Haha, I hope it's still motivational for you! Here's our full playlist for preparing an art school portfolio that you can listen on while you're working. :) th-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywlybWJojnTSJ_HKMbCiBjZN.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
As someone who got into every art college I applied to - I used plenty of fanart/ anime style art. I just balanced it with more technical pieces like photo realism Stuff that shows personality is important- I had a anime style sexy Santa as a joke and the colleges loved it. I always have some sort of background or framing to compliment a piece-
Yes! I have had many portfolio reviews by artschools including Massart and MECA&D . I included some fanart from different medias (My portfolio wasn't all fanart of course) and the professors absolutely enjoyed seeing it. One of the professors specifically told me, "It is the mark of a good artist when they can take existing media and make it their own." Bascially saying, the media the piece is referencing to is only a small component of the actual art. Showing technical skills is very important and so is showing your original work. But some colleges don't actually mind fanart.
We're happy to have inspired you to create!!! Feel free to browse our site for more college prep inspo: artprof.org/?s=bfa+portfolio - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Interesting that some of the portfolio "mistakes" are literally what some of the most significant artists have employed in their work, like copying photos for example being the basis of photorealism, or blank backgrounds being used in every painting that engages with the discourse of the monochrome within post-modernist painting (On Kawara etc.).
It's true, I think the important thing here is that whether a technique succeeds or fails is contextual. The choices Chuck Close makes to use photographs are different than this student's use of photographs, even if they both use hyperrealism as a technique to execute them. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@@artprof It is true that intention can be different, however, that's not always apparent until you speak to the person and understand their motivations. I would be worried that there could be potentially good students who have a deeper understanding of painting discourse than the admissions officers give them credit for, but are not given a chance because things like working from photos, "empty" backgrounds and central compositions are seen as general markers of a lack of creativity. Surely it should come down to the specifics of how each individual employs those conventions.
I do not understand how one can be aware of art composition when they are applying for school. Isn't attending school where you LEARN composition? I have been so frustrated about my own portfolio for this reason. I have no way of knowing what is right
Yes-- this is a great point! I think what matters is showing that you are interested in learning about these things. For example, you can do your own research & show studies to show wherever you're applying that you have the gusto & fire to tackle new things :D It doesn't need to be expert level or "perfect" to do the job. I will attach a link to a video about composition below, it might help you out! artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/great-2d-compositions/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
You learn it in Elementary school, middle school, High school, and off campus programs. If not, go to community college first before applying to art schools/universities. Or just apply to s#it art schools/universities that don’t require an art portfolio for admission like SCAD or CSUF.
I don’t agree with the critique at 1:15. I think the whole point of the drawing was to show accuracy in realism, not to do a different version of their own.
Great point! The artist's intent could be different, which is very valid. There are always ways to push realism in an original artistic way, though :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Clara's critiques in art school were once called the Clara Roasts! But she's a lot nicer and gentler now, I promise! 😂 -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
You're killing it, congratulations on starting out strong!! Check out our website for more portfolio tips & tricks: artprof.org/?s=bfa+portfolio - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Viewed this because I want to make a painting from one of my sketches that I love to enter in a juried member show at a local museum. In my mind, it fits the theme perfectly. Thought you might suggest otherwise. I'll watch the full video and give the painting a go. If anything, it'll be a good primer to kickstart painting again. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 💝
I have a month or so before I need to submit my portfolio to sdsu or San Marcos, this was really helpful,one advice I learn from an art teacher is don’t submit work made from class, like in art class your given assignments to do, most of the time people will submit the work they did in art class and try to apply to an art school, the fact is most of those students in art class will submit the same thing, which isn’t good because all there seeing is the same work just done by different people, it’s far better to show your own work even if it’s outside the norm, show your creativity , show your existence that defines your art and yourself
I love to see the flip-throughs of people's accepted sketchbooks and portfolios. Anyone thinking of going to art school should take some time to look at the work of the people who got in. I'm not sure why that wouldn't be a no-brainer. You see a lot of recurring subjects: observational drawing, anatomy studies, portraits, some concept and cartooning, animals, etc. That being said, a lot of things I have seen here on YT have convinced me NOT to apply to art school. There really seems to be a massive range of better quality resources and instruction available for far less than the cost of tuition. I guess it's up to us to really decide and be clear about what we are doing with our art practice, and what will help us make the fastest progress and growth. In my case, that would be the self-taught route.
I think there’s a misunderstanding of why ppl don’t include backgrounds. It seems more like misguidedly wanting to highlight a technical skill, and/or also showing some ‘basic graphic understanding’ whether or not it does that. The third panel in the triptych that was showed I think actually succeeds in those counts and I wouldn’t mind seeing as is or in a more thought out series. For ‘family and friends’ it’s about knowing who to trust and when, good to get feedback and ideas from other people that are applying to art school, but when you haven’t had access to any art classes in school (or really at all) it’s important to take the feedback u can get w a measured perspective (which was my experience, and got me accepted w a p decent scholarship to the one art specific school I *brilliantly* applied to)
My favorite is when I do portfolio reviews, give feedback on what could be improved and then 2 months later they apply for a job and they didn't change anything. It's cool, you don't have to listen to the advice I give you. But you didn't change ANYTHING (also - if you apply to a local job, maybe remember what company your reviewer works for ;D )
Agreed! We actually have a vid on art cliches here if you haven't seen it: artprof.org/pro-development/discussion/how-to-avoid-art-cliches/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
You can do it! We are wishing you the best of luck! Feel free to check out our other BFA resources as you work along, they might be of interest to you: artprof.org/art-school/complete-guide-to-bfa-art-school-portfolios/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I agree with a lot of these, I successfully submitted portfolios to design and art school and did programs in both. But… anime? How is anime styled art inherently derivative and unoriginal, but western cartoons are not? I draw in a more western cartoony style (sort of a fusion of both) but that just seems… still, silly to me. For personal examples in the portfolio, ofc! You wouldn’t want heavily stylized figures or life drawings
There are so many different ways to make a successful portfolio, don't be overwhelmed! We have tons of different resources that can help you out here: artprof.org/?s=bfa - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I think it really depends on where you are in your artistic journey-- if you're trying to get accepted into a program, you should expect and prepare for some critique! If you're an artist later in your career, I think there's less scrutiny and more encouragement of exploring your own personal preferences. - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Hello! I would like to ask your opinion on anime in a portfolio. Because when you mention fanart & anime the only explanation I get is fanart and Anime can also be a popular art style from japan.
We have a video that might be useful! It is about fanart in general, but I think it touches upon anime :) I think as long as you have variety in your portfolio, you will be fine-- just make sure it's not entirely anime! th-cam.com/video/Chyk39QHIME/w-d-xo.html - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I think there can be spaces just for positive encouragement, those are necessary too, but it's a loss for artists to totally stop participating in giving and receiving crit. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Self Portraits work? Like I have a series of self portrait showing different emotions.. for example, a portrait that gives some dark sort of energy, one shows the grace of her and other like anger... is that fine?
can someone explain the centered composition thing? like not put it in the center while im creating it or not putting it in the center when im taking the picture?
It just is a suggestion to make the composition more engaging by offsetting your subject within the piece of art so it's not smack dab in the center. While you're creating, not during the photography period :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Thank you for sharing this information. As I prepare to apply for a Masters in Interior Architecture, I find your critiques insightful; however I do have a question. Isn’t this the reason why students apply to school, to learn new skills and knowledge in order to improve the quality of their work? I personally lack a lot of training other applicants have had by studying and practicing art all their lives, but my previous degrees and my passion for the subject of study should be enough, shouldn’t it?
Hi! Please note that this video is for people applying for an undergraduate degree, not a masters. A masters is totally different, we have info here: artprof.org/library/art-school/mfa-programs-art-school/ -Prof Lieu
@@artprof Thank you! I appreciate your response and I’ll look at this video ASAP. I think channels such as yours and Learn Upstairs & Show It Better provide a great service to prospective students. But after being burned by a prestige art institute ;) who demanded us to perform but didn’t teach us much, I am questioning the value of higher-ed at art school.
When it comes to fanart are original characters for fandoms also not allowed even though the character is yours and you add your own twist on it? Because I have been told it's fine bc it's your character and you're technically making your own story with guidelines
That's a sort of gray area that I would ask specific programs about! I think what matters most is that your style is branching away from specific franchises (unless you're applying directly to an animation studio). - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Ooh we're glad to have you! Feel free to browse our website for more resources, I bet they'll help you with your goal: artprof.org/?s=art+school - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Shooting your own reference photos is ideal! That way you control every creative aspect of the piece. We have a video about that here! artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/how-to-shoot-your-own-reference-photos-for-painting/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
You can do whatever you want! These are just our suggestions, but they're by no means hard rules :) My philosophy has always been to create whatever it is that keeps you in the love of artmaking :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
We have critique services available here, feel free to check them out! artprof.org/pro-development/critiques/purchase-a-portfolio-critique/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
You are supporting the idea that the art institution recognises good from bad art although it has never defined the difference itself be it either intentionally or unintentionally, and that art practitioners should subordinate themselves to the institution rather than challenge it. "The public schools of America have indeed been a powerful, and beneficent force for the democratizing of a great mixed population. But we must be careful to keep reassessing them when, with changing conditions, they become a universal trap and democracy begins to look like regimentation. Let me spend a page on the history of the compulsory nature of the school systems. In 1961, in The Child, the Parent, and the State, James Conant mentions a possible incompatibility between 'individual development' and 'national needs'; this, to my mind, is a watershed in American philosophy of education and puts us back to the ideology of Imperial Germany, or on a par with contemporary Russia." - COMPULSORY MISEDUCATION Paul Goodman.
I agree completely with this. It's funny to know that we wouldn't have Impressionism or a lot of other art styles/forms if the art institutes weren't challenged.
it is all opinion anyway. bad art exists everywhere. how tf do you explain the most expensive paintings that are "minimalistic".. in your eyes its bad art. its still worth millions to someone.
This is about advice on how to get into art school. If you don’t want to take the advice of people in the industry about their industry, then that’s your problem, not theirs.
Mistakes in choosing an art school: Avoid an art school, where there is a political leftist ideology. You want to learn a craft and a job, not become a politician or political activist. I know, conservative "normal" art schools are rare. Avoid an art school with no marketing and selling strategies for your work. If you love traditional inspired art, believe in it and choose an academic art school, dont feel you have to make "modern" senseless art. There is a very sucessful artist on youtube, who makes huge pencil drawings for example of an eye. Dont remember his name, but he is successful and seems to be happy with his career.
Loved this! I felt like my portfolio was being criticized even before it exists! 🤣
Haha, I hope it's still motivational for you! Here's our full playlist for preparing an art school portfolio that you can listen on while you're working. :)
th-cam.com/play/PLvt8_pMl6ywlybWJojnTSJ_HKMbCiBjZN.html
-Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@@artprof Of course, it's highly motivational! Thank you very much! Now I know exactly what I need to do better, I'm grateful for it! ♥
@@artprofwhat's wrong with those photos I didnt see anything?
What's an artist without critique 💎
There are facebook groups that prohibit constructive critique now if you can believe that.
As someone who got into every art college I applied to - I used plenty of fanart/ anime style art. I just balanced it with more technical pieces like photo realism
Stuff that shows personality is important- I had a anime style sexy Santa as a joke and the colleges loved it.
I always have some sort of background or framing to compliment a piece-
Yes! I have had many portfolio reviews by artschools including Massart and MECA&D . I included some fanart from different medias (My portfolio wasn't all fanart of course) and the professors absolutely enjoyed seeing it. One of the professors specifically told me, "It is the mark of a good artist when they can take existing media and make it their own." Bascially saying, the media the piece is referencing to is only a small component of the actual art. Showing technical skills is very important and so is showing your original work. But some colleges don't actually mind fanart.
Variety is always the most important thing!!! You nailed it :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
What I would give to see this Santa piece 😂
I ask for a sexy Santa every Christmas but I never get him :(
tysm for this
this helped me realise i need to do more art and start thinking more about my pieces for future collages
We're happy to have inspired you to create!!! Feel free to browse our site for more college prep inspo: artprof.org/?s=bfa+portfolio - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Interesting that some of the portfolio "mistakes" are literally what some of the most significant artists have employed in their work, like copying photos for example being the basis of photorealism, or blank backgrounds being used in every painting that engages with the discourse of the monochrome within post-modernist painting (On Kawara etc.).
It's true, I think the important thing here is that whether a technique succeeds or fails is contextual. The choices Chuck Close makes to use photographs are different than this student's use of photographs, even if they both use hyperrealism as a technique to execute them. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@@artprof It is true that intention can be different, however, that's not always apparent until you speak to the person and understand their motivations. I would be worried that there could be potentially good students who have a deeper understanding of painting discourse than the admissions officers give them credit for, but are not given a chance because things like working from photos, "empty" backgrounds and central compositions are seen as general markers of a lack of creativity. Surely it should come down to the specifics of how each individual employs those conventions.
@@artprofwhy can't you hqve fan art or unoriginal subjects in a portfolio..isnt it subjective to some extent?
Keep going, don't get discouraged about the low views and likes. Y'all doing quality contents and helping people in needs. 😎
Thank you so much for this! It's comments like these that make us inspired to keep going :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I find these sort of critiques so fascinating! I love it!
Glad they are helpful! -Prof Lieu
I do not understand how one can be aware of art composition when they are applying for school. Isn't attending school where you LEARN composition? I have been so frustrated about my own portfolio for this reason. I have no way of knowing what is right
Yes-- this is a great point! I think what matters is showing that you are interested in learning about these things. For example, you can do your own research & show studies to show wherever you're applying that you have the gusto & fire to tackle new things :D It doesn't need to be expert level or "perfect" to do the job.
I will attach a link to a video about composition below, it might help you out!
artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/great-2d-compositions/
- Mia, Art Prof Staff
You learn it in Elementary school, middle school, High school, and off campus programs. If not, go to community college first before applying to art schools/universities. Or just apply to s#it art schools/universities that don’t require an art portfolio for admission like SCAD or CSUF.
The eye with skull in it is from M.C. Escher
I don’t agree with the critique at 1:15. I think the whole point of the drawing was to show accuracy in realism, not to do a different version of their own.
Great point! The artist's intent could be different, which is very valid. There are always ways to push realism in an original artistic way, though :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Damn they were just roasting everyone 😭
Clara's critiques in art school were once called the Clara Roasts! But she's a lot nicer and gentler now, I promise! 😂 -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I'm still a teenager and yet I'm looking for portfolio tips 😅 gotta prepare myself for college!
You're killing it, congratulations on starting out strong!! Check out our website for more portfolio tips & tricks: artprof.org/?s=bfa+portfolio - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Viewed this because I want to make a painting from one of my sketches that I love to enter in a juried member show at a local museum. In my mind, it fits the theme perfectly. Thought you might suggest otherwise. I'll watch the full video and give the painting a go. If anything, it'll be a good primer to kickstart painting again. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 💝
We hope your painting is going as well as can be!!!! Sending you inspiration by the gallons :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@@artprof Thank you.
I have a month or so before I need to submit my portfolio to sdsu or San Marcos, this was really helpful,one advice I learn from an art teacher is don’t submit work made from class, like in art class your given assignments to do, most of the time people will submit the work they did in art class and try to apply to an art school, the fact is most of those students in art class will submit the same thing, which isn’t good because all there seeing is the same work just done by different people, it’s far better to show your own work even if it’s outside the norm, show your creativity , show your existence that defines your art and yourself
this is extremely helpful!!!
This legit helps
THE LAST ONE WAS SO FUNNY😂
Hahaha, the swirly filter art?? 😂 😂 -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I love to see the flip-throughs of people's accepted sketchbooks and portfolios. Anyone thinking of going to art school should take some time to look at the work of the people who got in. I'm not sure why that wouldn't be a no-brainer. You see a lot of recurring subjects: observational drawing, anatomy studies, portraits, some concept and cartooning, animals, etc. That being said, a lot of things I have seen here on YT have convinced me NOT to apply to art school. There really seems to be a massive range of better quality resources and instruction available for far less than the cost of tuition. I guess it's up to us to really decide and be clear about what we are doing with our art practice, and what will help us make the fastest progress and growth. In my case, that would be the self-taught route.
I think there’s a misunderstanding of why ppl don’t include backgrounds. It seems more like misguidedly wanting to highlight a technical skill, and/or also showing some ‘basic graphic understanding’ whether or not it does that. The third panel in the triptych that was showed I think actually succeeds in those counts and I wouldn’t mind seeing as is or in a more thought out series.
For ‘family and friends’ it’s about knowing who to trust and when, good to get feedback and ideas from other people that are applying to art school, but when you haven’t had access to any art classes in school (or really at all) it’s important to take the feedback u can get w a measured perspective (which was my experience, and got me accepted w a p decent scholarship to the one art specific school I *brilliantly* applied to)
My favorite is when I do portfolio reviews, give feedback on what could be improved and then 2 months later they apply for a job and they didn't change anything. It's cool, you don't have to listen to the advice I give you. But you didn't change ANYTHING (also - if you apply to a local job, maybe remember what company your reviewer works for ;D )
I need y’all to do a whole series of these - just roasting art or cliches
Agreed! We actually have a vid on art cliches here if you haven't seen it: artprof.org/pro-development/discussion/how-to-avoid-art-cliches/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This is very helpful and critical. Thank you for this!
I'm glad we could help! -Prof Lieu
Thanks for some tips! I’m trying to join an art program in high school and the acceptance is slim so this helps me!
You can do it! We are wishing you the best of luck! Feel free to check out our other BFA resources as you work along, they might be of interest to you: artprof.org/art-school/complete-guide-to-bfa-art-school-portfolios/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
super helpful, thank you so much !!!
Glad it was helpful! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
I agree with a lot of these, I successfully submitted portfolios to design and art school and did programs in both. But… anime? How is anime styled art inherently derivative and unoriginal, but western cartoons are not? I draw in a more western cartoony style (sort of a fusion of both) but that just seems… still, silly to me. For personal examples in the portfolio, ofc! You wouldn’t want heavily stylized figures or life drawings
That's a great point. Especially with older generations of art professors, there is undue stigma against anime. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@@artprof thanks for your reply!
This is so stressful for me to make my portfolio 😭
There are so many different ways to make a successful portfolio, don't be overwhelmed! We have tons of different resources that can help you out here: artprof.org/?s=bfa - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This is a great video, thank you.
Wow this was nice to hear, I didn't make any of these mistakes except adding too many center composition artpieces
That's awesome! Revealing mistakes like this can really change the portrait game, haha - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This is really helpful :) also i love that at 1:15 you can hear someone playing Among Us lolll
Hehehe I wonder who it was - Mia, Art Prof Staff
but atp I’m better off not even bothering doing a portfolio cause they be critiquing everything. I’m supposed to be making what “i” like
I think it really depends on where you are in your artistic journey-- if you're trying to get accepted into a program, you should expect and prepare for some critique! If you're an artist later in your career, I think there's less scrutiny and more encouragement of exploring your own personal preferences. - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Hello! I would like to ask your opinion on anime in a portfolio. Because when you mention fanart & anime the only explanation I get is fanart and Anime can also be a popular art style from japan.
We have a video that might be useful! It is about fanart in general, but I think it touches upon anime :) I think as long as you have variety in your portfolio, you will be fine-- just make sure it's not entirely anime! th-cam.com/video/Chyk39QHIME/w-d-xo.html - Mia, Art Prof Staff
There are online groups for "professional artists" that now prohibit constructive critiques if you can believe that...
I think there can be spaces just for positive encouragement, those are necessary too, but it's a loss for artists to totally stop participating in giving and receiving crit. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Self Portraits work?
Like I have a series of self portrait showing different emotions.. for example, a portrait that gives some dark sort of energy, one shows the grace of her and other like anger... is that fine?
You can put self-portraits in your portfolio! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
can someone explain the centered composition thing? like not put it in the center while im creating it or not putting it in the center when im taking the picture?
It just is a suggestion to make the composition more engaging by offsetting your subject within the piece of art so it's not smack dab in the center. While you're creating, not during the photography period :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@@artprof Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this information. As I prepare to apply for a Masters in Interior Architecture, I find your critiques insightful; however I do have a question.
Isn’t this the reason why students apply to school, to learn new skills and knowledge in order to improve the quality of their work?
I personally lack a lot of training other applicants have had by studying and practicing art all their lives, but my previous degrees and my passion for the subject of study should be enough, shouldn’t it?
Hi! Please note that this video is for people applying for an undergraduate degree, not a masters. A masters is totally different, we have info here: artprof.org/library/art-school/mfa-programs-art-school/ -Prof Lieu
@@artprof Thank you! I appreciate your response and I’ll look at this video ASAP. I think channels such as yours and Learn Upstairs & Show It Better provide a great service to prospective students.
But after being burned by a prestige art institute ;) who demanded us to perform but didn’t teach us much, I am questioning the value of higher-ed at art school.
"we get it your moody, youre an artist" ... busted 😭
It's because we're all moody artists and we see you, we're there too! 😂😭 -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
What about master studies ? I have painted a few bouguereau master studies can I put it in my portfolio?
I think it depends on the school, but I would lean toward not including it because it's not original work. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
now im scared 😭🙏
Are these specifically for undergrad or is this for graduate school?
For undergrad. For MFA info, I recommend the MFA section on our main site: artprof.org/library/pro-development/mfa-programs/ -Prof Lieu
When it comes to fanart are original characters for fandoms also not allowed even though the character is yours and you add your own twist on it? Because I have been told it's fine bc it's your character and you're technically making your own story with guidelines
That's a sort of gray area that I would ask specific programs about! I think what matters most is that your style is branching away from specific franchises (unless you're applying directly to an animation studio). - Mia, Art Prof Staff
i have a feeling im gonna camp here for a while. i have a loot to learn! hoping to get into KCAI
Ooh we're glad to have you! Feel free to browse our website for more resources, I bet they'll help you with your goal: artprof.org/?s=art+school - Mia, Art Prof Staff
More of this.
I can’t reference a real photo and put it in my art portfolio?
Shooting your own reference photos is ideal! That way you control every creative aspect of the piece. We have a video about that here! artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/how-to-shoot-your-own-reference-photos-for-painting/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@@artprof Thank you so much!
Get our 165 page BFA Portfolios Ebook: artprof.gumroad.com/l/art-school-portfolios-undergraduate/
Damn I’m not getting into grad school
HOLY watching this made my so nervous 😭
Don't be nervous! You can do it! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
can I still draw a person crouched down in the conner tho lmao ?
You can do whatever you want! These are just our suggestions, but they're by no means hard rules :) My philosophy has always been to create whatever it is that keeps you in the love of artmaking :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I really want to show my art works to you and get your feedback to get other opinions from a diffeent educational point of view as a student muself.
We have critique services available here, feel free to check them out! artprof.org/pro-development/critiques/purchase-a-portfolio-critique/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
" how many drawings have we seen with a person crouched in a corner with their head down ? " .. " we get it your moody ,... your an artist...." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Did someone hear a tiny amongus noise playing in the background?? 1:20
Ahh I keep playing it back but I can't hear it. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
To apply to get into school... if they would have excellent work, they wouldn't need to go to artschool...
You are supporting the idea that the art institution recognises good from bad art although it has never defined the difference itself be it either intentionally or unintentionally, and that art practitioners should subordinate themselves to the institution rather than challenge it.
"The public schools of America have indeed been a powerful, and beneficent force for the
democratizing of a great mixed population. But we must be careful to keep reassessing them
when, with changing conditions, they become a universal trap and democracy begins to look like
regimentation. Let me spend a page on the history of the compulsory nature of the school
systems. In 1961, in The Child, the Parent, and the State, James Conant mentions a possible
incompatibility between 'individual development' and 'national needs'; this, to my mind, is a
watershed in American philosophy of education and puts us back to the ideology of Imperial
Germany, or on a par with contemporary Russia." - COMPULSORY MISEDUCATION
Paul Goodman.
I agree completely with this. It's funny to know that we wouldn't have Impressionism or a lot of other art styles/forms if the art institutes weren't challenged.
He is looking like a frank ocean 🤯
Damn
it is all opinion anyway. bad art exists everywhere. how tf do you explain the most expensive paintings that are "minimalistic".. in your eyes its bad art. its still worth millions to someone.
This is about advice on how to get into art school. If you don’t want to take the advice of people in the industry about their industry, then that’s your problem, not theirs.
Mistakes in choosing an art school: Avoid an art school, where there is a political leftist ideology. You want to learn a craft and a job, not become a politician or political activist. I know, conservative "normal" art schools are rare. Avoid an art school with no marketing and selling strategies for your work. If you love traditional inspired art, believe in it and choose an academic art school, dont feel you have to make "modern" senseless art. There is a very sucessful artist on youtube, who makes huge pencil drawings for example of an eye. Dont remember his name, but he is successful and seems to be happy with his career.
Yeah these people are basically saying Dont be yourself