting
To begin, I outlined the composition using a big black marker — quick strokes to set the structure. Then I jumped straight into the facial hair and blocked in the base skin tones.
For the hair, I mixed Magenta with a touch of Cyan and Yellow, darkened with Ivory Black to create richness.
When painting the face, I used a mix of all three primary colors. For the darker tones, I added more Cyan, which gave the piece cooler shadows.
After that, I filled the background with a custom teal by mixing Primary Cyan and Primary Yellow. It echoed some of the blue-green tones in the reference, which I emphasized in the cheek and jawline to tie everything together.
Once the foundation was done, I added small highlights and details, but intentionally left some of the marker lines visible. They help maintain a raw, spontaneous vibe.
And of course, one of my favorite parts — peeling off the masking tape. That clean white border always makes the whole piece feel finished.
Painting Specs
- One-of-a-kind artwork
- Medium: Mixed Media on Paper (black marker & acrylic paint)
- Size: 24×32 cm / 9×12 inches
- Color Palette: Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Black | White
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