SHOULD YOU GO TO ART SCHOOL? ✶ advice from a graphic design grad turned full time artist
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@Skunkforge Жыл бұрын
The best part about art school is getting to meet so many other artists. For those that feel they missed out, remember you can always go back to school as a mature student!
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@ThePastelCowgirl Жыл бұрын
Not going to art school is one of my biggest regrets. But at the time, the risk of how many loans I would have had to take out was just too astronomical for me to bear, and I opted for a "safer" option at a significantly cheaper school. While I don't know if having an art degree would have really had a huge impact on the trajectory of my life, I'll never be really sure that it wouldn't have, and that haunts me.
@nickorange4881 Жыл бұрын
You could go now . Or take some art classes.
@marciemacs9518 Жыл бұрын
I’m on my 3rd year of uni and I’m considering dropping out to pursue art! I’m really scared to tell my parents but I’m miserable doing a program that I’m not even interested in and don’t plan to work in! I’m not even sure if I’ll be happy pursuing an art degree but I know it in my heart that I want to do it and won’t regret it! so that’s to say, I don’t think it’s too late! Find some classes, maybe go abroad a bit if it’s too expensive in your country! or smth like that! I hope you find something for you!
@aprilharris6965 Жыл бұрын
GO! Go to art school. If you need a sign then this is it! I learned that this year, from my mom. My mom is 50 years old, she just divorced my father. She'd been married to my dad since she was 19. She told me that she'd wanted to leave my dad for years but it had been me than 30 years, it seemed too late. But let me tell you, She is soooo much happier than she's been in a long time. She struggles more financially but she decorates her house in roses, she eats souffle at restaurants at 8pm with friends, she's hosts parties, she dates, she's happy. It's not too late for you to change your life too :)
@kingworthy935 4 ай бұрын
@@marciemacs9518do it
@tmo6517 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq is my art school thanks to creators like you Tina. I totally get what ppl are saying about regrets but please remember- it’s never too late! I grew up way back when and it took a global pandemic and a video of a young lady painting a picture of a beautiful girl wearing a red hat for me to realize that ART has always been my life-(Thanks Tina😉). If you feel the same- GO FOR IT! Doesn’t have to be school or a degree. Just start somewhere! Never let go of the creativity within!💜
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
AWW omg you're so sweet thank you! But yes I totally agree that it's never too late!
@anothergayartist Жыл бұрын
i actually got into a major art school in canada this past month and honestly i really needed this video, i am so bad at comparing myself to other artists especially because i haven't been doing art seriously as long as everybody else..... but for anybody on the fence about art school just know it's genuinely such a different vibe of high school and even more conventional majors, you learn so much so quickly and it's generally a very positive environment in my experience
@safaiaryu12 Жыл бұрын
I think this was a great summary of art school. I didn't attend myself, I got a useless degree in Classical Studies and regret not doing more art, but you nailed the details on why higher education can be great and terrible. The structure is great for undisciplined people like me, the connections were amazing (I still have a bunch of good friends from college), and I too got jobs from my professors. But sometimes a bad professor is a truly terrible thing, and my god, the loans! I'm American, so I have $50,000 in loans, and having graduated in 2012, I only just started making $50k in salary. Anyhow. I miss college and I encourage people to go, IF they know what they're doing. I think your video was really informative and will help people to make the decision that's right for them. Also the art is great!
@hxrrisoncrxmer Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing these types of videos when I was 12 and thinking I wouldn’t have to worry ab them forever. Now I’m here waiting for acceptance letters from art schools
@BrendaFOBRocks Жыл бұрын
i went to a state school for my BFA and I honestly had the best time. I had professors who clearly loved what they were doing and that pushed me in my own art. I'm sure that Art Schools are great and have a lot of benefits (like connections) but any school with good professors will give you an amazing experience for a fraction of the cost. Love the video as always!
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! So glad to hear you had a great experience Thanks so much!
@ctrlaltdeletebones792 Жыл бұрын
This. As someone who also is a graphic design major, but still going to college, I chose this path because becoming a self-employed artist is my dream job. The "Fine Arts" major to me seems like stuff you'd see in a museum (correct me if I'm wrong!), and since digital art is what I'm best at, I was lucky to know that there was an illustration track for what I'm studying. Yes, work isn't easy. However, you definitely gave the best answer to the long time question of whether or not art school is worth it! I felt many times in my life that what I was doing was a huge mistake because of other artists stating more cons than pros, so thank you for making this video! Now I'm off to go do some art homework 😁
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Best of luck on the art homework hehe!
@nathanandrew9289 Жыл бұрын
Imawonder and I use the same palette, I feel more connected to her now
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
;)
@ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын
Loved hearing your thoughts on this, art school has always been a controversial topic. I’m trying the self taught route and it definitely has its difficulties 😭
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Rooting for you!
@ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын
@@imawonder thank you, I really appreciate that 🥰
@shirleysaidsew1969 Жыл бұрын
OMGosh, I did a video (a few years ago) about my art school experience. One of the things I said was definitely there are good teachers and not so good teachers. There are some miserable folks who are intent on breaking students down. I went back to school as an "older" student so I recognized immediately that they were insecure and miserable. My younger classmates, you could see how the teachers words were affecting them, to the point they quit school. I love the advice you gave. Definitely stick to the good teachers. For what I studied, yes there were technical components, but a lot of it was opinion. Something your teacher may not like, your target audience might love.
@Re0onyx Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I have a lot of stress currently finding out what I wanna do and this kind of helped me. I wanted to go to a art school and I was worried about it but I guess I just give it a try. :)
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best of luck in whatever you decide!
@Re0onyx Жыл бұрын
@@imawonder thank you! :D
@kingworthy935 4 ай бұрын
How’s that coming
@PetraM0ni Жыл бұрын
I too wanted to go to art school. Unfortunately at the time, "Anime isn't art" was the thought at the time. Additionally, while my style has changed over time to reflect my own culture and interest, I too chose the safe option and became an art teacher. One of my professors abandoned me and no longer gave me guidance and advice on my art when she found out I was going into teaching.
@Zahrah.M Жыл бұрын
I find this colour combination is so iconic of you, and I love the sticker additions on her face! Also I agree with you that some people simply need the structure of a class and a curriculum to guide their development. Even though I'm working now and have learned things on my own, I much prefer the structure. I did take a one-semester class at an art school @ night (outside of my uni major), but I think it depends on the type of program of whether that's long enough to implement the skills into your own interests. Either way I'm glad what you did learn worked out for you!
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Ahh haha thank you so much! I'm such a sucker for the pink + blue combo Thanks so much for the thoughtful and lovely comment as always
@akaJamie Жыл бұрын
This is awesome ^^🧡🧡🧡
@kingworthy935 4 ай бұрын
This is the video I’ve been looking for 💯
@tmo6517 Жыл бұрын
Always so clean, crisp and gorgeous Tina!
@AndreeaEremiaArt Жыл бұрын
So amazing video art as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@maxikingsonice3933 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!And thanks for sharing your experiences and your journey with us!🖤
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@amandaray_art Жыл бұрын
Love the colors for this drawing 💕 loved hearing your thoughts on school. Going to art school sounds so good, but I’m also happy with my current path. I am also majoring in graphic design but I go to community college and they have tons of different specialties and I’ve learned so much that also helps me with art and KZfaq and such!!
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear!
@sallytownsendart Жыл бұрын
I could watch you paint your line work all day, it's so relaxing!
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@bravegrrl Жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I am absolutely in love with your style, artwork, and vibe! Your videos are amazing :D
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@layla.draw2352 Жыл бұрын
She's very gorgeous and my favourite so far 🥺😍💖
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Thank youu!
@teapotlizard Жыл бұрын
beautiful work as always! 💖 and interesting chat, as well! i applied to art school a few times after high school but i never got in, so i took my parents' (who are both very academic) advice and applied to uni for english. i got in. then realised it was absolutely not what i wanted at all and the thought of having to be there for at least five years gave me such bad anxiety. i fought a lot with my parents over dropping out and had a really bad mental breakdown and was diagnosed with depression and panic disorder. ended up leaving university. i couldn't really work for a few years after bc i wasn't mentally well enough, and i only moved out at like age 25 bc i really just wasn't well. anyways! doing much better now. still sometimes wonder what it would've been like had i gotten into art school but it is what it is. it's crazy how we have to make such big decisions at such a young age.
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry that you went through such a hard time but so glad to hear that you're in a better place and you should be very proud of yourself for that!
@teapotlizard Жыл бұрын
@@imawonder thank you so much! still figuring out what i want to do with my life, but i'm so glad i'm well enough to live on my own now and be a somewhat functioning adult
@minakinna Жыл бұрын
Tina, I appreciate you talking about your experience! The general advice from the people around me were also to not go into art. But my college has a good art department and amazing professors. I'm also hoping to gain transferable skills from my courses while taking advantage of the scholarship I currently have. I needed a structure with flexibility so going to a small college was my best bet. This video reassured me that I'm making the right choice because no industry is ever free from risks. I'm sure that I was going to regret it if I didn't take advantage of what I have now.
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
That's amazing and I'm so glad that my video could bring some reassurance for you!
@Leah-es9hg Жыл бұрын
this video is so helpful, thank you for posting! i literally got the notification while writing my essay for pratt institute and im applying as a graphic design major so this video really came at a relevant time lol (early action deadlines are nov 1) tysm! :)
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Best of luck! :D
@kingworthy935 4 ай бұрын
How’s school
@softandcosy Жыл бұрын
i really want to go to a classical art school /atelier to learn oil painting 😩
@fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын
First year of graphic design at my university, there were 12 of us. perfect for the amount of work we had to do, and were able to get time with the 2 tutors when needed. The next 2 years there was 33 of us, way too many for the class space and the tutors
@doodledoughnutscrafts Жыл бұрын
i’m in a well accredited Canadian art college right now and the appeal of getting in has worn off in the first semester 😢 Sometimes I’ll be in my classes and think literary what are we doing? this is interesting but not helpful!? idk i think I just need to give it time. I really appreciate your insight on this topic! So cool for talking about it, Thanks Tina ❤❤❤
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Rooting for you!!
@HectorGarcia-py3et Жыл бұрын
Please do a video on digital artwork on an IPad
@gabbywilliamson76 Жыл бұрын
Wow my college graduating class probably only had like 5 or 6 graphic artists when I graduated. It was not an art school either. Some of my classes had people a year or semester ahead or behind me. I lived in the dorm and I enjoyed it.
@davii.211 Жыл бұрын
💗💗💗💗
@hodatarek119 Жыл бұрын
A REAL WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
@kingworthy935 4 ай бұрын
I want to build a clothing line, and in looking into an art school; but I want to major in fashion design but I’m thinking shoot the graphic design program to secure employment as well. I’m glad you enjoyed it, but I’m thinking did you take the safe routes with that degree and will you regret not doing what you want?(going to an art school for illustration).
@angelcakeart Жыл бұрын
I currently cannot afford to go to art school for the full four years so I made the decision to do four years for a bfa at a public school before transferring to an art school. That way I won't be drowning in debt, it's a much smarter choice after hours of debating 😅
@taylorbiehn2085 Жыл бұрын
I want to go to college for art, but I don't really want to go in person. is it okay to do it online? i loved this video, thanks for the info.
@imawonder Жыл бұрын
Yes of course! Whatever makes the most sense for you
@taylorbiehn2085 Жыл бұрын
@@imawonder thanks
@nicholashughes4342 Жыл бұрын
Very nice picture. No need for art school, just watch Aron Blaise a former Disney Animator and Mark Crilley for excellent art lessons, on here,stay blessed all in Jesus shalom
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