Art Career Advice for High School Graduates

[@helenniu8853]

I just finished my freshman year of art school and this video was so helpful! I've def realized that doing assignments for classes only takes you so far. You have to be creating outside of class aswell in order to actually develop your own style and skills.

[@MarbleFoxArt]

I am graduating high school in a month and this video was so helpful. Thanks Jake 😊

[@opart7013]

I graduate in 2 months may I ask how is it going so far?

[@pencilshavings1389]

I actually graduate high school in a week so this video is greatly appreciated! I've been so caught up in creating an online personality, I forgot this is my time to explore new interests before I choose a solid career path. I have a comic that I started last summer but couldn't work on it during the school year, and I'm so excited to start working on it after viewing this. Thanks so much for the inspiration and wise words!

[@kguentherart]

Great advice, and not just for high school graduates! We can all glean some wisdom from this. Thanks for doing this video!

[@chloeray2041]

I just graduated and I feel so lost i what I want to do. This video definitely helped me slow down and actually think about what it is I want to accomplish with my art. So much great advice, thank you!

[@ezekielborder7008]

Perfect timing! I'm going to college this fall and was slightly skeptical about going into graphic design but this video has helped build my confidence a lot! Thank you!

[@tsdobbi]

Do you actually like graphic design? So many of my college friends that went to school for graphic design because its what they felt was the most financially viable art degree pretty much all work in the service industry now because it turns out they actually hate doing graphic design.

[@ezekielborder7008]

@@tsdobbi I've been a self taught artist for about 3 years, and I really want to pursue my art career! I was just a little skeptical because people tell me that it isn't easy to make a profitable career out of art

[@ArtbyMarciaFurman]

I've been a professional artist for close to 15 years now and I found Jed's advice to be invaluable! It was something I never quite heard before and made so much sense! It totally spoke to me now and where I am in my career. Thank you!!!

[@honeynut4048]

I get so unnecessarily excited when I get Jake Parker in my notifications. The video may not even target me but Jake parker videos are so informative and educational that I still really enjoy watching them

[@futuristic_farmer]

Thanks so much, Jake! I'm graduating on June 7nth and this gave a lot of valuable info to me.

[@GorillaBotArts]

Even though i graduated high school 5 years ago these advice are golden! Can apply this anyone looking to seek their creative path!

[@StephanBayless]

Some great artists in this video! Thanks Jake! Also: SVS Learn is a good starting point for artists of any age! I started getting serious about art "later in life" when I was about 25.

[@tsdobbi]

I've recently been getting back into it at 37. I always wanted to be a comic book artist, started college as an illustration major. Then I worried about the whole financial viability and switched to computer science. The thing that annoyed me was I wish I could go back in time and slap myself, when I switched careers I pretty much stopped doing art. It's annoying because when i started drawing again, I was so much better than I was at like 19 with little to no practice over the years and I just got mad at how good i would be now, had I not basically abandoned it over those years.

[@turtleguy123r3]

I will be a sophomore this next school year, and when I was first starting out as a freshmen I started really thinking about my future and what I wanted to do. I feel as though this video will help a lot in the years to come. Thank you.

[@feedfancier]

It's been 12 years since I finished High School. I've volunteered socially for 1 year, conscripted for a desk job for 3, worked in a factory for 1, been in college for 5 and been outside for 2 and I feel I need all the advice I can get.

[@krishIyer23]

Hey Jake! I'm a 16 year old artist based in India and after watching this I can tell you that it was super helpful to get some insight on what to do for graduation now, I can put In the work and be ready for it in a couple o years!

[@lilycamilleart]

This was so helpful to me! I graduated in 2020 and the advice here was super relevant. Thank you!!

[@theinventiveidiot]

Wish I had seen this video, graduated in 2019, but this advice is still helpful, thank you.

[@joyfultaylor7927]

Thank you so so much for making this video. As an artist and a mom of high schooler all the advice resonate with me. They are super valuable life long wisdom!!

[@Weavingtones]

Thank you so much for this video Jake! This means so much! I was really thinking a lot about this!

[@evagarcia8429]

Jake thank you so much for the video! I'm graduating this friday so this came at the perfect moment!!

[@brandonp51]

Great video. You should give us a new studio tour!

[@1865Highst]

Thank you for putting in the work to make this video, and ask these people these questions. Not everyone can make it to the conventions.

[@dorkafricska6102]

I'm graduating next year and I really needed this video! They gave very good advices, I'll write them down and put it on my wall :) Thank you Jake for this video and thank you all. Congratulations Tate, I hope your art career will be just as you imagined :))

[@Ghostoor]

Thanks for always making these videos. They are very helpful and motivate me everyday. You have been the most helpful you tuber I’ve learned from. Keep up the excellent work.

[@jillesoom3305]

i just listened to the podcast aswell and as a first year art student this stuff is suuuuper usefull! thanks so much for thinking for those at the beginning of their path!

[@floresdeisla]

I wish this video came out four years ago, LMAO. But it's great to see new videos from you, Jake! Long time, quiet fan here. 🙌🏼

[@sorhain]

I wish this existed when I was graduating high school. Still great advice for us older folks too!

[@ANDREWRENDE]

this video is very helpful thank you again for once again making another amazing video

[@PinnacleOfJimbo]

Thanks for this, Jake! It was great to meet you at ECCC this year!

[@ReaganLodge]

IT"S KAZU!!!! Great vid, Jake.

[@kmmk292929]

all super helpful advice, thanks for sharing!

[@mink2882]

Thanks for the advice. As a design student, I find it really hard to do both personal stuff and school projects. With a better organisation and by seeing what bits of school projects I can integrate into my personal illustrations, I will hopefully find a balance... I lack self discipline though

[@krishIyer23]

There were so many useful points to take away from this so thank you for this video

[@mikaylak.b.6974]

Loved this video so much :) Really great (and encouraging) advice. Plus, I like hearing about "new" (to me) artists and you praising them so much :)

[@lukepasca9765]

Wow i think everyone would agree that this was much needed 😂 im a junior in high school but still giving this topic lots of thought

[@aristotolos]

I shared it with a friend who is graduating with me. Thanks Jake!

[@BSJCreature]

Thanks for this jake ! ... Loved it ... Try to create more and more videos....

[@thomasmulcahy2183]

Hey this really helped me, just graduated a few days ago and now I know what I should be practicing to get to my goal

[@artisanjpeg]

Great info, I'll be sharing this with my class. Thanks.

[@tai-porto]

I'm in my 30s still trying to focus on art and make a carrier out of it, I find a lot of this stuff useful. When you listen to these advises you think to yourself: all of this stuff is obvious. But it still takes a lot of effort and discipline to implement.

[@veganandatheist]

Thank you sir! Perfect timing.

[@t.j.johnsonthewriter]

Hey, I know it’s hard as a full time artist to create videos in between your schedule. But I think it would be good to see some how to videos. Ie: hands, anatomy, shape and form

[@mightyfreshmeat9661]

Perfect timing! Thx♥️

[@DrRoopaSrinivasan]

Please make a tutorial on how to make stickers

[@lOwlEyesl]

Great idea for a vid. I wish someone had told me this when I was young. Luckily I have had the drive to practice on my own. Sage advice Mr. Parker & friends.

[@sdjohnsononyoutube]

I like Lucy's comments on developing your own style organically.

[@gloriabassey6406]

THIS IS AMAZING THANK YOU SO MUXH FOR THIS!!!

[@deniserubin2820]

Great advice from everyone!

[@frcastro1981]

I am 37 old Lawer who just start to learn how to draw. Thanks for those advices; sometimes, when I draw a lot, I feel like 18 years again

[@eisque]

Daniel has an awesome art!! His art remember manga art(what is great)

[@grandpa7242]

Could u plzz do a video on pro colouring tips.......or maybe some drawing tips videos......btw the videos are amazing....

[@jakeparker44]

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[@yeshwant329]

When is the next video

[@weraswero]

Fantastic advice!

[@d.9882]

5:19 The advice given just before this point about exploration. What if i havent discovered my artistic voice by the time i finish art school? Dont i need it for like, a career😭

[@adijain999]

When are u going to upload your new video

[@evolvearte]

where are you dude?

[@okd993]

Please make video about your new art tour

[@_spiderz_571]

Make video how to get ideas boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@DEODUBZ]

you should expand upon the missle mouse series man

[@PotatoGodzilla]

Jake your latest videos haven't been showing at my feed.

[@luanabarbosa2091]

Thank you for the video. I graduated in december of the last year, and I have too much to learn yet so sometimes I wonder if it was the right answer, specially because I'm studying by my own and live in a very small area, but I won't give up my dream.

[@shopayne]

Hey, a question for anyone with time and an answer. What is the pen/pencil to draw the frames for art? Like the red color pencil thingy. What are they called? Thanks for any responses

[@LorisCrochetCorner]

Hi Jake I have missed you hun. I resubbed to you again trying to get my family back together. Luv you hun❤

[@gabrielortiz9195]

Jaaake I miss Youuu please post another videooo😭

[@snakemont]

Thank you. Great Advice.

[@chanamasala15]

Does skyheart get shipped to india?

[@amalahmad3936]

Thank you so much

[@Hmongyajsab]

Woh great video 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏

[@petrolandcoffee]

This video was made for me

[@electriccookie6241]

Please do a draw my life video.

[@abloshow91]

Hey that mouse guy is just saying something from your other vids. Good advice

[@denzelparris-scott267]

What song does he use for his intro?

[@judahacosta5492]

plz pst more vids I love your vids

[@zachcolby890]

Great video!

[@Keithphotorama]

I have discovered this style of awesome artwork and I have one important question. The ink from markers will they eventually fade out over the years?

[@ChallysAnimatedLife]

Thanks for copyrighting inktober so you can be greedy c:

[@lucial.4058]

Thank you so much for this video. It was really helpful 🙏

[@dhevanthkumar4296]

thank you bro

[@lavbas2107]

ayyyyyyy I see dem Akira in the back

[@FiredMarshmallow]

🔥🔥🔥

[@yofire1]

Hey bud, love your work. Pls can you do some more vids on draw and talk. I love to listen to you while see you actually draw. If you actually consider this comment I'll thank you a lot.

[@dylansearcy3966]

JP stands for Jurassic Park

[@m0art_s821]

you are the best i did a vid in my channel with one of your drawings your my inspiration love you jake parker(i am third)

[@gokulp8862]

Thank u

[@dylansearcy3966]

So Tate is my age

[@FrancescoPetrarca-d7k]

👍👍👍

[@1kulkarni447]

Happy 'guru pournima' (indian traditional teacher's day) Jake

[@yeshii]

1:22

[@yoni346frias8]

robot ballon

[@angelyromano3075]

im barely a freshman in highschool jakalal but ill still take the advice :)

[@NikhilKumar-bh1hf]

2nd

[@xvii_exe]

Third

[@blueyisthebest7938]

Who came here because there teachers send this link on google classroom

[@BlenderBurst]

First!

[@CodyWarth]

Step one: get a real career or you'll shorten the rest of your life in comic con

[@MrNewsArtClass]

I'm not sure what you mean by "real" career, but... There is definitely something to be said about working whatever job pays the bills while you are growing your artistic interests. I was once told: "don't quit your day job until your dream job is already making as much money as your day job." In other words, treat your dream job like a second job while your other job pays the bills.