An art student has big dreams to work at Pixar, so she started drawing in front of its headquarters — and got employees' attention

Anneta KonstantinidesAug 24, 2022, 18:23 IST

Jessie Plascencia has big dreams to work at Pixar, so she's been drawing its famous characters in front of the company's headquarters.Jessie Plascencia

Jessie Plascencia, a 22-year-old animation student, has big dreams to work at Pixar one day.
So she's using chalk to draw famous Pixar characters in front of the company's headquarters.

Jessie Plascencia has always loved Pixar.

Plascencia with Woody and Jessie the Cowgirl dolls from "Toy Story 2."Jessie Plascencia

And it was Pixar that had the biggest influence on the young, budding artist.

Plascencia has always loved Pixar films.Jessie Plascencia

When the pandemic hit, Plascencia was inspired to take her art outside.

Plascencia is currently studying studio art and animation.Jessie Plascencia

Plascencia then realized how close she lived to Pixar's headquarters in Emeryville, California.

The Pixar headquarters in Emeryville, California.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Plascencia began using chalk to draw her art in front of the studio's entrance.

Plascencia drawing in front of Pixar's headquarters.Jessie Plascencia

She then started drawing Pixar characters, which is when her chalk art went viral.

Plascencia's drawing of Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc."Jessie Plascencia

When Plascencia returned to Pixar after her TikTok went viral, she ran into some very excited employees.

Plascencia with a drawing of Buzz Lightyear.Jessie Plascencia

The employees — including an art director — encouraged Plascencia to keep drawing.

Plascencia's drawing of Mei Lee from "Turning Red."Jessie Plascencia

Plascencia was so inspired that she applied for Pixar's summer internship.

Plascencia got an exclusive tour of Pixar's campus after employees saw her drawings.Jessie Plascencia

Although Plascencia didn't get the internship, Pixar invited her on a tour of the campus.

Plascencia even got to try voice acting at Pixar's studios.Jessie Plascencia

Plascencia also met Pete Docter, Pixar's chief creative officer.

Plascencia with Pete Docter.Jessie Plascencia

Plascencia now has a mentorship with a Pixar art director.

Plascencia said she's going to keep applying to Pixar.Jessie Plascencia

And she's still making incredible chalk drawings in front of Pixar's gates.

Plascencia's drawing of Nemo from "Finding Nemo."Jessie Plascencia

No matter how long it takes, Plascencia said she's going to keep working toward her dream of having a job at Pixar.

Plascencia now has a mentorship with a Pixar art director.Jessie Plascencia

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An art student has big dreams to work at Pixar, so she started drawing in front of its headquarters &mdash; and got employees' attention