Accepted Art Portfolio // RISD, UCLA, PARSONS, AND MORE

Sorry i forgot to mention in the video that I'll b attending RISD (2022) :D
follow me on Instagram!: @audrey_kang
My art website: audreykangart.com
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pLeaSE bear with my awkward ass hand gestures and ugly period pimples!!! I'm so excited to be sharing my art portfolio that I scrambled together over the last few years. If you have any questions or comments pls feel free to ask me down below
Stay TUNED (and hit subscribe) for more videos coming ;)

[@izzibb1183]

Everyone in the comments is putting themselves down :/ just because she's amazing at art doesn't mean you have to compare

[@half-bakedthot]

Izzi Bb the problem is that there is a quota for applicants to universities so realistically there’s only so many available slots and theyll go to the “most skilled” artists

[@montexic5201]

half-baked thot yea of course. But the point she’s trying to make is that people are being unreasonably self deprecating. Audrey is crazy good, but I’m sure she practiced more than any of us to get there.

[@mylee627]

the skills of one another doesn't determine the absence of yours

[@evelinakronquist8930]

This is the most flawless portfolio I've ever seen!

[@audreykang7356]

Evelina Kronquist omg that means everything to me😭💕💕

[@油管看客-o4d]

the superb quality of her plaster cast drawing and oil still life has a lot of to do with the fact that she came from China, where art school still put paramount emphasis on technical skills (life drawing and painting). Students who want to go to art school in China would learn how to draw and paint properly (in the classical 19th century French academy style) in studios designed to help students to get into art school.

[@yusurf.6615]

I don't understand, these students have amazing artworks and they want to apply with them for college, how did they learn to do all of that if they're not at college yet.. It's just so disappointing for me..

[@mizzymsp]

practice, motivation and interest. if you like drawing cartoons and you only do them, then its inevitable that you'll only be or be better at cartoons than actual fine art like this (unless ur amazin at everything lol). she seems to have an interest in creating realistic things, different art styles, artists etc lol. idk how america works but in the uk i learnt some of these skills in my 2 years of a level cause i was forced to explore.. and doing my summer project for university/college i just realised i can only paint one style since i was lazy oops xxx

[@ullqiorracifer2866]

High schools in America offer many electives, also KZbin teaches you a lot, also internships, and general motivation and a natural desire to create or make your dreams/visions/ideas come to life.

[@ChristineWang]

lots of hard work and practice. also she mentioned all the art classes she took at school + the 2 out of school, so she had a lot of guidance too

[@emilywrightsman941]

AP art classes, after school lessons, youtube lessons, hard work , determination.

[@Aminangela]

A big thing sometimes is teachers. I had an awful teacher who only cared about getting things done, so because I took my time, she was always getting on my case and being really rude. Turns out I got the only 5 in the class but she never gave any useful advice. I feel like the other people in my class could have done better if they had a better teacher.

[@emuriram8662]

i’m depressed that i’ll never be this good edit: man y’all are so kind. i’m still working on improving my skills but i got into an art school :D

[@audreykang7356]

omg don't say that I'm sure your very talented! thanks for supporting me!

[@wakemeupinside83]

Just keep at it, also have you considered taking art in high school or getting into any middle school programs because if you haven’t you should it’s a great experience

[@emuriram8662]

Wake me Up inside yeah i’m in high school art classes but i’m not really learning anything and i don’t feel like i’ve improves at all in the last year from that class

[@eloisebelrose3557]

PRACTICE!!! 💜 you’ll get there

[@shallyhu7935]

Omg same..

[@miriampippaart4960]

From piece one you had me say wow. I love the bust/marble drawings. They are so intricate. And your oil technique is amazing. Really really great work you have throughout.

[@audreykang7356]

miriampippa art thank you so much!!

[@justinenguyen1059]

I love this People who show their portfolio act all humble and like ‘i dont mean to brag, i know it isnt that good’ kinda compliment fishing but shes proud of her stuff Also shes really prettyyy

[@hops4086]

Artists typically set high standards for themselves, so when something doesn’t turn out how they envisioned (which happens a lot) I wouldnt say they are fishing for compliments

[@chocolateearrings]

Other RISD students should be quaking rn. Your pieces are amazing I want to cry.

[@audreykang7356]

OMG haha thank you so much!!! Im actually quite intimidated by RISD bc everyones so talented!

[@silviatixi8206]

YES.. this is nothing. Compared to what I have seen .. This field is very competitive

[@carolineag2668]

My untalented ass is not going to be able to get into any school. I'll cry and I'll go home,byeee

[@audreykang7356]

U got thisbb

[@carolineag2668]

Cries in Spanish* thank you girl

[@avahjaneayop7597]

Same same same! Lol

[@haisybarranza1944]

I'm with you I suck compared to her

[@senawasgehtsiedasan6127]

Mood

[@bignonoIamAgirl]

The candy piece/second ctrl+v artwork hit home for me. It makes me think of my identity as a Chinese-American who has lived in New York her whole life and the culture I am so closely tied to yet so distant with. It was nice to see a piece like that, never thought about the two candies like this and what it represents! If I am correct, the white candy is the White Rabbit milk candy, right? :D I also love the way you color! And your art style is so beautiful, congratulations on getting into those schools!!!

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you so so much!! Yess! Used to be one of my fav candies :)

[@veyane]

same here, i was about to point this out as well. i really loved your candy piece- it hit home, those white rabbit candies are so good. a really nice take on how food can form identity :’)

[@dejinela3076]

ur portfolio is sosososo good what an absolute QUEEN

[@audreykang7356]

deji nela says u❣️❣️

[@cloudlight3932]

I can't compete w this

[@yayarivera949]

Same

[@akualikewater]

I love these especially the paintings. I am not going to art school but I just love videos like these of people showcasing their art. It is inspiring

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you!

[@VioletQwQ]

it makes me wanna drop out of school and just paint whatever i want

[@fettucceenee3473]

very very off topic, but your eyebrows are sooo perfect and it’s making me frustrated

[@CeCe1066]

Omg the asian candy and jolly rancher painting was so awesome, havent had the white candy in so long😂 and you’re incredibly talented!! Are u considering making more videos about oil paintings and ur art? I’ve been wanting to dive into that art medium and ur paintings have really inspired me, oh and of course wishing u the best at RISD😆😆

[@audreykang7356]

Carol thank you so much❣️❣️ I definitely plan on making more art related videos as well as other ones :)

[@ingfa428]

You’re so pretty and your art work is amazing omg

[@audreykang7356]

•ING FA• ily wifey❣️

[@AngelNjoku]

Wow your artwork is amazing. Also you're cute af haha. Watching your video, I honestly thought you were an experienced KZbinr that had a lot of subscribers, but you sorta caught me off guard since you weren't. This is really awesome content for a beginner. 💕💕

[@audreykang7356]

Angel Njoku omg thank u so much ur support means everything❣️❣️❣️

[@NuraysArt]

Literally same! I was like oh... she's new??

[@bunnysenpaimon6742]

I'm SO late but this is SO amazing. I'm another Chinese-American living in America and your pieces really were interesting. Reminded me of another Chinese American girl at my high school who had a similar concept of the two cultures mixing. She did a self portrait with pointillism. The black and white parts of the painting were what represented her American side, while the colored parts were her Chinese side. The American side included the American clothing and accessories she was wearing, while the Chinese was the pin in her hair and her skin. Very cool to see your pieces!

[@JL-zo1wd]

ok the later oil paintings are sO gOOd wTf like it's one thing to try to make something realistic, but it's a whole nother thing imo to have that kind of messy but gorgeous style. and everything is so creative too!!!! fjkslfjsfj gah

[@emmettfatcheric9798]

Your artwork is ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!!!

[@audreykang7356]

THANK U SO MUCH💕💕

[@AkhilaTejaswini]

HANDS DOWN the best portfolio i have ever seen! I saw a lot of portfolio videos before stumbling across this one, and they weren't nearly as outstanding as this. Truly the best artwork I've ever seen in my life !

[@tarikasrivastava9951]

wow. you’re so insanely incredibly unhingedly talented. I. AM. QUAKING. The honor I have of being your roommate is next level. I have stalked you from day 1 and I feel like a fan girl. I literally don’t know how I’ve ever going to get in to risd when there’s gods like you there. Oh wait I’m here. But still you’re so incredible.

[@cecetruong7869]

I'm pretty sure she studied IB Art, it is kind of the same as AP but much harder and its a 2 year program. Most of the international school in Asia offer IB program. I did the same IB program, and it offers specialized courses just like Uni first year. The main focus of IB is experiementing with your art style and encourage you to turn the ideas into conceptual, abstract pieces.

[@audreykang7356]

I actually never took and IB courses I did take AP art instead :)

[@chocolateegg7996]

IB art does not really focus on getting better at art. We just waste time on making process portfolios and comparative studies. Some people in my class simply suck at art and it pains me to see the teachers trying to be nice when commenting about their "stlye".

[@isalshukla6039]

IB Art is impossible. Help me.

[@chocolateegg7996]

@@isalshukla6039 what are you struggling at? the actual art or the process ports?

[@isalshukla6039]

​@@chocolateegg7996 the course is almost over and I still don't have two artists for the CS. One is Mark Ryden and I need another. Looking for a good artist who isn't commonly selected, and I can connect to the themes of perception or the "psychology of self". Sometimes I feel like I'm the one that made it hard for myself. Are you an IB graduate or you're still in it?

[@turtlesama9476]

A student who hasn’t gone to art college did this......I feel like I have no hope anymore 😂

[@anurupadutta8642]

This is honesty the best portfolio I've seen so far. Loveee her work!! She is going places for sureee❤️ Best of luck with everything!

[@KawaiiUndertheRain]

YOOO your art is rly rly good im so honoured to be ur classmate soon! :) can’t wait to see what u can bring to the RISD table ahh

[@audreykang7356]

Yay! Can't wait to meet you. thank you so much!!

[@fruitoson4227]

The jolly rancher n 大白兔 thing was so breathtaking I am shaking

[@audreykang7356]

fruitoson thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you like it :)

[@pheejeypi8522]

I will never understand people complaining about that they will never reach this level. My advice for aspiring artists it would be to really know yourself, and whatever you do, never stop believing in that person! If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will either. *_always remember: Great art takes hard work._* Art is hard, and thinking that it should come easily is a big mistake. Whenever I give up on a painting or drawing, I always look back on that instance and realize that my failure was only because of my unwillingness to sacrifice more time, effort, and concentration for my art. Expect on giving everything you’ve got to be great.

[@moonionrings]

like pretty much everyone else in the comments, im extremely awed & ever overwhelmed by her talent and skills, but i think im inspired, too. i still have more than three years until i graduate, and although i might never be as good as audrey, id rather see this as enlightenment from a senior artist than jealousy/pressure. the amount of dedication and hard work audrey mustve put into this portfolio is just so amazing and motivating for me. thank you for this video!! your art is srsly amazing and i hope youre doing good at risd :) take care of your health :)

[@antoinettea6179]

You’re extremely talented and I’m so glad that you’re getting the recognition and this opportunity that you deserve. Best of luck!

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you so much💕

[@megangeer4100]

this was absolute amazing ! you have such a promising future

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you so much!

[@senawasgehtsiedasan6127]

Watching all these portfolio videos makes me feel like I’ll never be good enough for art school :((

[@heyvalid]

Awww don't feel that way! I bet you're awesome! What kind of art do you create?

[@senawasgehtsiedasan6127]

Jasmine Hong thank you! And I do a lot of portraits (realistic and semi realistic mostly) with different media’s (pencil, pens, watercolor, colored pencils and I’m also trying Acryl now to get better at it) and also in general I’m trying more abstract paintings and stuff now too with Acryl and I try to cooperate it with things like silicone or glitter etc. (Oh and I used to draw a lot in “anime” style too some years ago and I also love drawing (realistic) hands!).

[@hyonsukseifert1447]

Audrey, impressive portfolio! I do love the the glass you painted, and the hands too of the woman, it seems so soft. Very creative idea of "Control, shift" and the Chinese/American candy theme, and the cultural theme mix! I was watching a KZbin video of a friend and yours just happened to come right behind it. Lucky for me! This was an inspirational video. Lots of luck to you! Excited for your future endeavors! Oh, by the way, congrats on getting the Scholarship. I'm sure, mama was happy!

[@Nite2727]

Creative. I love seeing how other artists capture perspective within their Art!

[@frenzeegabule7665]

This is the kind if art i want to draw and turn in inside my portfolio. I love this video so much! It humbled me a lot and it's really inspiring

[@robinbrown7953]

Best portfolio i have seen so far after watching many today...love your style

[@alaynecross1900]

You are so talented! I like that you aren't self-conscious and are able to show which parts you are proud of.

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you so much! Im actually pretty self-conscious haha :p

[@vanessaann7472]

This was so inspiring. I've been stuck on ideas of what to do for my portfolio, when to start, how to make it stand out, etc and this video really helped. Thanks Audrey and I hope you succeed in RISD :D

[@mariw8394]

This is beautiful but uh hey, saw your left arm, you okay gurl?

[@brook.f]

I'm so inspired to get back into art after watching this. You also deserve wayyyy more recognition on KZbin 👏❤️

[@audreykang7356]

This is so sweet thank you so much for supporting me💕💕

[@wii3willRule]

I love your style in that sketch at 2:19 -- looks digitally rendered!

[@jinchaaa4326]

absolutely stunning! it's amazing to see such creatively charged and thoughtful pieces

[@akayoungg4641]

Wow im absolutely taken aback by how talented you are! I'm actually starting AP this year and your work is so inspiring to me haha. What medium did you use for the painting of your friend and of your mom? I'm in love with how they look!

[@audreykang7356]

akayoungg I use oil for pretty much all my paintings :) thank you so much for ur support💕

[@Johannarori]

I keep watching videos like this to motivate myself more to make still lifes like those by the end of this damn year.

[@Sophia-wk6qx]

I have no art skills whatsoever but I absolutely love gazing at other people’s art. It’s just beautiful.

[@emilylam9805]

Love the texture and blockiness of your stylized paintings!

[@dannyarnold4201]

Excellent artwork! You have amazing talent! And you are Beautiful!

[@felichiebiancalaroya5244]

I LOVE CONCEPT OF THE CTRL SHIFT!!!!😍😍😍

[@crest4sensation938]

Audrey, your work is phenomenal!! Congrats to your acceptance to the art schools, you deserve it!

[@theanniefofanny]

OH MY GOD I SAW YOUR PIECE IN MRS.BITTERS ROOM LAST YEAR AND I WAS LIKE CRYING BECAUSE IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL AH

[@canves9817]

thought about being a freelance artist but this made me feel sooo bad about my art lmao

[@brookethole9058]

I really loved the oil portraits! Your style creates such a cool mood for each person!

[@BinaryDood]

As in "accepted for entry" 99.99% of students who come OUT of art universities are a tenth as good as this

[@samanthadavis387]

literally just subscribed but i'm so proud of you since this must've been super hard but i think you did a really amazing job and i definitely love the self portrait

[@Max-ki8gq]

So much better quality art than most other videos of this type- much more original

[@VioletWeirdo_]

Beautiful!! i love your style and i especially love that self portrait of yours

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you so much! I'm from the other west coast too and actually initially from China so don't worry about distance! Wish you all the luck!

[@fayeli7833]

is it really difficult to recieve a scholarship? Also does it work for double majoring? Let me know

[@ithinknott8750]

i. am. shook. YOU HAVE ABSOLUTE TALENT

[@weee77711]

Omg I loved this video so much!!! This was actually so helpful and I hope you continue more art related videos! :)

[@audreykang7356]

Thank u so much❣️❣️ I definitely will :)

[@DavidStaInes-df7hf]

Also loved the concept of control shift 💙

[@pariyay4446]

'i finished this really fast, im pretty sure i've finished this in 4 days' wow and i take 2 minutes to do my art homework

[@MyChristi123]

VVatermelon Plays ok but did u see how good it was??? That would take the average person much longer than 4 days

[@jayda4339]

I love this!❤️ this portfolio had everything I’ve been trying to be able to create😂 The style, the realism, texture etc, it’s so gooooooddd❤️❤️

[@veenecksweatrz6520]

This was a really well executed portfolio. Your composition and use of color are AMAZING!

[@aryehs]

one of the best portfolios i’ve seen on youtube!!

[@nicoleliu209]

Omg Audrey you’re such an amazing artist and I’m so proud of you 🤗

[@audreykang7356]

Thx so much bb😭❣️💕

[@rose_thorn29]

i love your work! now i’m feeling inspired to paint LOL. hope RISD is great!💖

[@audreykang7356]

Thanks❣️

[@jentittle9450]

wow! you are so talented I can't wait to see how your work progresses even more! anyone who disliked this is a HATER because you are phenomenal

[@allisonzhang6664]

Saw the thumbnail of that painting and instantly recognized you!! Just wanted to say hi- I was part of the SAM’s teen exhibition and was struck by your amazing painting of your friend. I still remember it to this day hahah :) what a coincidence to see your video pop by my recommendations! Congrats on all the success and recognition ❤️❤️ So thrilled to see your work at RISD and beyond. Great art btw. Cheers ❤️🎉

[@gertruud625]

You are so talented we stan an art queen like I could never

[@user-on6db4rf4s]

Lol and I'm going into my last year of high school basically only starting to get okay-ish at art. I've been taking art classes for 11+ years now, and I'd say I only started to actually get good last year or so. I've only recently started oil painting and I still have a lot to learn (and materials to buy, I can't seem to ever have enough money to get everything I need, doesn't help that there's only like one art store in the entire state that only opens at really inconvenient times). I'm not getting into art school right after high school at this rate, but it's ok. I don't have the money anyways and I could always go back post grad (at least I think so). My country's education system doesn't provide any actual substantial art education-the accessible high school curriculum largely focuses on design for marketing purposes, and honestly it's a gigantic waste of talent. You'd see students that have tons of potential paint shoebox designs over and over, using the same techniques, never learning anything new. There are art high schools that I've heard have better curriculums, but they're elusive and largely inaccessible. But it's ok, I think I can eventually get where I want to go in life even if I don't make it to art school. And in a way it makes me feel a lot calmer- instead of a ticking clock counting down the days of high school and the whole race against time to become good at art, I have decades, my whole life, almost, to get refine and polish my skills. Ps YOUR ART IS SO GOOD LIKE WHAT TF AM I but I'll get there it's ok

[@urmom-iu6su]

I love the concepts behind your paintings/artworks so much 💜✨

[@juliannebonbi1412]

The way that I come here everytime when I need motivation for art 🥺

[@diachi44]

This video inspired me to put time into creating an art portfolio for art schools now : ) I was wavering along the edges of computer science and architecture, but looking at your amazing art I felt like if I keep trying, I'll eventually draw ok oneday xD

[@lorienanderson5358]

thank you GOD i needed this im applying right now wish me luck!!!!

[@abirami9481]

My school doesn't even have an art teacher. We just have very rare classes probably like once every two months and have the language teacher monitoring us. They also don't chance to many people only teacher favoured ones go to interschool competition and stuff. I feel like I'm just wasting my time.

[@Kaalokalawaia]

That is really cool that you have AP art classes even available at your school. The only AP classes I remember having in HS were Math, Chemistry, History, and English.

[@Kaalokalawaia]

I love the movement you have in your pieces. Well done.

[@gunjanshergill2102]

I want to cry, her work is so good

[@Ema-br1wp]

You're amazing! I cant even believe that someone can draw that good! 💜💜💜

[@catburgerer]

you really put love into each piece. beautiful, beautiful stuff.

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you!!

[@ajedrezenvo1059]

This is an AMAZING portfolio. There’s some serious skills going on there 100/10

[@anisa4891]

So much talent thank you for blessing my senses

[@gioovannabp]

The way you painted our moms items! Amazing the way you talk about her

[@pomelochai]

your portfolio is amazing!!! i love that white rabbit + jolly rancher piece, it's really well painted :D! thanks for sharing your work, keep it up

[@silviatixi8206]

It’s about practice WHAT THEY SEE IN ART IS HOW UNIQUE IT IS YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL LIKE MONET FOR EXAMPLE HIS PAINTINGS ARE Unique THATS WHY GLING TO SCHOOL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND MORE ABOT ART AND ART HISTORY ITS NOT ABOUT MAKING PERFECT DRAWINGS OR PAINTINGS ITS BRINGING SOMETHING NEW TO THE VIEWERS ITS NOT ONLY ABOUT THE PIECE LOOKING “nice” BECASUE most painters paint well But I think its something more ..think about art movements Or artists like monet da Vinci Picasso .. This is good to start with BUT CAN YOU MAKE A CAREER OUT OF IT CAN YOU LIVE OUT OF YOUR ART WILL OTHERS BUY YOUR ART WHAT IT IS THAT MAKE IT UNIQUE HER PAINTING LOOK OK AND MAYBE SHE CAN MAKE POTRAITS BUT ITS STILL AS A BEGGINER PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT..

[@andreea5977]

I was speechless the whole video

[@audreykang7356]

❤️😩

[@levixhange7989]

Holy molly! Now wonder you got accepted from the colleges. All your artworks blew me awayyyy, especially the still life paintings.

[@respiir]

I took to many art classes in high school and actually got relatively good and even participated and won some contests. But now, in my second semester of college and majoring in Engineering, it’s been about 2 years since I’ve even sat down to just draw. Kinda lost it in the transition I guess. But I love seeing people who keep at it and create such amazing works.

[@AngeLstoCooLforU]

wow, these paintings are really good, but as an art student at UCLA, I'm glad to hear that you chose RISD, looking at your portfolio. UCLA art program is more conceptual and abstract based, and knowing RISD, I think you made a good choice. That is not to say I don't love UCLA, I think its a good fit for me, just not for more realistic artwork. Anyways! best of luck as you start college

[@gracegordon3041]

Wow omg I love your paintings! I hope you enjoy your freshman year at RISD, I was just there for precollege!

[@audreykang7356]

Grace Gordon thank you so much!! I did the precollege too it was amazing :)

[@shy-sf6ug]

her color schemes are so ugh i could never

[@katya_eu]

Omg you’re amazing, your art work is spectacular and you just look so sweet I can’t 😩💓💓💓

[@anoushkao9342]

love your oil paintings!!

[@audreykang7356]

Anoushka Guli thank u so much!! Means everything❣️

[@kailihill3636]

love watching these for inspiration, and then at the end I start to question my art skills, if any. 😂

[@Hii-ec6nr]

That feeling when you're trying to look up guides for a portfolio, as someone who had no art classes in high school. 😖

[@Nanancay]

Holy fuck the oil painting!!! JESUS CHRIST I've never tried oils, that looks amazing omg

[@audreykang7356]

Thank you!!

[@katevogel8385]

My friend goes to RISD class of 2021! you're work is great :)

[@bok_soon0713]

That's amazing omg! I want to major in animation and my art kinda make me feel unhappy but seeing that you can do it, then maybe I can!! I oove it

[@s.l.7020]

I saw your first piece and already fell in love! You are so talented.

[@s.l.7020]

Forgot to wish you luck at risd :)

[@audreykang7356]

Aw thank u so much❣️❣️

[@NedDanielss]

i literally gasped at the first still life dsjhfdksjhfkfdshfkfs like it just came out i couldnt help it

[@audreykang7356]

Hahaha ur so cute💕

[@tlembro]

Very talented young lady! You go girl! Give us an update on school and your work!

[@rye_bread1457]

TALENT like wow I see what skill level Risd wants thank you so much