My Art School Portfolio that got me ACCEPTED!

[@RossDraws]

BIRHTDAYYY AHHHHHHHH I LOVE YOUU GUYSSSSSSSSSS ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@aby6121]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! LOVE YOU TOO 🎉🎉🎉

[@Kitsunnaye]

AAAHH HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS 🎂 🥳

[@Gaby-ng8vh]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎊🎉 HAVE A GREAT DAY ❤️

[@revuart8486]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS!!! 🤩🥳🎉🍰

[@6elaArts]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS!!! ❤️🥳🎂🍰

[@letterjei4259]

Ross's entry portfolio for art school looks better than my graduation portfolio for art school :')

[@ayayron8221]

I mean no offense but this gives me so much hope hahaha

[@monicaokami]

Literally what I was thinking about my own experience haha

[@kuroshiyuzuha2254]

this comment gave me hope ngl

[@anaidMarth]

his entry portfolio is better than all the whole things i´d draw in my 32 years old live... :')

[@Kokose]

art is subjective. You can't say that your portfolio is better/worse because there always will be people who will disagree. And I am one of them. We all learn at our own pace, we all have different brains, different life experience. Perfection does not exist, and behind every ''incredible'' youtuber's artwork hides a lot of sweat, probably even tears and many negative thoughts just like yours. Be more compassionate to yourself.

[@AhmedAldoori]

Oh happy birthday man!!

[@KeiCosplay]

@ anyone who is thinking about art school; Imo, its not about learning art, at least not soley. You can do that online, you can hire teachers etc, the diploma doesnt mean too much in our industry. Art school is really good for making friends + making industry connections (if your school is good) It's also good for developing an experience with serious deadlines and working as if you were in a real job.

[@RubmaLione]

Also to *force* yourself to spend the time to improve your craft and skills. To grow as an artist and let that be your main focus and commitment for several years. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re lucky enough to do this without the need to work at the same time, I’d highly recommend.

[@KeiCosplay]

@@RubmaLione yee thats also a very good point, ultimately i do personally recommend going to art school

[@march9177]

My friend went to art school to be a graphic designer and now she’s jobless and 80k dollars in debt. My advice for ppl going is to be sure there is a job market for what they are going for in their area, or be willing to move to a place with job opportunities. And yes, connections matters. To be a successful artist you need to be a good salesman. You are selling your art and yourself as an artist to people. Learn that skill. Many people can draw well, but not every good artist makes it big for a reason. It’s the ability to market oneself that got big artists where they are. It’s an important skill.

[@teddybear2cn]

Very well said.

[@humoyunpardaboyev9681]

@@march9177 It depends on skills of ur friend man. the university doesn't make u a person with job, but the experience of collaboration, teamwork and so on so on is better than u study online or hire teachers

[@KingTubeAR]

I know I'm not supposed to compare my progress to yours but ngl this makes me inspired and really depressed

[@KingTubeAR]

Also Happy Brithday

[@franziskakarres4119]

Bro I feel you, a lil scared to try art school now;-;

[@andis9076]

Art center ED has such a high bar, I feel you.

[@neco5740]

Pretty much

[@krisztian6159]

No worries most people who can draw good suck at story telling. You can point big time there

[@fredbyoutubing]

If that's a portfolio to get in at 17 years old, where are you supposed to learn before that ? I get the feeling mine would have been a few doodles torn from my math books.

[@Facegrinder1]

Seems like you just need to have the talent, unfortunately.

[@ehyzen]

@@Facegrinder1 thats so not true.

[@RubmaLione]

Ross’ portfolio was probably one of the very best Art Center received that year, no joke. Most accepted students are very talented like him, but their work is probably not even half as good. Art Center is probably the most difficult to get into as well. Other comparable east coast schools have lower barriers of entry (but cost muuuch more).

[@Facegrinder1]

@@ehyzen Unfortunately you need to be talented at art, talented at learning and able to do alot of things with privilege to do stuff like that. Ross proves it, he's not an exception to the rule

[@danika9411]

@@Facegrinder1 No you don't Art is mostly hard work! I started drawing at 14 AND I was trained from my left hand to my right hand in elementary school, because catholics in the 90s. So I'm a lefty that draws with her right hand. And I got into art school too! If yiu can't sit down for 1-2 years and just draw a lot to prepare your portfolio, then art school isn't for you. You don't need to be able to draw that well, but there are certain things that should be included. Btw fine art portfolios look very different, they look more at the process in general. For a design/gamedesign portfolio: characterdesigns, environments, storyboards. It doesn't need to be all from the same projects. I had much more projects included. I had charcterdesign and storyboard from the same project, but I also illustrated one of Brother Grimms fairytales I had nude drawings, some designs, portrait, environment AND a sketchbook included. Here in germany art and design universities love sketchbooks, because they can see your process in it. I got 15 out of 15 points for it. If someone like me who was at a HUGE disadvantage can do it, then you can do it too, if you love it and put your mind to it. I don't mean you have to draw 8 hours a day, but draw regularly and play around, have fun with it, let yourself be influenced by your surroundings and be inspired. Do this for 1-2 years and then sit down and look through what you got. Take the best of it and then make a few more drawings/paintings for the portfolio speciffically. That's how I did it. Half of the stuff in it wasn't even for the portfolio, but just stuff I loved to do. If you want to learn I recommend: figure drawing, go to a nude drawing class, value studies. Not too long, just 15-20 minutes per picture. Learn about shapes and color theory ( meaning of colors, color contrasts ). Try to apply this to characters, worlds and stories. Look up the the basics of storytelling ( f.e. 3 arch storytelling, basics of storyboarding, camerashots and camera angle )and characterdesign ( f.e. heroes journey archetypes, what are "need" and "want" in a character ect ) That is plenty for 1-2 years!!! You probably don't need all of this! But this are some basics that I studied in preparation. I got accepted in 2 art universities and then stopped applying. It's not talent, it's work. And it takes time, BUT if you love what you are doing, time will not feel that long. Unless it's anatomy, when I learn anatomy it feels twice as long XD

[@moonhydraart]

I’m taking notes. I started college a while ago and watching you made me improve my art so much. UR AMAZING ROSS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY OMG✨🌙✨SCORPIO GANG

[@glitchparallax4215]

If u don't mind me asking which college are you going to? Is the college for art and digital art only?

[@DarkTurkey267]

Man, being a self taught artist is hard! Ross' art looked so much better than mine does now and I'm 21. I'm gonna keep up the grind and aim to achieve higher

[@Zero-wt7xf]

drawing like this at 17... damn dude, you got some insane talent.

[@blackwarrior823]

Skills*

[@samuelpiette9787]

@@blackwarrior823 naa some people just have raw talent for art

[@blackwarrior823]

@@samuelpiette9787 but the fact is talent may seem god gifted , to know the understanding of everything from material to fabrics, designs to weapon it can't be from just talent, you actually have to learn them, which makes it a skill not talent. Personally, i seek talent as baby steps for the greater success! Now you may be in delusion that some people learn fast than other, it's actually not the time accountability but the actual time to learn something valuable not just making art without given any thought to it! I respect everyone's opinion, Thanks!

[@samuelpiette9787]

@@blackwarrior823 I believe some people do assimilate things better than other, or faster. I've been doing a bunch of studies of real life studies and a whole lot of live modeling. But I still have a hell of a hard time with both of these, whereas some people that I've been studying with got much better much faster.

[@MikachinPaint]

This would be a good reference for those who wants to get into art school 🥺 especially when its kinda confusing on what to do at first Also yes happy bornday/getting old day ross 🤣

[@katsudon6078]

LMAO Ross' mom is savage also happy birthday!

[@Nasiruify]

Happy birthday all the way from Nigeria, sadly my dreams of being an artist was shut down in high school cuz at the time it was seen an insane idea until when I was 23. I decided to draw and hopefully I’m improving

[@und3c1ph3r3d]

Good luck man, you got this! I'm sure you're improving.

[@nova2560]

Same Are you looking forward to join some art school? Or is it too late?..

[@Nopeasaurus]

My drawing dreams were crushed by my family when I was a kid. I started drawing again in my twenties and I am practicing drawing everyday and this time, no one's going to discourage me ever again. I've kept a sketchbook of my art for this past year and a half and its amazing to see how much I've progressed. Don't let the past drag you down, keep drawing and improving.

[@betu591]

Me: *applying to art schools* Sees this : *applies to community college*

[@1Averyblue1]

Me, an amateur watching this: cries in the corner Happy Birthday Ross! ♥️🎂

[@KarolineThePagan]

I actually needed some tips, and dos and don’ts to prepare my art portfolio. I’m not prepared to graduate yet because I need to finish my classes, and track my progress before I am ready to graduate. I’ll need some more time for myself to prepare my portfolio, and I’ve been taking some time from art. Because of my mental health. 🙃 This is a good video Ross.

[@aimsanimations2905]

Did u draw that pfp?

[@chiejavier5468]

I graduated from high school at 16, but my art was under-developed, I went to community college and got my AA. I took a gap year and refined my portfolio and worked. I got into my top choice university (which isn’t an art school) and got admitted to their BFA program. Don’t feel defeated if you’re not “there” yet. Perfectionism/comparison can be the very thing that kills your spark. Even if you don’t think you’re improving, taking 5 minutes out of your day for a simple sketch can be worth it in the long run. Oh and draw things that make you happy! I’m rooting for whoever’s reading this ^-^

[@shiwakao]

this is a great reference for high-end art schools. 17 y/o ross was evidently a very intermediate artist esp for his age. however, for other less-experienced young artists looking into apply for art school, do not make art school your be-all n end-all. also, as ross stated, you do not necessarily even need to study art. art school is mainly for the sake of building connections n getting feedback from professionals. if you're confident there's a place for you in creative n entertainment industries, art school is a good way to at least better the chances of you getting there. there are also of course alternatives for art school. less demanding art schools like ringling n scad are out there. you also don't even need to apply for just an art school. there are more affordable universities out there with fleshed out art programs. also be aware of other majors. applying to one major may be more difficult than another due to competitiveness. but in the end, don't be afraid to apply to high-end schools, but also be sure to keep your options open. personally, i have zero traditional art background n i didn't really start taking any art seriously until half way through junior year. i have a graphic design background but my portfolio consisted of a bunch of multi-media works focused on 3d, which i only really spent a year mildly refining since that was the medium of my ap art portfolio. i got into ringling, scad, n uarts but ended up going to drexel due to its finaid offerings (while the art schools gave none), experienced teachers, n coop program, since entertainment industry jobs largely emphasize experience on top of your portfolio.

[@ca_el_o]

Happy Birthday! and I love seeing your portfolio, it is showing how you progress!💖

[@kovu1134]

Looks at what you did back then, motivates me to work harder to get to where I want to. One day I'll get there!

[@lewandoesart]

Rossss.. Happy Birthday to youu✨✨✨💞🎉🎉🎉 My fav digital artist ✨✨

[@gisellerubio-limon1554]

This is really good for me since I've applied to a animation major at the college I chose last week. So seeing this kinda gives me a heads up so thank you and happy birthday!

[@positvt]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS! Always love your art and all that you do. May you live long life to do whatever more that you love

[@angrypomeranian4094]

Happy birthday to the amazing artist who helped and still is improving the art of many (me heavily included, you litteraly changed my perspective of digital art), and who taught us to brighten up our days with the help of color dodge! HAPPY BORN TO MAKE HISTORY DAY WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!

[@Xhengleng]

Happy Birthday Ross.. have a nice day.. 💞💞💞

[@idavis094]

I remember getting into my college for animation. I remember they left me a brief note in my acceptance letter that they enjoyed my eye for color as well as all the original characters I had (I still lean heavily into character design).

[@aleksice-cream2545]

Dayum! That portfolio is INSANE!!! At 17 my art was utter crap, compared to that it still is crap. Wow! Outstanding talent my man, outstanding talent.

[@rbaldonado97]

I'm like 2.5 terms from graduating in entertainment arts at art center and while the portfolios have moved on to become digital, this is still really helpful to understand what kind of formats work and what to consider when putting the portfolio together.

[@Aaeuoas]

I also only applied to one artschool etc and got accepted, couldn't have been happier when I got accepted xD Good luck to anyone who's trying to get into art school atm c:

[@autreUS4]

What type of things did you put in your portfolio ?

[@Aaeuoas]

@@autreUS4 i put alot of studies (since the uni specifically asked for that) In different techniques. (pencil, ink, watercolor and Gouache) and as an extra i put personal works (mainly digital paintings since that's what I do the most)

[@Nic762]

When I want to apply to an art school for character design/game artist etc. do I have to do different art styles in my portfolio or can I stick to my art style? And when I get into that art school can I then also stick to my art style and improve in it or do I have to learn different art styles😅

[@autreUS4]

@@Aaeuoas Ah thanks! I got in :) thanks for the advice

[@savagebeautystudio]

I love the use of the Mario Galaxy music in the background! 🌌 The fact that your portfolio was so creative and detailed at such a young age is just incredible 😍

[@lamoureinguyen1948]

Happy birthday Ross. I learned to sing this song to express my love to you. Happy Birthday.

[@vinesdesign]

Hey, look! It's Momma Ross! :D I love that you made this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX2wY2Zje8Shia8 👏👏👏 You clearly love your son very much. :) Ross, you better pin your mother's lovely comment! :D

[@lamoureinguyen1948]

@@vinesdesign yes, he’s alway my sunshine!

[@feliciahong]

@anne nguyen I remember how the song started to come together right after he called you in the middle of the recording session. It was as though he somehow sensed it and wanted to be present for that special moment.

[@galaxywizard8904]

Man, thanks so much for making this video. I'm graduating this year, and I'm looking into getting into an illustration program. I've still been looking around my country for different art schools and I've been checking all their portfolio requirements. It's quite daunting to see what I have to get together for applications, and this video has come out at the right time! I've already learned a lot from seeing this. Again, thank you so much for making this, and I hope you have a great birthday! 🎂 🥳

[@nandinerdene5216]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! WE ALL WISH U THE BEST AND HOPE U HAVE THE BEST BIRTHDAY!!!

[@viridhan]

soooo incredible to see how far you've come ross!!! Thanks for sharing your portfolio with us, I think it's always important to recognize our growth as artists.

[@jancikd]

Happy birthday Ross

[@SAKI-sf7hz]

Happy birthday Sensei Ross🥳🥳

[@martepimenta]

It's crazy how your portfolio from before collage was already so freaking professional! You're such an amazing artist! Happy late bday btw! 🥰

[@yourgurlmisahere8779]

ohhhhhhh yay tysm i wanted this for so long btw happy birthday !!!

[@lailamuhammad1567]

OMG Ross! Happy birthday 🎉🎈🎁!!! Your art has been so inspirational!!!

[@aby6121]

Yay new video!! ☺️ And happy birthday!! 🎉🎉🎊🎊 and you have a very creative imagination!!

[@mizerui7110]

Man, this art school thing makes me wanna go to art school too, It seems fun imagine drawing and still learning to draw, plus it’s my passion, but the fact that There’s no near art school here frustrates me :’)

[@ihsurart5389]

THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

[@Obakawaii]

Holy crap, that looks so good though? Like your layout and iterations are so nice and thought out. I couldn't get anyone around me to take art seriously, so I didn't invest much time trying to create thoughtful work at that age.

[@stratovolcano7813]

That portfolio was amazing 😭😭 you were so skilled! You certainly have come a long way

[@liquidgold3999]

Happy Birthday Ross!!✨🎉 It’s always cool to have a reminder that everyone started someware. Thank you for the video!!⭐️🌟💫 I like the „Meeting Room page“ btw See you at the next stream…have a nice day 👋

[@donovan802]

Happy Birthday, Ross! I love your artwork and your MasterClass series. You definitely helped me improve in ways I didn’t think needed improvement! Thanks!

[@shadiacamilaocanahidalgo2516]

B-day BOy!!!! Congrants!!!!!!!!!!! Be the best artist u always are

[@immi_may7479]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🎈🎈✨✨✨✨✨✨🎉🎉 your art portfolio is amazing and you can actually see so much improvement!!

[@prah_da_g]

Happy birthday Ross, I hope you have an awesome day! The inspiration you provide for artists like me is more than reason enough for you to enjoy yourself.

[@wilsonpascualjr.4116]

Happy birthday Ross! I like your art style. Thanks for your tips and tutorials and product reviews. Congratulations for your success! Again, happy birthday. Wishing you a happy life. Enjoy your special day 😊🇵🇭

[@yoftsh8242]

HBD Ross🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@artdipity]

Happy Birthday Ross!! Thank you for being a huge inspiration to us, all your hard work and putting a smile on your faces. Hope you have a wonderful day full of colour dodge, happiness and love - you deserve it!!! 🥳🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@marcosgomezolivos]

yes pleas, do the other video with your graduation portfolio!!

[@allenjamesc.capistrano2272]

You inspired me a lot, like a lot. Happy birthday Ross!

[@peach_tea3984]

Yo perfect timing ! I’m building a portfolio at the moment and this is really helpful

[@Jade_Nine]

✨✨✨✨✨Happy Birthdaaaaayy!!!✨✨✨✨✨ You were just 17 but this looks already sooooo good Q.Q

[@alinavioleta86]

Happy Birthday, Ross!!! May all your birthday wishes come true :3 Also I am excited to see your portfolio since I’ll need to make one as practice for my class later this year :3

[@aspiringartistbomby]

Can it be that you since you were young never stopped drawing You skills with 16 are insane allready I fell kinda whack now cause i am 19 and my art is not even close to this I stopped drawing with 10 and got back into it with 16 1/2 and this gap was hard to fill But seeing this makes me think in 3 to 4 years constent drawing will make me catch up with other artists I will get there

[@Hello-bm8jr]

Honestly everyone has different art paths.

[@kayleenelson7613]

You really will get there. Ross knew what he wanted to do at a young age and put in a lot of hard work to get there. Most people don’t get careers until they’re like 30 or 35. It’s super easy to compare yourself to other successful people, but just use that to work harder. We all develop at different ages and some people choose not to develop at all. Just keep working hard towards your dreams!

[@saii221]

One year of intensive and active art practice is not equivalent to a child scribbling or drawing as a hobby, so there is not much difference between someone who never stopped drawing as a child and someone who starts learning art seriously as an adult.

[@KittyUnicorn56XD]

When showing the Solder, Medic, and tank I thought “This looks like Halo” XD

[@6elaArts]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!🎁 I like really 😬 really love your art, you inspire me so much! Again, have a nice birthday✌🏽

[@kemerykreates7839]

Happy birthday! You were the first artist to inspire me to try digital art, and now it's my main medium! You're awesome, dude.

[@MORVIAA]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@I3atosai]

Would really love to see your graduation portfolio

[@diaslra]

Happy birthadayy ross !!! omg u were so taleneted even at 17 i wish i can get where u aree :c keep up this amazing workk we love ya for who you aree^^

[@halenablack6781]

I’ve learn a lot about art from you ,thank you so much ,and Happy birthdays 🥳 Ross.

[@Alfred_the_doodler]

Happy birthday! Thanks as always for sharing man

[@thisishollz]

This reminds me that I need to make my portfolio for uni soon!! Thanks Ross!!! ✨

[@nin3839]

Happy birthday, Ross!

[@RubmaLione]

Ross, your work was and is absolutely incredible. This is amazing to see, and happy birthday!

[@ravenna_4047]

Take note people! I'm taking mine, I started my application process for Scad University last month and I have never felt so excited! So that means I need a portfolio to make if I want a scholarship.

[@mo-modraws6299]

Happy Birthday 🎉🎊🎁🎂🎈 Ross, will you do a book on your portfolio? Or redo your original characters from your port

[@danielayu1118]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS !!!! I WISH YOU THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE !!!

[@sunnyhead9170]

Just got out of a student for a day and the boom ! Your video ! You’re saving my life 😩😅💕

[@briandanvers6560]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS 🔥🔥

[@definitelybread1847]

Happy Birthday Ross!! :D🙏🎉

[@bobai_X]

Happy Birthday & Amazing video & amazing work 🥳🥰💖❤️✨✌🏻

[@brianahawkins8124]

I'm so happy for you, Congratulations!!! :) & Happy B-Day bud.

[@colbypaul2245]

Happy birthday ross hope you have amazing birthday today 😁

[@danielbarco6327]

FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS ROSS!

[@JNKcd]

I know some time has passed but I got accepted to ArtCenter Entertainment Design this fall 2022. I looked into ArtCenter for the first time a few years back from watching Ross’s videos. I’m so happy and I wish to get that great experience there.

[@frujuu6782]

congratulations! I'll be joining for the Fall of 2022! I hope to see you there :D

[@stevenlee1785]

"It's just luck" Can never impress Asian parents. That hit close to home. xD

[@markging6745]

I’m doing a story and character design kind of CBA in secondary school and I got some inspiration from this! 😀

[@kingpen1179]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSSSSS

[@Katellabe]

I can't help but love the MapleStory music in the background

[@kbev_Rat]

Thanks for this video! I’m working to put together a portfolio as I’m graduating college and lived to see all the variety here of mediums! Makes me feel glad to know I can show all my Interests in my portfolio.

[@panpan-6944]

Happy birthday Ross ^_^! Thx for your positivity and your energy!

[@eloisenewman3814]

Your portfolio is spectacular! I wish we had a proper art school in Australia. There's little to no options like there are in the States for anyone that wants to do digital art here, it's really frustrating and sad to be honest. The main focus I think on art in Australia within universities is on making modern or fine art. I've looked into it and none of the limited options available for digital stuff that exist are even anywhere near the state I live in anyway and are by independent institutions that aren't really official universities :( Thankfully you're correct in that you can make it as an artist nowadays without art school!

[@rhys7428]

Have you heard of JMC Academy? On their website it says that’s it’s accredited or whatever.

[@eloisenewman3814]

@@rhys7428 I've read through quite a lot of bad reviews from students that went there saying that it didn't get them a job in the industry, it's run poorly, and that the staff weren't that great. You can't defer the fees to HECS either so I wouldn't have the money for it anyway, nor could I move interstate to attend (it looks like they don't offer distance study)

[@andis9076]

@@eloisenewman3814 Try brainstorm, they teach by professional teachers. Be prepared to work 20 hours of assignment though.

[@maggiepeters2046]

This was the best video of this topic! Half the reason I wanted tot find a video like this was to see the layout of the pages, because thats what I'd gotten myself mixed up on most. Thanks so much Ross! PS. you were an insane artist at 17!!!

[@jane909j]

So cool to learn that you're an ACCD alumni! I'm currently attending ACCD for its Gx program, but it's so interesting to see incoming portfolios of other majors, especially entertainment!

[@kukurukuku9793]

Ughhh, the maplestory free market music, brings back memories 💖

[@shinokami2277]

Awww! how I missed your mom, Ross! Thanks for sharing this Portfolio

[@varflock9777]

Happy belated birthday, mister Ross.

[@Ghostrob2023]

Happy Birthday dude. And that is a big portfolio for art school.

[@atharvalotake8437]

We would love to see your graduation portfolio, Please make a video about it!

[@JoshuaCatchur]

I know this is 3 months ago, but I just LOVE your mom!

[@ghostkajal]

WE NEED THAT GRAD PORTFOLIO ROSSSSSSS ALSO HAPPY BDAY BDAY BOY

[@jaylemza5735]

Happy birthday my favorite artist!

[@phon1858]

Happy birthday Ross! 🎂🥳🥳

[@PhoenixWithAStylus]

THERE WAS NEVER A BETTER TIME FOR YOU TO POST THIS!

[@idia4355]

HAPPPPY BIRTHDAY ROSS💙💙💙💙💙

[@MiboBG]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSSSS!!!!! 🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️