Destroying The Portfolio That Got Me My First Job

Taking a trip down memory lane and critiquing my OG 2018 portfolio that got me my first job as a character design assistant!
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[@chocolatemushroom-fx4jc]

Hobie Brown as microphone holder is precious 😭💕

[@Silencer796]

Lol

[@sfsinfinity5862]

Yeah haha lololol

[@TheTrilpDemons]

I agree

[@V5MP1RIC]

I broke the 777

[@waffuwaffle8969]

Time stamp?

[@kachionyeka6198]

The fact that you were able to point out mistakes & inconsistencies in your earlier portfolio shows how much you've improved over the years. Really appreciate you showing your earlier portfolio cause it's a great inspiration to me & hope you also inspired yourself as well 💙

[@Strawberryratclown]

If your a bad artist than I’m a garbage pile artist

[@rainbowtie18]

You don't need to put yourself down to make others feel better, man! I'm sure you're not a bad artist as well

[@TonyTylerDraws]

You’re not a bad artist, you’re a good artist’s first step

[@trixxart777]

Everyone has their own expectation I recommend doing something similar to this where you look at art from a couple years ago I bet you have improved soo much

[@PIKAQQCHE7]

Yuh

[@GLITCHED_COMMOTIONS]

Sameeee 😭😭😭

[@archie0110]

holy shit that girl on the first page.... she is my entire art inspiration I always look at it in my pinterest board whenever I feel art block.... I DIDNT KNOW YOU MADE THAT wowowwwww

[@withercat1801]

Potentially problematic content aside, I really appreciate the choice to have the woman in Navesgane be completely topless but not sexualized in that aspect at all, it’s a very bold choice and one I can absolutely respect. I’d like to see it on a different character for sure.

[@commentbot9510]

Why is it problematic? I don’t understand

[@_leaf-3525]

​@@commentbot9510commenting because I'm also confused

[@kodidayes2052]

​@commentbot9510 it's a stereotype, which is why it can be problematic, its the "Blood thirsty Savage" and a little bit of "Indian princess"(pretty native girl) and the outfit with body paint, but I myself don't mind it, I am an native American woman and I'm not mad, she was a young artist when she made this and wasn't trying to offend anybody

[@kodidayes2052]

I also agree that I like the toppless without being sexualized, it's like how avatar did it with The Na'vi women

[@commentbot9510]

@@kodidayes2052 ok that makes sense

[@sujeong1783]

0:48 this picture holds so much emotion

[@spam-el3ee]

I sniggered lmao

[@micastae]

Lmao

[@bellslimes]

Me when my past present and future self shit on me as a person overall

[@valentinaquetzallibeltranm7669]

Im placing that Shit as My background

[@SarkyGacha]

Its both horrifying and relieving to be able to see your old mistakes. On one hand, "wth is that???" And on another "damn, i am better."

[@Zestrayswede]

13:45 Oooh. I've got a critique for the pose on the bottom right. She's drawing a bow, but the bow isn't bending, the string is stretching, which is not how bows work.

[@LeHonks]

pretty sure this is wrong, the wood aint supposed to bend. The reason people do that in most art is because it just looks cool. I dunno tho.

[@Zestrayswede]

@@LeHonks Buddy... the string on a bow isn't elastic. What propels the arrow forward is the wooden part snapping back into place, like a leaf spring (hence why the string is still under tension even when the bow isn't drawn back). You will clearly see this if you watch someone use a wooden bow, provided they have the whole bow in-frame. The reason people draw the string stretching instead of the bow bending in a lot of art is because: A: it's easier to draw a longer string than to draw a bow bending B: Lack of reference material C: Lack of knowledge Even modern compound bows flex a little bit, though not as noticeably as traditional bows, thanks to being made of stiffer material.

[@Fantallana]

@@Zestrayswede for clarification, it’s true that the bow should bend, but the string absolutely does pull back too, which might seem to be “stretching” to the naked eye. (Plus it’s stylized, so exaggeration is ok.) I looked up pictures and videos of archery, and I can’t find a single example where the string is somehow staying exactly the same when the archer pulls back.

[@Zestrayswede]

​@@Fantallana ... so... we agree? I never said a bowstring was static, I said it wasn't elastic, which you now reiterated.

[@The-Busy-Beeeee]

​@Zestrayswede I feel like a really good example of how bows work in art is brave from Disney tbh. If shows not only how bows work but how arrows work too (ofc in an exaggerated manner)

[@forzenfukuroanimations]

I call it Art-Blindness. You just don't see something you had drawn in full detail, until some time has went by🤭...or even just in a couple of hours😳. That's why it's great to compare your art from years time, to see just how much you have improved! and with a different mindset

[@Ucikkkkkkk]

Even in progess too!

[@ChantelleArts]

it's kind of adorable that your college crush is now your fiance, go gal 🥰

[@Avery_0nline]

I KNOW THAT WAS SO CUTEE

[@ysaaap]

Thank you Jackie for being transparent and sharing with us that sometimes you also feel down about your art due to comparison. It's definitely a thing and it feels good to hear other people talk about it. Comparison is the thief of joy, let's not succumb to it and let's cultivate our original styles ! 🙂✨

[@fusetunes]

this is how i feel about the portfolio that got me accepted into art school- i had no idea what i was doing. this one still has so much more content than what i currently have though!! it's so hard to power through and try and get more output with all the comparisons, but i'm sure i'll get there eventually :)

[@ThrasherMan]

It's interesting that you need to be a good artist to get accepted into some art schools. Can someone inform me as to why this is the case? Is it because there are limited spots to get in and a lot of demand, so they choose the people that show the most effort/dedication to the craft?

[@sleepingalatus]

@@ThrasherMan As far as I know, art schools wanting a portfolio is essentially the same as a college checking your GPA and SAT scores. They want to make sure you're worth accepting. From there, it likely just depends on the school's acceptance rate, with more reputable and famous schools having a lower acceptance rate since they have higher standards.

[@alyssascreations]

From my experience art schools aren’t really there to teach you how to draw. They teach you how to take a hobby into a professional skill. They have some fundamental classes they help you hone in on drawing, but it’s better received if you have something to build on.

[@DreamiMusho]

​@@sleepingalatus I feel like that's a waste though it should be for people who aren't good so they can learn the fundamentals

[@sleepingalatus]

@@DreamiMusho As far as I know (because I've never researched), that's not what art college and stuff is for, though. Art colleges tend to be for people who want to move forward in art towards a professional career, so they're suited towards it. There might be some equivalent of a basics course or something like there is for medical careers, but art colleges are specialized.

[@scarlettarchuleta3202]

Ma'am as someone who found you BECAUSE of Bang!Bang! this was super cool to watch! I loved your art then and love the growth you've shown now ❤

[@angelbit3s717]

A lot of people don’t seem to understand that she’s critiquing her own art. This was art she made as a portfolio that got her one of her first jobs as an artist. I think a key point in being a constructive artist is going back at old stuff you made and critiquing it not based on “oh I don’t like it” but based on something with a more solid basis to it, one of those being anatomy, because anatomy isn’t based on opinion and gives you solid grounds for improvement.

[@dippypete8744]

as a current animation student these videos help me so much 😭 everything I make I ask myself ‘what would Jackie say about this ‘ and I always find something to improve hahaha THANK YOUU😭😭🙏🙏 YOUR IMPACT 🤭💀💕

[@teamEP789]

All real artists doubt themselves. Only the garbage "artists" think they shit gold. I am a 45yr old 3d animator, been a pro for 25 years and in all of your videos i am astounded by your work and corrections on other people's art, you are always so spot on. If self doubt will make you work harder instead of being depressed and binging netflix,i say keep doubting. ❤

[@Gekoguts]

I want to point this out cause I saw two comments digging into her this is her professional portfolio that got her a job as a character designer she’s looking at her old work not just yelling at some random artist she yelling at her self

[@a.personofficial]

Its so calming to see how many mistakes you did or what you weren’t able to draw even while graduating. Takes so much of the pressure off from me because the imposter syndrome is always there…

[@fruitbatfox]

It’s really reassuring to know even professional artists sometimes hit a wall and hate their work 😭 thank you for sharing this!

[@areebert6845]

Time for the yearly art roast 😂. All joking aside, it really puts in perspective how much you can improve in only a few years. Thank you for showing your old portfolio as it helps me see what I can improve in my portfolio. Btw; I just signed up for your Character Design Course💙.

[@nutmegtm]

I’m graduating in May so I’ve been super anxious about my portfolio. Your past videos have helped so much and seeing the differences in your portfolio is so refreshing

[@tri_iris6890]

Y’all. She’s critiquing her own portfolio. Also, long arms are a problem as it might look off to the viewer. While yes, you can break the model in order to fit the aesthetic, some artists don’t want to do that.

[@rebekasalgo-nemes8286]

Your old leg designs giving me some Total Drama Island vibes. For the record, this video is soooo useful, thanks for sharing!

[@beffyweffy7747]

girl you never mentioned the LIPS on the black girls at 7:30

[@Borborgmartir]

Yeah, it was kind of sad that she didn't say anything about that.

[@filesfalidoui2459]

I'm shocked about how many people are not commenting on it Didn't expect her to just not say shit about it It's probably because she still does that...

[@CreatorCobalt]

No fr wtf

[@imliterallyspidermanwdym]

fr they look like ducks. shows how many black people shes around lol

[@skipperdoodles3275]

@@filesfalidoui2459 I don’t think she draws doughnut lips anymore.

[@wolfwithlashes5303]

you should do more videos on background design, I absolutely ADORE those backgrounds you showed here and would love to see your creative process on that!

[@cartoondeathnoises8756]

Very cool video breaking down your portfolio! However, i am LOSING MY MIND at 9:07 where you called the lollipop stand a gumball machine.

[@ImprovStorytime]

the v charecter exploration’s lips 😧

[@Man-ej6uv]

14:18 also the bow in the bottom right isn't bending. if you look at each bows they bend and follow the string when you draw the string back

[@Cobertizo_esquizo]

I was thinking "Oh my god, she is being VERY picky and critic", then she said it was her own old work and, as a person who draws a lot, I get that

[@captainduckling4726]

Omg, I have watched BANG BANG so many times, I'm obsessed with the music and the artstyle!! I've watched that video so many times now.

[@Artofcarissa]

Omg I used the characters at 11:36 for body proportion inspiration, had no idea you made them!

[@moonrat1955]

What I’ve learned as an artist is that the only artist I should compare my own art to is my own. I’ve learned to turn my jealousy towards other artists into pride for how amazing they are doing. Instead of looking at their art and boiling inside, I look at their art and try to pick out what I like about it and maybe what I don’t. If there is something I like and can apply to my own style I will make a note of it and try as soon as possible to practice it. I know this is a video of you putting down your own art, but the entire time I was finding parts of the art that I really liked and making note of things I could fix myself from your own learned experiences. Proud of you! Remember that your younger self would be proud of you too!

[@Nimalii1]

Did anyone else notice the doughnut lips on the character exploration page?

[@alisonvazquez-rivera4519]

I’m in art school right now and I’ve also been feeling a little behind lately, granted I’m still in my first year LOL-but this video was soooo reassuring and informational. I’m 18 and feel like I have to rush to get a portfolio out or it’s so over for me, but knowing I can have time to refine my craft and the tips I should take when creating a portfolio is so helpful 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 thank you for sharing your portfolio, lovely video :) 💖

[@imliterallyspidermanwdym]

the donut lips are crazy wtf

[@ferrishirschson1975]

right? im surprised no one else said anything

[@ijlayugan4149]

Seeing other peoples portfolio freaking inspires me omg

[@notfunnybutfunny7333]

I wanna get back into drawing so bad

[@ChristinaRuiz-eo8el]

Um… donut lips? Fr?

[@carysbowen2228]

This is so amazing to see. Your videos really help boost my confidence with my own work, your so insightful and inspirational

[@That1modernvampire]

You're one of my main inspirations for art and your videos have helped me learn a lot!

[@lunes7]

I like the comments you made cause they’re great advice for other people! But I should also tell you to be proud of your past work, really. You deserved at least an 8 for all your work and talent in the past, and I can’t begin to imagine how good you are now. Hope you can recognize it and feel better soon!

[@lakeswirl6985]

as a freshman student in an animation program, this video makes me feel really excited about my future and how all artists continue to improve, even after school! wonderful video 💛

[@little_p3ngu1n]

I WAS A HUUUUUGE FAN OF THE BANG!BANG! SHORT FILM, I WATCHED IT LIKE 500000 MILLION TIMES AND SMILED EVERY TIME I SAW IT ON MY RECOMMENDED. like, you did an AWESOME JOB!! also, your microphone is such a mood 😭

[@personofearth447]

Hi yes, some of your Old art inspired me to get over a lot of my early art block, love your art both then and now

[@magicalnarwhal2]

Totally relatable feeling, great video Jackie

[@lilzypop]

I loved this short film forever never knew you’re the one that designed it! Would love any animation tips 💖✨😭

[@isiahwoodard]

I didn’t know you created that animated film. I Really enjoyed it when I first seen it a couple of years ago.

[@callmeredqueen5177]

omg how come this is how i realize you made the bang bang animation ?? 😭 i used to be so obsessed with it when i was like 15

[@moldymilkfungi]

I am LOVING the spiderpunk holding your mic

[@alex.c1222]

I have also been in a bit of an art slump. Havent drawn too much this last year, and because of it, I'm hella rusty. It happens. Love your art tho, the old and new 🥰 You inspire me to get back to it! And push myself to really rework my character designs, too. So, thanks for that! :)

[@bananafruit6060]

I didnt realize this was your animation!! I love this so much

[@Dfayethegay9]

Your old drawings are actually a lot better than mine. I’m gonna practice with them (without posting them ofc) since it mind help with my art development.

[@tossu]

i noticed through this video that my art has been effected by my ocd a little too much lmao i do understand your frustrations when you think the characters looks flat, or the dynamics arent pushing out enough- but thats part of the learning process! and starting there is ohhh so much easier than starting with constantly thinking about something being consistent, "shapey" enough, showing personality, or making sense in anatomy terms. you grew from not thinking about these things, at least not all the time, and its what made your art so much better. but i cant improve from where i am because im scared to get out of my comfort zone of things not always being the same as my other drawings. really sucks but i think itll be better this year this comment is probably worded wrong so my bad if no one understands LOL

[@lollytheferolly]

the amount of times I watched that video is uncountable I loved it so much. 😔❤

[@solvi122]

I've been feeling very bad about my portfolio lately (switching industries, so it's v e r y chaotic). This video has encouraged me to 'roast' myself a bit, but like in a chill way, to get my portfolio together. Thank you ❤

[@rachelburton4603]

I love that excellent artists feel just the same as every other artist ❤

[@vickykitty9492]

Man I’m looking at this portfolio and I’m gutted I’m about a month away from getting my bfa and *this* was the work I wanted to learn how to do, but never was given the chance. My college didn’t really have the kind of classes to help me get a good baseline for my work Then they were bought out and although I now am getting a cooler title on my diploma, it means literally nothing. All the improvement I’ve gained over my time in college has been me teaching *myself* how to improve my art, *especially* digitally. I’m nervous that the work I have for a portfolio won’t be comprehensive enough for employers to consider me seriously. I *want* to do character design. But all I got from my schooling was (admittedly cool and fun) skills in completely different mediums, some good basis for composition, and super rudimentary animation skills. Hopefully I can get some good small jobs to help build up my portfolio more- otherwise I don’t know what I’m going to do.

[@livixsart]

as someone currently working on my senior thesis character design portfolio this is suuuuper helpful to see!! it's giving me a lot to think about as i make those last few pieces and put on the finishing touches. thank you for the great video!!

[@_leaf-3525]

honestly i really liked all the flat, straight edges. i think it just made the style more consistent

[@aguedamartinez4092]

I remember watching your film on KZbin, several times acctually, i liked it a lot

[@PolyphemusPolymorphic]

This is so awesome and so informative

[@imogenbegns]

You're very talented. You have a great personality. And I like you. We all have down days, but you're great and a great artist. I'm really wowed by your skills.

[@TBG1]

Dude, I've been trying to get that figurine that's holding you mic for an eternity now. I swear you're like the only that has it

[@lemonboi5833]

It’s looks alright to them. 😭❤️ Think of it as being a cartoon or something like that- anatomy doesn’t have to make COMPLETE sense in cartoons (I know this is her own art)

[@CremeAigre]

Amo tus videos siempre me ayudan a mejorar 😭❤

[@toxicghost58]

There's nothing wrong with admitting your earlier work wasn't great, it just means that you've improved as an artist. Keeping your earlier works is a good thing because it could serve as a reminder of that, or as an inspiration for future projects. For example: when you listed the flaws of the model sheets of Quinn and V, you could update their designs to your current art style for a possible sequel to "Bang Bang!"

[@zattart]

This is helpful, thank you!

[@louise4152]

It'd be cool to see a personas/pfps over the years sorta comparison! Just realized the channel pfp changed and I think it'd be fun to see the evolution 🥺

[@cactuscake1557]

Oh that was really good. I’m just about to make my portfolio for game art so I’ll try to not have to much filler and try to show my varied skills

[@Celestial4ever]

Keep in mind that art is subjective! You can choose if you like or not. Its ok not to like your art as its human, but keep in mind that even if you don't like your art that doesn't mean other people wont. You really inspired me to do art. You're amazing!!!

[@mikejox]

it's important to acknowledge our skills and know our limit but that doesn't mean we can't improve most artist are stuck thinking that they are not good enough or can't be as good as that one specific artist, but i have a strong believe that you are special and even if you don't realize it someone is already looking up to you, so be creative

[@amandajollylines]

lol, I enjoyed this so much, Jackie. And I tried to think of what I would have critiqued with this portfolio as you were scrolling through it, and I found that I kept going, “Aw, that’s cool!” most of the time. HAHA. So clearly, I’m gonna say that’s why you were, indeed, hired. Haha. I’d give it an 8/10 or a 9/10! We’re docking the points for the vis dev pieces you didn’t need (but were still cool, haha). That’s definite B+ territory!! Loved it! Hahah.

[@sickening_love1154]

Oh my God, I remember watching this animation! I didn't know it was made by you! 😊

[@AyaBlue22]

I'd love to see more from the Redwood High characters, and hope you don't leave them to languish in the portfolio! Maybe you could even add in a Jackie equivalent for your "dream boy guitar player" fiance so the preppier twin has a bit of competition.

[@diaryofaclementine]

if you could i would love to see a vid about your first job experience!!

[@theoriginalabimation]

Hey Jackie, This was great! Incredibly helpful. I was wondering if you could talk more about the exploration sheets as you said you had lots of thoughts and I'd love to hear them. I think they're the sheets I struggle to balance the most because there's so many elements working together on them so I'm just curious about your thoughts

[@Banidoggu]

I would say 9.5/10 personally, only reason why I say that is that your art has gotten a lot better so now it’s definitely a 10/10!

[@roo.pzz4380]

watching this before I make my own portfolio so I can make sure it’s a good one

[@tomascaro5224]

It would be so cool if you made an "cartoony" anatomy tutorial

[@MayaTheSpider]

I love how ur mic is connected to spiderpunk 😍

[@princessjasmin4218]

Loving the mic😂🤙🏾 I just graduated from animation school. I majored in 3d animation, but I'm not 100% confident in my portfolio. What are some things I should add into my portfolio that studios would want to see?🤔 I only have about 4 pieces in my portfolio so far, but I want to make sure I'm showcasing things that would help me get a job.

[@Lu_cidshere]

Don’t feel bad abt ur self! Ur art is good!

[@jackgears681]

Honestly you're so pretty i just kept getting lost looking at you, I love your art too.

[@M32_722]

I just see it as it being the style and it works.

[@ST4RGIRL12]

4:39 the puffer fish😭

[@Akisukaa]

I remember something i had seen in the past (cant remember where) of a diagram that represent your taste in art (the way you want your art to look like) and your current skill. The shape that you ended up with is a diagonal dna looking lines and it really hits me in the feels when i think about it. At first you feel like your art is never good, and then you start to see improvements and at some point it reached a peak at that time and you start to feel like you haven't made any progress and after a while you start feeling like your art is not good again but in truth your art taste are just setting the bar higher for yourself Hearing the first few sentence of this video reminds me of that rut when i was just starting to learn art a little more seriously and how its important to never stop even if it feels like you feet are knee deep in wet sand. That was a hefty rant lol

[@ElvisRocking1]

Its funny to think that someone who I lookup to, shares the same emotions. I guess the grind never stops huh? ;)

[@xSakuraStrawberryx]

I remember that animatic in the thumbnail!

[@PaviTheSpidey]

Hobie being the microphone man!!

[@vixxcelacea2778]

The only people we should ever bully, and still with love, is our past selves, because it shows our improvement and what we understand now, along with allowing a bit of fun meanness haha!

[@muppalon]

Hi Jackie I started taking your course about a week ago and the course came out more than a month ago. I've seen that more recent posts on the tasks rarely have any feedback on it not from you nor other people that are taking the course. I absolutely understand this i mean you are not gonna be as active after a bit of time but many have started the course recently and I would be so greatful if you would be able to take some time and give some more feedback. Love your work!❤

[@sezruph]

hi Jackie!! I don't know if you already have a video for color theory, but I'd really value your perspective on color and lighting for character design :)

[@lns3rtUsernameHere]

Your art style reminds me of Carmen sandiego and I love it so much

[@XMillyyX]

Really? Her old art style reminded me a lot of TDI! So cool to see things that may have inspired her!

[@oliviab6415]

When talking about Redwood High guitar boy, I was so unprepared for the flex that he became your FIANCE. I gasped. Love your work, Jackie.

[@STICKERS.1.1.1]

I was wondering in the future if you could possibly do a photoshop tutorial? Just a insight to shortcuts you utilize and the capability's of photoshop. Iv been trying to migrate to that program for a while and I cant understand how other artists do it! I know it probably seems alike a nuance but I think it could be a big stepping stone for alot of artists getting ready for their college portfolios. Thank you!! :)

[@catsinwonderland7473]

THAT WAS YOUR FILM?????? I LOVED IT!!!!!

[@Junpei_Is_Tired]

I’m actually learning anatomy and gesture drawing! Funny enough I just got done with my silhouette. Maybe with the silhouette, I like to do it in the right view so it is easy to know what’s going on^^ Still a student, but would love to work for a studio one day ^^

[@IllusionKittyy]

the fact that you're ablw to immediately spot mistakes in your old art and also know how to fix it, and how to make it look better- it shows how damn far you've come. and you're gonna go even farther. I hope you aren't feeling as down in the dumps about your art now. if you still are though- think of it this way. the more "bad" art you make, the more art you have to roast a few years later !!

[@nichotchkiss]

that photo of bruno the bear is literally everywhere it haunts me,, sheridan jumpscare fr

[@caitlynschwoerer6284]

Total Island drama ah style. Love it