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How can I make my art more professional?
How to make your art look more professional
- Creating a light source.
- Blending and shading your artwork.
- Adding highlights.
- Incorporating shadows.
- Using professional tools & paper.
- The biggest secret of all… practice, practice, practice.
How do you create a professional art portfolio?
Top 10 tips for creating the best art portfolio
- Read the criteria closely. Every school has its own set of requirements for a portfolio.
- Organize examples effectively.
- Write clear, concise labels.
- Be ready to discuss each piece.
- Tell stories.
- Don’t get hung up on quantity.
- Get outside advice.
- Showcase your technical ability.
How do I market my illustration?
Here are some key features that will make your portfolio shine—and take your art marketing to the next level.
- Use a Time-Saving Website Builder.
- Curate That Content.
- Ace Your Artist Statement and About Me Page.
- Start Blogging.
- Sell Art Online.
- Attend Art Exhibitions and Fairs.
- Join Artist Organizations.
How can I make my digital art look more professional?
6 ways to improve your digital art skills
- Sketch regularly. Illustration by Christina Mrozik.
- Work on your figure drawing. Figure Drawing for Artists by Steve Huston is accessible and comprehensive.
- Develop your portrait skills.
- Perfect your animal art skills.
- Evolve your character drawing skills.
- Understand composition.
How do I create an electronic art portfolio?
How to Make a Digital Art Portfolio with Adobe Portfolio
- Choose a theme. There are a variety of themes you can use for your online art portfolio.
- Add content. Add pages to your website where you can place your content.
- Add about and contact pages.
- Customize.
- Optimize, publish, and update.
What should I put in my art portfolio?
What Should an Art Portfolio Include?
- Finished artwork.
- Examples of sketches or working documents that show your creative process.
- Examples that show a range of different skills within your area of specialization.
- Examples of strong observational drawing skills (whatever your medium)
- A range of subject matter.