art school finals

[@sapphire.skeletons5016]

i think if michelangeo had a youtube channel in 1500 he would also film himself on his bed telling us how much he hates his paintings and hates painting the sixteenth chapel for the church

[@missjackson8634]

Lmao i imagined him doing the same editing that cami do, it would be hilarious

[@death__ray]

Lmaoooo

[@amoamareamabo]

Lol. Also, Sistine*

[@nevisnebis1207]

Bro painted SIXTEEN chapels⁉️⁉️ man I’d hate painting if I had to do that many too 😩

[@shuturfacegrandma7465]

@@nevisnebis1207i think they meant the sistine chapel haha

[@addisonmanion9670]

The discomfort/confusion about not using photographic references means that you are totally on the right path! When you grow as an artist you are supposed to be challeged and hit these kinds of road blocks that make you question everything. It's going to make you a better artist - it feels gross but stick with it! So proud ❤

[@brainworm232]

When I was in art school, our academic drawing professor explained the difference between photo and observational references. Drawing from a photo is drawing from an already produced 2D image, while drawing from observation is transfering a 3D image to a 2D plane. He basically said that not a single camera can be compared to our eyes in terms of angle of view and stuff, so any camera will distort image ever so slightly, and also eleminate the percieved distance between objects. Therefore photoreferences are significantly worse at teaching us depth perception => it's much harder to develop an ability of thinking in 3D while drawing/painting in 2D, which is extremely important skill. Some might say it is the only one you have to have as an artist.

[@Jimmyneutron19988]

Art world is huge and there's no one way to produce your art. At my art school almost everyone uses photo reference they still do amazing art and that's none of anyone's business. I finished my artschool and honestly every painting i did from photo looked better than from life even tho i was constantly forced to work from life. It just wasn't for me.

[@luumo505]

@@Jimmyneutron19988 Right but that's not as important since artschool is about aquiring skills that you can later choose how to apply. There's nothing lost from learning observational regardless, even if somebody decides to continue using photo references later.

[@Samthebaeness]

Oh naurr this is not good for me 💀

[@brandi598]

@@Jimmyneutron19988 That is actually the exact problem with using photo reference too. You’re more concerned about ending up with a better final image that you don’t actually ever learn the proper skills that are necessary to become a more well rounded and skilled artist. You need to get comfortable with making bad drawings to eventually learn how to make amazing drawings. The final product is not the only thing that matters in art, the process itself is also important. And it works in your favor as if you get amazing at observational drawing you will be 100 times more skilled at drawing from photographs because you’re more capable of interpreting the photo and visualizing it as a 3D form.

[@HeadsorTailors]

It's so cool to see what someone else's level of "done" or "liking" their artwork is!! It's very comforting even as an older artist. CONGRATS 🎉🎉

[@Paaxagon]

i crap my pants a lil when camileon posts

[@caamileon]

Me too tbh

[@HH_fan13]

​@@caamileon SO happy for you!!! It's crazy how a while (a long time) ago, you were still taking quite some time to make your self-portraits; now you're breezing through them and yet they still look beautiful (I CAN'T DO THATT). You've changed a lot and I'm here for it!! :))))))))))))))))))

[@tanishnaidu]

@@caamileon 💀💀

[@memoryl4n3]

oh

[@alwayscurly9017]

oh

[@kaakaashii7335]

"i've been pushing myself all semester" REALEST WORDS EVER SPOKEN FRRRR

[@kyla78]

Deadlines and finals as an art student is one of the most soul crushing, toe curling, hair pulling things to ever exist

[@JustAGuySlayingDragons]

I really love the first painting. It's rare. Most people go for safer options on angles, lighting, subject (at least from my experience) but yours turn something everyday to avant garde.

[@madispins]

oh my gosh my art teacher was showing us examples of people who have done well in VASE and when i saw ur pieces with the birthday cake and technology i was like "omg ive seen her art!!" and went back to your instagram because i knew id seen your art before. then i was even more surprised when i saw that you were going to RISD, one of my dream schools! basically, its so cool to see somebody who participated in the same contests as me end up where i dream to be when im older! keep doing what you're doing, i know its super stressful but i hope you know that there are people who really look up to you and recognize everything that you have achieved! 💗💗💗

[@tchellyng]

I'm wrapping up my first year in law school and is so interesting to kinda go through this journey with you and see how we both realized that it doesn't matter as much as our fears try to tell us. Congrats on your first year!!!!!

[@caamileon]

congrats on urs too!!

[@JeM130177]

Being extra dramatic before your period is so valid 😂 me questioning my entire life once a month like WHY DO I FEEL THIS WAAYY…oh

[@MrsLize]

damn you were probably a warrior in your past life because girl nine paintings in one month I can't even finish one 😭😭 and look at the paintings!! it's insane for me

[@noodlecaboodle3854]

ahhh im so proud of you!! even as someone on the internet who only knows you through silly videos on youtube and great works of art posted, im so proud!!! here's to a few more (hopefully a little less stressful) years!!

[@caamileon]

thank u!!!!

[@JustAGuySlayingDragons]

She's not making silly videos, she always posted her art

[@knittenpurl4274]

@@JustAGuySlayingDragons i think they meant her funny, silly attitude and the way she is always joking about things.

[@cheesyfeetgeoguessr4651]

girl don't worry about offending people when you critisize your work, your art is way better than mine but everyone is at a different level it's okay to speak honestly :)

[@SabrinaHawk]

Proud of you sticking with it pushing through the doubt! Congratulations

[@naylie2113]

the “professor never tell us how many but it has to be big” its so art school thing to happen

[@RileySauce285]

BABE WAKE UP!!! BEST ARTIST EVER JUST POSTED 📢‼️

[@gihfantas]

I MISSED YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH. PLEASE CAMILA POST MORE OFTEN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@caamileon]

I WILL!!!!

[@ScottHebertArt]

8:40 some differences on drawing/painting from life vs photography that I've observed lately 1) photograph is static. real life the model (even if its you) is making minor adjustments all over, so its up to the artist who is drawing from life to choose the most idealized pose for waht they are trying to say with their art. Like imagine if you got to choose from between 3 very minorly different pictures for each area, that is kind of what you're doing when you're drawing/painting from life 2) photographs tend to make things darker in the shadows where there is really COLOR :O so for instance on some of my paintings I used to do a dark line across the lips (becuase duhhh its dark) but after observing from like I now use red. Subtle but different there's probably more shit too but that's just what clicked for me lately.

[@caamileon]

appreciate it!

[@mmagalhaesg]

idk if this was your professor's point, but my first semester drawing prof used to say live refs are better bc of dept perception, since you lose a lot of it when your referencing from an already 2d image, so you get to practice how distance/dept affects color and lighting a little better. either way, congrats on the amazing results !!

[@FROGGODart]

CONGRATS ON A FULL YEAR!!! YOUR SUCH AN INSPO hope ur finals go good :DDD as someone else who does art I could never 💀💅

[@FROGGODart]

If you pin this comment It’ll be the best part of this year no joke lol (or if u heart it)

[@lwjpilled]

@ville__whoa what the hell ???

[@sambees7981]

@@lwjpilledignore its ragebait

[@jayladddd]

I forgot this was only your first year! You're doing insanely well, and I'm so impressed at the scale and effort behind your works. You've made amazing progress and have done incredible for only your first year, kudos! Watching your videos this year has been a highlight as I go through my second year of art uni, and just want to congratulate you for having completed it. The first year hits hardest most times and you made it to the finish line 🎉

[@idhika5689]

its crazy how you painted these masterpieces that too IN JUST 1ST YEAR ⁉️ GIRL U GO U LL FLOURISH

[@suplosers1309]

finishing school is the BEST feeling i love the painting of photo reference and observation, it really shows the different perspectives!

[@dyz02]

The way I was struggling all day with my fluid dynamics simulation for school and right as I figured it out Camila posts 😭it was meant to be 💗

[@cy1429]

the not feeling real at university and only feeling real at home is so relatable even though I literally stayed at home for uni 😭😭😭 whether I pass or drop out this semester, at least I will have a month of feeling real afterwards 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jppage3292]

Thanks!

[@caamileon]

thank YOU

[@parkywarky123_]

congrats on finishing art school year 1!!🥳

[@wolfochungo]

when painting on paper, you can stop it warping by wetting it both sides, pre-stretching it, and taping it down stretched. And it'll dry faster if you lay newspaper or something underneath. or not, if you don't care. Nice paintings!

[@dyingknightbynight]

Watching your vlogs is so comforting. I kinda gave up on doing art as a job and now it's just a side hobby that most people don't even know about. I have decided that I am more into writing and literature and linguistics. Long story short this is my first year too, and watching how we both are struggling in different ways makes me feel a little better.. like I'm not alone in this shit.

[@walaby5126]

I agree

[@mariyam9861]

WOOHOO Congrats on Year 1 of college, of art school!! We're super proud and it's been so cool seeing your art projects. Amazing skills as always. also love the video style, your humor is sooo funny and good-natured lol I just love it, your friendly personality shines through

[@ghkdwls360]

i wonder what rat school is like! 🐀🏫heehee

[@mariyam9861]

@@ghkdwls360 edited it to fix it to art lolol

[@unordinary_artist]

As someone who will be Pre AP for AP 2-D Art this coming year, your art inspires me so much to help me learn how to do more realistic self portraits. Have a great summer Camilla!!!!!!!

[@danaekoloka9819]

17:26 i would've left it like that honestly it looks great unfinished, dont drive yourself mad for one piece

[@Dulce_Dragonesa_2.0]

Ngl your like almost 100% transparency is really helping me both look forward to and be realistic about going into my first year of college in an art major next year. I appreciate the realness, if that makes sense. Also the goofiness. If art school doesnt let me be sillay i dont want it 😂

[@helena5118]

18:46 the sneeze and then the "WAD ave I DANN"

[@RalloR]

The difference between reference and observation is that in observation you have stereoscopic vision with your two eyes so there is depth but that's something a photography does for you (: also there is nothing like real life in terms of colors and depth of shados for example that a photography on screen of print and it helps you to be able to draw without taking a picture and using the best rendition of reality available to us. At the end of the day if it was the same you would have no problem using photos and feel more comfortable with thjem. You are awesome and heavy work could take you tothe next level :DDD

[@ghkdwls360]

CONGRATULATIONS CAMILA!!! I'm so proud! yayee

[@HH_fan13]

SO happy for you!!! It's crazy how a while (a long time) ago, you were still taking quite some time to make your self-portraits; now you're breezing through them and yet they still look beautiful (I CAN'T DO THATT). You've changed a lot and I'm here for it!! :))))))))))))))))))

[@Jimmyneutron19988]

Also ive been forced to paint from life so many times in my school and every painting i did from photo was just better. Its also your artistic choice after some time. Some peopke make amazing flash photo like paintings as a style. Its all about what works for you.

[@aspxsq]

Stop I love you’re channel sm. I’m like really inspired to go to art school and pursue my dreams now. 😭

[@mylifemychoice9250]

The best art is when looking at it and you feel something that’s beautiful art

[@amyholcomb6484]

Keep kickin' ass! Love your self-portrait series so much.

[@WorldFungusChamp]

When I was at RISD my first semester drawing prof let us use photo references, but we had to designed/made a camera out of cardboard and a magnifying glass and take pictures with it as an assignment and then a camera obscura that we had to use to draw a panoramic tonal image as another assignment. Those were fun times lol. Good job with your finals! I like how your observational self portrait came out, especially how your mark-making and erasing sculpt your face.

[@lordofshibainus]

YEAHHHHH NEW UPLOAD!!!!!!!!! I genuinely love these videos sm, and ik that I commented something similar on one of your older videos, but I love seeing everyone's different experience of college. Esp because I'm most likely going down the pre-med path and I won't be going to a specialized school like RISD

[@colibri6632]

Your video is helping me a lot rn. Because I’m also making a painting for work in an art style that I’m not very familiar with and which I don’t really like, but it’s important to be able to draw in this style, otherwise I won’t grow as an artist so yes.. Your video is like my inner voice right now. I feel emotional relief.

[@Its_Alixx]

Ahhh so excited for this!

[@lukeaaron2884]

NAH with my adhd that finals assignment would have undone me. You're a rockstar for stickin with it!

[@alexiaaricescu166]

Im so glad you posted again🎉🎉 i always enjoy your videos so much!

[@lamicte2007]

Amazing job for completing your first year in art school! I know it was a hectic and stressful school year but you made it :D Your art tutorials have helped me improved my painting skills, and so thank you so much for your videos :))

[@kaystry_._hunny]

I’m in grade 11 and I’m thinking about doing art when I graduate. I’ve been watching some of your video to get an insight on how art school will be like and if I can handle it, but idk if I can handle all of that work… I don’t even think I’m even good enough to go to art school 😭 hopefully I’ll getting better and have motivation and talent like you before I graduate high school 😭

[@CaitKatArt]

YAYAYAY im so excited that you got through a year of art school!!!

[@teehee5700]

You inspire me so much I literally see your face as it’s own painting at this point

[@punkfiendofficial]

Quite honestly a lot of us artists can relate to your struggle of hating a piece we all go through it we always say I wish i could of done better or added more detail. At the end of it all we can just walk away from it and end up liking it or add to it after which would make it better

[@ceecee9939]

CONGRATULATIONS on your first year at RISD!!! What an achievement, so proud of you ❤

[@lexisixel8684]

You started collage at the exact same time as me, and your journey has been inspiring me to keep going this whole time

[@thes.455]

I like watching your videos as a person wanting to do art my self and so far going through gcse is hard. Like your content and your journey on this.

[@rubyanderson5381]

Fr her videos motivated me through my art gcse to get a 9 and carries on motivating me through a level 😊 gcse art was hard but the effort really pays off !

[@jennyyy2813]

2:23 you’re officially GOATED for listening to 1D! 🤪🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@jukosta4409]

I never really comment but your situation compelled me to do so cuz it so reminds me of my situation. I am a second year game art student, primarily focused on 3d and i pretty much hated (and still hate) my 1st year and current experience. I lowkey force myself not to think that way because my parents' financial background could only afford this programme and university in particular and like, be grateful that im in higher education and whatnot, but the negative experience, especially with the actual process of creating the art, felt much more real and deeper. In my situation I currently have quite literally no other option (cant drop out, cant switch majors, cant return to home country) which is a nightmare and i sincerely hope that you get to find an option that will make you happier and genuinely enjoy creating art.

[@StargazerLil]

Idk if this is kinda what you're feeling (around the 15:00 min mark) but as a self-taught portrait artist I legit hate all drawing and painting classes lmao. Cause it feels like they either try to tell me 'what's allowed' or 'not allowed'. The teachers didn't feel like were giving guidance, it felt like they were giving restrictions and trying to tell me what to do, which um no. The only way I can take an art class and not get really passive aggressive towards the teacher and possessive over my art is if I legit have no idea how to do the thing. Like I've taken really fun classes in textiles and animation. Idk if any of this is close to what you're feeling, but either way, I enjoy your videos and especially your art!

[@kellalafaire8534]

I felt the exact same way in my drawing classes. In reality, no one cares how you get your work done, as long as you do. But in art school, they want you to experiment and try new things that maybe you’ll come to really love. However it definitely makes teachers teach a certain way and forget the way art is so individual.

[@andreafeelsfantastic]

They aren’t really trying to tell you what’s allowed, they just want you to try specific methods to see how they work. That gives you a wider base of understanding about the possibilities, in your life as an artist after the class, than you would have had without them helping you get out of your comfort zone.

[@VigneshV-lo6fi]

I live for camileon closeups they convey so much emotion soothe my soul.

[@soph6843]

Girl this gave ME burnout I can’t believe you did all that so fast I’m amazed

[@ChantelleArts]

It's been a while, but camila is back!! 🎉🎉

[@playboy_creates]

as an art school student the struggle is real. This video was too relatable

[@Lily-oo1xu]

I sort of understand the note about not using photo references because your prof. is trying to push you're abilities. But I also agree with you photo references and an observational reference is basically the same thing. I might be bias because i also love painting strictly from photo reference lol

[@Lily-oo1xu]

Also about the thing you said about not feeling like yourself at school i would consider talking to a therapist even if its just a casual thing like using an app like BetterHelp. School related stress is normal but it doesn't mean you have to suffer for four years because of unnessisary pressure.

[@thequietkid7247]

19:56 we’re so proud of you

[@y0urSuS11]

It’s so cool to see you go from 1 painting a month to 9 . So proud :D you also inspire me so much to !!

[@МитраБамдад]

I'm starting music high school in september and honestly watching you has been so comforting, congrats on finishing your first year!! 🎊🎊

[@cursedgiraffe]

she’s done it!!! 🎉

[@Lilo_oh]

Bro is giving me inspiration to draw again in 5 months 🗣️‼️

[@quietlily34]

i freaking love you camila i'll use your amazing skills as inspiration to keep drawing 🎨 your self portraits are always so cool i love doing self portraits too 😎 20:35 had me crying laughing omg nooo 😭😭so i think he thinks im really depressed nowww HELPPPPP

[@shiineru]

this is so silly to me also as a freshman (now sophomore ig) animation student. i had a rough time first semester cus they were more based in realism and as someone who stylizes everything i felt i was dying like u LMAO. and then this past semester i ended up having a ball with some of the open ended projects and ideas, but obviously still struggled. i think u and i will end up finding our spots eventually!!! keep ur chin up girl, u made it to the end!

[@PalomoAndromelan]

CONGRATS!!! you're making me feel a bit more prepared for art school lol I'm taking notess

[@zaynahaj4037]

LETS GOOOO CHAMELEON VIDEO JUST DROPPED 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️‼️‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥⁉️🤺 nah fr girl I love ur vids whenever I’m struggling thru acedmia I watch ur vids and feel comforted knowing ur,,struggling too, u got this girl 🫶🫶🫶

[@KimoyaFTW]

gratz on surviving your first year!!! im excited to see your summer updates :3

[@ItsjustAnnwithoutanE]

I'm really proud of you for sticking it out a whole year.

[@nothelenabtw]

I love watching your videos so much bc they give me motivation to finish my art projects 🙏🙏❤️

[@Skeleetoon_Kid]

Hii just wanted to say that your paintings are a huge inspiration of mine and encouraged me to do more semi realistic paintings

[@flicker_hoon]

9:34 bombastic side eye 😂

[@cookyz6983]

Congrats on your first year!!! I just finished my third and final year at boring business school so I understand the grind.

[@caamileon]

both on the grind 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anjalisahani.]

As an art student, i also get criticised often for using reference photos for inspiration. Which is smth i partially deserved. When i used the references and Added a lot more creative elements in them, that was when the Art teachers were satisfied so Camila don't worry. We relate to you. The works look amazing. Love them. And love you too. 🤍✨️

[@pinksjuh]

OMG CAMILA IS BACK GUYS! I just love the comfort her videos bring, her chaotic energy of a highly skilled artist on the rise is just captivating! I'm happy that even after every challenge and art made you managed to do it, you passed this level girl! This year went by very quickly to be honest, and seeing your evolution process even just once a month makes me proud of you. Kisses from an artist from Brazil 🫶🇧🇷 And just the detail that in the final video you have the same color of nail polish that I use right now is crazy LOL

[@tristanmoran1291]

I love your charm! Your whole character is just wonderful

[@withmoshka]

omg I love ur videos and your style of making them!! so funny and I can relate myselft to some situations!! Btw, I WAS SO EXCITED AND SHOCKED WHEN YOU SHOWED THAT YOU WERE IN A MINECRAFT VIDEO LIKE WHATA?? I love minecraft since I was a child, love ur videos and ur interesting life, keep goin!!

[@k.w.3885]

congratulations!!! maybe you know this already but drawing from life can be better than drawing from photo because photos can compress colors and values in sharp areas and you will lose a lot of the subtleties of light and color in your painting!! hopefully this can help other people too but I am literally just some guy and u are killing it out there

[@Noah-Deborne-634]

I love your art so much. And i love how you edited this video!

[@LoveLifeYT]

Camileon Nation is my favorite nation!!! 🤩🎨

[@ghkdwls360]

i'm so ready for summer!!

[@mercuriani]

watching this instead of doing my own final assignments

[@furuyawn]

congrats on completing your first year of art school!!! 🥳🎉

[@joannamckay2024]

CONGRATS QUEEN

[@Hippogriff201]

You are the artist that I drop everything to watch

[@Rosemary-rr9jf]

3:18 we don't hate you Queen!

[@kjouip7953]

YOU'RE ALIVEEEEE! ! ! !, Hope the next year have fun as always

[@Jedapoo]

Lol, one thing non-artists never understand is that people who actually draw/paint/whatever DON'T HAVE TO LIKE THEIR ART. They're not all gonna be winners to their creators, even if it's better than the viewer has the skill to do. I think the only real difference between using photo reference and real life observation is that you have to account for the tiny movements your subjects make. It messes with your eyes when your painting and the subject is that one tiny squidge different. Also, congrats on surviving your first year!

[@tomatosinmysoup4485]

You’re videos have gotten me through my school and art assignments this year 🔥🔥🔥

[@howlitepanda]

Hats off to you! I will never underestimate what it takes to go to art school and finish.

[@cassiehartford8997]

Thank you for being refreshingly relatable - you're gonna do great 🙃💜

[@CaramelKatt]

I just subbed recently and I’m so happy for you!!! ❤ as someone who had considered going to art school, your videos have showed me a bit what it’s like, thank you, you are a huge inspiration for me 🫶 ily!

[@ScottHebertArt]

1:02 this cured my anxiety

[@breakfastclosed]

I’ve seen your short content, but I enjoy this long form so much, I didn’t know u had such a big personality and I love it! I would love to know what inspires or motivated you to work through the summer. I struggle with the discipline and take short term rewards instead of the long term reward of completing projects.. and tell myself “I’ll work when school starts again anyway” b*tch I wanna work RN! But congrats on finishing!! I am going into my junior year of art school and changing my major 😍😍😍😍 life is crazy 🤪