karlyjade In reply to SarahCulture [2016-03-25 23:25:10 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Thanks. Your stuff is pretty stellar, too. I am not at BYU right now. I am living at home and working/illustrating and getting my life put back together and earning money and junk, ya know? I miss BYU and the creative people there. Such a great place. 

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SarahCulture In reply to karlyjade [2016-03-26 02:43:21 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks! That's cool! Yeah, I just finished up there, and I'm feelin' the same way. It really is an awesome place. Of course, a huge part of what makes it awesome is the amazing people such as yourself; I'm so glad to make a connection with you!

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karlyjade In reply to Itellatale [2015-07-20 08:37:56 +0000 UTC]

Hello, Lisa! I took a few art classes at BYU-Provo (different school), but luckily I do know a bit about BYU-Idaho even though I haven't attended school there.
The illustration program there is really good. BYU-I has a relatively small campus (like, I think it's a 10 minute walk from end-to-end of campus) and the student body isn't as big as Provo's, so that means more one-on-one time with the teachers. The BYU-I illustration program is pretty well-rounded -- the curriculum covers all mediums, traditional and digital, but I think they lean toward traditional media a little more.
I think BYU-I has this cool program where if you get certain grades you are guaranteed certain scholarships. Like 4.0 gets full tuition and 3.0 gets 1/4 tuition or something like that. 
I will say that I have been to BYU-I to visit friends and it is REALLY COLD from the months of September to May. So...all school year. And if you're from Texas...that's probably especially a big adjustment. I lived in hot Vegas most of my life, but I went to high school in cold Utah, so I know cold...and BYU-I is ridiculously cold. So, if your daughter doesn't like the cold, she'll be miserable. Haha. 

If she's interested, BYU-Provo is really good too. What kind of thing does your daughter want to do with her art?
At BYU Provo the illustration program is split into two tracks: Traditional and Concept.  
Traditional Track is focused on painting and drawing traditionally, illustrating children's books, etc.
Concept Track is focused on character design for movies and games, environmental design, all usually digitally done. 
If she gets on either of these tracks, she still has flexibility on what classes she takes in the major. They try to round you out in all areas of illustration. 
If she wants to do stuff for Disney/Pixar or Dreamworks or something, BYU-Provo has a really good relationship with those animation studios. They often hire BYU-P students right out of college.

As far as being non-LDS goes, she'll be welcomed with open arms. People are very inclusive from my experience (I am LDS) but I have many friends who went to BYU-Provo with me that aren't LDS. They have always felt welcomed. Sometimes she may encounter people that want to share their religious beliefs with her, but if she's not interested they won't hate her or anything. They mean well.
There are clubs on either campus for non-LDS people to connect if they want, but they are not treated any differently. Both colleges have something called an Honor Code that you sign upon being admitted. It's basically a promise that you'll keep your conduct and appearance clean in all ways.
It's a very safe, clean, and family-friendly type of environment. Like, rated G. haha.
BYU has somewhere around a 70% acceptance rate, and BYU-I has a 97% acceptance rate.
If she wants to apply for an art scholarship to either of the schools, that's possible. That's how I got in. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

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Itellatale In reply to karlyjade [2015-07-23 18:41:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Karly! I will definitely pass it on to her. We looked at BYU Provo, but not sure what her chances are on getting in as her transfer GPA is 2.9 and I have read that they usually don't accept less than 3.8. 

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karlyjade In reply to Itellatale [2015-07-25 07:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Okay, good. But it would be worth a shot to apply to BYU anyway, especially for a Talent Award Scholarship. That's a scholarship that is awarded to students based on their portfolio rather than their grades. I had a had almost the same GPA, but I got the Talent Award and that was my ticket in. It's really worth a shot! And applying doesn't take much work. You just send pictures your best ten pieces on a CD along with the short application form and that's all.
dva.byu.edu/admissions/scholar…
dva.byu.edu/sites/default/file…

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Itellatale In reply to karlyjade [2015-08-01 02:06:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! We are headed for campus visits the week of the 10th for both campuses! Thanks for all of your input and advice! Your art is great! Great attention to detail! 

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karlyjade In reply to zimatrix [2014-08-22 16:18:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much
And thanks for the add

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karlyjade In reply to kiki-doodle [2014-08-13 02:28:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I will keep an eye on you as well. I love your vibrant colors and character designs. So fanciful and lovely! Honest

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karlyjade In reply to mkchirp [2014-08-11 23:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love BYU. It's a great place to go if you plan on going into the film side of art. They have a great Animation Program. The illustration program is really great, too. Disney and Pixar recruit MANY people from BYU. So hopefully things will pan out there!
I am LDS! I am glad you found me! Are you a Latter-Day Saint yourself?

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mkchirp In reply to karlyjade [2014-08-12 06:53:05 +0000 UTC]

I am LDS! I'm a miamaid in Bulgaria because of my dad's job. It's so cool to find out that one of my favorite artists is LDS, too. Yeah, I wanna go to BYU and try to become a character designer for disney. I've got a few years, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed I'm accepted!

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karlyjade In reply to mkchirp [2014-08-13 02:25:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Bulgaria! What is it like there? 
I am honored to know I am one of your favorite artists. You are way ahead of where I was at your age. You have a greater understanding of the human figure than I did and your style is more developed than mine was. Keep up the good figures -- that is really key in preparing for college.
If you want to become a character designer, BYU is certainly a good place.
Work hard in school. Even if you don't get the best grades or test scores, you can still get in. Just make sure you work on making a good portfolio. That's what really matters.
I wasn't accepted into BYU initially, actually. I got my rejection email in March of 2010. Then a few weeks later I got an email from BYU congratulating me on my full ride art scholarship (I had applied for it in February that year). . . But it didn't make sense. I didn't email them back or anything because I was confused. Then the next day I got an email saying that they had reevaluated my application and I was accepted. 
Definitely some Divine Intervention there.
At any rate, even if you don't get into BYU, BYU Idaho has a WONDERFUL illustration program. That's where I was going to go. Things will sort out the way they are supposed to!

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mkchirp In reply to karlyjade [2014-08-13 06:09:00 +0000 UTC]

wow! Thank you so much for the helpful tips!
 I'M honored to actually be talking to you about this! *Blushies* And thanks for the praise on my art. It means a lot coming from you. 
 I need to write all these pearls of wisdom down, so I don't forget!  
 thanks so much again!

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karlyjade In reply to mkchirp [2014-08-14 01:31:26 +0000 UTC]

You bet! Please, let's keep in touch, my friend Ask any questions you'd like

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mkchirp In reply to karlyjade [2014-08-14 04:52:29 +0000 UTC]

aw, thanks so much! I'm watching you, and I'm sure I'll come back with more questions.

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karlyjade In reply to kiwafree [2014-08-11 23:31:30 +0000 UTC]

No problem, my friend

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