Anonymous said: Hello! I'm an aspiring artist, and want to go to Ringling, which incidently is where you went. I was just wondering how I can improve my skills, because I feel unprepared. I'm entering junior year in High School and I'm concerned I won't be "good" enough. How would you recommend I improve?

Just draw draw draw! All the time! When I entered they were looking for some personal stuff, but also some life drawing as well. I can’t really give you any specifics since I haven’t seen your work, but if you keep a sketchbook and draw in it constantly you should be fine! Good luck :)

I saw a chubby dog walking down the street yesterday who looked like a tootsie roll.
Photoshop CS5

I saw a chubby dog walking down the street yesterday who looked like a tootsie roll.

Photoshop CS5

Maru the Cat and Jodi the Cat
Photoshop CS5

Maru the Cat and Jodi the Cat

Photoshop CS5

Flowers in a Vase 2 (For an independent film)
Photoshop CS3
8.5in x 11in

Flowers in a Vase 2 (For an independent film)

Photoshop CS3

8.5in x 11in

Flowers in a Vase 2 (For an independent film)
Photoshop CS3
8.5in x 11in

Flowers in a Vase 2 (For an independent film)

Photoshop CS3

8.5in x 11in

Amy Pond Doodle
Photoshop CS5

Amy Pond Doodle

Photoshop CS5

Studies of the Eleventh Doctor
Pencil, Pen, and Photoshop CS5
Sketchbook

Studies of the Eleventh Doctor

Pencil, Pen, and Photoshop CS5

Sketchbook

Faris Badwan
Pastels on black paper
9.5in x 12in

Faris Badwan

Pastels on black paper

9.5in x 12in

Patrick Wolf
Pastels on black paper
9.5in x 12in

Patrick Wolf

Pastels on black paper

9.5in x 12in

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