What Makes a Good Art Portfolio?
A good art portfolio is composed of strong pieces that use a variety of techniques, media, styles and subject matter. No two pieces should be similar and only the strongest work should be represented.
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Techniques
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You should provide evidence of mastering techniques such as tonal shading, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and blending. Subjects should be realistically depicted and attention should be given to proportion and scale.
Media
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The artist should include examples of work using a variety of media such as colored pencil, charcoal, ink, pen, paint, gouache and digital media.
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Styles
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Only one or two pieces should demonstrate a use of artistic styles, such as cubism or abstract expressionism, to show the range of the artist. That artist may choose the styles to be displayed.
Subject Matter
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The portfolio should exhibit a range of subject matter, such as architecture, the human figure, plants, landscapes, animals, still-life and a self-portrait.
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A good portfolio should contain around 10 to 12 strong pieces. Edit out any weaker work and only include pieces that demonstrate mastery.
Craftsmanship
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Make sure your artwork and portfolio are clean, neat and well-organized. The pieces should be displayed in a consistent manner.
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