i'm so sorry i realized i recorded this in the wrong fps so the quality isn't as great T_T so mad at myself lol please watch this in the highest quality T_T hope you enjoyed it! was pretty broad please let me know if you would like me to talk about any topic more in depth
i’ve been following you since you got into college, and it’s been so cool to see you grow on your path! grateful that we get to see your art and tattooing
This video really dropped at the right time. I am currently a fashion design major at an art college, thinking about dropping out to pursue something entirely different and establish my own little business… coming from an Asian background as well, this is really scary… So hearing you talk about your experience felt extremely inspiring!!❤
this couldn't come at a better time i'm 28. when i was still fresh in uni, i got approached by 2 shops to start a tattoo apprenticeship (maybe 2014, 2015?), and i turned them down because of the things my parents said, and the impression that it was an unstable path. fast forward to this year and three 9-5 graphic design office jobs later, the industry is just as unpredictable... i quit my first job of 8+ years, got let go of job #2 after 3 months, found job #3 and got let go another 4 months later because there wasn't enough work to go around. i started emailing tattoo shops and got an apprenticeship, and am about to start this month! my parents are still against it because of many reasons (not just because of the stigma), but i know i'd regret it if i didn't try.
Honestly I graduated from college this past may and NO ONE talks about post-grad life and how hard it is, going from school full time your whole life to nothing, navigating a shitty job market, and balancing this new life has been so hard! Its really crazy and can be really depressing
And this is why Jasmien is my absolute favourite vlogger. The honesty and genuineness is what makes Jasmien and her channel so compelling. I find it so comforting to watch her journey including the reality of being a student, the joys and frustrations, the mornings painting, the cats, the new hobbies, the ambition of being a tattoo apprentice, the friends and good food. I’ve loved every moment of your journey and it’s inspiring to see someone follow their passion.
I’m currently in art school and just starting a tattoo apprenticeship. I started my own business last year after I had that “oh shoot what am I gonna do after I graduate?” Moment. I sell my own art and I really love working hard for it. I did two years of community college and it saved me so much money. Where I’m at, apprenticeships are so rare to find and unfortunately the tattoo industry isn’t a safe space for anyone who isn’t a white male, or they’re super old fashioned so this apprenticeship has been brutal so far. I hope I can get my degree next year and hopefully create my own place once my apprenticeship is over. Your YT channel really inspires that there is greener grass on the other side. You make me want to vlog my art school/apprenticeship and make content!
I got tattooed by you back in a April. It was your gold fish design. I was a fan of you but I’m also super shy so I didn’t really say much or mentioned being a fan. But your art and journey has inspired me so much. I am currently a studio art major and have been debating going the tattoo route. Thank you for this video ❤
I felt every struggle you talked about with art school. I'm in my third year for fine arts, transferred to an actual university after getting my AA and general ed stuff out of the way at a community college. Even though Its only been one week of classes this sem, I feel so tired. Burnout is real. I love all the job/career opportunities I get with going to school, being around people like me, the ability to have real feedback on my work to gage progress, and having an accountability system to keep me on a track of growth and productivity. But the cons of art school you listed, burnout, cost, stress, etc, are all so real and draining. I do plan on finishing my degree since I only have a year left after this semester and I finally have all the boring classes out of the way, but the thought of dropping out has definitely crossed my mind many, many times. I think its awesome that you were able to get into tattooing and I've been following you for a while to see how successful its been for you, that's super admirable. Art school definitely isn't for everyone, but my parents really want me to get a bachelors degree and I have a very helpful scholarship paying for a majority of my tuition, so those two things definitely helped me decide to go to school. For anyone wondering if its right for them, just do a lot of research and ask yourself if you are willing to suffer a bit mentally, emotionally, and maybe even financially, in order to take advantage of those pros I listed. Art school is NOT easy, imo its one of the more intensive types of school to go to (and some of the professors can be extremely mean and toxic, please do research on your art profs before taking a class from them I cannot stress that enough). BUT the potential benefit of going to an art school may be completely worth it.
it makes me sad that we think college majors that aren’t “ideal” are a waste of time. let us be human beings. let us do what we enjoy. we have all the time in the damn world. lay off. i get it if school is expensive it’s harder but if u can afford it or manage to get scholarships/grants etc let yourself have fun. if anything pls don’t cut yourself off from what you enjoy. try not to at least
I have been watching your videos since you first started art school and I have loved your videos ever since, I’m so glad you are able to be in a better headspace, I’m very excited for your new videos, keep up the hard work! ❤️
I'm so glad you've found your path for yourself,and worked your way to the other side of all that crap in those years. I had bad experiences in my degree course too, but my diploma course was great! Wishing you all the best of luck and I'll keep watching for sure! PS I followed your college years for your personality,not just the art college content.
i’ve watched you for 5-6 years now and it’s amazing to hear you reflect on that time. i’m so proud of you and i admire you and your art so much. i plan on getting a tattoo from you sometime in the future, once i get over my fear of my parents being upset at me if i get tattoos..lol. love you jasmine!
you're basically living my dream ceramics, tattooing, living by your own in a big city (that last part is just very convenient, not really my dream tho) hearing all this from you really helps me to keep moving foward on following my dreams, i hope that i can get there soon too - it impresses me the many experiences you've already had even though you're still young- thanks for sharing all this with us!
We subscribed to you for your ART and your personal vision. You’re incredibly talented and hardworking, I’m proud of you for following your dreams. Life is not linear and neither is progress, everyone has a different journey. Take care of yourself you beautiful human ❤
I’m really glad you found what made you happy. I’m 32 and pregnant and still trying to figure out wether or not I should go to university because I live in a place where direct art schools are not available unless I relocate, which I don’t have the funds for. I figured I would go just to build on my foundation as an artist and then start tattooing as well. My goal is mostly personal. Not necessarily to start an art career, but more to get better at art because creating is more fulfilling than anything else I’ve done and even if I don’t become a world renown artist at least I can have a career in or around the art world with an art degree 🤷🏽♀️ And there is always tattooing which I’ve been interested in for years, but haven’t had the guts to do because of my art skills.
thanks for sharing your timeline coz it all makes a lot of sense why you left youtube and how you must’ve been feeling. so happy that tattooing pulled thru for you and having your own shop and more security allowed you to feel better mentally and start making videos again, another source of income that i’m sure is super nice to have. and now ceramics! art queen 😗💅🏽
i am proud of the journey you've had and am grateful for you sharing parts of your personal life with us. I also jumped a bit from pre-med to art and now I study animation/concept design. I followed you for a while, occasionally tuning in. I remember seeing your videos while I was in high school, envying how skilled you were. Hopefully one day I can reach a place of fulfillment in my career just like you!
i subscribed to ur channel back in 2018 bc you were an artist not just an asian kid in art school ❤ watching u grow is a gift. ur passions and skills and uniqueness is why we all have been here 🎉
strange timing ... I'm in a similar spot where I'm in art school right now, it ain't what I thought it'd be, it's honestly soul crushing. Tattooing is something I've always wanted to do since I was a kid, maybe this is a sign, idk... your story is very inspiring :)
eu desisti da faculdade de moda, era meu sonho mas eu não conseguia mais pagar, e também fiquei doente com depressão e não consigo mais sair de casa. Eu não tenho emprego e moro com meus pais. Você é uma das minhas maiores inspirações e ver que também foi difícil pra você lidar com essas coisas me ajudou muito a não me sentir sozinha. Obrigada. ❤
I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels stressed and now just hates art school im halfway through second year so I'm just like I need to power through but I have absolutely no clue what I want to do when I graduate. its been so lovely watching you grow and change over the years and so happy for you having your own tattoo studio! if I ever get out of the uk and come to New York I will be begging for a tattoo from you ❤❤
this video tells me a lot... I often watched your art school vlogs and dreaming about that life when i was in high school. And now i totally understand your decision as an art school student. This video really dropped at the right time. I was burnt out last year and now I'm in an uncertainty of my school life. Thank you for sharing your experiences! It helps me a lot.
I really needed this video I was formerly a film major that dropped out when all classes went out online. I had fomo as well because my former classmates all graduated back in 2021 and have jobs in our field. I really am working hard to prove myself so I can feel the timing was right. I still don't feel satisfied with my life but hearing everyone else's stories gives me some hope.
Your videos are so comforting, thank you for sharing! I think a cool idea for a video would be an updated tattoo tour, talking about regrets, plans, how your perspective on tattoos and tattooing has evolved and changed 😊
i spent all weekend a few weeks ago looking through your old videos on info on your apprenticeship and this come out :))) im in a similar situation to you so this means the world tysm and goodluck with tattooing
I felt the same when I gave up of comunication college (I was in one of the best colleges of my country so my mother was mad at me as hell). It was a huge step moving on from that nightmare, but after a few years now I'm in the field where I can be myself and I love it. Parents sometimes do not understand, but what matters in the end of the day is your own hapiness. Become depressed for someone else dreams isn't a good thing to do.
I love you even more for sharing your story❣️ I could relate to you in small ways, i also took a break (like gap year), the struggle of explaining to asian parents, feeling fomo when seeing my friends excell at college... While this year for me is about embracing uncertainty. I'm still unsure between continuing college or being a tattoo apprentice, i just need to keep on going to find out!!
I always thought of u as an inspiration to get my life together, but the fact that you also had problems with exactly that makes me realize that my problems are also valid :,) thank you for this video jasmine, we'll support u always! 💗
I see your passion through tattooing and that you like it, as long you enjoy doing what you're doing its the best choice! also tattooing is a form of art so you're still doing what you study for :)
This came at a good time. I've been really thinking about transferring so I can focus on the art I want to make and my current school doesn't fully offer that flexibility. I remember watching your videos surrounding the time you took a gap. After it seemed like you were on you feet, you looked happier than you were in school. I'm glad you were able to find your peace and what makes you happy. I don't feel like I am ready to enter the workforce yet, but your videos have always been helpful when I struggle with what I want to do. You figured it out, so I know that I will figure it out eventually to find what makes me happy. Also, the video quality doesn't matter since it fits the vibe of your usual sit down videos and the vibes of your channel. I always enjoy seeing your art and hopefully one day I could get one of your designs. Good luck this year, and take care!
i rewatched one of your old q&a recently and i remember you said something like "i think i'm going to drop out and become a tatoo artist" and well hdjshd i love your videos and i'm really happy that you're living your best life rn
It's crazy cause I am on a similar path as you, I studied graphic design for 2 years and fine arts for 1 year, took a gap year dropped out and now I am pursuing a career in tattooing but I just started learning how to do a tattoo haha
The tattoos that you have done are so beautiful and have set my standards sooo high. I am waiting to get a tattoo until I can make it to ur studio bc my dream is to have a tattoo designed by you! You’re so talented ❤ never stop creating.
Watching this video made me realize that I’ve been following you since you got into art school. I have to say that I clicked first bc of the “day in the life” videos, but I stayed bc of you and your personality. I can definitely relate to your struggle with uni and life in general. It’s really tough to navigate through it. However, I’m glad you found balance and is able to do what you love.
I totally did the same one month ago. I dropped out of my art school (and i'm only 18) to be a tattoo artist. i already tattoo for two years, i'm a self-taught and i wanted to live from my passion. you are an exemple for me, but in france, finding a tattoo shop and tattooing in it, it's not really easy, especially when you are a self-taught tattoo artist, cause you're not seen as a "true" tattoo artist, like if you weren't legit to do this job. hope i'm going to find a safe place, or an apartment where i can create my own private tattoo shop
You're too elite to be confined in art school. I've followed you for awhile, you are the coolest chick... some of the smartest people i know did not finish school. And they easily stomp on anyone with degree papers in so many ways
i started watching you during your freshman year in college and seeing so much of you grow made me reflect on how much ive grown too :-) now i myself am starting college next year!
it’s crazy how similar our experiences are, i’m in sem 2 of art school and i wanna do ceramics but i might end up taking com d :((( it’s so stressful. you’re so inspiring and i hope things work out for me the way it did for you!
So cool to see your journey from when you were graduating from HS to now an amazing tattoo gorlie :D so glad I hit subscribed in 2018. Thanks for being inspirational!!!
Decisions like that are hard. Personally stuck through art school but understand it’s not a prerequisite to make art. Good on you for committing to your choice!
Jasmien I can't express how thankful I am to find your channel in my life =))♡♡ thank you for telling your process and all the things you go through although I know talking about them is not easy~~ I hope best things happen to you and you stay happy and healthy for the rest of your life♡♡ take care jas chan we always support you for everything you doooo love youuuu♡♡♡♡
omg girl thankyou sm for this video, I've watched your art portoflio/art school vlogs since I was in HS and applying to art colleges. Now I study at ArtCenter and I'm also considering other routes to go as an artist instead of attending school. TY for this lil chat !!
I love this video, as a postgrad myself I find that I am struggling a lot with productivity and direction in where I want to specialize with my art, and often put a lot of pressure on myself to just be productive and balance all my interests. Your videos are my source of inspiration for being "good at productivity". but seeing this video is very comforting. To know that the struggles I have aren't a character flaw, but something even someone I look up to has struggled with, but also makes me hopeful that this won't last forever and that eventually I will find myself. so happy for you and I hope you continue to flourish in this coming year
After finishing 3 years in law, two law related diplomas, I made my parents proud but now I want to be a tattoo artist 😭 I'm almost done my art program and I'm terribly scared to confront my immigrant parents lol you helped ease my stress and have to go for what you love.
This is exactly what I meant when I had to explain most people around me. I'm not angry about my degree, but I am not pleased either. I came from Portugal excited that I would take control of my choices and what not in UK. The Art degree in general was just not good. The expenses as students is over the top in order to succeced on a final. The amount of mental health issues that has caused to several students was insane. I graduate, and up to this day I'm drawing and seeking an apprenticeship, if i went back i would definitely take online painting and drawing courses.
i thank the universe for this video! just dropped out of college because i realized that i want to make art for living, its really scary but you just gave me a lot of hopes and motivation!! absolutely loved your video it was so heartwarmming getting to know you and your history
oh god the other day i was just thinking "i'm so confused, if maybe jasmine would make a video where she talks about her life and the vlogs so far that would be great" and here i am with another of your cool videos that make my day. I'm soooo happyy :)) thankyou😍😍
So proud of you for wanting to focus on healthy goals and productivity! You’ve grown so much over the last few years and it’s been so cool to watch your journey! ❤❤❤
I consider you lucky, I’m 4 years in to a 5 year degree with Asian parents as well. I thought the same thing about students taking gap years and didn’t “believe” in mental health but I was totally wrong. I wish I pulled out early like you and I give you props for speaking up early, me on the other hand I just hope I can pull through.
i recently finished my communication designs uni course, and I'm uncertain if I truly regret taking it or not. living in a low-middle income class i was really fortunate that my Asian parents allowed me to pursue art. now im kinda vibing doing art on the side and making money here and there. i feel like i could've pursued another major, and still continue art as a hobby? do i still like doing what i do? yes! but at the same time, i don't know if this is a long-lasting career choice. moving out seems so far away too thanks for this video btw Jasmine! your insight was helpful, wishing you the best of luck and hope you continue growing as a tattoo artist! ^^
I can't explain how much I relate to this. I always enyojed watching ur videos and I'm so happy u atlre happy and on the right path. I hope I am on the right path and hope everyone finds theit path that makes them happy and full of love❤
Did something similar i was 4yrs into a pre-vet program literally just had orgo chem and physics classes left but felt brain ded and ultimately realized theres so many animal related jobs without gettin to the point of cutting them open. So i dropped out and love my job of literally hanging out with animals it doesn’t feel like a job at all.
I think art school has an image of trying to impress people/one up the other person instead of doing your own thing, which is why it leads to splurging on material you can find cheaper. But then again the quality difference is very visible.
i rmbr how much you inspired me in highschool and that was like five years ago (i have this distinct memory of this one painting of a breakfast bowl you did) so idk i'm really happy that you've found your way cause-not to be dramatic-your artschool vlogs and honesty afterwards probably saved me from making a choice that wouldn't have suited me either.
actually it make me sad when you said you will slow down on youtube because i realllllyyyyyyy love you and your content.. just to let you know that i watch your youtube vidoe because of you yourself... keep it up and i am so proud of what you are rn❤❤❤❤
You're amazing Jasmine! It's crazy to learn how similar your story is to mine and it makes me so happy that youre feeling better now :) I attended college for 3D animation for 5 semesters and even though I was miserable and knew that digital animation wasn't for me, I never really considered that there might be a way for me to find success without a college degree (as I was taught growing up). This semester I am officially a college drop out and on month 6 of my apprenticeship. I'm feeling great, and I can easily say that your tattoo videos helped open my eyes to this possibility :) thanks so much for following your passion and I can't wait to see where you're career takes you!
I’m so proud of you. I went through the same things when I started studying 7 years ago here I am looking for something I truly love and making time for my mental health since all I knew was to study all the time and also got burned out. Went through toxic work environments and faced the fact that some people just don’t like to teach their knowledge to others. I learned that our parents and family have already made their life choices so we should be able to make ours now. Keep growing, healing and doing what you love, it’s the only thing that in the future will make you feel whole and at peace ❣️
one of my og comfort youtubers, I missed watching your vids :(( been busy with college. I'm glad that you're pursuing what you really want, and I really felt the asian part TvT HAHA
Congrats on your current movements, you seem very happy and that truly is what life is all about. I see a lot of art school stories on RU-vid talk about everything that Art school should have been and not about what it was or what one can expect when going there. I think you did a great job doing that here. I went to local college and graduated in 2015 with a minor in Graphic Design and a minor in Illustration. Girl. I HATE the graphic design community and my everything became my illustration career. The graphic design community is not for me, it's all hustle culture and passing the buck. It's also VERY clique-ish. I had to take the next year after graduation building up my Illustration portfolio and teaching myself how to market myself for freelance work and to seek out the things that I needed to know to sell myself and my work. They didn't teach us that in school, pretty much MOST of what I do today didn't require going back to school. At least on the plus side, I didn't spend an arm and a leg or get into debt learning that lesson.
i dropped out of high school and i also am really glad i listened to my burnout! the fomo was AWFUL but i would have been majorly depressed, would have finished with borderline failing grades and wouldn’t have even been proud of myself! people judge but let them
Okay tbh I subscribed because of your art school content but the more I watched your videos your life is just so relaxing and interesting for me to just sit down and watch, you are my fav RU-vidr and your videos literally make me so happy
Omg jasmine im studying ceramics rn, I just turned 18 and I relate so much to you. What you said about art and how this one teacher changed your whole view on art. Now I’m not sure what I’m gonna do tho. I’m not so confident about ceramics as well
I really relate with a lot of this, I'm almost finishing my arts major and I don't have a clue on what to do next, I also am a tattoo artist and the studio that I'm in stays with 50% saying that others studios would keep more, which is insane, so I'm very happy that you did it, and got yourself in a healthier place, and I hope I can get there also 😊 p.s.: why there's not a single art school in the world that don't have cats
I actually followed you because I just really like your art and I love love love your flashes!! I really wanna get a tattoo from you! Saving up to go to NYC at the moment
Thank you for this video Jasmien! I finished college in July 2022 and I have been strugling to find a path. I just accepted that I need a part-time job to buy materials to do sculpture and ceramics or even to save to a master's degree. Hope your dooing great! Hugs from Porto :)))
Hey, can you do a more in depth video of sending your portfolio and the experience you had at the beginning of your tattoing path. I want to start tattoing but don't know how to start and what to do. Please help
I’m graduating with a BFA in literally 2 weeks. I find it disappointing and terrifying. I wasn’t able to have an experience like others since I paid for my tuition on my own, meaning I had to work full time! I also had to commute, I never stayed in a dorm. I also had Covid but instead of taking a break, I kept going since my mom would throw me out of the house. If you are rich, or have supportive parents I would say go for it. If not, only go for a degree that will actually get you a job.
