Make a KILLER PORTFOLIO in 2023! ( Essential guide)

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[typicalcookhouse]

“The only consistency is the inconsistency” man got send straight to his mom

[markmaher]

I think I know a lot about what makes a portfolio successful in the eyes of employers by now, but the problem I'm facing is that I feel almost chained when I primarily try to make art *for my portfolio* I become this perfectionist and I don't want to make mistakes so I either don't even start or just make really bad images...

[nsuarez]

I went through a phase that lasted years and not finishing my artwork. Turn out doing iterations was slowing me down. I went back to trusting my gut and creating one version of my vision and now I can finish my work. I already work full time as a teacher and already sleep only 5 hours a day and barely have time to do my artwork. Don't waste your time doing iterations if you are doing art for yourself.

[tripplejaz]

I would say my "RPG" role is the painter, but I've noticed that a lack of design skills hurts my painting portfolio as well. I get compliments on my rendering but never get call backs or lose the job to other artists more shape heavy than me. Concept art skills still need to be showcased if you're just painting. It all feeds together.

[aomich]

guyyy your process, your work is insaneee. I have been watching and studying portfolio creation videos but your portfolio is crazyyy man.
Thank you for the advice

[TylerEdlin]

If you want a free portfolio template just subscribe to my newsletter. Guys I’m grateful this video is doing as well as it is, I am getting flooded with portfolio reviews. I simply do not have the time I have over 5o students and they take priority. Again the best way to get work in front of me is tye discord via patreon or a select patreon tier for feedback.

[anonykitsune]

ah so, in short, u have to show your rendered finished artworks and the drafts and sketches on how you planned it, so that they could instantly know how capable and skilled u are

[vietngu]

I stan for this man for having a Xenoblade wallpaper. And thank you for sharing us these great advices and tipps. This video is very informative and helpful for those who wants to improve on or encourage to submit their portfolio. It is better to convey and show the essence and/or what they really good at to the employers rather than having a "perfect" portfolio, even tho their art may look wobbly or unfinished. For me this mindset is better and healthier than striving for, like I said, a "perfect" portfolio.

[bdinaravideo]

This is the video I'm going to watch often to memorize those advices and check if I'm following them well. I found it very informative. I'm currently working on my portfolio, children's book illustration . Although it is different than doing concept art, the values are similar: show how you solve problems, show your thought process, present your style and be consistent in it.
Love the video. Will come back again!

[holdonhold]

I'm Atanas from the portfolio review. Thank you A LOT for this video! It helped very

[bonniek]

I’m assembling a real, organized portfolio for the first time in preparation for a portfolio review at a fantasy conference, and I can’t tell you how valuable this was! Thank you!

[LARADEKA]

*_Most portfolios don't really require any restrictions. Most of my work is inclined to Anime, not so much to realism. If I did do a bit of realism, expect it to be just a hobby, because that's not what I intend to go for naturally._*

*_If anyone is struggling with making one, don't be afraid to show what you can do, even if it ain't perfect. We all have diverse styles._*

[Alfarera]

“Kill your darlings” sentiment; don’t just go with the first iteration, even if you eventually choose the first design, don’t settle for the first design.

[keanu-draws]

Great video! Even though I don't feel ready to start applying to places, I think this video is really helpful for not only concept artists, but all artists! Thanks again

[GreyGaymer]

Thank you so so much! I'm working on putting together my first proper Portfolio, and these guidelines help me so so much to get a better grasp on these kind of things

[axelisrose]

This was very insightful. I appreciate you making this video and showing some of your project work as well! This is gives a lot of us young artists an idea what to look out for / what to practice more, so thankyouuu!

[nerfed]

This is so informative sir Tyler! Thank you so much.

[luciditywaling]

Thanks for this! I'm finally at the stage where I'm working on my concept portfolio, featuring plants, creatures, and characters.

[LoriWolfcat]

17:02 THANK YOU! I’m a GREAT idea person, but I’ve always wondered Why all the iterations?? I know this one is Great! (Because I have a great eye in art and composition) But a client wanting a gun, for instance, yes! I can pump out TONS of ideas for shooters. That makes everything a lot clearer. I’m great at drawing characters, but I think because they’re mine, I KNow what design they should have. But, for a job, I need to stop thinking like that. For instance, I need to think “I need a rabbit character.” I need to make tons of iterations of the BASE idea! Took a lifetime for me to GET THAT! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣🤣

[dony]

thanks for this video really appreciate it.
Now I know exactly what my mistake was which made many employer/game studio didn’t give a damn about my portfolio. Even to get a comforting rejection email is hard nowadays, but I’ll try your tips and wisdom from here sir..