CSSSA 2018 // Sketchbook Tour

Today I go through the sketchbook I worked in during my time at CSSSA 2018!
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CSSSA (California State Summer School of the Arts) is a four week program for Californians aged 13-18 and takes place each year at the Calarts campus. There are seven departments: Visual Art (which is subdivided into categories such as painting and ceramics), Theater, Music, Creative Writing, Dance, Film and Animation. Each department kinda does it's own thing during the day but there's lots of chances to collaborate and see performances/exhibitions from other classes.
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Each year, around 500 kids enroll, only 20 of which can come from out of state, including outside America. These 20 are spread across all departments although usually most end up in Animation as its the most in-demand. I was one of the lucky 20!!
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[@luciadelrio6289]

“Churros aren’t really a thing in Europe” Spanish people: :”0 They are actually one of the traditional foods of Spain!!! Churros with hot chocolate

[@Sarah-fe9jo]

people in france also eat them loads. i was surprised when I heard that

[@anabotero9427]

Yep! Spanish people kinda invented churros and it was exported to America and stuff

[@mellidon]

I see them a lot in Portugal

[@laurainacio271]

ai i got so triggered

[@Meppity]

I meant to say the UK not Europe!! Sorry 🤦‍♀️

[@nihongojouzudane]

11:04 the dedication put into your redraws is magnificent. i attended csssa '17 and highly regret not taking animation. well done ✨

[@lianaflores]

so inspirational, thanks for sharing! : )

[@AstroEden]

ANYA!!! 😭 this was such a lovely way to look back on csssa seeing all your beautiful sketches - your art is incredible and seeing your progression from then to now is so exciting! I miss you very much and I can’t wait to see you again! ❤️

[@Meppity]

Eden!! I miss you so so much too! Your sketchbook and animations were absolutely delightful - you should also upload them!! :)

[@otxyan]

I JUST GOT THIS VIDEO ON MY FEED RIGHT AFTER TURNING IN MY APPLICATION!! I LOVE HEARING OTHERS STORIES AND HOW CSSSA WENT!! I HOPE I GET IN AAAAA

[@alexandracolvin91]

you: *opens first page* me: "is that Joseph Stalin?"

[@beatricegrant3853]

I thought that too😂😭

[@sofisucks2891]

26:57 that guy looks like a 2-d and scott pilgrim mashup. love your work

[@jackiem6728]

I’m at csssa right now after having watched this video for a long time and it’s so cool to see the assignments I’m doing in your sketchbook!

[@veesvoyages]

Great seeing inside your sketchbook, I love the final touches at the end of the guest speakers and your fellow classmates signing your sketchbook, such a lovely and thoughtful idea! I wish I had done that with my sketchbook when I finished uni, would have been nice to have that to look back on the way you do :D xx

[@VegaStudio12]

Wait really?? Churros feels very european to me HAHA I always buy them when I'm in Stockholm or Denmark? Even the airport to Poland had them? It is a dessert from Spain after all :0

[@Meppity]

skrymtet vinni Looking back, I meant to say the UK!! I’ve not been to enough of western and northern Europe to know lol. Their existence is hardly noticeable in England! :(

[@VegaStudio12]

@@Meppity AWW that's a shame, I love churros ;; ALSO GOTTA SAY I love this video!!! your style and art is always so fun to look at, and it was seeing a glimpse into art school like this :-0!!

[@gabicreates5523]

I have so many notes in my sketchbook...It's nice to see i'm not alone!

[@lisin4444]

Thank the lord for your sketchbooks girl. Pure inspiration

[@helenasofiagutierrez9552]

I absolutely LOVE your sketchbooks and art. You are a huge inspiration for me, and I hope to be as good as you one day ❤️

[@artistinahammock3885]

I've seen symphony no.42 before at school! Cool stuff

[@tori7720]

Just sended my csssa application a few days ago :') hope I can get in and have all those wonderful experiences like these

[@nadinekovalchukart]

I love your sketchbook! They are so much inspiration to me. During this video you often said that you copied sketches to your CalArts sketchbook. Did you trace or redraw the original sketches and then paste them in CalArts sketchbook? Or did you scan and print them?

[@Meppity]

I just redrew the sketches - no tracing/photocopying :)

[@nadinekovalchukart]

@@Meppity thank you!

[@jhas369]

I really love your sketchbook tours

[@serafin9254]

hi!! I'm looking to get into CSSSA in 2021 and I was wondering if you had any advice on what they're looking for. Also, do you have to be 13 to apply or just 13 when you get to the camp? By the time I would apply I would be underage but by the time I got there, I would be 13.

[@Waynimations]

Such a lovely sketchbook

[@jellyjoe8148]

i just wanted to say that you take criticism so well!

[@LunNightMoonLight]

Wish I knew CSSA existed

[@emilyb7659]

what advice would you give to someone trying to find their style? (not just in animation). Also I just love your work, you are truly amazing :))

[@Meppity]

Emily B Finding a style is so tough because it kind of has to appear organically. You already have a style, you just need to refine it etc. I recommend: - collect a bunch of your favourite artists and their work (make a folder/Pinterest board/ collection on Instagram etc) - pick out the features and elements you like from these artists. - try various elements in your own work. Keep mixing and matching to see what you like most. - start developing it more to make it your own. Perhaps a signature eye shape or colour scheme etc. Hope this helps!!

[@mica4977]

I agree with her recommendations & would like to add a tid-bit. People learn in different ways, at different speeds, excel in different aspects & have different interest. All of these aspects combine and create the "base" of your art style. Unique to how much and from where or with whom you learn from. In order to take the next step you must familiarize yourself with what you like and dislike of your own art & learn to identify what elements from other artists you enjoy. From here you start experimenting by supplementing your dislikes with inspiration & elements you do like from various artists & nature. Your tastes may change as you continue learning and improving your skills so it's good to keep in mind that artists will often repeat this cycle in search of honing an art style they love. Just keep on learning and evolving with your art! From an external point of view others may already notice your style based on the quirks you do.

[@emilyb7659]

@Meppity and @DeadlyPounce thanks so much! that's really helpful!

[@SMMS826]

What sketchbook are you using?

[@somiart6104]

Wow I like your sketchbook 💕

[@florence5030]

I love ur vids never stop posting hahah!!

[@asaunhudson7391]

Hey how do you know whether art is more than an hobby but a passion for you? I’m asking bc I use to love to draw but I find myself not doing it as much anymore😕 Anyways love your art!!!!

[@Meppity]

Asaun Hudson for me I know it’s a huge passion because I really can’t imagine doing anything else as a career!! Film, advertising, illustration, acting, music production etc are all things I’m interested in but definitely still wishing the artistic/creative field. Art is very broad so maybe you just need to do a little more exploring to find a niche? Everyone has periods of lacking motivation/passion. I drew almost nothing for the first four months of this year so that’s what you may be experiencing. Hope this helps?

[@asaunhudson7391]

Meppity very much so, thanks a lot!

[@novanorling3916]

What pens do you use in your sketchbook? 💕

[@PaytonHetherinton]

So I love art and want to be come animator, it’s the only thing I really enjoy doing and I want to go to school for it but my parents don’t approve of art schools because they think i won’t be successful, does anybody any advice?

[@sky-zo2ml]

is CSSSA calarts or am i completely missing the point here

[@Meppity]

sky CSSSA technically isn’t associated with Calarts but takes place on its campus. I say technically because many CalArts students attend CSSSA in their teenage years, including Alex Hirsch and Pen Ward.

[@adrielrocha9799]

HELLO ANYA, are u studying in CALARTS yet? Are u and the other students from California in dangerous because of the earthquakes?

[@Meppity]

Hi! I'm Starting the school at the very end of August - I don't know very much about earthquakes and how close Calarts is to fault lines etc but I don't think anyone is in any danger.

[@adrielrocha9799]

THATS GREAT! THANKS

[@artranchero]

It’s more like a notebook tour.

[@fintheominousgoose1516]

“Churros aren’t really a thing in Europe.” What? It’s literally typical Spanish food.

[@Meppity]

jamarkt ×3 sorry, I phrased it incredibly poorly!! I mean elsewhere in Europe - the UK never caught onto the food for example

[@IneffablyBisexual]

More than ONE minute late? Wack.

[@Meppity]

Pink Lasagna I had so many close calls lmao

[@KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES]

its only 4 weeks long, the entirety of the school session. i thought it was a 4 year high school :D

[@namelastname3887]

Meppity does 59 seconds count?

[@lianaflores]

so inspirational, thanks for sharing! : )

[@sky-zo2ml]

im obsessed w ur sketchbook tours ty for posting it i love ur art keep up the good work

[@2close4missiles88]

I know I'm late but I just wanted to say that a few years ago I decided not to pursue a career in animation and to rather pursue medicine. But your videos and art are so inspirational and help me find that creative drive and passion that I used to have. Cheers!

[@AlexsaurusRex]

Wow, that's a complete 180! How's your medicinal career treating you?

[@Pavlinka__]

@@AlexsaurusRex I was deciding if I should study graphic arts or medicine and I said that to my psychologist, that it's probably pretty weird as it's completely different and she said that it's pretty much the same thing. What? She meant it like it's soul based thing but she was kinda right as medicine has bunch of chemistry and so does graphic arts 😂😂

[@mary._.2859]

I’m about to make that same decision because my family won’t let me do animation

[@2close4missiles88]

@@mary._.2859 Hey if you really know this is what you want to do I wouldn't let anyone make that choice for you. Even if they mean well I maybe if you work hard and show them you're serious about this then they'll come around.

[@alexandraioanana9232]

im also studying medicine and longing for animation atm.. i ve made it my life goal to enroll in an arts programe after finishing medicine! i hope all of you who are going through the same thing find a way to reintegrate art in your life

[@taifu7040]

currently watching this as i'm sitting in my dorm at csssa LOL

[@MiaVmont]

I don't know why but it confused me when you said you had clothed models because you were underage because I did the after school art program at PAFA here in Philly and the school didn't really care we had nude models, they were just always females for some odd reason.

[@Meppity]

I'm not sure what rules are in California but back home in the UK I've been attending nude life drawing classes from the age of 14! I just needed parental permission is all. They're just bodies, we all have them lol so I don't get the underage thing either

[@abbeyangevine1773]

I always like to think that I’m a pretty good artist, until I watch one of these videos. Your work is amazing!

[@ninestars493]

the messy sketchbooks are always all the more beautiful

[@n3rdboink]

my GOODNESS i love your art so muchhhhh

[@matiasduarte7309]

Hi everyone , I am 13 years old and my dream it’s to get accepted in this school ( cal arts ) , I love drawing but I have to improve some techniques and how to draw anatomy or making my own characters or making realistic drawings . Do you have any recommendation, any classes , techniques etc. That can help me improve ? Thanks and have a nice day !!

[@uditabhattacharya2824]

Did college even have anything to teach you our Queen?!!

[@joom8165]

Very lovely

[@florancezhang2298]

i just went to csssa 2019! Animation kids never cease to amaze me WOW

[@rayn7373]

Yes!! I love your sketchbook tours💙

[@hayley3585]

Yeehaw a new sketchbook tour!!! I get so excited to see your work!!! Absolutely phenomenal 💖💖

[@IMR27]

churros are a very big thing in Spain you should try them if you ever visit. they are not like the american version of churros tho

[@Meppity]

Iria Montañés I’d love to visit Spain!!!

[@hayleyvandeberg2426]

I'm not a planner person, but I am a sketchbook-ist, and I LOVE your points on not letting your mistakes change your ambitions with your book, and going out of your usual style. This is the only way to grow, and it's really beautiful how you translate that into your written journalling and to-do lists.

[@KitKat-oi1kd]

just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to csssa! i have been looking for art schools for a bit and now im starting the application for 2020 class

[@bronzyart]

OMG YOU DO YOUR OWN MUSIC?!

[@epictom3423]

Epic

[@theremycrocks6861]

Bro I wanna go to this summer school but I live in the Midwest so oof

[@crippledkid7771]

Hello Anya, I have a really good cartoon series that I think you will love, it’s similar to your style, but I think it will help you become inspired and it will be a fun thing to partake in while watching the production. It’s a Netflix series called “Hilda”, the plot line and art style is stunning in my opinion. I hope you like it!

[@whitestorm7101]

Wow I love this video (as usual) you’re so good and inspiring 🖤🖤 also I have a question. Do you know any good programs like this outside of California? I live in New Jersey and I love art but I don’t have the money to travel to California for events like CSSSA. Thanks for listening and again, great video.

[@xtarx7224]

CSSSA BE LIKE C🐍A

[@gabrielabdm2839]

What types of pens and coloring mediums do you use? Also, looove your work, you inspire me to do more everyday!!

[@justanotherhuman6224]

Thanks so much for showing us even if it’s not your ‘best’ sketchbook because mine always look like this instead of your other one which is a lot more polished so yeah it’s lovely to see someone with a similar vibe sketchbook

[@melcco]

im applying next year!!!!

[@panagiotisaggelopoulos8852]

❤❤❤❤

[@AngelaQi]

HIII, I subscribed yesterday. I have a passion for art but I’m not sure if I can make a profitable career out of that. How is the competition in the field? How can I get better? ps I love ur illustrations

[@pau4131]

me encanta tu estilo, es genial, espero ver tus demás bellas ilustraciones ☆*: .｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

[@Pyretta]

More than one minute late? haha, sounds like Hilary to me :).... she was a coordinator at Calarts Discover Animation and she was very strict about lateless

[@everettlopez9127]

I live in California and I once had a man visiting from Britain ask me if I was “queued” in like at the movies. I had never heard anyone say that before and I was absolutely fucking floored

[@PankajSehjowalia]

Your work is beeeeeuuuutttiful......just make me happy with your approach as an animation student ! Keep sharing. Its inspiring !

[@jackys4299]

I’m obsessed with your sketchbooks! They’re so inspiring 😊🙌🏻.

[@jorgea.carrazanagarcia4496]

15:30 "but FUCK infinity train" 😂😂 what?

[@Meppity]

Jorge A. Carrazana García lmaO I think I was referring to the fact that my TV show idea had an almost identical plot so it got in the way and I had to rework a lot of my ideas. Love the show so far though!!!

[@Scalpp]

im ur biggest fan lol

[@larscatart]

This is how I found out about CSSSA, thank you so much, I’m going to apply this year, wish me luck!

[@leralle5454]

This woman is going to be one hell of an animator someday

[@jonazbermudez7638]

I live your art very inspiring

[@AshEliz]

Are clothed life drawing models normal if you’re underage? I went to a specialized art high school and college and all our models were nude. I was 15-16 when I had my first life drawing class. I’ve never had clothed models

[@Meppity]

Ash Eliz back home in the UK all my life drawing was with nude models even when I was 14. I’m not sure if the rules are different in America/California or something but I initially found it odd

[@AshEliz]

Meppity so strange! But also interesting because clothes are so fun and interesting and detailed. Also I love love love!!!! Your sketchbook. Definitely given me some inspiration and I want to try being more loose and experimenting since my sketches are always so rigid.

[@dymon8886]

Que Buenos dibujos °¬°)/

[@sleepymeephy]

my friend went to csssa for theater :)

[@ПингвинШвейцарский]

Hi, my name Anya too 😂

[@gabrielmrod20]

I'm just wondering, at what age did you apply? I want to apply this year, but my mom says I'm too young and I want to know for reference

[@cryptical1210]

How old are you? I applied when I was 13 and attend as a 14 year old.

[@sofiakgabriel]

Yessss a new sketchbook tour!!!

[@antoniedekoning9436]

18:06 I understand both points here though as I feel artists (generally working for a studio that takes in many projects at the same time) need to be able to switch art styles on a whim, or at least be flexible with their styles, so it is great that you have the capacity to handle multiple styles at once, but it may become an issue when it's not your style you'll be working with. On the other hand, it is kind of bad to do tons of different styles if it is your own personal style, but in my experience eventually your styles will blend and become an amalgam of everything you've worked on. TL;DR: Life is a mess and nothing means anything XD

[@laurainacio271]

how are churros not from europe they are from spaiiinnnnnnnn sorry. got very triggered

[@Meppity]

Laura Inacio I’ve already replied to so many of these comments but ahh SORRY I meant to say the UK not Europe 🤷‍♀️

[@laurainacio271]

@@Meppity

[@leahmcdaniel1692]

I crave to be good at art and your sketchbook compared to mine . I’m drooling