My High School Art Portfolio (Accepted into TopArts)

A folio tour of my VCE Studio Arts class from high school, which made it into TopArts 2014!
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[@kelogsloops]

I'm a bit nervous to share this and put it out there. I poured EVERYTHING into this, and it was only when I recently went through it that all of it came rushing back. None of my friends or family knew that I had this 'bargain with myself' or the importance of this folio. I never told anyone about it incase I didn't make it. I think I was just afraid of people knowing if I had failed at something I set out to do. To all who are currently crunching finals and working on folios, good luck and I hope you find this somewhat useful! #brbchasingdreams

[@adyseknemecek]

It is insane the amount of work and passion you put into your work. Keep it up

[@teddyan863]

it's a wonderful portfolio!! absolutely incredible

[@MerakiPainter]

kelogsloops this looks like it would take forever!

[@isipisi8150]

what exactly did u mean by analyzing some artists? I mean did u just note down ur first impressions or did u go more into detail and analysed for example their way of shading or special techniques? 💖

[@siren_jane]

I have the same fear: afraid of people knowing I failed. It's hard to overcome people opinions in life. Don't know why I'm a bit shedding tears while writing this. Facing our fears is so hard. Thank you for inspiring me and helping me to be faithful in myself. Maybe both successes and failures are essential for us to grow. It's still tough. But I’m trying.

[@zellaroonie]

this is solid proof that art takes time

[@torchmilk9793]

What do you mean ? It takes way more than just time You need motivation, creativity, patience, persistence and even passion

[@lepoisson-globe592]

Per Jan i mean like the point is that u need time to improve

[@justalostlocal]

@@torchmilk9793 As artist need time for the searching of your identity.

[@13hehe]

@@torchmilk9793 What do YOU mean? They said it needs time, they didn't say it ONLY needs time.

[@cloutelfin8323]

It really does. I’ve been studying art for years and it takes lots of hard work and time

[@alinemartinez7459]

This was so inspirational I’m crying

[@noa3539]

Mee too :")💕

[@user-cp9zs1tr5j]

If Hermione was preparing for art school:

[@gloomypeaches6476]

pop leaf who?

[@soulcatproductions]

Iana The Duck excuse me????

[@tux_duh]

@@gloomypeaches6476 Granger, from Harry Potter

[@bbrstrc]

Hermoine can't draw wdym

[@fiver2543]

@@gloomypeaches6476 what???

[@Haru_Light]

I wish I had a class like that when I was in high school. My art teachers just gave us an assignment and sat at their desks. They didn’t really support us very much, guess it doesn’t help when people see it as an easy A. Wish I had your perspective and dedication like you. I was also told pursuing art would make me end up jobless and homeless....

[@corruptedteka]

This. This is what it's like for me ever since last year. Our fine arts teachers basically just give us a subject and tell us what we have to give out at the end that's about it. I hate it.

[@seven8884]

Rightt! ☹️☹️

[@itchy_hands3176]

Atleast your school has art class...mine doesnt even have one

[@nicoledice6288]

i hate unsupportive parents! I am an art teacher and trust me, I hear this allot and it simply isn't true

[@binderya1142]

My school don't even have art class

[@Jonathan-ui2oi]

This portfolio just called me untalented 😭💕

[@wv6881]

I think this portfolio, more than anything, tells you that if you put in the effort, it will pay off. Keep going ❤️

[@vivientang9792]

I did Studio art last year for year 12. As someone who loves art, I actually really hate the outcome of it compared to my design folio. I lack of guidance and I didn't really know what I was supposed to be doing. I'm not even happy with the finals, they're not even art pieces that I would make in my free time

[@V26N]

@@vivientang9792 i can really understand

[@-wx-2442]

Mood......

[@user-xr5vc5in5z]

Hard work beats talent ☝️

[@faye710]

I can relate! Throughout high school, my relatives would always say “What would you do with art?” and other things that are outright downgrading. I felt pressured and felt like I had the need to be in courses with “real jobs”. I entered university with nursing as my course and shifted to advertising arts a year later. I’ve never been happier!! P.S. don’t let anyone get in the way of you and your art

[@wv6881]

Thank you for the encouragement! I too feel the pressure

[@user-xz1sm2ii5h]

i wish i was brave like you

[@wensdenkery8497]

Thank you for this comment. I dropped physics and chemistry two days ago to focus on persuing art even though I was doing well in them but I just don't have a passion for science. I had this heavy regret like my whole life was now altered and everyone was saying that I made a stupid mistake. But I also feel free and happier and art does something for your soul that science can't. I hope I can look back and say I made the right choice but your comment has inspired me because art is worth it.

[@bored_potato]

Skippable comment (trust me, it's kinda sad) Wish I could say the same. I'd be lying if I say I'm not looking for a courae that'll give me enough money that I need. I started drawing since I was 4 years old and then improved throughout the next 13 years of my life. Sadly, I can't take a Fine Arts degree or anything that majors on art since I'm somewhat like the breadwinner of the family and therefore pursue a much more "logical" course instead to help my parents and help pay my younger sibling's tuitiom fees. I AM interested and fascinated of courses such as medicine and architecture. I'd probably take the Doctor route (as nearly ever Asian parent wants their child to take), it's gonna be stressful and tiresome and all that yada yada but hopefully, I'll be able to work in the medical field. If I actually pursue this course, I'll do my best to never forget my love for the arts. Maybe someday I'll be able to take an art degree or class, just... not today.

[@thienkimnguyenmai2817]

@@bored_potato thats so sad. I am gonna pray for that undying passion for art of yours and hope it will come true one day. I am also in a difficult circumstance myself, my family is poor and I want to help them out so I am stuck in between of choosing to become a translator or an animator, I am also asian btw.

[@whiterose1973]

When you talked about your hope for an art career, i really felt that For me art is the first thing in my life that i'm willing to spend my whole time to improve, but i'm so afraid of not getting good enough or not being able to be an artist as my main job, that i would rather do a "normal" job...

[@wv6881]

This. Exactly this. But nonetheless I want to give art a chance, especially after seeing how much effort Kelloggsloops was willing to put into it 😊

[@beediverse9086]

I felt that...

[@whiterose1973]

@@niezziq4223 oh no don't worry, i'm not giving up on art itself, just probably the idea of art as my main job, i'm still drawing everyday and practicing as much as i can^^ and i think everyone can do this if they love art

[@geldotsia2122]

final i found someone that think just like me..i keep thinking...i would spend my life on arts if it make me happy😌

[@sskhr6901]

Me too ,currently I’m contemplating on what to do with my career and I’ll do another job and alway get better with art and I plan to make it mainstream for future generations, I’ll try

[@wagsss]

I laughed when I saw the "teen crime risk.." headline above your picture in the paper! Seriously though, your portfolio is a work of art, well done!

[@soilajasingnarpi2301]

Even his early works are Masterpiece

[@yokathan]

When you go above and beyond over the people who go above and beyond...

[@giulizavatta]

This is so delicate and fragile story. I'm moved. I'm so fucking moved I'm trying not to cry. It's so poetic it's so dreamy. It's beautiful 😭 your art is touching my soul

[@Wilschannel]

i can't believe this was what you've done in high school... this is so professional in my opinion!!

[@mydogeatspuke]

I was thinking the whole time that this would even be a lot for a college presentation. Definitely more university quality IMHO. Very impressive that someone so young created it too. True passion.

[@gloamony]

This is a bit intimidating. But it also motivates me push my art forward. Thank you for showing this.

[@corruptedteka]

A bit ? I'm a senior in high school and this terrifies me. It gives me very serious anxiety.

[@Amadeadraws]

I agree its motivating!!:)

[@persephoneblack888]

Ah yes the "art isn't a real job" mantra. I was told that too. I ended up a scientist and I regret it. Now I'm working my way towards becoming an artist (as a career one day. Hopefully!)

[@fionaflint5213]

all the best. It was arts vs science and no one ever recommended art. My mother looks down her nose at " art ". It's rude and hurtful. I have a niece pursuing art and my mum is disparaging about it. You will never work a day in your life if you work at what you love. I don't think I was ever a good enough artist but boy has this brought things home to me hope you succeed and follow your passion

[@samanthajacinto3542]

Hello Hieu! I have no idea if you will read this but I just wanted to share how thankful I am that I came across your channel a couple years ago. I have been following your journey and it has sparked something in me that I don't think I would have ever acknowledged unless I saw your work. I was in touch with my artistic side for years. I pursued an associate's degree in graphic design during my junior college years and I was also a musical theater major for a very long time. I decided to give up on those pursuits because truthfully both of them were not feasible for me financially at the time. I had to put myself through college on my own, work 2 restaurant jobs and complete a degree. I decided to choose something more practical and go for a communications degree instead. I found a job in the communications field and realized that I wasn't entirely happy with it. The aspects that made me like it was related to social media and graphic design. Because of your channel and also because of the loss of my dear Music mentor, Pro Mojica, this 30-year-old woman (me) has decided to follow her heart and do a 180-degree turn to live and breathe art like how I was supposed to in the first place. Your channel has inspired me tremendously; I am extremely grateful for you. This video is bringing tears to my eyes as I write all of this. Seeing your beginnings and your process is quite an honor. Thank you for doing what you do. I will do my best to make it to your exhibit in Los Angeles in December.

[@numericalhorror185]

Samantha Jacinto I love this. It’s never too late and you have the best years of your life ahead of you now that you know yourself so confidently. That’s so exciting to be on the precipice of a whole new journey

[@kelogsloops]

Thank YOU Samantha for sharing your story. It makes me so happy to hear that you are chasing your heart! It's stories like this that make what I do so worthwhile and make me want to keep going forward everyday. I wish you all the best for endeavours and hope you find all the happiness you deserve!

[@seas_again]

The EFFORT and just general beauty in these folios take my breath away

[@Amadeadraws]

Yeah its breathtaking!

[@dee5807]

Hieu, I just wanted to say thank you. For allowing me to feel motivated again. I too am pursuing an art subject and it’s been the biggest weight I’ve carried with me for three years now. Each page I had to fill in my sketchbook felt like a chore and it seemed like my love for doing art was stripped away by the thought of doing it for a grade. So I rebelled and procrastinated my artwork, I didn’t see the point of it yet I still came out with surprising grades. It is now really hard to get top marks for both your final piece and sketchbook but I’m willing to try my hardest. I’d also like to add that you are documented throughout my sketchbooks as my main source of inspiration and artist research. Thank you!! I needed this video.

[@toni2065]

Fingers Crossed! Could you maybe tell me later how(/if) you won?

[@dee5807]

Toni I have my 10 hour art mock exam coming up in November so we shall see how I do in that :)

[@Amadeadraws]

wow thats inspiring!! How is your sletchbook looking now?:)

[@dee5807]

Amadeadraws thank you, it’s looking good!! I’m waiting for my grade :)

[@zara5733]

@@dee5807 hey! One year later :O how was it?

[@hmtc222]

You're art, and you in general, is so inspiring to me and really makes me want to try harder in my art😊 thank you for sharing your videos and your incredible art!

[@cachichass]

I remember going to top arts for my studio arts class in year 12, your folio stood out to me the most! I'm so glad to see how far you've come ☺️

[@stawbaeririn]

Never clicked on any thing so fast lol😂

[@kylo0053]

linlinnn your pfp makes me disappointed in humanity..

[@stawbaeririn]

@@kylo0053 umm..well i'm sorry lol btw can i ask why?

[@kylo0053]

linlinnn can i ask why? 😂

[@stawbaeririn]

@@kylo0053 i mean i don't why my php made you feel that way so i'm asking why?

[@jasminerae2816]

I find your creativity and your dedication to be so inspirational to me, who can often be a blocked artist with wishful thoughts. Whenever I watch your videos, it makes me feel courage to continue my own art and explorations. I hope you know how special this is to me; I don't mean in a pressuring kind of way, but in an encouraging kind of way. I look forward to seeing you snatch ideas from any stage of life you are in, and use it in your personal expression. The way you see and translate things is truly beautiful! Thank you, and all the best!

[@sothisiswhativebeendoing6168]

This is why I feel like I won't be able to go anywhere in an art career

[@Amadeadraws]

haha i feel you

[@josiahh.3437]

Wow these folios are so incredibly beautiful. For some reason it got me feeling the feels. You really poured your all in to this and I can definitely tell. Thanks for sharing these with us

[@Minkixx17]

Your portfolio is so detailed! This made me so happy and I am excited you came so far

[@ZoeNicholsArtistsDen]

I remember seeing a lot of your artwork online and I just loved it! But I never knew who was making them. When I found your channel just this morning, I was so happy to find out it was you! I love the aesthetic of your artwork and the bright white parts you often include have an other worldly feel.

[@ReadingwithMsLinh]

Don't ever stop making art!!!!! You are an amazing artist and you have so much to give!!!!

[@RAI-diate]

Dude congrats on getting your stuff in the NGV! I went there at the start of the year specifically for my studies in the Studio Arts course. It was really helpful seeing a folio that was able to get top marks so thanks for showing it off :D

[@abigailalbers9732]

I can't believe I am just watching this now! I totally forgot, but so glad I did. I'm just about to start my 3/4 unit of VCE studio arts (aus, melb as well!!!) next week and I am terrified to be honest! But seeing this, and seeing the same passion that I pour into my work through your work has majorly inspired me, and so I thankyou. It boggles my mind how I have been following you for many years, and I have been to top arts so many times and to know your brilliant work was there is so inspiring and amazing!!! Seeing your folio and knowing you too studied studio arts in high school is so surreal I can't explain it. I love your work and thankyou so much for sharing!!

[@siren_jane]

I am so glad you brought this on a video! This portfolio shows how much you have been trying, working and progressing day by day. Recently I have been struggling and stressed out with all uni workload, drawing, other hobbies, friends, and family, etc... Watching your videos is such relaxing. You are such an inspiration to me by all the serious and enormous efforts you poured in every single work. Also, you dare to break out your comfort zone to achieve greater skills, which I'm so scared of. All the discouragements are suddenly gone and I’m energy-refilled to work harder and harder for my journey ahead. I hope you read this and realize how much you influence others with your amazing spirit and talent! All the best wishes to you and your mum too! Waiting for a video of your upcoming exhibition!

[@hoyita4404]

You are very inspiring ,your art and videos encourage me to walk on the path of an artist that I never knew was possible. Your amazing man ,keep it up!!!

[@inactive1440]

This is freaking AMAZING. I'm a very logical person but I still love making art. I want this to be my job one day. I'm in college but I'm having a lot of trouble knowing who I am and what my art means. This is such a good process to develop an artistic idea and style. I going to do this!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Ahh you are my favorite!

[@meredithrobinson6978]

Incredible job on those folios! So fun to see how far your technical abilities have developed since then as well. Thank you for your tutorial videos, they're very informative 😊

[@encorebeautification]

It made me cry with happiness for you to hear about the spark of hope being ignited after people had told you you couldn't be an artist. I have followed your work for a few years now and you are one of my favourite artists of all time. I love the way you play with making natural elements into patterns and the movement and flow you have in your pieces. They really invoke deep emotion in me, I'm so glad you out the work in back then and presumed your dreams! Sending love and good wishes for the future 😊💚 xxxxx

[@LouchanArt]

I'm absolutely in LOVE with this video. It makes me so excited to go and try making my own of this. This is an amazing and wonderful idea for someone wanting to give their art some proper directions!! I want to make an entire folio following this general idea and I'm definitely making it a new year's resolution for 2020

[@saritaschwedes8393]

Have been watching you for couple years. So exciting to see you grow!! Congrats!

[@cierraphi]

This is so inspiring...catch me out here crying

[@gabraelpaup3441]

This video brought tears to my eyes several times. But also brought me comfort and hope. I hope youre doing well, and good for you. Never give up on your dreams.

[@meenakshimukherji1419]

This is SO SO SO beautiful and inspiring. I can't tell you how amazing it was to see this portfolio. It is so awesome to see someone pouring everything into a project like this. Also, I am so so happy that your project was chosen for Top Arts...I don't think I could've handled it if you put all this effort into creating such an amazing project and didn't get into Top Arts!!

[@ctworfourztwoy]

Honestly so damn impressed at how much effort you put into this. It feels like your folio contains so much more depth, creativity, and independent thought than the work the rest of us did during Year 12. Keep killing it Hieu!!!!

[@etheraea]

It's one of the coolest things to see inside the mind of one of my favorite artists, especially things like where they get their inspiration from and their backstories and processes...this video was amazing. Your portfolio really has me speechless, looking at it was like....insane LOL in a good way!!! It's very justified that you put everything into this, and I'm thankful that it got the recognition it deserved. The way an artist's job is portrayed to society can be a very disheartening thing, and it's true that it seems almost impossible to go through with at first. But I'm really glad that you were able to persevere through it all. I find that not only your art but also your heartwarming personality and extreme work ethic is something that inspires me greatly. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

[@Athena-dy9xv]

Your folio is itself a work of art! You should be so proud of how far you've come 💖

[@goodtimes8229]

This is absolutely incredible, and I was SO HAPPY FOR YOU WHEN YOU SAID YOU WON. You completely deserved it. This is worth so much.

[@fishstring]

this is very relatable and inspiring as i'm sure a lot of artists question whether art is a suitable career. i've always admired your art and seeing all this hard-work and dedication gives me hope! thank you :)

[@juhirataa]

I'm from Brazil and I just wanted to bring to your attention how far your art has come. I'm literally on the other side of the planet and I appreciate your art dearly. Congrats, you're an amazing artist :)

[@ellabateman7505]

I just wanted to say thanks to you for doing this video. I take art at school in Australia and I was really lost when we got the task to create a visual art diary (which is this but with a slightly different name) because I had never done something like it before. My first semester diary wasn't great and I got really low marks for it, so decided to look online for a guide or for ways to improve and your video was literally the only thing I could find. After watching it I realised that I had been going about it the wrong way, these types of folios aren't just about documentation and research, they're essentially a written artwork to demonstrate your understanding and explain your thoughts and choices. Once I started thinking about it like that and putting a little more effort into the right things, I had something I was really proud of, regardless of what grade it got. Long story short I ended up with highest grade in my school for it and I wouldn't have been able to do it unless I watched this video, so thankyou. ☺️

[@sywong5678]

The amount of work you put into the folio is CRRAAAZZYYYYY. God damn you deserve the best!!! ✨✨✨

[@arkn_r4182]

Seeing this makes me so excited to start studio arts next year. This is so organised and actually amazing, you’re definitely a huge inspiration for me!

[@VrindaGuptaBitter_Sw33t]

I feel so inspired and driven right now, I'll cry. Really thank you for sharing this, I might be few years a bit too late but I'm going to save it for my rainy days and for when I don't feel like giving my 100%. Thank you for being a beautiful example of putting a butterfly effect into motion and for showing how hardworks pays off.

[@minabo9484]

I'm only seeing this video today Nov 16th, and I admit I feel very relieved. To know that your uneasiness about careers and the future was something I dealt with as well around high school. I finished a Visual Arts program which allowed me to be creative and learned that I do love making art . But after it was done I was feeling the same way I felt back then and my uneasiness came back. I began questioning myself and wondered if its still ok to go down this path. Seeing your efforts and enjoyment with making art reminded me that thats how I want to feel and continue to learn and grow with. I really enjoy looking at your art and realized I gave up too fast: therefore, I want to try again and become as talented as you are. Thank you for making this video XD And keep creating!

[@Murigolden]

Your work is so amazing!!it always inspires me to draw !!and makes me happy when I use watercolor!! thank you 😊

[@jynxsworkshop7589]

I'm glad you decided to continue pursuing art. You're amazing and keep doing what you do. You rock.🤘🤘

[@poroyo1367]

Ohmygod my art god is back and UGHH I LOVE EVERYTHING

[@MsNasuha96]

Your works are EPIC! I love the way you documented ur thoughts & ideas into this

[@piigeem1366]

I can feel your passion on art through your videos, but this one is amazing.. so proud of you. You inspire me, thank you for sharing this.. 😊

[@PoppyPatternsPDF]

Thank you for sharing this! Such an incredible start to your dream-chasing, I always appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in sharing your journey. 👏🏻💕

[@Olivia-dg4ml]

More people need to see this video. More people need the message. I can relate since my dad always tells me I can't pursue art since I need a stable income, but I'm determined on a job in the Arts and have been working at it for almost my whole life now. Watching this was refreshing and motivating for me, and I thank you for blessing us with this beautiful video and story, your artwork, and this stunning portfolio.

[@kasiam6561]

Oh wow, that was sooo inspiring 😳 O just want to sit now and draw and draw and look for inspirations and explore... You are so talented! Your works are amazing and this folio shows how much you love art 😍

[@tashholly3346]

This is actually quite helpful for someone in the Visual Arts HSC course. Thanks, this provides inspiration as well as a general idea of the creation of a folio that I'll need for next year.

[@milktea8773]

Your passion for going all out to do what u love is so inspiring thank u for sharing your folio is awesome

[@sisu4134]

Blown away @1:22 and I haven't even finished the video!! You are SO amazingly talented!

[@pamj7823]

Inspirational. Thank you for sharing your learning process. I want to borrow ideas you used to explore what inspires you and how you documented your journey of exploring art materials and techniques to discover what worked. I am trying to figure out my own art goals. This is a wonderful example of how to develop your own art style - the best I have seen. Much of you folio has “mood boards” which many artists use. Excellent organized but also creative method for developing yourself as an artist. It is no wonder you were successful because you have talent but developed your talent with a lot of hard work and “focus” on what inspired you. I love you style of nature and portrait. Beautiful. So happy for you. Your folio is like a class on how to develop your art style. Could be a book.

[@cheesypuffs9069]

I found this really inspirational and now I want to get better at my own stuff. Thanks dude.

[@iamnini-_-1890]

I’m starting VCE studio arts and VCE visual communication and design next year and your video has inspired me! I’m so lucky to have such an supporting family and an uncle that works at the NGV.

[@shadowshisui]

Ahh! Looking at your pieces before I knew there were touches of Agnes' influence! It's good to see all the work you've put into your art

[@marcheline966]

I'm really grateful for my family, they always support me in every path i choose including going to art university next year, wish me luck.. and i have to practice a lot more now.. Thank you hieu for being my absolute inspiration!!

[@malavikamanoj3732]

Bravo!!!! Man you inspired me...I am an artist myself...like u said I do digital art as we can undo things whenever we want....i didnt have the courage to work on any traditional methods...All my paintings are good...I used to copy the exact photograph and then add a few elements of myown in my work(not tracing)....but I always knew something is missing....Now I understand what I miss is knowledge...EVEN THOUGH I HAVE IDEAS I DONT KNOW HOW TO MAKE THEM PAINTINGS WHITHOUT REFERENCES....FROM YOUR VIDEOS I UNDERSTOOD I NEED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART AND THEN EXPERIMENT WITH IT JUST LIKE A SCIENTIST....THANK YOU SO MUCH.....

[@y0n_8]

This gave me so much hope that I should pursue art as a career, thank you so much I've been really unmotivated lately and this just inspired me to make art again.

[@ryannmarquez1914]

You've been my inspiration since I started using watercolor. 😭💖 keep on making great artworks please! Hope you can teach us more of what you have learned all throughout these years

[@bronzebeetle8147]

This is so awesome. I did VCE Studio Art in 2017 and I was so disappointed with my folio by the end I just left it in the art class room 😂 Since finishing high school though I’ve tried to go to the Top Arts exhibition every year. It’s so inspiring, even now that I’m doing a non-art-related course. Thank you for sharing this!

[@jasminejbenavides9656]

Your work is fantastic!!!! It’s amazing to see where you started and are today. I love this !!!!

[@MioSuzukii]

Kel, my high school counselor did the same exact thing. At the time i was so frustrated that no one would take my career choice an option. I graduated a year after you and you were and still are one of my biggest sources of motivation and inspiration. I used to follow you online that time and even though you were in the same struggles as me, you made me feel like it was possible to be a successful artist. So thank you!

[@whostolemybaguette1743]

Thank you so much for this video, it really inspired me and I can relate on a lot of things you've said about pursuing art and just the whole concept so art.

[@lueo8508]

This video scares me so much. Not just because of how much effort and dedication is in this folio, but also because what your thoughts are and everything you've said resonates with me so deeply! Art was immediately off the list of options, I even wrote why as my English essay folio. Seeing this has now made me wonder what my future will become.

[@kei4555]

this is so in depth and amazing. you artworks and tutorial videos like this give me inspiration for my upcoming HSC. starting now, I am planning my year 12 2020 major work which is really scary, but many artists like you are helping me to be inspired, motivated and excited for the journey

[@MsTheonel]

I'm 39 years old turning 40 this December... and I regret ever giving up on my abilities in art. I used to draw like crazy when I was a kid, but my parents kept telling me that art was just a hobby and not an option for a career. I'm so happy for you. You fought for your art and now look at what you've achieved.

[@lishengxu8301]

Incredible portfolio, I can't believe you can do this kind of tedious portfolio in high school. I need to learn from you, find what I love, and being hard working on it.

[@vayuwinds9544]

this is so organized and satisfying

[@biancamarquez4609]

So inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques & processes. Always appreciated

[@luna-il2pw]

u were one of the artists that i had done research on and had taken ur style as inspirationf or my final piece !!

[@Jasmine-gw3qs]

Omg I jumped when I saw you had Agnes Cecile’s art work in your portfolio! She’s one of my favorite artist and inspired me to do watercolor. 😭 I just found your channel and I’m already hooked.

[@MS-zq8wv]

Thank you for sharing this amazing process! I hope to be able to express my emotions on paper as well as you do yours someday, whether it’s for a career or simply as my outlet 💕😌

[@CADENCEyay]

I was so moved by your story Hieu! I feel the same way now as you did back then, so this just gave me a little bit of hope for the future as I'm starting to compile and work on my portfolio pieces. I cried! 😂

[@bethsoetopo]

I love your story and gets excited to hear what you’ve been through 😊😊😊

[@natrdgz4230]

I really needed to see this. Right now, I’m struggling with myself because I want to be an artist. But because I was told that it wasn’t a real job, I started studying Biology. I don’t like it at all. Seeing you archived your goal inspired me to try to become an artist. Thank you so much.

[@bebeesym7912]

this folio is pretty much exactly what i’m doing currently for my HSC and looking at your folio is making me feel so untalented but at the same time inspiring me

[@inkandivy1794]

Wow that was so inspiring, you are my number 1 inspiration, not only for your incredible work but for your way of thinking. Love all your videos, thanks so much for sharing 💗 love from australia!

[@shylacraig1858]

I want to meet you SO bad. You seem like the coolest person and your art is bomb. Your videos ALWAYS ALWAYS make me paint right after (or while I watch, lol) . So inspiring. Thank you for setting up a youtube channel!

[@jackvece8726]

This is awesome! And I totally related to the influence of other artists because I think you definitely help shape me. I 100% choose to really focus on watercolor because of one of the videos you posted.

[@linhfloraldiary9054]

Your profolio looks absolutely amazing, Hiếu! I am getting my feet wet on watercolor. Your work of arts will be my goal for now ;) Thanks for sharing the techniques!

[@madibrown9609]

This makes me feel a lot better about the process. My art was only a few levels below yours at that time and I'm only just now starting to get to the point where I don't hate the work I'm making and don't care about making money anymore. I just want to be the best artist I can be by dedicating my time and attention to it in the obsessive way that you have.

[@AskingShaynna]

This is really beautiful and inspiring !

[@gracez6663]

I am just stunned. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@cabbagemermaid1549]

I wish I had put this much work into my art in high school... I could be so much farther ahead in my art today. Marvelous video!

[@pedigu5763]

Omg you are an incredible artist, love your work

[@sertralynn7746]

this video always helps me to get motivated for my projects! thank you so much 🥰

[@tisha4309]

Thank u....your words affect a lot more than u realise...u inspired me

[@mitalibaghel1050]

This shows one needs to put their heart and soul to make it a masterpiece.... Appreciable to choose ur passion over everything...keep it up❤️✌️

[@NightcoreFaze]

I'am currently finishing up my unit 1 and 2 VCE studio arts portfolio, i wish i saw this video before because it's given me so much motivation :D

[@burnttoast9768]

Thank you it inspired me a lot for my school work, I respect you