Best Practices: Portfolios, Applications, & Submissions

Quality over Quantity

• 10 pieces is a good start, any more than 25 might make you seem indecisive

• Respect your reviewers time as they have to go through hundreds of applications

Some work may not be appropriate(works created by following tutorials)

Favor more recent work

• Having old work in your portfolio may make it seem like you don't make art often

• Keep in mind your portfolio may be judged on your worst work

If applying to multiple fields, having multiple portfolios with works appropriate to their fields might be good

First impressions matter but don't want your worst work as their last impression

Recommended to have your two best works at the beginning and end

Simple Neutral Background

• Don't divert attention from your work

Be consistent with spacing

No watermarks

• Signature in your art is acceptable

About Me/Biography

Resume/CV

Contact Information

• Put them at the bottom of every page if you have to. People should know how to contact you.

Choose a standard, easy to read font. Readability is more important than looking good or fancy.