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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