Stand Out to Potential Clients: Creating an Illustration Portfolio Piece That Will Get You Hired
Stand Out to Potential Clients: Creating an Illustration Portfolio Piece That Will Get You Hired
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Stand-Out-to-Potential-Clients-Creating-an-Illustration-Portfolio-Piece-That-Will-Get-You-Hired/553230724
In this class you will learn how to create a rockstar piece for your illustration portfolio that will grab the attention of art directors and buyers and get you work as a freelance illustrator!
You will learn what art directors look for in illustration portfolios, and how to effectively plan and prepare a new portfolio piece that will impress potential clients.
What we’ll be covering:
- The four major things that art directors look for in a portfolio
- Five of the biggest publishing markets and how to pick your niche
- The five different kinds of illustrations that should be in your portfolio
- How to come up with an idea and use a mood board
- Why vision grids are important in both the planning and critiquing stages
- Creating thumbnails and sketches to ensure success in the completion stage
- Tips for working through roadblocks and disappointment
Your assignment is to take the steps of planning and preparing a portfolio piece, and then to take it to finish!
Please share your completed worksheet and final illustration in the project gallery.
I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in this class! Don’t forget to tag me @emmagilletteart on Instagram if you end up sharing your work there.
If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t be afraid to reach out in the community section. I can’t wait to see your projects!
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