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00:00 intro
2:10 Valeria
11:52 Tarek
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[@JackieDroujko]

An extended version of this portfolio review with *14 extra minutes of content* is available on my Patreon! Check it out! www.patreon.com/Jackiedroujko

[@jimbean4815]

just got your domestika and ur patreon account!!!! prob the best teaccher online!!!!!!

[@WyrmpantstheClown]

thank you for posting I'm procrastinating my school work

[@alien-br2yu]

lmfao yass im due 2 weeks

[@BusyReadingSomwhere]

omgosh same!!

[@wilsonflopz]

Sameeee

[@feeldeeznuts2775]

Do your school work or you're grounded

[@alu-ctrn]

Same

[@Ren-nu9hw]

"You're an old man, its not your fault you're old or a mAn" IM CTFUUU☠️☠️

[@silestiathunder9525]

Wow the first portfolio is so slay

[@Laylam8]

yess

[@user-dr4mr4iy1h]

I love the way you give feedback it’s so lighthearted yet firm but also wholesome and sweet! It’s a bit different then other popular feedback artist on yt. more down to earth and less for comedy and entertainment! New fav youtube artist

[@Maya-jz5qn]

real. like a lot of them just turn the art they "review" into their own style and call it a day as opposed to Jackie working with whatever style and coherently building on it

[@user-dr4mr4iy1h]

@@Maya-jz5qn you said the words perfectly! i love that she keeps the artstyle alive

[@joseykate8510]

"he's looking into her eyes like " Clara 😳😳❤☺️ " and she's like " yes? ❤💞💋" " KILLED ME

[@jomiarielle4045]

these are very informative thank you! oh but the fairy in the nutcracker is called the sugarplum fairy, and i think that's why her design wasn't leaning much into flowers. the bottom-skirt part really looks like a sugarplum!

[@still_your_zelda]

There are some versions that show her as a flower (San Francisco’s yearly production has this motif instead) but I agree that it needs to pick either or in this case. It could maybe be both if it were a sugary flower! 🤔

[@DaniSiegel700]

My god that first one has some of the most stunning art ive ever seen

[@trixxart777]

Love the anatomy and how she draws faces

[@amipancakes]

If anyone asks me “how do you stay or get motivated?” I’m just going to send them your videos/this series. Your advice is so genuinely motivating for me, and whenever I’m about to sit down and do some character art, vis dev, practice, etc. I’ve found putting on one of your videos before and during really helps me remember what I need to prioritise . Thank you for your videos!! 🤩✨

[@brittanycrayton947]

I think it would be cool if you did update videos from the previous portfolios you critiqued. See what they did differently on their portfolio since you provided that feedback.

[@roxanelvgsch]

Interesting indeed!!

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

OK, I love love love Valeria’s art style. That’s total goals right there

[@keeradavis6832]

me at the screen: "PLUM!! its a plum!! ITs ThE suGaR PLUm FaIRy!! Girl she's a pluuuummmm!" great video :) Edit: these artists are so good

[@riverotters]

Except sugarplums aren't actual tree plums. Plum was the generic word for dried fruit (usually raisins) and a sugarplum was just a little, rounded candy made the size of a plum (dried fruit). So it was in the sense of plum being a sweet thing, and sugarplums being sweet things made out of sugar (modern day: candy or sweet). It could refer to candied nuts like almonds as well, and more recently refers to chewier balls of dried fruit and nuts that are rolled in sugar, but that wasn't the original form. So really, the character design shouldn't be based on the fruit we call plums, which we used to call prunes (yes, even in the fresh form).

[@LaraOlina]

not to be that person, but in the original story of E.T.A. Hoffmann, there's no mention of a fairy at all (but a princess), and in the Russian ballet the character is called candy fairy, in german also sugar fairy and in japanese also a variant of candy fairy (other languages, idk). According to Wikipedia, "sugar plum" as well is a candy dragee, not a fruit plum 🤐

[@Sulli00_]

BOTH OF THE ART PORTFOLIOS HAVE SM POTENTIAL!!! especially Tarek! 🤩

[@barrisaydin]

My fav series

[@rosewater1862]

Can you do a video on ctitiquing actual shows' chatacter roatations and other art from them?

[@Mistathe4th]

The first one was SO GORGEOUS!! OMG I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@imgonnabethebestrizzardofoz]

- I'm new to you but seeing the thumbnails really sparks me some light about your arts

[@ozyrice]

Omg i just found your account and I love it! Ive been trying to get inspired and back to art but your comments are really motivating! And this person’s portfolio is beautiful

[@monkeyballs6657]

this is extraordinarily captivating for my adhd brain, the way you explain and make your points really helps me to focus. I'm not always good at retaining information, but thanks to you ive actually learned quite a lot about portfolio creation and formatting, as well as character design and variation. In short terms, awesome video, and thank you!!

[@rainbowtie18]

It's so good to see a lot of portfolios being discussed! Cuz there's no one right way to do it, and one video would totally not be enough to grasp it. Thank you for your videos!! ❤

[@aariass]

your advice is really good you can tell whats going on just by listening

[@AlauraJones]

The outfits at 22:26 are so unique an interesting. I am already interested in whatever this would be haha Like I want those puffer pants for myself!

[@wandakoman7381]

I gotta be real with you, Valeria's portfolio made me want to create my own designs to one of my country's legends but I don't think I'm good enough for a task But we'll see, maybe I'll do it anyway

[@fairyencyclopedia]

You should go for it!

[@nefertitimontoya]

do it!!!

[@ziivual]

I was literally in the middle of making a portfolio when you uploaded this

[@jemmatoons_1111]

love the portfolio reviews Jackie!! thank you for your time.

[@ChantelleArts]

you always explain everything in such an interesting way, I'm hooked 😍

[@moonlightkaiser4037]

You're soo enthusiastic. Love it! It's really helpful, thanks!!!

[@akrrak6282]

I love this series 😭💖 so helpfull

[@twizzlindoodz]

these videos are always so helpful!!

[@salvadorvallejo8351]

This review helped me very much to look at my own work differently. The turnaround review gave me goals to work on. Thanks for the channel.

[@TheASMRCottage_]

Amazing video and CONGRATULATIONS ON 600K! Subscribed! 👍

[@starheart04]

Thank you Jackie❤️ your videos help a lot

[@noorqadri3507]

how can a video be both so inspiring and deflating at the same time.

[@0NI0N_57]

It's exactly 12:00 AM and I got this amazing notification!

[@bloxxybaddie]

Valeria's art is so beautiful i hope she gets some social media accounts started so i can support 😢

[@softcorexo]

i can only draw stick figures but i loooove these videos. and your voice is so calming ❤

[@shelbyf2582]

Always so helpful!

[@kaungmonhein1791]

I've learned a lot!Thanks! Love your channel❤

[@Call_me_Fred]

Study, you have an exam tomorrow. Edit: guys, I also had an exam, that's how I knew

[@ravenr0214]

Ty I needed this

[@manuelidadeseartes]

Leave meeee

[@frankie583]

shh

[@willtree_]

Shhhh

[@eaststreetpicasso9182]

I just checked my timetable, No but i will

[@haengihorsetheonewhocancoo8855]

YOU POSTED!!!! YAYY

[@The_AnglerfishDrago]

1:58 i was skipping though the sponsor with the 10 second button and i was like wait wait wait hold up 😂

[@ramondias9530]

Thanks for sharing, Jackie.

[@reharm_reality]

I love the amount of getting into character, even if it involves lil doodle sketches or doing silly voices. That alone helps me understand the kind of work that goes into character design.

[@melissacoy]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@Lara-kw5gf]

I would love if you revised the portfolios after some time. Amazing work and great video.

[@DragosNTigerz]

9:38 i love how when you said the characters doing something sexy, i immediately had the same thought of the claw under the chin. it’s a cliche (i think so anyway) but i am a sucker for those types of things 🤭

[@guilhermemartins8895]

it's actually so interesting how you look like a character that you would've drawn yourself

[@rosec.2508]

I love how you actually give good criticism! There’s a lot of people who instead of giving helpful feedback they are just straight up rude!😭

[@stellasilverstone]

DANG GURL UR STUFF IS USEFUL AF THANKS A BUCKET YOU LEGEND 💜

[@he5667]

Oml the second project was so cute

[@bubgerkirg]

pls do more of these videos!!

[@nekoholicc]

hey heyy, i'm an art student from germany and i've been really enjoying your videos in general. I'm having a course this semester regarding portfolio design so i was lookin into supporting you on patreon but i was wondering how many you get to review and how long the queue is to get your portfolio rated?

[@JackieDroujko]

I just opened two new spots on my patreon for portfolio critiques! They usually fill up quickly. I send back reviews within two weeks of getting them

[@visiblyboundless]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Deew0244]

I love these videos

[@aster_11]

As a ballet dancer I fell in love with that nutcracker piece

[@atulkrishna3467]

that ratking artwork in the first portfolio has my heart

[@jirinnnn]

Thanks!

[@joaquinnassar9082]

hey question, where would I be able to get good references of peoples character turnarounds I am currently working on one myself and am trying to find some, if anyone could help it would be appreciated

[@userbunny]

I wish I would have your knowledge and skill 😅🥰

[@lordkiraayt2803]

golden channel

[@xerox1084]

Lovely video as always, but I am curious. In the other portfolio reviews you always say to avoid fanart, which makes complete sense, but what makes works that design for already established stories like the Nutcracker different? Are they not both fanart at the end of the day?

[@ruththompson7816]

She's addressed that, I don't remember where. Basically if you design characters for a preexisting story it should be a story in a different medium, like a book, not a story with pre-made character designs. The Nutcracker was originally a short story, so it's fair game to make your own original character designs for (as long as they're not just derived from the San Francisco Ballet version or something). Fanart that should stay on your personal tab would be something like drawings of Sonic the Hedgehog, i.e. characters designed by somebody else. Bottom line, if you didn't create the character design, you shouldn't use it for a professional portfolio.

[@xerox1084]

@ruththompson7816 Ah that makes sense. Thank you very much!

[@ruththompson7816]

@@xerox1084 You got it!

[@TheGamerClown]

Is Sketchbook Pro a good app to make portfolio because I’m thinking about making digital art on that and put my work on Tumblr

[@sandiaz7605]

It's not about the topic, but I absolutely loved your hair in this video, and this is my favorite series on the channel.

[@localdummy3768]

How do you feel about including sonas in a portfolio?? Maybe a spidersona, your star wars oc, or a hogwarts oc??

[@SydneyKleckner]

What kind of art program do you use on a computer because I’ve been struggling on finding one and I really want to get into digital art

[@cyberhonk2999]

The little hobie holding your mic 😭😭😭

[@brieannac.6234]

for showing a story that i have in mind with characters how would I do so? would it be showing more interactions of character dynamics?

[@Ember_hxnjoy]

2:45 VENEZUELA MENTIONED! 🫓🫓🫓🫓🫓🫓🫓🫓‼‼‼🤯🤯

[@HYP3R_N0Ah.]

LOVE the tobbie microphone!!!

[@nadermost4864]

Why are u so uniquely pretty

[@the_real_tabby]

For the first one i think the values are a bit weak.

[@dead_again9839]

i see ethan becker has really pioneered the "mic clipped onto X object" phenomenon

[@shiba-404]

Is it bad that I mainly use artstation for my portfolio?👀

[@syneydesign]

clicked so fast omg

[@unripetheberrby6283]

Domestika seems cool :)

[@dr.funnybones]

what you said about a bunch of rats in the cloak made me realize: wouldn't it be messed up if the Rat King was a rat king? (if you don't know what a rat king is, i am not liable for any trauma received from looking it up)

[@lyssasletters3232]

This video is so helpful! And I have no interest in ever becoming a character designer or animator teehee

[@mariaelenapoubeato]

Where can I find your portfolio?

[@s1llyb1llyz]

jackie? i have a question!!

[@Linus644]

Honestly, as a ballerina familiar with the Nutcracker, I do feel like Clara needs a lighter outfit since she's such a young and naive character

[@branjones4897]

i love the way you commentate but the one thing that killed me is thats a sugarplum fairy !!!!!! the skirt is not a flower !!!!!!

[@austindorrough9628]

no one does it like you!

[@AlexN0704]

Why i watch: 1% for art content 99% for "I CANT BELIEVE YOU KIDNAPED MY WIIIIIFE" 😂

[@joselynsalazar7380]

❤❤❤

[@alien-br2yu]

heyy is it possible for you to make a video bout how to make a proper portfolio without and blunders...idk how to explain my adhd ass cannot- like a portfolio which you think is well done w/out any mistakes :D

[@junejunejun]

she has an older video called 'how to make a character design portfolio'

[@alien-br2yu]

@@junejunejun omg thanks!

[@Shoigrrrl]

Ur hair is soooo cyuute

[@JMPT]

Very Nice 🤍🧡💚🤍

[@lordkiraayt2803]

🥰🥰🥰

[@zombimetal3382]

I swear everyone has the sad clown boy from Pinterest (me included)

[@Aidydraws]

0:13 she posted 🎉

[@oakley8525]

I would love to know what tool you use for digital art

[@ae7746]

That rat king is kinda...

[@user-dp5bw8qn4j]

How can i submit my portfolio for the review ? Anybody?

[@aliyutube]

patreon i guess

[@user-dp5bw8qn4j]

@@aliyutube thanks

[@tristancarter4324]

at 10:02 see at the bottom, IDK if Jackie opt that out intentionally or what but it seems very much gay so where all this wife context coming from. Well its whateva I guess

[@floatg528]

so make it more dramatic ?? Exaggerated -) meaning that .. the viewer should get the idea of the character with just looking at the design . Well thats what I got from this video . -) the story should be clear from the scene alone -) all more emotions if in action . anger (in action), humour etc. -) add more variety . sooner the better Well that is what I picked up well of course this will not be 100% acurate as she is professional and I am not into college but for some notes this is alright for now

[@floatg528]

i did copied it and put this in a folder with some more notes I made from different videos

[@user-dc5rr4wj9f]

1:32 "it's not your fault that your old.. or a man" gurl 😂😂😂

[@ehyzen]

why do these people not use artstation?

[@roiyelrobinson6620]

This is a bit hard to answer but... if ur an illustrator u don't necessarily need to use it for ur portfolio vs if ur a 3d artist

[@WorldhopperSterbb]

2 minutes ago is crazzzy

[@XxdextriousxX]

Ok the men drawn in the first portfolio are like… really hot 😩

[@isra9862]

About the purple dress ballerina, don't touch the shoes. The ribbons you drew are very wrong, the ribbons should always stay low around your ankle. Also like everyone said, the color should be similar if not the same. Even if it is for cartoon, it shouldn't portray something so unrealistic like barbie ribbons, we, as ballet dancers, hate them with passion. Thank you.