@ CoolOtaku... If you find yourself unhappy with your creative results, then that is because you are getting in your
way :P. When the real creativity you have inside you comes out into your work, you will know it, and it will be a
joyful moment. You will know this, because you will feel very happy with what has just happened to you, and that is the
moment when you simply need to stop, before you get in the way again and mess it up ;).
i recall that I worked in a similar fashion in high school. I was a perfectionist. And it took me forever to do a
piece because i had to get every detail just right. The reason that this is a problem, is because of my (at the time)
and your definitions of what is "correct" and what is a "mistake." You have to learn that both of
those definitions do not exist. There are no correct works. There are no mistakes. There is only creativity. Take
this knowledge with you and seriously think it over. Once you begin to truly "know" this, everything will
change.
I think I will post a guide to unleashing that creative side in another thread in a while. It would seem that this is
something we all need to see here at MT. And since I have this experience, there is no reason I shouldn't share
it.
And as far as tips for getting into art school, I'm afraid that I first started as a psych major, and then changed
my major to art. As a result, I didn't actually have to go through the acceptance procedures of the art
department. This was unintentional of course, but I suppose that's one sneaky way to do it :P. However, as long
as you have a good portfolio, artist's statement, bio, and resume, you should be fine. Just check with the
acceptance policies for the school as far as what format they ask portfolios to be in. If the accept printed format,
that is actually your best bet. Next best is digital, and my least favorite is the old school slide portfolio,
bleh.
@ Karolina... You can try watercolors, but they are not as easy to use at first as you might think. And if you're
concerned about ruining your art, then you should try some other paints. There is "gouache" and
"acrylic" paint as well, and they are good to try!