So I got my computer back yesterday, everything was restored therefore all my artwork and pictures were saved and I can finally rest in peace hahaha!
And with that fantastic information, I’m off to Disneyland!
brudesworld asked: Hello JM. Love your art and, as I was re-blogging the very cool 'jelly girl,' I noticed something -- your joceydraws.blogspot url (which I try to attribute all artists work to as many links as I can) is missing the 'l' on your tumblr site. It reads 'bogspot.' I usually test all links and that is when I found the error. I corrected mine. Best regards!
Hey thanks so much!
Also I actually moved my official blog from Blogspot to a new Tumblr now! I completely wiped it out but there should be a link there to my new one!
Thanks again for letting me know!
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I randomly started having troubles starting up my Mac, it’s a few years old and I found out today that the hard drive has been recalled and I no longer have access to it. I can get a free new hard drive, but retrieving the data is another thing… and that’s if they can even retrieve all of it. All my artwork, pictures, films, really important stuff might be lost. I never fully backed up everything, neither did I know about Time Machine. I’m so worried :(
I just got a really good screen recording software, so If I were to do a tutorial in video format, what would you like to see?
lilaym asked: Seeing that last ask answered (from bleachedsnow), I thought I'd check out your portfolio (which was quite interesting by the way). I couldn't help but go a few pages further and notice that you applied for CalArts, too. What program, if I may ask? ; ) And would you have preffered CalArts over Art Center, or no?
Thanks!
Yes back in 2010 when I was a senior in high school I had applied for the CalArts animation program. I went to their summer program the year before and really enjoyed it, but also discovered that animation was not what I wanted to do, but visual development was. I definitely prefer Art Center because I really do feel their Entertainment Arts program is perfectly suited for me. What’s extra nice is that it’s also not far from home!
bleachedsnow asked: Art Center has always been my dream school, even if I didn't get accepted this year (was accepted by USC). I have a lot of questions, but you don't need to answer all of them if you don't feel like it :) Did you go to Art Center straight out of high school, or did you transfer in later? Is Art Center generous with their scholarships? And do you have your entrance portfolio posted somewhere? I'd really love to see it.
Hey there!
USC is way good, and of course there’s always next term!
I did go directly out of high school. But I do suggest while you’re at USC, get some of your academics/other credentials out of the way, it’ll make things a TON easier.
As for scholarship, it really depends. I managed to get a pretty fair scholarship so school has luckily been affordable for me.
My entrance portfolio is posted I think on this tumblr actually, but you’ll probably have to scroll way way back. It’s also not the best example of an Illustration Portfolio. Sorry I wish I had a link.
drawmokie asked: draw mokie
Sorry I don’t take requests.
“Hold tight!”
A sketch commission for Bray of herself and Jack Frost. Really adored this one and it’s possibly my favorite commission that I’ve done recently.
With this I am proud to announce I’ve finished all of my “sketch” commissions, still gotta couple more to do that are non-sketch, then I will be opening up commissions again!
Anonymous asked: Any more Art Center tumblahs you could give us links to ?
Sure! Here are some friends of mine the I’m enrolled with right now. I have tons of other artists that I look up to, those who have even graduated from Art Center, but I thought I’d share those who I’m schooling with right now. Enjoy!
Louie
Rose
Alycea
Phillip
Jaya
Gatz
Anonymous asked: As an artist, what's your biggest dream? :) Just curious!
Well I’ve always dreamed of working as a visual development artist at an animation studio, especially at Disney. But overall, I just want to be able to create, be inspirational to others and successful. I also want to make short films, possibly act and model a bit, but my main goal is visual development!
sawebee asked: Your art is so lovely, I might just cry.
Aw thank you, but please don’t cry! haha
oh guise
Anonymous asked: I got accepted into Art Center, and I am so scared to go. Any words of advice ? I'm afraid of the work load, and not being happy there for some reason. What advice would you give to incoming ACCD students specifically for Illustration ?
You should be extremely proud and remember how awesome that is that you were accepted! But I understand the nervousness. The work load is honestly not as awful as it’s made out to be, I promise. The first term is always the toughest because you’re getting used to the workload and are required to take 5 classes. With my experience so far at Art Center, I’ve realized that the most classes I can take a term are 4-5, but 1 or 2 of them HAVING to be laid back (like an academic class). You just have to learn your pace, and just go with the flow. I know many people are in a rush to get out of school, so they’ll pile the classes up, but honestly I believe it’s best to take what you can handle or it will heavily affect the quality of your work. You’re meant to learn and develop in school, so take the time you need to do so!
If you have any more questions, or perhaps want advice on which teachers to take your first few terms, please don’t hesitate to email me!