Artist in need of Assistance!

Hey there everyone! My name is Ray Cotton and I am trying to raise funds to support my Art and get into Art cetner! Currently I am in a bind when it comes to money due to my personal situation and lack of income to support myself. I am trying to go to Art Center College of Design and become a Entertainment Designer (Design video games), but that becoming increasingly hard for me to do with other issues, almost impossible in some perspectives. I'm mostly trying to fund my expense and the equipment I need to get myself rolling.

Main reason my situation at home is not the greatest. My family works hard with what is given to them and they try their best to support eachother, at the same time support themselves. My mother, supporting me, my brother, and helping my uncle (her brother) where ever she can. My uncle, working tirelessly through work weeks trying to help keep the house above water.

Also another reason, I am trying to complete a portfolio and get into Art Center College of Design, while constantly practicing my art, sometime going out and volunteering, Looking for work, and finishing classes at my current school. IF I manage to raise the amount of money, whether through Kickstarter or my own means, I still got to get in. That means I am going to be face down in my sketchbook or tablet while I design and finish my portfolio. At the end of the day, all I just want is a chance and have a bit of breathing room.

 Lastly, I started this is not in drastic need of mass amounts for money, but I would like a leg up and to equalize some aspects of my life. Trying to supply Art stuff and gadgets I need is not the business on a zero Income basis. This is more of a donation pool / another way to get my commission ad out.

Here are some Examples of work I did for others and myself:

Digital Painting:



Sketch:





Line work:



You can Check out my work here

http://blanks100.tumblr.com/