How to make an Art Portfolio
If you are an artist looking to sell your work to local galleries, having an effective portfolio is vital. Your art portfolio acts as your resume and work experience in one, professional-looking portfolio case. It demonstrates your artistic skills and talents as well as your range by providing prospective customers and clients with high-quality prints of your best work. The art portfolio should reflect your artistic style and your most recent work as well as your contact information.
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Instructions
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Use a digital camera with its macro setting or scanner to get a high-resolution digital image of your artwork. You will use these images to have high-quality prints made at a reputable printing shop.
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Purchase a professional-looking portfolio case that fits the size of prints you have made. They are sold at art supply stores for $20 to $60, at the time of publication, depending on the size, material and quality.
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Organize your prints by style, medium or subjects rather than putting them in the portfolio in random order. For instance, you can put all of your acrylic prints together, followed by the watercolors, or organize them by style (black and white, then color).
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Label each print with the title of the piece, what mediums were used, the date it was created and the asking price. These details are important for the gallery and prospective customers.
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Create a CD or DVD that includes the high-resolution digital images of your artwork as an optional way for prospective galleries or customers to view your artwork. Put the CD or DVD in a labeled sleeve, and include it in your art portfolio case.
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Assemble your art portfolio with the organized prints, being sure they are secure in each plastic sleeve of the case. When they are inserted, hold the case open and sideways to be sure none of the prints falls out. Include your contact information such as a business card inside the portfolio.
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Tips & Warnings
you may choose to have colour postcard prints of your artwork on hand with your contact information, this can be created from Modern Postcards relatively cheap for the artist....
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