THE 5 WORST THINGS ABOUT ART SCHOOL (+ The Best!)

Art schools like CalArts and SCAD make lots of promises and demand lots of tuition, but are they worth it? I go over the pros and cons of formal art education and hopefully answer some questions you guys have about it~
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[@madelith5834]

Bu the best thing about artschool is: You can draw in class legally. THAT'S PRETTY COOL.

[@voidmushrooms2251]

Madelith true

[@nhoyfoxtrotable]

Madelith i thought drawing in class was normal-

[@madelith5834]

@@nhoyfoxtrotable Welp I'm in France and I wasn't allowed to draw in classe.

[@nhoyfoxtrotable]

Madelith oh, i see :)

[@idosketch1969]

Oh don’t trip that’s illegal you finna get detention

[@austinwood2818]

What I learned from spongebob is that there are no rules of art

[@QWERTY708100]

How to draw a perfect circle.

[@small_juice_box]

Austin Wood lol

[@beanman7716]

Spongebob is very educational.

[@jessedrawsstuff1402]

tell that to all of my teachers. no, seriously. please. i got a low mark because my abstract picture looked too much like a bunny. it was a circle with two half circles on the circle. there were other elements to the drawing. wtf.

[@reportaccount474]

I mean, fundamentally, there are. You need to learn certain things that evoke true stimulating, and emotional response, but they are easily bendable, which is why cartoons, although very unrealistic, are so appealing :)

[@hiraunia]

"We would brag about how little sleep we were getting." Oh we already do that. Started bragging about my two hours of sleep in 7th grade. Edit: Reading these sub comments have really shown me how bad this epidemic of braging about poor health is, yikes guys

[@bellabartol9282]

SolCutie I started in 5th

[@kaydengillum376]

children please sleep

[@laundrysauce354]

Yup lol

[@redpixelheart9469]

I somehow never did that since I never really had anyone to talk to about that^^

[@Catathyst]

I get like 5 hours a day, no lie

[@Laylabelle97]

"They'll take advantage of your dreams" is the most threatening sentence I've heard

[@rougedr4g0n99]

Thats what college does homie

[@sentientfossil]

*inspiration for a monster* a monster. that takes away all your ambitions? lesgo!

[@crescendo3155]

That feeling when you're Swedish and education is considered a human right no expensive fees for me👌

[@jessica-mh3os]

Crescendo Aaw no fair

[@liszi7406]

Crescendo Same in Germany lol

[@plsno6262]

switzerland as well woop woop. Although you do have to pay for your own books, that's the only catch here.

[@echt2454]

you guys have no student loans..? *furiously packs bags* here I come

[@ela4621]

haha skulle just säga det!

[@mariahsseventhaccount3701]

any artist will understand this horrible word that you have to draw hands...... NOOOOOOOO

[@artcartcat5620]

or tree I'm really bad at drawing trees

[@emma-is-not-okay]

bubbles427 And thats why I draw Chibi because you dont have to draw hands.

[@sarahwixom528]

I think feet are worse ._.

[@hmrdev-billnye8166]

bubbles427 The Most scariest thing in my art school...High detail mouth and maybe eys.

[@jaymecate2113]

I love drawing hands and anatomy. I'm decent at hands and anatomy and really enjoy drawing them! I'm a weird artist. But I have a drawing reputation at my school.

[@MadeinBurajiru]

Fun history about a teacher that "hated my art": My life drawing/gesture teacher hated anime/manga and such, he was almost like the Denzel Crocker + Eraserhead of art stuff. I don't really draw in manga style in class, but once i went to his class using an anime shirt (nothing loud, but still) and he decided that, since i liked anime, everything I made was anime/manga style and he wanted to destroy everything i made with a fierce fury. I had a bad feeling about my drawing exam, so I suggested a "blind exam", which is basically drawing what he wanted us to draw, but without writing our names. Then he could put the grade on the back of the sheet, turn it around and let the owner of the drawings pick their own. Guess who got one of the top grades... Ps: He started to watch some old animes/mangas and we talked about them every now and then. His harsh classes also helped me to figure a lot of things out, too. It was fun :D Ps²: My art college is free. Cheers from Brazil.

[@coffeebreak5367]

MadeinBurajiru POR FAVORRR mostre-me qual é essa escola grátis aí do Brasil que eu não tô sabendo D,:

[@squib9367]

MadeinBurajiru Eraserhead!!!!!

[@toriitom]

How’d u get it free

[@angelojpeg]

MagicalMysteries we have public colleges here in Brazil, the only thing you need to do is getting good grades in this exam called ENEM (national high school exam) and you’re in.

[@toriitom]

America, START TAKING SOME NOTES HOLY COW I WANT THIS

[@IICreepyCookieII]

I'm in art school at the moment, but its a huge letdown. Ive been here for 2 years now and totally lost my motivation. Most teachers don't even show up to the classes, and at the end of the year they just give everyone an A and that's it. I didnt even realise how my skills just got worse and worse over the time. So now I'm trying my hardest to get back into art on my own and find motivation again. So a good advice to everyone who is about to begin art school, fortunately not every school is like mine, but still, always do what you like in the style that comes natural to you. In school you can learn the basics, but if you really want to stay on this path, school is not enough, rather just a starting point. Good luck to everyone and keep practicing!! ^^

[@wizardofarts1276]

Which school were you going to? If that's okay to ask. I just want to make sure that I'm not thinking of going there, or if I am, if it's changed.

[@usinity9019]

^very curious what school you went to??

[@marcri7320]

That's sad im sorry:(

[@electro.dash.666x7]

MY GUY, *ANSWER* P L E A S E

[@packagedbeans608]

i need to make sure i avoid the school u went to. pls this is critical, chief.

[@NaturalHarmoniaGropius]

there's also extreme jealousy in art classes, everyone wants to be the best artist. Which make them talk behind everyone's backs etc.

[@LavenderTowne]

Yeah it's an epidemic at my school. It's really hard to make friends in that kind of environment. ;w; But eventually you find the nice people.

[@flickernose4742]

I hope to be one of those nice people. c':

[@alyssayong5009]

Akita Hawk Just by making a comment like this and hoping to be the nice people, you are already one of the nice people.

[@mcprol2467]

I want to go to art school but i'm scared that my low self esteem is going to stop me from going.

[@shalaylex1842]

If its your ream to be an artist nothing should be able to stop you!! I can relate but still!

[@art-by-ren]

(psssttt) lots of the students have low self esteem and some can't even draw, but it's all about passion and dedication

[@defunctuser8281]

Alejandro Jr Mendoza oh shut up

[@defunctuser8281]

Shalay Lex shit.

[@defunctuser8281]

Shalay Lex *dream*

[@stinkabatz9965]

is it just me who would love to see a Cartoon Network cartoon in LavenderTowne's style????

[@star_jelly.13]

Thant would be amazing

[@user-ev3dq9gr3c]

Strawberry Jam your so right!

[@inblu_murrina]

Strawberry Jam it’s not just you, I pulled an all-nighter thinking about that, and it would work out great!

[@sadist8902]

Strawberry Jam yesss and the main character has to have her cute voice too

[@charliegriswold1445]

The one thing that would be very difficult is her style is very rough and would be difficult to redraw over and over. Lavender Towne’s style is heavily reliant on shadows and highlights, which would make animation a nightmare because of having to redraw the shadows over and over, slightly tweaking them each time. If that wasn’t implemented, then the style would feel like a knock off. Many changes would need to be made. However, it would be very pleasing to look at, and changes could probable be made to make it easier to animate.

[@Lymmle_]

Art school sounds kinda scary (:'D

[@goodbyecowgirl]

Lymle yeh

[@brandname._.771]

Grahm Can Things life in general seems scary

[@mslightbulb]

I mean, any kind of university or school sounds scary.

[@cookii.8369]

It sounds like hell.

[@itz_felix8863]

No

[@madonnam585]

Ok so I watched this last night and I just got accepted into an art school this morning! Update 3 years later: School has been amazing! These have been some of the best years of my life, I have met so many people that are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve improved my art so much! I honestly forgot about this comment for a while but it’s so sweet to see all the congrats after all these years! This video definitely blessed me with some extra luck lol, thanks LavenderTowne! Thank you so much to everyone who replied too and I wish you all the best of luck on your own endeavors!!

[@LavenderTowne]

Oh my gosh congratulations!!!

[@angelinamariereiner9625]

Cici 15151 congratulations!!!!!

[@eikomi]

Cici 15151 omg congratulations !!! im so happy for you !!!;;♡♡ great job ! （＊　＾－＾）人（＾－＾　＊）

[@jessogden0205]

well done! :D

[@frootloops1618]

Thats awesome!

[@doodlingroses285]

At my high school we have an art society ,it is full of all kinds of artists, everybody is friendly and help each other out. It is really crazy in that room since you can do whatever you want. They do give us optional tasks to do and they display them. Heck you have people doing wooden carvings to people using drawing tablets. You can bring anything you want with you if it is legal of course and after a year you get a badge almost giving you a title of a dedicated artist and we are really like a small little community of people. OH GOD I WROTE A BOOK IN THE COMMENT SECTION!

[@phoenixspitfire635]

I wish I could go there...

[@waddledee8387]

Mouse mouse 👍

[@nexsusriinafuntype2264]

I wish there was this kind of art society in my school...:(

[@camileclerc4054]

My school has an art "club" but i rarely go anymore because no one even paints, everyone just sits on desks throwing brushes at each other and screams

[@sodapaula]

Mouse mouse WHERE IS THIS SCHOOL.

[@Espresso_plz]

To all the kiddos ready to enter the adult world: I know things seem scary. College, expenses, etc. I was once there. I used to have panic attacks about going to a university and dealing with thousands and thousands of people and college costs. I am currently a senior and soon gonna get a "real job". Anybody that is where I once was, I have only this to say: -You will be ok. Even if you mess up, it may seem like the world is crashing, its not. You will be ok. -I can't stress this enough. Take out only the loans you NEED. Dont take anything to pay for your expenses. Student loans are serious and follow you around if you don't pay em off. Avoid them if possible. Look for potential scholarships too. Sorry for the novel. But this is something I feel is important to say.

[@eugenio3048]

I'm 17 so I'll soon have to get a real job too, everything just became so real out of nowhere and it's so scary oh my god 😅

[@ddootzles]

Cannot itterate this enough. I'm taking loans for my 2 years of community college and I'll have already at least 5000 to pay back (the loans program here has bursaries too and the govt is nice with giving more bursaries). I'm planning on applying for scholarship when I go to uni since the one I want to go to has low scholarship expectations. That's another tip I have; look for programs with low expectations for scholarships, and make sure they're at least 80% full

[@harm0nn]

@@ddootzles I wish you the best of luck, friend. I really hope I can go to an art school, but I can’t imagine being near talented people with my level of skill. I truly hope you are successful.

[@Itz_Mia628]

In three years ill be entering the adult world and going to college or art school so this helps thanks

[@snowicorn]

I'm graduating high school in 6 months and I'm a bit worried about all this stuff Sometimes I feel like maybe I should've started thinking about this earlier, should've gotten a part-time job when I was 16 (the earliest you can get it without needing your parents' permission in my country), because I know my dad started working early (during crisis and because his parents didn't make much but still) and my mom started working when she was 18 and went to uni And here's me, feeling anxous already just knowing I have less than a year untill I turn 18 when I don't feel ready at all, and on top of that I have to start thinking about applying to art school, starting a job (I don't even know what kind of job) and worrying about paying for my education (I though about taking a student loan and it looks pretty good but I know I'm not knowlegable enough to know all the details) I really hope I can get through this TwT

[@jennyIetterson]

LavenderTowne: Art school is very expensive Artists from countries with free university: *laughs in rich*

[@haulsaa1241]

*cries in american*

[@simpery253]

Wow no one from Singapore welp

[@briaiguess8834]

*laughs and cries in american*

[@OZBALLZ_]

*giggles in Canadian*

[@_sasha________]

@Reseted Kitsune not at all

[@Xune2000]

The reason places like Cartoon Network and Disney want art school students is linked to your first point, if they have someone saddled with major debt they are more likely to accept poor working conditions and low wages while being less likely to leave.

[@Herowebcomics]

That's horrible! Thankfully there are places that are not like that!

[@emekajohnson2630]

Wait how do you know the wages and benefits working at those studios?

[@negg7046]

@Emeka Johnson Because that’s just what a lot of general animation studios are like.

[@emi-ne1kv]

Xune 300th like

[@mickey2347]

Emeka Johnson - Plus there are a lot of strikes for those studios as well.

[@aminalol7947]

Why am I watching this I'm literally 12 I JUST STARTED MIDDLE SCHOOL

[@soulgalaxywolf1024]

Kyoko senpai it's a good idea to find something you wanna do in life early \^-^/ (although it may change)

[@giannaaaaa2299]

Kyoko senpai It's good to start now!

[@bigoof5879]

Kyoko senpai I am 12 and I am in 7th Grade O.o

[@catmuch4569]

Animefan841 well I was 12 and in 7th grade but I'm 13 now cuz my birthday is in march

[@TJ_Sauce]

Kyoko senpai I just finished 7th grade. My school encourages (rather, made us) look for a possible career option when we started 6th grade, and at the time I was thinking 'Wait... Some of us don't know what we want to do as a career yet'. Luckily, at the start of 5th grade, I started thinking about making art my career (because for some reason I thought about those things back then.) and now that I've been doing it for a while I thought, yeah. This is something I want to do, and now I'm here, watching this video. It might be smart to think about this kind of thing now, but, it also may be smart to just sit back and enjoy life without thinking about it for a little while. It really depends on what you want to do.

[@drawthatissa1069]

*draws perfect hand* *erases that one and draws the tiny little hand* *erases that one too* WHY YOU DO THAT JESUS ;-;

[@leichtgetriggered7658]

Because its part of her Style. It would look wrong if she changed the way she draws hands. Ps: Sorry for my Bad english I am from Germany

[@minorustfu]

It’s a style!

[@yuz_ha]

Leicht GETRIGGERED * when?

[@scaramouucheee]

0:48

[@simpery253]

IS HER STYLE I find it rude when people say this like why u do that or whattttt is very rude

[@MasterPlan1P]

As some one who has been to art school themselves, I totally agree you should go if you are serious about wanting to do art/drawing for a job. You will have ups and downs with art school just like anything, but just being in an environment that supports creation and the growth of your artistic skill while also learning the basics is something that helped me so so so much. It helped that my schools teachers were great and the ones who were bad you could learn to take the good bits of the critique and learn that not every teacher agrees with one another and you don't have to agree with every teacher, but learn what you can from them. Even bad classes helped me to learn to deal with people who are difficult to work with in how i need to work with clients who are stubborn or difficult to work with. Art college helped me so much, and I'm where i am today because of it.

[@brockmckelvey7327]

Are you okay? Do you need a hug? I just finished the cons and I just wanted to make sure that you're okay.

[@LavenderTowne]

Yeah, I made it through the tough times thankfully. >v

[@UmbraAnimations]

Don't care how much work or how hard it would be. As long as I can go to an art school.

[@osabertale6406]

have you ever forgotten to go on a different layer and end up inking on the sketch layer?

[@tofire2261]

OSabertale Lock the sketch layer when you are done with it.

[@v-nus7718]

How did I never think to do this...

[@osabertale6406]

wow i actually forgot that was a thing you could do

[@SteampunkFridgeRider]

i usually draw the sketch in the same colour as the lineart and then turn down the opacity so you can tell when it's the wrong layer

[@osabertale6406]

i never thought of that

[@beeplebloopers3897]

"what paints not to get on your skin because they're toxic" me: looks at hands covered in random paint I found in my dad's garage *internal screaming*

[@OZBALLZ_]

*gOoD lUcK*

[@voidmushrooms2251]

Kaitlyn Katigbac oh no, u ok?

[@beeplebloopers3897]

Yep, I'm still alove until now. Wouldn't reccomend it though I felt really bad for a few days after. So yeah... Know your paints kids.

[@voidmushrooms2251]

Kaitlyn Katigbac ok! even tho i dont work with paints normally, ill keep that in mind

[@Wolfy-dm1wu]

Watching lavendertowne really helps me when I have an art Block.

[@minorustfu]

Wolfy 7808 ME TO :3

[@angellajonas9761]

Its been 3yrs me having art block ( currently pursuing business degree) its sucks when you get teenage kick & loose your passion , finally i have decided i will pursue masters in digital art now

[@oof2731]

just the first con destroyed me cause I'm from a lower middle class family '^'

[@noah_lot2842]

na nope I reacted the same way. Hopefully we'll someday make a living making art without an art school degree. Heck, I stress about how I'll survive already, and I'm only in 8th grade. Best of luck, comrade.

[@oof2731]

Nicole Barajas oh nice I'm a freshman in high school, I actually want to be an animator but good luck my dude

[@theslysilverfox268]

same but i'm a freshman in highschool

[@shiroi_jpg]

na nope of you r not scared a lot of European countries have free art studies and they take foreigners aswell :)

[@MRdexterhenry]

I feel really sorry for you. I can't exactly relate since i come from a family worth millions but It sucks to see your dreams die

[@redacted2926]

I don't wanna go to art school... I *am* my art school.

[@fashionovawigs]

Kay Wing you're the only one who would attend that school

[@justanotaku_5875]

Hector Solis 😂*Slow clap*

[@pinkivixen3295]

Kay Wing same

[@breezza_time]

lol

[@Herowebcomics]

Right on! I will owe MYSELF student loans! And then say "No need to pay me back!"

[@Mewkityy]

-should I be worried my apartment cost more than the art school?-

[@gamerfrog5832]

Mewkityy yes

[@jawaij2109]

For the sake of memes, I'm not going to destroy the 69 likes. Even though I'm the person who always does that.

[@user-yw8tg8hw7j]

Yup that’ll be me 😔

[@minaashido1830]

Probably

[@xxmorbidmoonxx1344]

I know this is out of the Blue But am I the only one who find a really good marker and just draw lines with it because the lines are so nice?

[@artcartcat5620]

Payton TheWolf I do that

[@xxmorbidmoonxx1344]

Dakittyluvah27 :P yay I'm not lonely!!!

[@artcartcat5620]

Payton TheWolf :D

[@xxmorbidmoonxx1344]

Dakittyluvah27 :P :D

[@Herowebcomics]

Nope! I do that with a Pigma micron 005! The lines are SO thin!

[@rockshorii6721]

Why am I here if I'm not even close to the end of high school or high school in general

[@dexa6623]

Hanatamago Inu I'm asking myself the same question.

[@daffodiilly]

Hanatamago Inu I like to plan ahead. I'm also a young person who is just watching this video because.. how do I put this.. ITS LAVENDER TOWNE!

[@trechirimsp6507]

Rachel The Potato lmao ikr

[@iamadoughnut.839]

Hanatamago Inu Same lol but at my middle school there already asking you what college you want to go to and what you want to do O-O

[@jessica-mh3os]

Hanatamago Inu same, I've still got 2 more years of high school

[@alexandrex775]

I've always wanted to go to art school this video was super informative but I'm super scared to go haha

[@fatimxh]

Anti Beat U GOT THISSSS NO REGRETS

[@alexandrex775]

thx

[@miraculousglitter123]

Maybe going to an art school online would be better for you

[@abbystannard8801]

Your profile picture is life

[@ledaske]

in my country when you want to go to an art school you dont make a portofolio .they tell you what to draw or show you and those are the exams and im super nervous and im only 14 lmao

[@flankroast7386]

notleda I

[@WiWillemijn]

What country

[@edengarden8833]

oof romania or what? cause they do that in romania. my exam for art school is coming up soon and im nervous

[@greylee26]

its same in bulgaria where are you from?

[@meerchlocxk]

Please tell me where I have to move to get this

[@birdflox1337]

im 12 and after this summer im going to highschool at an art school, and it already looks amazing. the thing i love about it is the people! they are just so goddamn weird! i love it!

[@wi1395]

wait how u getting there if you are twelve?

[@briaiguess8834]

@@wi1395 field trip or they skipped a lot of years in school..

[@subwoofer5458]

happy 15th birthday :D

[@birdflox1337]

Update: I've realized after the very first year that art wasn't for me, and I instead chose to learn music production there and I love it.

[@EnnisOracion]

@@birdflox1337 noice music production! that seems kinda hard lol but good luck!1!1!1!!1 :p

[@wahhbajack]

Heyoo, former SCAD student here and I'm posting here to talk about the variety among art schools: Con #1: Scad is soooo expensive I went for two semesters and I'm 50 grand in debt. I'm now going to school for psychology, so hopefully I can get a job to help pay that off. Con #2: Luckily SCAD has no campus at its motherland, so its spread throughout downtown Savannah. While this increases your chances of being mugged, you also don't lose that touch with reality. Con #3: SCAD doesn't expect you to know jack about art, but they also turn you into a sort of jack of all trades in your first year. They start from the VERY basics, and work you up, so that even those attending SCAD for the business side of art-- and will never have to draw a thing- know all about composition and painting and yayyyy (I guess yay lolol) Con #4: There are two types of professors at scad. The ones who would say "No, dear, you have to get your rest to stay healthy. Take showers. Eat your meals." Then load you down with an impossible work load. The other type is the kind of professor that would laugh at those of us missing four days of sleep and say "Welcome to art school and the artist's life, fucko" and walk off. Con #5: This really wasn't a problem at scad. They really only graded on the foundations of art. This is something I REALLY liked. I agree with all of your pros, so I won't comment on them lmao

[@tookerp]

Wahhbajack I agree on the debt, my credit is ruined lmao. I never had any problems with my professor (I'm in my third year so fingers crossed). But this is a very good list!

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Wahhbajack Just graduated from KCAI majoring in animation and I do not regret going to art school at all, even if I am in debt. I have an internship at a studio in Japan this year. There is so much stuff I learned from art school that I wouldn't have learned if I didn't go. KCAI is one of the few art schools in the US that have an actual college campus with many buildings. KCAI is next to renown museums and the plaza where the rich people go. There is a rich neighborhood next to the school. My school is sandwich between the rich and ghetto neighbor hoods lol. My time at art school was fun!

[@Xiliaace]

SCAD focuses heavily on 3-D art. Not so much 2-D for those interested in painting and illustration, unfortunately.

[@ttwba2618]

JaejoongPrincess she

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Catuccino I don't get your comment.

[@TheSyraan]

idk... that's kind of scary for me to hear that CN and Disney/Pixar generally only hire out of art schools. I am looking to be an animator/game designer but I am going to a CSU and not an art school. I just can't afford an art school, after 4 years of paying for this college... so I really hope that isn't always the case.

[@LavenderTowne]

There's always exceptions! If your portfolio is just what they're looking for they won't really care where you went to school.

[@tookerp]

SyraanProductions Hey dude, don't worry! You just have to work harder and gain a network. Ask your teachers if they know anyone! A big help is to see if you can get your work into an animation showcase (that's where those companies usually pick out people, the big art schools usually have their own) some places will let you in if you display talent. I know it's a hard field, I'm only able to go to SCAD with loans, but I think anyone can make it! Try applying for internships, usually you just have to be going for an Animation degree, not to an art school. Good luck!

[@TheSyraan]

Normandy Thanks that did make me feel better to hear, and plan to see me in the credits of a major movie then 👌

[@Bownimations01]

SyraanProductions I agree with everyone else ^^ networking is the savior of lives lol I was actually planning on trying to intern at Disney just to form a network. Even if I don't get the internship, the members at Disney would have then seen my work given me more credibility when I start my own studio. Which is always an option too ^^ it's a little harder to get stable and to stay active when starting your own studio or art business, but it is an option. And certainly, networking really helps. If someone respected vouches for your work suddenly you become respected. It could be someone as small as a town favorite artist to someone as big as a Disney CEO. Either way, it's a start in establishing your art career, and the more people you network the better chance you have of succeeding.

[@TheSyraan]

Faezy_Duneyr thanks so much for your response! I really hope it works out for the both of us :)

[@MsWeLove1D]

can some millionaire donate to me?

[@miraculousglitter123]

Probably wouldnt happen but there are stuff online that are cheap or free that would be easier to save to There are even online colleges

[@pablopablopabla23]

no

[@just3ntime]

I guess you.could say you need... A small loan of a million dollars... I'll go now

[@sofieleth9693]

its called a sugar daddy

[@redpixelheart9469]

I don’t know, do other countries than mine (Germany) also have Student Support loans? We have that here and you can basically get it until you’re 35 I think. Even though you need to pay it off (I don’t know how much exactly) but it’s easy to pay it off, according to my mother, and her job wasn’t the best back then. So, if your country has that, APPLY FOR IT!*^*

[@dimimitrijenogic1272]

Art School in Serbia is free. Who's a poor country now?

[@wachamcaulit]

Oof I’m from Philippines 🇵🇭 XD(is it a poor country)

[@quantumzero3251]

@@wachamcaulit same here XD well, if we are going on history wise, then yes, most of our resources were taken by Invaders, but if we're going on my knowledge...idk

[@memeosaurusrex3382]

*cries in america*

[@maillio604]

Vietnam :'( 🇻🇳✊

[@historical__g6233]

I’m from South Korea-

[@badger6844]

"The first con is tuition price" *SCOTTISH LAUGHTER*

[@autistictropesmith4710]

GoldHusky *SCOTTISH APPLAUSE, END CREDITS*

[@possum1615]

All American tears here. Lmao.

[@trashcangoop7107]

GoldHusky Gasp in *Italian* Kpop BTS ref

[@milkflys]

*American tears*

[@jimmyvictus7305]

GoldHusky hispanic/american whimpers

[@Weestley]

I'm in an art college right now and I'm not sure if you still are, but I'm mainly leaving this comment here for other people - seriously don't hurt yourself for art! Get sleep and eat and take care of yourself! Grades don't matter as much as your health and if your grades dip enough that you lose scholarships, then maybe art school isn't for you and that's okay. You don't need a degree to do whatever art thing you wanna do, and people who need to see a degree before they'll buy your art is silly and you should probably not work with them anyways. Also talk to your teachers, they should help you or at least be understanding and offer advice if you're sick or tired or whatever it is. And talk to your peers too! If you talk enough about the importance of getting sleep and eating, then eventually people will do it and hopefully it'll change that toxic mindset of 'suffering is the only way to do art school' to one of caring about each other's health.

[@LavenderTowne]

So true. And the worst part is, even though in the short term working that hard might bring you better grades, it eventually catches up with you and makes your grades even worse, so in the long term you end up suffering _and_ getting worse grades. It's a lose-lose situation.

[@jonathanjoestar4612]

you wont be successful out of college

[@Weestley]

You won't be successful in life if you can't balance living with work.

[@jonathanjoestar4612]

if you cant look at your art career through a business perspective you'll be unsuccessful with work, whether you let it effect your life is up to you but its reality

[@Weestley]

Business is not sleep deprivation and starving, whoever told you that you need to work yourself to death needs to check themselves because that's not how art careers or the art industry works. There are people out who do work themselves to death, and guess what, they die. They die from overworking. And just because some of those people have made good things does not mean that's how all artists should live to be successful. You don't have to live like it's the 1400s to paint like Leonardo Da Vinci and you don't have to die at your desk to make a good cartoon or whatever. You need to learn time management in order to succeed. You need to be able to balance life and work, no matter what career, art or otherwise. Business is learning when something is done and moving on. Business is not staying up for 48 hours, drinking only energy drinks, and not talking to anybody just because you need this one thing to be perfect. Business is learning how to work faster to be able to do what you want while still getting enough sleep and food and such. Business is hard and stressful and takes a lot of time and you have to be dedicated, yes, but dedication is not killing yourself over every project. You need to be able to take care of yourself. And you need to learn how to take care of yourself while still being able to work so you can continue to take care of yourself.

[@itshaitime2089]

watching you draw is actually helping me a lot with my art! I've notice that you can draw hands really well, but your style sort of draws hands like adventure Time, so I've learned the procedure, learn to draw things, THEN find your style.

[@CL-hl9fs]

Lavendertown: makes videos about art school Me, a 13 year old deciding if my art is good enough and if I should go:

[@Mehk]

The average bachelors degree leaves a student in $10,000-$20,000 of debt. With 80% of students being below $30,000. To leave school with $200,000 of debt is insane! You could buy a two story house for that amount, or go to medical school! You will most likely never be able to pay it off. There's NO NEED to go to some fancy, scammy art school. Find a local college that has a good arts program instead. Your degree will be the exact same as anyone's from an art school, except $180,000 less expensive.

[@okaygrapes8142]

Jenny j Awesome, thanks for that.

[@alma721]

Umm $200,000 for a 2story house??? Excuse me in Australia a normal house is 1million

[@jaxxis8662]

Little Alma Thats mosr lilely usd. United state dollar

[@spaghettidude2984]

Jenny j im my country, 200,000 dollars are enough for a small , 3 rooms and a small livingroom, if you will search in the least desirable areas

[@acryliccore]

I'm going to tell you something important: Cheaper College=Cheaper Education. I'm not going to a school that gives shit education because it's cheaper.

[@v1gilantics]

I'm probably going to attempt to get into animating, but I heard it's really expensive.

[@moved3770]

LionJayHollyDove Three same.

[@Bownimations01]

LionJayHollyDove Three ah well it depends. If you want high end products like toonboom or maya then it can get pricey for the initial cost. However, you can start with free things too ^^ Things like WMM and MS Paint or Blender can be great for learning the basics on animation. There are even programs like OpenToonz, Pencil 2D, Synfig, or even Plastic Animation Paper (which is getting Newer version released after its development) are great for animation (mostly 2D though, Blender is the best free 3D animation software). If you don't mind spending a bit more, you can get a proper video editor (I personally use Cyberlink because it's easy to use and give me multiple tracks to work with unlike WMM which I used originally), something like photoshop, etc. you can even rent flash monthly for 20$ or less if you're an active student. And for a little higher price tag, you can rent the entire adobe collection from photoshop and flash to adobe illustrator and after effects. For 79$ you can even get the Plastic Animation Paper newer version, Animation Paper, after it has been completed. There's a wide range of free or cheap products people can use for animation ^^ You can do pretty awesome things, even with the free products. For example, Blender has the capability to produce realistic models, interact with outside software for motion capture, character skeletons, and can even get plug ins to make it look 2D and such. It has tweeting too, so unless you really want to go in frame by frame you don't have to do so.

[@taranirvin8813]

LionJayHollyDove Three it's really not when you just start! I recommend using FireAlpaca, And moviemaker for animations. The cheapest Wacom tablet is the one by Wacom small which is 60$. Those are what I use

[@tomo4977]

yeah, I've got some good tools to start (flash and Photoshop) the trouble I have is deciding whether I want to learn animation at further education, as I also love fine art I'm thinking of doing a fine art degree and either a post graduate in animation, or maybe an online course alongside self teaching...

[@riley8620]

HappyMaskSalesman Totally agree

[@Jisabox]

I'm pretty young to be thinking about this but I really love art and I think I want to be some kind of artist (i.e. a cartoonist or somebody who does commissions) so I've been thinking about going to an art school when I'm older. This video helps! Thank you!

[@Jisabox]

Btw I like this format of video.

[@mermaid960]

Good luck, I hope you're close to your dream now! :)

[@user-ej9yo2ky7q]

"Ooh I really wanna go to art school!" *46 000$* ".... k then nvm"

[@bia-tv2wj]

Its not the same everywhere, I found an art school where you have to pay 400$ a year

[@AnimeArt]

is there a lot of bias against certain art styles? I know anime is a style that is judged harshly, but is there any others? I can see others criticizing your style because it might be "lazy". Would your grades flunk simply because of the way you draw? I don't really have a style I like to draw in, but I know I like simpler drawings. I don't know what I want to be but I think art school might be a possible option.

[@LavenderTowne]

Mm I've actually never had someone call my art lazy before haha, but there are definitely people who look down on cartoons and -definitely- anime. A lot of my classmates kinda silently judge me but tbh I'm not really too bothered by it anymore. It used to really upset me though. Good teachers won't flunk you for your style, I've only had two that tried to do that. They were super annoying but you can sort of just appease them and then never take another class with them.

[@rainpooper7088]

кιтту мєυχ The thing with Anime is that if there's something wrong with the proportions(especially in the face), it will usually look pretty disturbing. And there are lots of Anime drawings where the proportions are messed up because beginners usually see it as an easy way to draw a human without needing to know about proportions. But there are teachers who take this kind of stuff to the extreme. Where I live, art usually isn't even considered art unless it's realistic. I don't know if there even is an art school in this country where they teach drawing cartoons.

[@AnimeArt]

Rainpooper ok

[@tess4832]

For me, I naturally draw in an anime-esque style for some odd reason, but I don't usually get flak about it as long as it's proportioned right and contains good details and not like I copied the style of another Mangaka. There are teachers who dislike it because anime is overly stylized and there are some who doesn't really stress over it. My teacher was the latter one. Also to the above comment, there are HELLA schools that teach cartooning. It's a major at SVA where Rebecca sugar attended (creator of Steven universe) there are even some anime courses being made in colleges. There's one I know called Anime Wonderland or understanding the plots and structures of animes like Ghibli Studios and Dragon Ball Z.

[@rainpooper7088]

+Nina Henderson Where *I* live. I don't live in the US, so it's rather unlikely that I'll end up at Rebecca Sugar's art school. Over here in Germany, things are usually a lot more classy in that department. Animation is for kids and only for kids and any adult who watches it is a creep. You can only take art seriously if it's drawn in a realistic way and if it isn't, it has to be comedy because you can't have it look cartoony and demand it to be taken seriously at the same time. Look up a list of German animated TV shows and you'll find 99% shows for kids under the age of 10 and a few shows for slightly older audiences that usually try to be as American as possible. Most of them aren't even terrible shows, in fact, as far as shows for young kids go they're pretty good, but there isn't a single one that I would tell others to check out. Pretty ironic considering that the oldest animated movie that is still available today was made in Germany.

[@script_0529]

Im only 13 and im already thinking that I want to go to an art college lol. But people do complement my art a lot and I practice a lot ^u^

[@fatimxh]

MaddieD 12 if u love it- do it

[@Lymmle_]

Same :'D

[@jasminey2487]

MaddieD 12 cool hehe lol do u have an Instagram for your art? If not you should open one I have one and it's so nice being connected to others

[@yasminetamer8509]

me too, I love art especially cartoons XD

[@ambersquirrel1113]

MaddieD 12 Ooh, same!

[@hb23.]

I didn't make it into my art class at public school, but some really horrible artists (trust me, i've seen them try to get in) got in. We had to draw a pirate ship. This really shot me down and put me into an art block for about a month. Hearing all these people who seemingly have never shown any interest in art, and told me they only did it because they wanted an easy class, get in and you don't really shoots you down.

[@zac8707]

Murphy the Mini Labradoodle I feel you. I hate when my classmates put in no effort whatsoever and actually have never had any interest in art are just doing becuase they think its "easy".

[@TheoStarlight]

In my art class one of my classmates traces. Thankfully my art teacher realizes this. The tracer got mad one day when grades for an assignment got back and yes while his was a bit better then mine, I got a higher grade since i actually tried and all he did was copy the image. That look on his face as the grades were returned, I’ll never forget.

[@jerry1823]

Im in my first year of middle school and I wanted to go to an art school but my parents don't want me to cuz who knows

[@LittleSirBoy]

Thats really sad,im in my firsy year of middle school rn and my parents are very supportive,ive even decided my dream art school(i could share if you like,its a school for art,business and architecture)

[@LittleSirBoy]

Its been 2 years,have you convinced them?

[@supersaturn4742]

@@LittleSirBoy now it's 3 years.

[@mahdvnthegamr3723]

I am a kid and wanna go to art school too!!!

[@LgbtCherry]

I have aspergers and the only place I feel comfortable in is a room full of other artists alot of those definitions sound like myself. I am going to art school this fall it has been my dream too be a cartoonist. I practice everyday and really want to turn my illustrations and animations into a job. Is art school very accepting of people with autism?

[@yu-gi-mon5119]

Just saw this and I have to say good for yao I can not wait too see your cartoons I have autism as well I do not know what I want too be at all.

[@LgbtCherry]

You will find what you want to do someday.

[@yu-gi-mon5119]

Thank you :)

[@katemarsh5836]

I would imagine art shool to be very accepting of autism as long as you are creative i dnt think t would matter t all.

[@eliseanderson5591]

Lgbt Cherry I also have aspergers, and every educational facility I've been to seems very tolerant and encouraging. I think as long as you are considerate and have a passion for art, there should be no problems regarding this. :D (heck, it might even be against some kind of law to deny education based solely on a mental disorder, at least one like this that's 100% harmless. I doubt it helps the school to shut out good artists with small problems. Good luck! ^_^)

[@nepetaleijon3726]

I caME AS SOON AS I H EARD

[@nelirul]

Peggy Schuyler Doesn't Angelica say that though???

[@phoenixreinle9398]

aND PEGGY

[@bellawinmill8672]

Peggy Schuyler be careful, daddy said to be home by sundown~

[@blodeuynobrien]

angelica ALL THE WAY FROM LONDON *dam*

[@spencerp6243]

Finally! somebody who understands what I'm struggling here to do!

[@iheartdolphins123560]

It’s interesting how I watched this right before I went to art school this past year and now having gone through the experience, there are certain things here that I can fully relate to. Especially seeing the self-destructive nature that is in a lot of art students...there are things that I ended up doing myself, but I’ve learned that self-care, no matter the deadline, is crucial. Thanks a lot for the advice back then and even now 💕 Keep up the good work and I hope life keeps being good for you ☺️

[@noahmaxwell5921]

When I enter and finish art school I'm going to apply for Studio Ghibli.

[@hailst0rmie]

I don't mean to crush anyone's dreams but looking to studio ghibli may be wishful thinking, depending on where you live

[@beetlbrite]

Im really conflicted with my future. Im not only artistic, but my school considers me incredibly gifted in acedemics. My mom supports me with my future no matter what career I persue as she is an artist herself, but my dad thinks I should get a well paying job. Really im one of those people who can persue any job, but I really love doing anything art related, and I really want to persue it. But Im also scared of regretting it because Im afraid that I wont be succesful. Help?

[@caramellique]

i'm in the same place and I'm really confused about that too!!

[@ishipit5268]

yeah same ^^;

[@MPT-io8ml]

StarryWarriors Why don't you go to designing? What if you went on to design a house or design a product? You could still draw and it's a well paid job.

[@MPT-io8ml]

StarryWarriors My mom wants me to be a boss and start a company, she doesn't want me to be one of those video game artists who are underpaid and work a shit ton of hours. My dad is okay with me being an artist, just worried about how much I'm making. My mom told me to just keep art as a hobby. So once I'm old like 60 or 80, I can paint and make some money. I do agree with them, I'm 14 and I'm thinking of what job I should pursue. I'm thinking of being a designer or go to movie making.

[@clara3173]

Me too :') I chose not to go the art route because of the low pay and the fact I often run out of motivation, however I'm definitely still pursuing it as a hobby. Honestly it all depends on yourself and what you're comfortable with doing.

[@nyoomyum]

I wanna go to art school to further improve my skills but i'm afraid when I do take art school it will feel like a chore and it won't be as fun anymore

[@LavenderTowne]

That's definitely a possibility, and to be honest sometimes it definitely feels that way to me. I guess what I learned in school to combat this was the ability to sort of work up excitement for projects even when at first they were a struggle. You can force yourself to have fun haha, that's the only way I got through the very technical anatomy and scientific illustration parts of my schooling.

[@meganruhnke3962]

Phoebe Margallo same you can't rush good art so it's a little scary that you just need to do one piece after the other.

[@Alex-yy3sk]

5:20 you missed a spot by her arm btw

[@Yknow6404]

Art fan uwu ahh yeah I saw that

[@Kai_Art124]

you have improved so much over the years, favorite artist Haley. I litterally went back to see your improvement. It's honestly inspiring.

[@misty9964]

Here in Austria you have many more opportunities after 8th grade than just going too a highschool as a example there are highschools who have art as a focus point or fashion. I wanted too go to a art school but it's really sophisticated and you have too have really good marks. (it's all public)

[@morfd6373]

Ortwein?

[@mothdreams]

I live in the states, and my school district has the same type of thing-- But, it doesn't seem like any other districts have them. We call them magnet schools, and I actually go to one.

[@mothdreams]

+GyffinThing Las Vegas. I haven't heard anyone else who knows what a magnet school is--

[@MangoSlayer77]

jay I'm from Austria too and I actually go to a school for art and design :D

[@mawreena-]

jay Meinst du die Ortweinschule in Graz? Weil da will ich auch nach der NMS hingehn. ^^

[@massivelegend2492]

Wha-wha-whattt?!!!?? Art school is so expensive! Oh wait...I live in Finland

[@RokuRG]

I know, right? I'm from Europe and having to pay tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to go to school blows my mind. You can buy a house for it! o_o

[@clarehidalgo]

Because *most* art schools are privately owned in the United States because it is considered something specialized.

[@BobBelchersLeftBoob]

I really dont think I'd still be doing art if not for this channel. Haley inspires me to work harder and I'm really thankful for that

[@Derpital]

This honestly has been really helpful, I go to art school but then for high school. Even thought it's kinda different (because I also get normal high school classes) it's the same in a lot of different things; so thank you for making this video. It will definitely help me in my future :D

[@hewasfuzzywuzzy3583]

"CalArts is kind of unfair?" BWAHAHAHAHA!!! You need to have most of the money necessary before going to CalArts or your family comes from money, or your "new money" (inheritance, lottery, or you're a successful KZbinr). *ART-BLOCK OR LACK OF INSPIRATION AND OTHER WORDS OF INSPIRATION AND ADVICE* • BOOKS! Read everything, read every day -even if it's only a chapter or a page a day. And also read books or short stories that are not part of your genre comfort zone. Read about stuff you don't know anything about -fiction or nonfiction. • CARTOONS! Watch the kind of cartoons that you want to create. And watch cartoons or animations that are not part of your genre comfort zone. • WRITE STORIES! Write everyday! Even if it's only a paragraph a day or a sentence. WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! Also, record audio acting or narratives and turn them into a written story, a script, or narrative and dialogue to animate to or illustrate. • VIDEO or FILM! Record video footage of yourself, family, friends, random people or animals to use for reference, to animate or illustrate. • CRITIQUES! Don't work in a vacuum, a bubble or a cave. Get other people's eyes on your work or get people to listen to your stories to get positive and negative feedback. All criticism is constructive criticism and honesty -though hard to swallow or hear is part of the struggles in being a creative. • SOCIAL LIFE! Go outside! Hanging​ out at night or in the day (DAYLIGHT!) among people that think like you or they're interested in art like you is good and healthy. However, it is extremely necessary to socialize with people that don't have artistic abilities or artistic interests -other then watching movies in a group or going to a concert if invited or you have the financial means to do so. • FAILURE! Don't be too afraid to try or get started with a drawing, design, painting, sculpt, story, animation, or any other kind of project. Mistakes are good and sometimes a great learning experience and also they have been known to create happy accidents. • SCHEDULES​! Create a schedule to stick to or attempt to stick to -as much as possible! Sleep, take breaks, rest, go for short walks -take a spontaneous shower! *Break up the monotony!!!* • GOALS, PLANS and VISION BOARDS! Create a list of goals to keep your overall intentions in front of you or to stay focused​ on. Without a vision or goal insight we're just going in circles but still expecting results or any type of changes​. • STAY EXCITED, ENJOY YOURSELF! Don't just "have fun". Fun is not a big enough or powerful enough feeling, action or reaction to have when you're a creative. Stay positive, stay excited, stay realistic but also, DON'T STOP DREAMING!!! ✓ THAT'S IT! That's all I have to say -so far- in a nutshell. And yes, I am a nut. I'm a artist!!! 😂 *I hope that some of you or even if only one person finds this helpful or appreciates this advice or an entertaining list of bullet points to laugh at or mock, well that's fine too. 😂 ...I'm a artist and a ginger, so I'm doubly sure that I have no soul. HA!!! 😂😂😂

[@defunctuser8281]

He Was Fuzzy Wuzzy dude chill

[@hewasfuzzywuzzy3583]

Hypersonic Bubblegum Robogirl *[whispers]* Never.

[@gomennasai989]

He Was Fuzzy Wuzzy +

[@spectrelex3051]

K thanks

[@tomo4977]

He Was Fuzzy Wuzzy ah yes... *d a y l i g h t*

[@salwayuna2350]

meanwhile art school in Indonesia is cheap af..

[@hakuro8618]

Yoshito Sora wait really? wow. I'm from Malaysia but Idk abiut that.

[@salwayuna2350]

Stumps Før Hands yeah really...it literally cost 500$ when you first get in and 13$ per month...

[@hakuro8618]

Yoshito Sora whoa.

[@TJ_Sauce]

Yoshito Sora WOAH. Now that's CHEAP!

[@fertbutt4233]

Oh my god.

[@Qimori]

i always love drawing comics and other stuff because of you! thank you?!?!? 😊

[@Drawingdreamstm]

The more of your videos I watch the more motivated I am to go to art school and really devote myself to art! I love that, your amazing!

[@v-nus7718]

So my problem is... The only art schools I can feasibly go to in my state all typically require me to go through stuff like math and other core classes like that. I don't know why, but I"m super confused as to why.

[@fandmmandcrapw6436]

EyexSore YT thats required with every college

[@LavenderTowne]

That's another reason I went to Canada actually! My core classes at ACAD were all drawing and art related because Canada doesn't have the same general core classes as American schools are required to have.

[@v-nus7718]

That sounds Sooooo much better than down here. I only have so many years paid for that the government will cover. It just makes it so discouraging that I have to take (and pass) a bunch of stuff that I've already been through (or just suck at) to get to the stuff that's gonna help me.

[@mik3lodien514]

LavenderTowne tell me. from that part where this college is( in canada) you speak english there , right?

[@raven3moon]

Not really. In schools that are exclusively art schools, you'll prob have to take only one math or science related class during your entire 4 years, unless you're in a more design or electronics related major (like product design, interactive arts, game design, sound arts or sculpture)

[@flipflopzthreeonethree1873]

200,000 views? Welp, I'm gonna go watch it 20,000 times. Wish me luck folks.

[@LavenderTowne]

[@BabyBalrog_RJTC]

I'm a first year art student and I learn so much from your channel! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@cannella2494]

omfg when you started talking about the cons and put odyssey- _i am happy_

[@Espresso_plz]

I once decided to go to art school. I was planning to get an art degree after getting a back up degree. But I decided that I learn more about art through practice rather than formal education. So I dropped the idea. I may one day take art classes for craps and giggles, and maybe to pick up on some techniques. I just plan on doing art for as a hobby to make a few bucks on the side with.

[@Lulu-qp6oh]

I can't stick to a deadline , I rarely finish anything important , I can't manage my time well with anything because my family is interactive and also last minute type of people. I was born into what would be considered somewhat poor so I can't get into an art school for I'd feel ashamed asking anyone for money and I'm too stressed all the time to do anything right tbh. I can draw without feeling inspired but then I'd no longer take pride in my art. I have yet to even learn to like my art. I feel that if I have to pay to learn how to be an artist and be taught then I no longer am original. I also feel that since I can't move and learn as fast as everyone else artist will become plentiful and will become as common as a job as a worker at a general store. Paints: Away Anxiety: Out Dreams: Crushed I am forcibly removed from my bed and thrown into my feelings.

[@cheroxiecatstopmotionandga2180]

Story of my life as well, dude... I draw something but never finish it because I just don't like the drawing i did I'm the person who always looks on the bad side of things

[@Lulu-qp6oh]

same

[@ShanaynayLover1]

Bragging about no sleep and those self destructing behaviors are in STEM fields as well. I'm so GLAD to hear someone bring up this issue because everyone acts like it's so normal. During the last month of a semester, I just had to give up on a few things. Like I was so tired and just hated myself for not being able to do better, but the reason I was so tired was because I literally had no break. Just remember! Once you graduate, you have to still love yourself. You may love the major but when you leave, you wanna be in a healthy state of mind that loves yourself. If you don't love yourself, you won't appreciate anything else you accomplish in life.

[@lowercase_ash]

am trying to work and ur voice is really helping me focus, ur very nice to hear

[@theamazingsnowflake2574]

If you're can't afford art school, I highly suggest taking classes at different places. I go to Attleboro Arts Museum for classes and it's honestly the best thing I've ever done to improve my art. While we're working on whatever we're doing, some instructors ask you to hold up what you're doing and tell you what's good and what you need to change. You use a multitude of supplies and learn so many different things. It's a long drive for me, but it's worth it. So I definitely suggest taking classes and classes from Attleboro Arts Museum in particular. I know that most of you probably can't go there, but if so, go.

[@giannaaaaa2299]

TheAmazingSnowflake 25 People go to art college mostly to get a degree though

[@rainymarch8748]

umm hope this isn't a dumb question or anything but I'd like some opinions. Do you think it would be wise for someone wanting to be an independent artist to go to an art college? Someone not looking to be hired by disney, cartoon network, etc. but still wanting to have a career in art. Like making webcomics, taking commissions, etc.

[@LavenderTowne]

Well it worked out nicely for me haha! c: You definitely don't -need- to go to art school to do those things, but it helped me do those things. And it was one of my teachers who told me that I should go after webcomics especially and force myself to stick to a schedule, that's how Unfamiliar got started. :'D

[@rainymarch8748]

+LavenderTowne Thanks for answering!

[@Xiliaace]

Any school that has a good art program! I did a studio art degree at my liberal arts school. You find your "niche" with the professors :P

[@MM-bz3ty]

Omg that's what I want I don't want to work for someone I want to make my own things Like animation series or make a career

[@MM-bz3ty]

But I do want to go to art school Sometimes it scares me but always think positive Think far beyond from what you think you can accomplish

[@clowe_ninecole3775]

At the age of 10, already fussing over what course to take. Why am I like this

[@emi-ne1kv]

Same

[@mewiarts4749]

I LOVE YOUR ART AND STYLE AND VIDEOS!

[@ccrjohn2828]

I'm glad I'm not EVEN close to college! Even high school! In primary school they always warn u about high school.

[@goose5879]

BELIEVE ME you don't wanna be in even like middle school dudes

[@lemonedits9779]

Tree Senpai Good luck with year 8 that is the most useless year around- A year 9

[@Bubblegumsh1]

smolgrapes year 9, 11, and 12 are the most important because it's when you choose your electives and work harder.

[@zebrallama6720]

Haha wow, what is primary school by the way? We just go by grade levels in numbers until high school, then we use the usual freshman, sophomore, etc.

[@eviehorrigan5726]

Zebra Llama Primary school is another word for Junior school.(Junior school is a school you go to after infants.)

[@otterbread8200]

I'm twelve and I really want to pursue art or animation as my career... but I'm scared that I'd come out of school without a job and I'd just plummet into debt. So tell me. Should I pursue it or not?

[@potato.nightcore7150]

Your Twelve, take you're time you don't need to worry about it

[@ScreamCheese69]

A sad potato 🥔 *you're

[@SamIamNot13]

Fat Depressent Focus on grades and learning the basics when you get to high school. You got a long time before you need to even start creating a portfolio. Check if there are colleges nearby that offer pre-college programs. If there aren't any nearby, watch KZbin tutorials and start learning how to draw from life or still-life's and such. It's boring as all get out but it'll drastically improve your art and, guess what, that's what you would be doing in art school. Plus maybe experiment in mediums, read a lot of books, watch a lot of movies or shows. Get your imagination running. You're 12. You don't gotta worry right now. Just draw and have fun!

[@kittygirlsp]

it's never too early to start planning your future, but you're only twelve and you should enjoy your childhood first. I'm a snow in high school and I'm not super planning for my future yet, but I know I want to do art. my advice for future you is to do a double major or at least minor in business so you have that degree to fall back on until you can support your life with art. also it could open opportunities for you. but enjoy your childhood first and don't entirely water your time on KZbin

[@drumb6261]

kittygirlsp I'm 13 and I'm always worried that I'm not gonna have enough money to do anything

[@SolyPei]

I don't know why, but I cried near the end of this video. You're very inspiring and I feel proud without even knowing you, but thanks for helping me clear my mind a little bit 💗

[@yessicarodriguez6266]

For some reason hearing people talk about art stuff inspires me to draw and makes me relax while drawing.

[@Angie-so2qj]

I'm so conflicted about going to art school :

[@pickleddd]

I feel you

[@ermmwhatdatuna]

Corrin And Laslow same, art is my hobby and my passion but I don't know if art school is worth the investment.

[@tara-gt8ul]

Corrin And Laslow same

[@miraculousglitter123]

Mia McPike So try other things and see if they feel like they worth it And if after you will try a lit of other stuff and art will still be first place Then maybe its worth it

[@Wolfy-dm1wu]

Corrin And Laslow. Do whatever u want. Don’t get stuck in a job u hate.

[@kcrusus]

My grades are good, and I like every class. I haven't decided if I should draw as it is a hobby, or main in it. I am a successful student, but I really like art, and I can draw and paint well. I don't know what I should do, any help?

[@tatoomi]

If you're truly passionate about art or any artistic field, you should definitely try pursuing it ! However, if you want to pursue something else more than art, maybe you can consider keeping art aside as a hobby or implement it later in your life.

[@pandiwashere8193]

Derpy Daphne Is Derpy wanting to do art or drawing is really a simple question. if you like it, you do it. but it takes time and practice. your grade or intelligence won't influence in it that much, but your will to actually want to create something unique and special. for now take it as a hobby and if you like it enough and have patience for it you can take it as a main thing.

[@nana_koh]

Derpy Daphne Is Derpy I have a similar plight too, But instead, for this year I have to choose the subjects to take and have a national exam of the subjects chosen in 2years. Im thinking of taking both pure literature and art at the same time but that it'll be 10 subjects I'd take and my school most likely won't allow for a unique course. So it's down to either choosing literature or art, I want both but I can't so I gotta sacrifice either one. I can't sacrifice the rest since it's the subjects best for me to study till uni and land a job right after. Gosh I've been thinking about this since last year and I don't know which to choose or choose neither. The thing is I love both literature and art the same so its really hard for me to choose, it's really frustrating

[@amalynxo]

Derpy Daphne Is Derpy exactly what's happening with me.

[@bridge5575]

DO what makes you the happiest

[@hunxue7778]

I’ve been binging your videos today and they’re super motivational to me! Thank you for your content! 💕

[@kayla1094]

You know, you should really create a Line WEBTOON, it's a fun comic app where you can publish your very own comics! You don't have to but I suggest it. 😁

[@justakane8169]

Akari_Draws I know that app! Um one question though. Do you might know how to publish them?

[@lukero818]

(Old comment sorry) she has one I think with her comic "unfamiliar" there are also comic dubs on KZbin.

[@emmye595]

Can artists make a living out of it? :D

[@adorecutebunny1119]

@@emmye595 yes, but, you have to be featured -picked by the weebtoon staff- and sign a contract and whatnot. You also need to delete your comic from other sites -if you used other ones.

[@marysaotome7823]

She now has a webtoon

[@radomegirly8685]

I want to start doing at art more seriously however I'm 15 and i feel like it's to late to start. I have basic knowlge of art and I don't think I'm terrible but I feel like everyone else has already so much experience that I'll just lag behind.

[@plsno6262]

It's never too late to start making art.

[@sarahirwin2703]

Radome Girly I'm 23. I'm finishing college with a degree in psychology. I just started drawing last summer and I've already improved a lot. don't compare yourself to anyone but yourself and you'll be fine ☺ it's never too late. if you think like that, you're never going to achieve your goals.

[@NicholasGreen451]

Radome Girly I'd recommend Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain

[@laurenb7049]

It's not about how old you are, it's about practice and dedication. If you are willing to take time and try to draw almost every day and are willing to improve, then that's what matters. A lot of great artist didn't start really drawing until they were in their 20's. It's NEVER too late.

[@MisaPiza]

17 here and chill af, about to star art school so..

[@saltydinonuggies1841]

Uh... how DO you make an art portfolio? My school is a STEM one so there's no actual art class (and the little art we do is basically at super beginner level)... Meaning, I have no idea how to make one... >///< Kind of embarrassing. Anyway, I figure I should start as a freshman so I can have one by the time college rolls around.

[@awsomesaragirl]

Aaron Schneider literally just collect pieces of art that shows your strengths. my school has 5 pieces per profolio but that doesn't rly matter. just make sure it isnt too big or short, so 5 pieces is a good medium. if its digital art i recommend you printing it out. if its physical, scan those puppies in and make a pdf with them. i hope this helps

[@saltydinonuggies1841]

Thank you so much! ^^ Sorry if it seemed like a dumb question, I'm kind of self taught rn...

[@art-by-ren]

You should check out National Portfolio Day, which is where colleges give you feed back on your portfolio. It helps (Also advance tip: don't include fan art or anime, and include some pencil observational drawings)

[@LavenderTowne]

Very smart to start early, usually the art college you want to attend will have specific instructions on what they want in their portfolios so I would always check that, but in general a mix of 'formal' drawings like still life/life drawing in front of a model, and then whatever are your favorite works. For me it was digital cartoon drawings, but you want to make it whatever is the thing you have the most passion for. c:

[@saltydinonuggies1841]

Ren Chu LavenderTowne Okay! ^^ Thank you! I'll make sure to do that! And my current favorite style to draw is anime/manga or cartoony like yours.

[@yara339]

Im probably not going into art school cause most art schools make you wake up early and do a lot of hours, and i have reaaaaally bad insomnia. I need a better sleep schedule

[@rozzyhi1827]

Some of the best advice I’ve heard from a few places and even a few people going over my art is that art speaks for itself. Like u don’t need a document of proof that you are a professional artists, you mostly just need your art displayed and views by people who have eyes.

[@fireflyfly9671]

I think you're so amazing and you deserve more attention than you have you are truly talented and I really love your art! Don't change! 💜

[@gloomgirldotcom]

I'm super worried about the tuition cost, I have two younger siblings and one is only two years younger than me and I really want to go to an art school but I don't think my parents would be able to support me and my brother by the time he's in college.

[@redpixelheart9469]

Nevaliac Isn’t there something called a student support loan? Maybe you could apply for receiving that. But maybe it’s just something that is common in my country. I don’t know.

[@idislikemints]

Alex Yuuh jobs. Working your ass off? Idk, I am planning to work to pay off my first year of University.

[@luzr5718]

I really love your vids! Your voice is so calming and fun to listen to and I love your advice!❤️❤️

[@strawberryseal1851]

I love listening to your videos while doing commissions :D

[@benji8622]

what canvas size do you use??😅

[@gingerale838]

I now have many things to think about now.

[@xxhpshrebyba]

svarta drömmar same.

[@thefancyartistman7046]

i love how you are so truthful and i really wish i could do drawing as good as you and i wish they had schools like the one you attended in Australia

[@Turbanator_3]

love your art style

[@canniblanch]

I love that you've been doing a lot more face cams now eeeee so pretty 💕

[@tiajoseph7309]

I love your art style. Sadly for me, drawing just isn't the same like it's been in high school. I used to draw like crazy at that time. Plus, I used to complete more of my projects. Now a days, I lack the motivation I've once had, and I rarely complete any of my drawings. I've also noticed that since then, my skills have diminished. It's like when I look at some of my old drawings from the past, I can't even believe that I even drew that. I wish I had that old spark back. I've been thinking lately about becoming a tattoo artist, but I'll never be able to do so with this current attitude of mine.

[@TheCrescentLune]

@laffy Taffy you should give it a try! You can start practicing the tattooing WHILE you proceed to brush up on & improve your existing drawing/art skills to a higher level that you feel better about. Doing both in tandem, in my opinion, allows to consistently work on both, with less risk of feeling a bit burnt out on any one specific aspect or skill. Maybe you'll end up falling in love with the tattoo art & feel passionate about that while also reigniting your excitement for your other kinds of artwork. You can get really affordable practice machines if you can't afford to go all out right off the bat. Do some practice outline work & see if you have the feel for it & enjoy it, then practice shading & other techniques, & keep doing & practicing your original/traditional artwork, too! It's something I still am determined to do successfully, in addition to all my other art & other type/media. Plus, though money shouldn't be the FIRST priority, the really, REALLY exceptional tattoo artists can make huge income off of tattoo work. :)

[@Anna-eq9du]

Awww your style is amazing!

[@somebodyawesome7296]

Thank you for posting this. Con 3 is what I experienced in middle school and junior high. I took three years of art classes, continually hoping I'd learn stuff, but they didn't teach anything because I guess mostly more accomplished artists took the classes. The teachers would walk around, look at everyone's stuff, and even comment(!) on my lack of skills in a bitter way. Now I look back and think what the heck was wrong with that teacher! The other teacher (the same one for both years of middle school) crumpled up my papers, threw it on the ground, and told me to draw that. I was only 11 or 12, sensitive, and thus misunderstood the abrupt gesture. I tried regardless and she didn't give me /any/ direction when I consequently failed to draw the paper ball and after that didn't give /any/ instruction on how to do anything the rest of the time I had her. I worried about college because of the money thing and now that I hear this I don't know if I want to go through something like that again but as an adult AND with tons of money being thrown at such an education. I've been self-teaching myself art but I thought maybe college would be a more quick way to learn it but maybe not. I've been researching about art school and only now this crucial point came up so thank you!