How Do You Create An Artist Portfolio?
Creating an artist resume is a little different than the standard resume. Being an artist I prefer to use the following style, but it can be adjusted to your needs. The key is to not fussy up an art resume with a lot of visual clutter. Save that for your web site to refer employers to check out or simply mention “Portfolio on request.” 1 – CONTACT INFO & PICTURE: On the top of the page put your contact info in a large bold attractive font and to one side a photo of a sample of your work. Treat it as if it was an ad or business card. You do not need to use black printing if you find it boring. To be creative and attract attention pick dark blue or dark green or even brown. You need name, address, Fax, phone, e-mail and name of studio if you run your art business from one. You want to use this for the initial impact. I specialize in wildlife so I have chosen a tiger painting. If you do several types of art adjust the sample for the job you are seeking. EXAMPLE: A past illustration for an
