'How I learned to draw' with RossDraws

An in-depth chat with Ross Tran - the extremely talented 2D concept artist & youtuber.
Chapter marks:
2:55 - Have you always been artistic?
9:53 - Ross's experiences at art school
17:59 - Why Ross quit art school to pursue acting
28:21 - How Ross reacts to comments
30:40 - How strict is Art Center?
38:50 - Advice for improving faster
41:37 - The challenge of needing to learn theory and not wanting to
44:52 - How can artists find mentors?
57:38 - What gave you the drive to go out on your own?
1:00:53 - How do you handle the fame that youtube brings?
1:04:34 - What are the mistakes you think beginners make?
1:09:23 - What are the biggest waste of time during learning?
1:10:53 - Where would you suggest beginners start?
Ross Tran's channel: / @rossdraws
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[@blenderguru]

To all of Ross' fans watching this, you may also like 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Artists' video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH6WaqSejdGYask. In the talk I share how I learned 2D digital painting in 6 months. If you're an artist yourself, you should find it helpful :)

[@ark2307]

hmm 2 years after making this comment no reply, ill say ok thanks i think ill look into it!

[@jishasen7328]

I have watched it multiple times. One of the most inspiring videos for me (no exaggeration).

[@14bqdonk]

Nice

[@Kyrie7871]

repent and be baptized, follow the ten Commandments Jesus is coming soon

[@gsriram5013]

Do u know guru means teacher in our language glad its worth u btw am big fan of ur speech

[@RossDraws]

AHH Thank you so much for having me! You're so awesome man

[@AlterFunKtion]

Im gonna raise my kids on your KZbin channel. Your legacy will live on for generations.

[@migzahoy]

senpai

[@Koko-hj1nl]

Ross, if you were my son I would have been soooo proud.

[@DEFXPOISON]

You do amazingly well as an artist! I have been watching you for so long now and I love your art so much it’s gorgeous! Well done you are amazing and it’s super amazing to see your great success!

[@juanllanto7886]

I hope someday i could be as great as you..lol i hope to much arent i haha

[@iclaimthisname9767]

Okay so let me get this straight: his first (art) job was at DISNEY while he was only 19 and still in art center, to design the MAIN CHARACTER for a movie and his FIRST design was approved? I have one question: HOW?!

[@pn4960]

talent

[@illustriousillustrations6610]

Practice

[@sustaniac]

I think it is important to acknowledge that it was not one specific thing that led to this incredible situation. Yes, he is talented. Yes, he practiced his skills and improved his abilities. But these were not the only factors. He was also lucky enough to be in a family that could afford to send him to a good art school, he made friends with someone that knew a person involved with the film and the art director happened to like his design aesthetic and felt it worked for the movie. I imagine there are other factors I have left out, as well. My point is that it is not any one particular thing, but a coalescing of a number of things, some of which he had control over and others he did not. Like most success stories this is a case of intense preparation meeting incredible opportunity. A talented young man receiving some lucky breaks. Good for him!

[@jonesjeremiah]

@Olley Ok so while yes without practice nobody will become a master in any skill ever but at the same time talent also plays a huge part when it comes to be not only good but very good. Not everyone is born with the same talent, that is a fact. Everyone can become decent at something if he practice enough and practice it right but not everyone can become a master. Our brains work differently, our genes are slightly different. You can be good at something with talent alone and you can be good at something with practice alone but to be a master you need both.

[@nine-vi7rw]

The fact that he could afford to go to Art Centre answers it obviously.

[@jiiheytch9426]

"Its an Asian thing its fine!" as an asian myself I can attest to that.. Had to finish my computer science degree so I can be an artist ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@StephenDdunguMusic]

I'm African and I had to do a law degree to become a soundtrack composer 😂#culturalparentingproblems

[@BknMoonStudios]

I wish both of you the best of luck. Following your dreams despite adversity is truly commendable. Respect!

[@jiiheytch9426]

thanks! best of luck to all of us.. it's fun tho.. learning something else that is completely opposite of what you want to do.. you get to know a lot of people and other amazing things..

[@StephenDdunguMusic]

Thank you BrokenMoonStudios, and I agree with Kram Retsel, even though doing Law feels absolutely adverse to what I'm doing, at the same time, I'm learning skills that I needed which I wouldn't have acquired anywhere else but in a law school; the irony. 😌 It has also taught me to keep pursuing soundtrack composition despite the heavy pressure of a law degree and it's made me even more passionate in it. Made me who I am right now.. I wish you the best of luck too Kram Retsel 🤜🏽💯

[@jiiheytch9426]

likewise sir.. and I couldn't agree more.. Life's full of irony to a point where you'd get to know yourself by not being yourself, lol..

[@Vexx]

This was amazing man! Keep it up :)

[@thelastcube.]

Hey Vexx, nice to see you out of the wild

[@jtones8953]

:o it’s Vexx! Nice to see other artists supporting each other

[@hairold5680]

oh hi vexx

[@hichampiggy9795]

Hey man

[@dbrkklc967]

Vexx wachu doin here

[@huskytzu7709]

His dad must be proud now. Being successful in the art industry is quite a feat and deserves to be acknowledged

[@Yumenoki99]

oh my gosh husky, you here? Seems like I find your comments randlomy all over the internet xD (i always like them on insta when i see them lol) & i agree

[@huskytzu7709]

Yumenoki hi Lol i watch a lot of KZbin 😂

[@Trisha_Yuu]

Hmmm hopefully. Though he does say early on in the video that he thinks otherwise. Thing is, Asian parents generally like to brag about their children to other Asian parents. That's sort of how you can tell they're "proud" of you. Other Asian parents will usually be saying, "My son's a doctor." then the other would reply "Oh well, my son's a lawyer" or something. When someone says "My son's an aritst" or "My son's an animator" no one understands that. From my experience, that sounds like "My son's a bum" to them. It won't matter whether you're a successful and very talented artist who may even be making more than the average doctor monthly. It's just not a "traditional" occupation so they just don't get it.

[@valasafantastic1055]

Personally I think ‘who cares what a cruel abusive man thinks or is proud of’ because he made it in spite of that very unkind fellow. Not because of him. So I don’t really think his dad gets bragging rights. You only deserve bragging rights if you are kind and supportive, not abusive and discouraging. If it didn’t terribly hurt and scar him with a lame ‘we are Asian so it’s okay’ excuse he wouldn’t have needed to bring it up at all in this interview.

[@mintimin8707]

You again

[@Strubey]

What impresses me most is not only his art, but his headspace and perspective on things in life. Such an inspiration to just be yourself and find success and happiness in that while inspiring others, something which I feel is at the core of what we all truly want in life but so few manage to achieve. Ross, you're a true inspiration, never stop being yourself.

[@walcam11]

Agree!, for a lot of people (me included) it is HARD to really know what's going on in life so many let themselves get carried away by life.

[@Art_Codex]

he has achieved what I failed to do, so inspiring, we had the same childhood, i couldnt pay attention to school, just drawing all the time, I got noticed by some of my teachers and I was always called up for drawing related competitions and I did get some medals for it, but life sometimes gets you and when it hits, it hits hard, I fell into depression and have lost my passion completely, I have a ton of ideas but dont have the will or motivation to put them on paper, I also have a permanent injury on my dominant arm now that added more to my depression, always thinking that I cant draw anymore...

[@iamachocolatebarXD]

Sheishi Games I know it may be hard with depression and the arm injury but try and still draw! Try to learn to use your other hand or find a way to work around your injury. I know this is easier said than done but art is an amazing thing that makes me so happy to see and you as it seems from what you had typed. So please if you still love art take it up again even if it's just little doodles! Hope you have an amazing time if you do! :D

[@Art_Codex]

thank you for this response, I am trying to practice again :)

[@deadby15]

Sorry to hear what happened to your arm, and everyone has his/her own unique situation, but this artist may inspire you... Google "Shiro Kotobuki".

[@Beanie84]

I'm sorry you've had a rough time. Trying to mine creativity out of depression is like climbing out of quicksand; double the effort when you have a physical injury. Just know that you haven't "failed", just taken a different path in life. Not all of us grow up to be Ross Trans or other megastars, but we still find meaning, passion, and love in our own ways. I hope you find yours *hugg* Remember that your journey is far from over.

[@eval4495]

You can still learn how to use your other arm. It will take some time but it's not impossible. I once read about an artist who couldn't use her hands after an accident and she learned to draw with her mouth! I forgot the artist's name, it was a long time ago but I'll see if I can find her. edit: Her name is Joni. Also, there are other artists who don't have arms [and hands], and use their feet to draw and paint. www.joniandfriends.org/kids-corner/doing-report/art/

[@vtrdbrt]

It's 2020, and I still come back here everytime I need some inspiration

[@blenderguru]

Hey all! I'm away from my office for the next week and I didn't get a chance to record the chapter marks. Can someone write them here? Then I'll add them to the description. Thanks!

[@jazzmanny02]

Great video, listening to it right now, keep this up. This guy is insane

[@thessalonikiosmusv]

Thats a beautiful lenght 1:15:55

[@rizalrizfani9092]

Hei hei andrew... Do you take an interview with 3d environment artist for game like andrew averkin or javier perez?

[@othmana.4506]

hi andrew, I wanna help but I wanna understand more plz,, what do you mean by "chapter marks?" ... like what chapter?,,, and what kind of marks do you want, just explain in two minutes of your time here in the comments, and I'll go to the task right away, I've been fan of you and your work for a long time and I would be happy to help :)

[@munawwarabdulmuneer5877]

BTW Andrew, I think it would be cool if before the interviews you ask your community what THEY want to ask, and select the best two or three or whatever and ask these questions in the very end. What'dye think?

[@whyvurn]

2:54 thought i heard: "Ahhh, so tell me, have you always been austistic?" Then the way Ross recited 'artistic' makes it sound like he thought he was asked if he was autistic then figured out he meant artistic so he said it slow bahaha

[@huehuehue3248]

"Austistic" huh

[@artsysundae]

same loll

[@FrenchFriesStephanny]

Thought the same thing.

[@cloudfrog2911]

i was watching this with generated captions and I thought i heard right when i actually heard wrong lmao

[@japethcalebsorillo9239]

0:17 " is one of those people that is so exceptionally talented that it makes you feel bad for slacking off" this hit me so hard haha

[@PaintedBleucats]

Oh I thought he said roblox instead of road blocks

[@quackkith]

PaintedBleu ooooooh he said road blocks lol

[@NekoDimple]

I thought it's roblox..

[@firerice9450]

SAME XD

[@everthingworld1437]

I know i was like roblox???

[@ark2307]

like whaaa? come on roblox?

[@xueyin8374]

I'm crying, I can so relate to the whole "Dad doesn't want me as an artist." thing which is why I'm going to med school. I'm still in high school, but my future's basically about study this and that and be a doctor. I try to make this manga in secret and at the same time study for school, but it's just difficult doing the two together and I just can't dedicate myself to my passion and instead go with what my parents want me to be.

[@anotherway917]

Gosh! Can’t help but want to reply to this. I am in the first year of med skl as an overaged student and I dunno how the future will turn out to be...but from time to time I still try to practice drawing a bit (and have to hide it as well so I totally understand the pain. I can’t even draw with a tutorial from KZbin open so it’s quite hard to study how to draw sth). I personally like med skl but if you have already found out that you really dislike the nature of this career it’s time to secretly find sth else to smoothen the transition! Really hard but you have my spiritual support!!

[@QuincyIsCrispy]

Life is far too short to let your parents decide what you should do. I know that doesn't really directly help, but even if it 'disappoints' your parents, even if it's hard, you shouldn't follow a path that'll leave you regretful and drained in a couple decades.

[@xueyin8374]

@@anotherway917 I didn't really expect a reply from this! Thank you so much! It's been a year ago, but I'm still trying to get into med but I'm working on a webtoon at the same time. It's a gamble for success, if it goes well, I can say goodbye to being a doctor. I've yet to gain support from my parents tho, but hearing this really makes me feel better! Thank you!

[@xueyin8374]

@@QuincyIsCrispy That does scare me, really. Thanks for showing your concern, I'm really grateful! I'm trying to be a webtoon artist because it's what I really want even if my parents think of it as just a hobby, I'm planning on making it my career.

[@jayrodriguez333]

Watch some of Gary V’s content to change some of your perspective on this exact same situation

[@noblestea]

I absolutely love these interviews, but my favorite thing is how diverse the guests are. It’s so nice to continue to see a bunch of people I follow that normally wouldn’t have much to do with one another come together.

[@Maren617]

You're a wonderful interviewer who really listens, empathizes, asks interesting questions and allows people to speak without interrupting - I wish I was such a good listener! Anyway, great job and thanks.

[@walcam11]

He remembers so many things and emits this data in such a great story telling manner that it makes it seem like his life could be made a tv series of.

[@UditENG-xi4pu]

This must be the first whole interview that I've watched so entertaining and informative.

[@williamlazenby314]

This was so inspiring. I went through a similar situation as a child and I can sympathize with him. Having ADHD is a terrible burden when culture calls you a failure. I'm glad he is able to make a living and be rather successful with his art. I am very happy for him.

[@dustinwoodard2834]

You did such a incredible job as an interviewer, what a great personal story. I think Ross was really able to open up and give us his story and a very meaningful way because you did such a good job as a patient interviewer.

[@naenoart]

This is incredibly inspiring! Thank you SO much for sharing this, it's very, very interesting and motivating!

[@walcam11]

He has a mesmerizing ability to realize the REAL reasons of why he takes certain decisions.

[@noniko96]

I really love how you turn this channel into this. The interviews are so inspiring and motivating to keep drawing and keep improving.

[@leoh4147]

Nearly brought me to tears watching this. Thank you from one artist to another for this inspiring and relatable interview. I felt my discouragement slowly lifting away.

[@JohnSmith-fq6ux]

Such a pair of smiles.

[@akshatthakur8992]

I have been following him on Instagram and Artstation for a long time. His works are really amazing. It's good to see how much he gives time to what he loves to do. Love his consistency and dedication. :D

[@aivislinde]

Really great interviews and conversations. Good information, I believe, can't be found elsewhere. Thanks for these series. Can't wait for next one!

[@levailnaik962]

Best art podcast I have come across, the questions are asked and Ross is given a full chance to answer, no interruptions, none of that crap you see in other podcasts. The interviewer/presenter is a really smart especially the way he times his questions and empathizing with Ross.

[@hanz101]

This damn near brought me to tears. As some one that is trying to get better at drawing, this made me have an awakening of what I can achieve with drawing. Just have to put the work into it.

[@Peteru69]

I like Ross, even been a patreon for a while. Didn't get much out of it, so I fell off of it. But definitely would support him if I could because he deserves it. I don't necessarily agree that his work is as good as polished illustrations from top companies, it's a much more laid back and expressive art style, but lacks that polish. He has a lot to share. I love him for talking about the abuse openly, he doesn't let it hold him back. Structure and discipline is better than the alternative, but it's too bad when it's too much.

[@War624]

Might want to check it out again. He recently revamped his Pateron.

[@fuckngcnt]

I'm pretty sure he can draw polished illustrations, it just takes more time and effort. He does most of his art in hours, while a polished illustration takes days, even weeks, so I don't think he wants to spend all that time on a single illustration...

[@cortisolblue2208]

If his illustrations aren't polished then I should just give up now.

[@Ryanin2D]

I am LOVING how your channel is growing into more things

[@enalya_art]

Please don't stop doing these, so nice and insightful!

[@Nekotamer]

if i ever have children i am gonna say to them: become you, it's the hardest thing you will do in your life. and it never ends. ill help you as best of my abilities but it will be still really hard to do.

[@janikwellmann]

Wow. Yea that's wise and I think real right

[@rodrigolopes3229]

I really like his art and I’m happy to see that today he lives on what he loves doing. I’m 40 today and art is at the same time my greatest passion and frustration. I had a block for over 10 years due to bipolar disorder but even when I was fine doing my drawings I never had anyone backing me up and today I just think it’s too late for me. Keep it up Ross, u deserve it!

[@Beanie84]

As long as you are alive and able to hold a pencil, it's never too late *hugg*

[@ThurstanHethorn]

I’m almost pushing 40 myself and do feel a bit behind myself due to bipolar. Still a bit lost, but hey, still here! Slowly finding a way. I hope things are working out for you @rodrigo

[@Wolange1987]

Thank you for doing this interview and uploading it. Learned a lot.

[@Blooop_s]

I'm a bit late to react to this video, but goodness two of the most amazing and lovely people on KZbin have done a collab and I couldn't be happier. Thank you for making this video!

[@monmonstartv5159]

"Its an Asian thing its fine!"

[@benjaminfranz156]

Monmonstar haha

[@SM00074]

But srsly it is kinda ...I'm Asian too

[@zhoumadeit]

SM Gaming74 Yep...me too☕️

[@ttvv88]

What's the result of your blood test, son? ... WHAT! B+ ?! NOT MY SON ANYMORE

[@Iad83]

Not asian but... can relate anyway :P

[@dirge8032]

I love this interview but Ross and his way of working is so alien to me. i think if i tried to do 25% of what he does i would burn out within a week. but something to aspire to, amazing.

[@ananargan8588]

I love this man, he's always smiling! And his artwork is one of my main inspirations.

[@JoeGoor]

Thanks both Andrew and Ross for delivering us this great interview! I got more motivation now :D

[@demon6937]

I feel bad for not practicing my hobby. I love drawing I gave up just to play video games.

[@kaya9276]

always time for both

[@thedigitalnoodle4021]

Have you started drawing more now? Or still playing games?

[@m3rlaut]

well?

[@LenixDraws]

Same with me, but now i started drawing again after 3 years of gaming

[@itchy_hands3176]

Same dude, same...

[@jayvee4234]

“My dad would hit me for doing art” *NoRmAl AsIaN ThInGs*

[@nekko_3347]

Its true if you over do it

[@moo2024]

My dad is actually the opposite, he was curious about how my art are doing, and but still he obviously ask do I get money after doing all that art xD or my mom ( my mom usually the one that ask that ) but he started don't care anyways since he have his own business, I have mine. He actually gonna be so proud if I be a lawyer or doctor than a artist :/ but, we have artist family path too. So .., I'm quite lucky. But, my dream is to be a scientist. I don't love art anymore xD since, I lost motivation ᜑᜑᜑᜑᜑ

[@moo2024]

@@RayesY it's ok, I don't even speak English xD but I have a confusing feeling,... I want to be a scientist.. at the same time.. I love drawing.. but I feel like I gave up and I'm tired. But it's getting better, to be honest I just want to continue because my family finally getting proud of me and not just forcing and push me. some typical Asian family. Or I want to stop it all because I'm always on my bed xD

[@MerlinTheCommenter]

@Wade Watts you are 100% correct. Not gonna endorse or support the beating but there's a lot of strictness in that culture that cultivates greatness. Again, not endorsing the beating, just an observation I've noticed as I compare North African families to East Asian families, very similar dynamic.

[@auberdine3405]

@SILA That's awful! I'm sorry to hear that. :/ I hope you got rid of that teacher and are doing okay!

[@thuaners]

one of the best interviews ive ever watched! i found it so inspiring! and Ross gives such honest heartfelt answers! Thanks to you both :)

[@RemusGT]

Pretty nice to see that you are still active and that your channel has grown significantly! Keep it up!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Great talk from two insanely talanted dudes.

[@TheEliteApple]

I know he said it's an Asian thing, and a lotta folk joke about it [inc me], I do think it's abusive. Us Asians just don't realize it because it's so ingrained in our culture we tend to believe it's normal. The fact that until Ross's father left, Ross couldn't kindle his love for art makes me believe the fear he had towards his father held him back, and is therefore abusive.

[@MyPhalte]

Dandy Apple It’s a different culture. It’s not abnormal or anything. You’ve been brainwashed by Western media too much.

[@jaypond4368]

Its not realyl abusive. Its just a bit old fashioned. He holds no ill will or any signs of traumatic abuse, so it wasn't bad. My mom slapped me a few times as a kid when I acted out. His dad was just concerned for his future.

[@dannykuang9433]

Lols, it's definitely not abusive. I dare say it's more abusive to not hit your kids at all and go the liberal treatment of your kids, raising them like they're you're friends, giving them everything they want, never raising your voice or physically touching them to reprimand them. You'd just end up raising a snowflake adult that can't deal with much of anything if they don't get things going the way they want. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating beating the snot out of your kids, but you need a balance of everything in life as with parenting. No one needs more spoiled rats running around.

[@nanakuzi358]

My mom says art is nothing and say I'll be nothing so yeah they want me to be a computer scientist and I don't want to so now i am applying for advanced art and they despise me for it but I'm fine and happy because I can do as wish

[@nanakuzi358]

@@dannykuang9433 beat them to death and they wait till u die and grab ur cash

[@ChuckART]

I’m really glad I watched this. He’s got such a positive attitude I’m honestly inspired

[@YuriRomanyukCz]

Thank you both for a great interview, you have shifted my look to the world a little further! :)

[@gnome3d750]

5:25 "Were they Asian ok?" - Andrew Price

[@storyspice974]

Gnome 3D 😂

[@WillBlacksilver]

that line was priceless

[@nel9954]

Sounds like the art college turned him into a real workaholic. But it's good he realized it and tries to fix it, before he gets a burnout!

[@trueborn25]

Thank you both. What an inspirational interview! This was fun and informative, but ultimately I found it inspiring my own artistic endeavors.

[@aerodylluk2543]

You guys are my absolute hero's, can't believe I missed this video.

[@Inconvenient_NPC]

I feel exactly the same way Ross does/did. I had no interest in school, and I had an overbearing father who used the "I only want what's best for you" line as a poor justification for the physical and emotional hurt he caused me. "This drawing is all very nice, son. But you need to get a *REAL* job."

[@MrSorbias]

Please, can you make an interview with Feng Zhu? I would love to watch. ^^

[@fragarena9910]

MrSorbias Tutorials Feng Zhu is just on a different level than Ross

[@MrSorbias]

Yes, Feng is a real professional teacher and designer who has been doing work for so long. That's why it would be so interesting to see an interview of him,

[@ant1fact]

have you watched Feng's Q&A videos?

[@skeletoninyourbody9896]

Feng is brilliant artist. He literally gave me a motivation to do art again

[@MyAmpWamp]

Feng was interviewed in Level Up! and basically, you can hear in his videos everything you could ask him.

[@StillNight77]

"It's hand-eye coordination at the end of the day." This is a super simple concept, and yet I had a revelation when he said that. Genius, thank you so much!

[@naping]

One of the best and more informative interviews I have ever seen.

[@LimitedSpectrum]

"Just trust me; I know how to do life." I just turned 38 this month and I still don't know how to do life.

[@YumeOwArt]

whaaat I watched the whole video and dodn't get that this is one hour long o.O

[@thenoobmasterful]

really high quality interview, thank you! :D

[@DanAbsalonson]

These interviews are inspiring. Keep them coming and thanks for doing them!

[@ahmedshakib3883]

This so superb .......two of my favorite artists, Please interview Dan Luvisi.

[@dezzydarkly6709]

I never knew this about him! This is a great video!

[@justinle998]

Great series. I love listening to podcasts/interviews when I'm doing work.

[@CZTachyonsVN]

Vietnams represent! :D I've been subscribed to him for a year now. Glad you interviewed him!

[@FocusMrbjarke]

Please do a video on deliberate pratice it's about how you improve

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

I just happen to be doing an art commission as this popped up, good inspiration, great timing there. Good interview too.

[@kibi4705]

Dragon Skunk cool gd luck with your commission

[@williamfrake8474]

Ross THANK YOU!! you are an amazing artist! I have been in the film and design business for decades I know when I see a unique and rare individual .. keep up the videos!

[@swingathings7937]

This was a very pleasant interview! Nicely done fellas.

[@user-up4cr7tb9e]

tops to my family who thinks im mentally ill for always drawing in my room asian parents ;---;

[@quackkith]

河合にな lol same tho

[@evalynexi2495]

Same ;-;

[@tarunraina1454]

I feel like Asia has varying degrees of discipline, etc. thinking you're mentally ill for drawing is a bit too much I think from my perspective.

[@yasunakaikumi]

im in my 30s now, and im trying to get back on drawing since I stopped a long time ago like highschool days, to be honest, it's not like music that you have to be in early age to learn the perfect pitch, you can learn how to draw and be good at it even youre in your 30s. try to draw like 20-30mins a day you'll see

[@smudgiee3480]

99th..like lmao

[@netrarajpun]

Left my art center and pursued acting... Shit this moment just blew me up..

[@barselino9877]

Netraraj Pun what?

[@ditsycitykitty3841]

Infectious smiles all thru out. That alone makes this worth rewatching. :D

[@TheAwesomeJMaestro]

Wow, love you both but this is a cross over I didn't expect! Thank you!

[@gdawg4life676]

He designed echo in earth to echo, this man is a legend

[@tattooedgeekgirl]

I'm sorry you're gonna get one of those "closed the vid after 5 secs" because I drive the tube and aren't allowed to watch while driving. Duh. But I got this notification and saw Ross Tan, one of my absolute favourite artists. So stoked to watch this when I get home!

[@benhardwiesner6963]

good to know ^^

[@jonyconde]

Please keep doing this interviews, are really helpful, thanks a lot man.

[@DenisKozhar]

Really nice interview, it's inspires a lot! Thank you Andrew for that cool staff. Good luck ;))

[@twist.mp3]

OMG... ROSS!!!!

[@cestarianinhabitant5898]

First job at disney? wtf!! How do you get your first job at disney?!

[@ThunderDraws]

AHHH finally Andrew, knew this was coming for so long and was wondering when it was finally time :D

[@OrangeGordon]

Listening to Ross talk makes him so much more human

[@blackoutgenez]

it looks like im in the same situation as ross when he was 17 the only difference being that there are no art schools near me and i have no where to apply to

[@klavassassini]

There is always New Master's Academy online.

[@jonathanxdoe]

Great interview! Honest, personal and motivating. 10/10

[@orangelephantses]

this guy is incredible! i think this is my favourite interview so far :)

[@dr.rolabadawy3170]

"ignore and draw" same dude "my grades were okay" OMG SAME DUDE

[@gh0stwhisp985]

My problem is that i study alone at home. I haven't money for pay school or teachers..! It's hard when you can only believe in yourself and do it alone :( . This video motivated me a lot! I hope i can be nice like Ross! I love draw too and i start at 6 years old..! Thanks for this video!

[@liizzset]

M4lum Channel I hope you are successful in the future. Good luck. :)

[@gh0stwhisp985]

liizzset thank liiz, but i give up.. sometimes in your Life for stay fine with your-self, you need to be honest with your-self. Probably i have talent, but i was Born in a wrong Place and in a wrong situation , for me, to have the possibility to be an artist....

[@webeburnin333]

You can still make it as an artist it will just take longer than Ross. And if it takes longer, is that really a good reason to give up? Because the time will pass anyway, wether you fight for it or not. As a concept artist, I would recommend not giving up.

[@liizzset]

M4lum Channel I agree with +RichCarey. Don't give up. You don't have to be the best. If it is your dream then do it. If it just for a hobby srill do it. It can be beneficial to you if u want it too. I am not forcing you. Just me I am not. But if you want to achieve then believe. I have seen some people who art is not my liking and still have so many fans. What I am going to say might be monetary but I saw one a guy that doodles online. And he places them onto a shirt and sells them. People liked them and bought them. He thought no one was but they eventually did. I have so many examples that I can fit here. Evem one about a detective which paints . Like for a hobby. So don't do it for the money. If you don't want to. But do it for yourself if you want. Can do it a day at a time.

[@gh0stwhisp985]

liizzset Hi again dear Liiz ! Sorry for my bad english, anyway, in my Life there are a lot of thigs totally wrong that make the road to be artist really really hard. I have a poor family ,i finish school 3 years ago, next i try to study at home ..! I haven't money for study , sometimes for buy materials..! Where i live now, art school need so much Money that i haven't. In Italy, it's hard , there isn't Jobs, you pay art school (if you Can) and they will pay you nothing like artist. It's for this that i can't do anymore, i can't belive in a dream that deal me damage every day, because no one belive in me and in what i can become if i have the possibility to study, to have friends for match, to live in a Place when the artist inside me Can find a job and people with the some passion...! I m totally unluck.... I m in a wrong place, situation and family to follow my dreams...and i do not want to suffer anymore...

[@XxKherxX]

Thanks for this amazing interview!

[@dayleramsden9352]

Oh man I just realised I watched the whole clip. That went by quickly! Thanks so much for this video, I recently got back into drawing I'm 28, a struggling freelance graphic designer. So I decided to get myself a graphics tablet and start drawing digitally and this gave me the motivation I needed to get out of this hole I have been in. Thanks so much man!

[@trodat07]

The commitment to work this guy has is top class though his overall style is kinda tacky. I'm loving these interviews.

[@itzverzionqs2499]

At first i was like cool there are timestamps.. but when i heard the amazing things ross was telling i just watched the whole vid lol

[@TheBlondale]

One of the best Interviews I've watched

[@valn3d]

This interviews are amazing, so much quality content, you are amazing Andrew

[@veganjotaro]

Two things: 1 I wanna do this. 2 and is fun.

[@bashkillszombies]

I didn't know you were friends with Chris Warski?! :O

[@brodyrichardson7780]

Fuuuuuuuuuck offffffffffffff

[@Kyotakumi505]

this comment and reply is pure internet

[@brodyrichardson7780]

ur mom straight

[@hh7788ify]

that dude is not only a massive talent, but super authentic, honest, funny and has a clean soul. wow

[@furimushi]

I respect Ross even more now. Thanks for the interview!

[@justleith4232]

What movie did he work on

[@blendomatik1368]

More like "How I discovered the dodge tool in PS!" :D

[@ThurstanHethorn]

Really appreciate your interviews with people in various industries. Keep it up guy.

[@minerva5025]

Really enjoyed this interview, Ross is so natural that you got to love the guy, but you well you were amazing, and I mean it's obvious you admire the artist Ross is, but the way you react to his answers is so full of acceptance without exaggerating the feeling, not like most American KZbinrs, always overexcited about nothing, like they are on brain steroids all the time, very tiring, this remark is a bit on the negative side but is how I feel and most definitely the reason this interview stands out to me. Just love how you conduct yourself and wanted to share it with you.

[@racheljensen6887]

Wow. My Asian mom also want me to be the perfect daughter. Good grades, good looks.... All of it. And even tho I'm the best in my class she's not impressed. I only have brothers not sisters. I'm also a nature/country girl and not a city-girl as my mom wants. She don't give me much time to draw, but I'm slowly improving. But don't worry about my life. I'm just a stranger so just ignore this.

[@token687]

Good luck with your art, don't give up

[@fathan8939]

haha,my parents too,my mom wants me to become a doctor,but still i say i WONT theres so much doctor out there,and everytime i talked bout drawing tools,etc my parents always make another topic to discuss,so me here is still collecting money little by little to buy a drawing tools

[@iloveanime506]

@@fathan8939 Same

[@briezeee]

Hey .. One year later ... How are things with your art now?

[@whade62000]

We all fight our parents and what they want :) It's dificult, financially and emotionally, but eventually you'll become independent and they'll learn to be friendlier to you if they want to see you at all, too :) Don't just feel sorry for yourself for not having "perfect parents", nobody does really. (I'm sure your parents did a lot of small things for you that you can use to make your goals easier, too.) If it feel to suffocating, try to move out. You can probably convince them to pay for that.