My Art Center College of Design Portfolio ( Big DL)

[I.was.ink]

For those that don't know, I'm putting my portfolio together to see if I can get accepted into art center college of design( accd). So... this is what I have so far. First are the "iffy" pieces, I kinda like, but I don't and I'm not sure if they're good enough. Then I'll show my best pieces, which I like and consider my best. So I'd appreciate any crits, comments, or suggestions. If something's wrong, please tell me so I can fix it. ACCD also suggests that you show some painting, but as some of you have seen, my oil paintings aren't that great, so I think I'll only show about 2 or 3. I'll post those later. This is what I plane on showing the counselor first, and then based off of their comments, and such, I'll then turn it in or not. But what most likely happens, is that they like it and ask you to turn it in right there on the spot. So I want my best stuff possible. I'm also going to be taking my sketchbooks. You can turn those in too.

Well, here we go! The iffy ones are first:











those were the "iffys", now come the good pieces. Or so I think so....
















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3 minute gestures



Is there any of the iffy's I should include, replace, or is there any of the other ones that just plain suck and shouldn't be there?

C & C Appreciated

[Ant4d]

I can't stop watching them. Very very impressive. That is a talent man.

cant find anything to crit. sorry

[I.was.ink]

Really? well.....thank you. But if you find something, please tell me!

[JoShuA]

as far as the "iffy's" I really like the face studies, 3rd from the top. I think theyre' great actually, I find it very interesting to see your art center portfolio submission. ive been posting here for a while. And Ive always seen Iwasink in the forums and stuff. but it seems as though I rarely saw your work. but you always had very good constructive comments for other artists.
I may be moving to socal soon (within the year) and it's interesting to see how high calibur of work is required to be admitted to art center. youve got some good stuff iwasink.
i hope you get in.
:chug:
oh and while im her the one guy on the chair,(that has a detail shot) the lighting is great but somethin about his nose is weird.

[behemot5]

love your drawings

[I.was.ink]

Thanks joshua. I didn't always post much work. But since you mentioned the "caliber" of work, you actually don't have to be all that great. I know it sounds like I'm saying im reallly good, but I knew this girl that got in with so-so drawings. It was only her second life drawing class, but she said that she had a lot of abstract like paintings that got her in. So it all depends really. I just know how important a solid life drawing background is. Thanks to Jason and others, you can see that. I still have a long ways to go, but I thank you for your comments. You to Behemot.

P.S I'll consider putting in the head drawings.

I!

[Tomasis]

That is good!

how long have you drawing?

[I.was.ink]

I've been drawing my whole life, but I didn't start figure drawing until a year ago. I knew I had to put this portfolio together, and so far I've taken 6 life drawing classes.

[jester]

Ok, so it's Rock.it.Science now - I almost missed this post because you changed you nick (why?).

First things first, so I'll start with the "iffy" ones.

The first one (woman covering her head) is ok bodywise as far as I can see but her left hand is way too small - so I'd leave that one out.

The second one (man sitting at desk) is very nice in the top head area (3d effect of the hair is just great, really) but I have the impression that his arms are too short and not properly adjusted to his body. I know that there are people who look like this but you'll never know whether they'll see that as your mistake.

The face studies - hm leave them.

The woman on the bar chair - looks really good, very nice lighting - put her in!

The woman holding up her arms - put her in, too.

Now to the ones you chose as "good pieces":

Naked male - yes, he is a must. Very nice with the white chalk highlights. Good anatomy. I like it very much!

Woman's portrait - I'm undecided here. Somehow the face looks twisted and "wrong" to me, but hell, maybe that was what she looked like?! If in doubt, leave it out!

Naked female back view: There is this dark line above her left buttock that looks weird. Otherwise: you drew the pose very convincingly. Also great line variation.

Naked female back view (holding her left foot): Probably a bit dark on the back. IMO not one of your best pieces.

"Naked Dancer" back view: Really nice, esp. how you evolve the impression of movement of the hands as well as the almost disappearing right foot, great , I wish I could do that!

Naked female, staring at the onlooker: that's a good piece, true.

Naked male sitting on stool: Hope you don't mind my frankness, but his penis looks weird, too small and somehow bend at a strange angle... Also the perspective of the box looks wrong because of the hatching. I'd leave that one out.

Back view of crouching male: Fantastic, especially with the integration of the gesture lines. Another real must go into the portfolio!

Two female back views on one sheet: both look fine, let them in!

Male sitting on chair - the back of the chair looks a bit too bend, but this may have been that way. But is has flaws perspectivewise. The head looks a bit small. I'd leave that one out.

Several quick studies on one page - show that you can work fast and have the arrangement of items on your paper in mind - a good piece for a portfolio.
:clapping1

Back view of woman in pyjama - wonderful study! A must! :nod:

Hope my honest review helps you a little. Even the ones I told you to leave out are much better than all the stuff I'm doing now. :thumbsup: But I don't try to get accepted at an art school...

All together - great! :blue:

When is it due to be handed in?

:chug:

jester

[empty]

i think you should put the last "iffy", the back of the woman standing, in for the man leaning back on the stool with his foot on the box.

the man's face structure is off, making it appear distorted. also, the lower leg that's on the box is misproportioned. it's too short. there doesn't seem to be a big enough heel on the foot, giving the ankle a weird bend. even if it was hanging over the side of the box it wouldn't bend forward like that becuase of the achiles tendon.

the last of the "iffy" bunch, definitely looks like more of an art piece. the way you handled the rendering helps it stand on its own. there is also a nice feeling about it and there aren't any major flaws to it. that's what you have to remember when submitting your portfolio to anywhere, especially for a job... you're only as good as your weekest piece.

oh, a couple more popped up... the second of the good ones, the males face... i would leave here out. again, the face sturcture does not look right. if you want to replace her you can use the three faces of the man, or the woman sitting on the stool.

as for the man sitting on the chair, i have to disagree with jester here. this is probably my favorite out of all of your drawings here. i like the face, probably your best fact out of all of these, structurally. also, i can "feel" how he is sitting and the weight. i do agree that the you could have worked on the chair a little more, but you did a great job with the "suggestion" of the chair. definitely leave this one in.

very impressive work, ink. a hell of a lot better than the portfolio that got me into ringling. i'm sure you will get in.

good luck,
empty

[I.was.ink]

Wow! now that's what I was looking for, thank you soooooooo much. I'll fix the weird little things that you said about some of them, and I'll leave out the crapy ones. Thanks for critiquing each individual one.

I really appreciate it. Thanks buddy! :thumbsup:

Thanks empty, my teacher said the same thing about the sitting man, and I will put in the lady. These are some great comments guys, keep them coming.

[ChadTHX1138]

Wow, Real nice work.

I am envious.

[probus]

this is really good stuff, i don't know what the requirements are for art center but i'd think you'll make it in. i'd leave the first one out, the arms don't look as solid. maybe it's a good idea to show some other things besides figures too. but who am i, i'm not exactly an expert.

i want to apply for an art school next year, and i was planning to send in some digital paintings along with traditional ones and figure and perspective(environments) sketches. is it a good idea to show digital work, or is it looked down upon by art schools?

[I.was.ink]

well it all depends, but art center is big on the traditional stuff. That's why I dont plan on putting any in. They certainly show you digital, but don't want that to be your main concern upon entering.

[OLSEN]

First iffy, the forshortening on her left arm looks a bit weird, but i cant put my finger on whats wrong with it, perhaps its nothing.

I cant find anything else to crit, its a good and solid portfolio, i wish it was mine.

[Kortez]

Excellent portfolio!

I'd leave the first iffy out, and maybe the second. Leave the other iffies in.

Like Jester, I feel there's something wrong with the portrait (don't know what though) , but maybe you should keep it in to show that you can draw portraits.

Other than that... absolutely amazing work... I had no idea you were THIS good!! reminds me of KChen

congrats! :rock:

[KChen]

Hey you changed your name!! didn't realize it was you from the main page

Very nice work! Looks better than my entrance portfolio which is consist of some BW figure drawings and mostly sketch book pages of people. Your drawings showed a nice sense for gesture, form, & lighting.

Out of all of my friends, our entrance portfolio really ranges dramaticly. Some have all graffitte, some have sculpures and some have comic book pages. But the main thing they want to see is your focus, delication to your craft, and vision. Things that you can't hide in your work. They just want to see if you have the right drive or protential for training. The rest they will train and fine tune you in school. If you are applying for scholarship, the vision part is especially important. They want to see how you think and communicate it. Usually they like to see a series of work with the same theme or a consistant styled project.

As for editing, I would say show only your best work and not too many repeats of the same stuff (best samples of gesture, lighting, details). Out of the iffy's I like the last two. But I think you have enough drawings in the best section that illustrate your skills.

The main area that I think you can work on that is sticking out is your head drawing. I think it will really add to your already nice figure studies.

Having some hands and feet studies will be a nice plus too since they don't get to see much of them in portfolios.

Hope this will help

[MindCandyMan]

You've been working hard man...we are all proud of you. Your pushing very hard...you are gonna go places man that's for sure...you have proven you have the drive to do it. I would ditch the ones that are iffy and replace them with feet/hand studies if you can. Also one good face study would be really good to include...I don't think the ones you posted are characteristic of your abilities. Everything aside...I think it's pretty safe to say that you will get into art center and you will kick butt...keep it up bud.

[probus]

i have a little more to say about the faces: the man at the desk's face is a little off. the ear is too high, should be on the same line at the bottom of nose and eyebrows. i think the jaw is too small and the and the neck to thick, the lower lip should be more receded and the upper(upper falls over the lower lip) but it depends on how heavy he is leaning on his hands.

the woman's portrait could also use some work. the nose should more developed, and the position on the eyes a little rotated counterclockwise. flipping the picture in photoshop might help.

[LEN]

I love all of them exept the first two, the proportions seem way out of wack, personally I would leave those out. By the way what type of charcoal and paper do you use. I still havn't found a brand that I'm ready to settle with so if you feel like offering it would be aprectiated. By the way, what does it take to get into the art center?

[weslouie]

Nice work there. empty and Kev had a lot of good suggestions and other people as well.

What does it take to get into Art Center you ask?


---------> $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and some talent. Accd is so damn expensive these days, if you get in, make sure to work your ass off or else........

btw...Kev, I heard you were over at my work a month or so ago and you went out to lunch with a few of the guys.


Good luck with your submission to ACCD.

[The_Dude_Abidin]

some really strong work man, the only one I would loose would be the second one, the proportions on the face are very off. Thats the only one I would scratch. GOOD LUCK
The_dude

[MessFX]

Nice work man! It shows that you have been working very hard and I am sure that your efforts will pay off.

ACCD accepts a wide range of people with different abilities and interests. While academic studies are important, a strong portfolio will also demonstrate a sense of design. I would strongly encourage you to include some concept pieces in your portfolio. Don't be afraid to show the work that makes you unique.

-Steve

[Redder]

I'm ex-ArtCenter, what major are you going into?

-Red

[Ron]

I was wondering what major you are going into as well. I applied at Art Center and was accepted, but the advice I got was more geared toward Product Design/Entertainment, so I don't know if it would help.

[khangle81]

you're definitely in man...Make sure you also apply for scholarship because it's definitely good enough. Also put in some personal works that is not academic. And get a sleeping bag in your car...you're gonna need it for those all niters Good luck and be prepare for boot camp ...Muahhhahahahah :evilbat:

[SebSprek]

Originally posted by weslouie
Nice work there. empty and Kev had a lot of good suggestions and other people as well.

What does it take to get into Art Center you ask?


---------> $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and some talent. Accd is so damn expensive these days, if you get in, make sure to work your ass off or else........

btw...Kev, I heard you were over at my work a month or so ago and you went out to lunch with a few of the guys.


Good luck with your submission to ACCD.

What do you know!!!

But it does take a pirates booty to get into that spot for sure... What I would say is important when going to a school such as Art Center, is not going to be figure drawing... most of the people in my class including myself were a little below average... What is probally more important is that the portfolio you start with speaks that you have some sort of direction... They would like to see at least one example of a body of work... Whether it be still life sketches or paintings ( people always forget that STILL LIVES ARE INVALUABLE TRAINING, and I still to this day attempt a still live every now and again)... or some sort of illustrative work. However it all depends on what you would like to major in, because that will be a determining factory as well... With any and all portfolios, there are a lot of intangibles... do the best you can... and make sure you put in on the work you feel is your best!!!

Hey Wes... when you gonna give me the money you owe me... sucka!

[Redder]

Originally posted by SebSprek


But it does take a pirates booty to get into that spot for sure... What I would say is important when going to a school such as Art Center, is not going to be figure drawing... most of the people in my class including myself were a little below average...

The illustration program at ArtCenter deals greatly with the human figure. I can recall taking Dallis's "Analytical Figure Drawing" and working on the 500 plus figure drawings due at the end of the semester (and that is just one class).

As for the fine arts program well I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

-Red

[Redder]

Originally posted by khangle81
And get a sleeping bag in your car...you're gonna need it for those all niters Good luck and be prepare for boot camp ...Muahhhahahahah :evilbat:

Blah, sleeping bag! You don't need a sleeping bag. Room 105, by the 4th term fine arts galley, black couch nice and soft or the little lounge between the lockers where the B&W/Color photo labs are located.

[I.was.ink]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I love all your crits and comments about my pieces. I know its expensive, and I know they work you hard, but its sooooo worth it. I do have other paintings, that I did, but I don't like, they're pretty much practice pieces, with oils. Just some stuff I did at home. I was thinking of submitting those in to, but they're not my best stuff.

I do think my head drawing does need some work, so I'll work on that today as well. I'm going for the illustration major, cuz I think its a well rounded major, that can help me get into a lot of things. I know that foundation is the first couple of terms, but after that, when I get to take my electives, I want to take all type of classes, ranging from photography, car design, landscape, and just about anything I can get my hands on to. Maya! Damn that sounds hard, but I know it will definetely help a lot. One thing I do know, is that I want to take a lot of the entertainment geared courses.

So thanks a lot guys, and I love any and all your comments that you might have. I'll update soon, and I'd like some crits for those too.

See ya!

P.S Davi changed my name back! Woooo hoooo! thank you davi!