<p>I'm a student from China and I'm going to apply for art school in America. I am wonder if I can put some Japanese anime pictures(not really anime, just that kind of drawing style with a meaningful theme) in my profolio because my teacher and classmates say that Americans hate Japanese anime so much.
Is it true??</p>
<p>It might be okay for you to include those types of drawings, as they’re probably more of a traditional art-form where you’re from, rather than the latest 'tween fad this side of the Pacific. The problem with anime-style art here is that it’s often poorly-done and done in the same few styles, such that it doesn’t show the artist’s creativity and style so much as it shows they can (badly) copy a (kinda generic and not-so-good) style. Of course, this isn’t true of all artists here who attempt to draw anime-style art, but it’s a significant source of stigma against the style in general.</p>
<p>If the pictures showcase your own artistic style and ability, I think you’ll be fine if you include them. :)</p>
<p>There are groups in the US. there’s people like me who love manga style, and it’s a hobby to us, and there’s some that dislike it because it’s unamerican. Honestly though, It’s your art. You want to showcase your ability in your portfolio.</p>
<p>What nonsense: It’s the quality of the art work that matters. If your anime showcases your artistic talent, then do it. The idea that “Americans” don’t like some art form just because it comes from some other country is so silly it’s not worth refuting.</p>
<p>Agreed. It may be viewed as commercial art or illustration rather than fine art. But most art schools offer courses in commercial art and illustration, so they need students who excel in those areas. This has nothing to do with genre.</p>
<p>Many people are into anime and it’s relatives. The art colleges, in particular, will know the form and be able to judge your work. Don’t worry about what anyone thinks abut anime-- worry about the quality and inventiveness of your own work, whether it looks like copies of another artist or represents you as an individual. And, be certain you include every other piece of “required” work in your portfolio.</p>
<p>Although anime is a popular art form in the US, art schools look for “real life” drawings in portfolios. A great figure drawing will do more for your portfolio than anime. You can include your BEST anime but make sure to round out your portfolio with real life work.
Do you have a particular interest? Illustration, fine art, animation, game design?</p>
<p>LOL xD a lot of Americans love anime and manga, and the rest just don’t care.</p>
<p>Sorry that I don’t know how to reply to all of you separately but thanks for everyone’s replies and helpful advice!! I’ll tried to link anime with real life and show my imagination in it :)</p>
<p>nope. lots of people do</p>