I got these illustrations printed off on Tuesday for my portfolio. I experimented with different orders trying to keep individual projects together, making appealing double page spreads and making sure the illustrations didn’t constantly switch between portrait and landscape. On Friday I had my final one to one tutorial and was able to get feedback on my portfolio as well as improvements that could be made. It was pointed out to me the importance of having a strong opening image and an equally strong closer. There are a lot a varying opinions on how to order the rest but the general aim is to keep it well paced with no weak points. I need to give more thought to my first and last images and ask why they should be there. Could possibly make the final page a ‘thank you’ with some characters. Needs to be something to remember. If someone looks through you portfolio then you have a conversation this could well be the page that is open while you talk. Would be good to pick a more complex image or collection of characters demonstrating character design, narrative and humour.
As well as making changes to the order we discussed what I should add to my portfolio. More storyboards and roughs would be a good way to demonstrate my practice and how I got about. Creating illustrations. I should add a wider variety of characters, such as pirates, vikings and astronauts etc. It would be fun to try and come up with concepts to make these pages more interesting so that they demonstrate my personality as well rather than just being typical children’s book characters. In-depth character studies would be a good way to show I can consistently draw a character in a range of movements, scenarios and emotions.
We also talked about widening my scope of who to approach with my work to include stationary/card companies such as UK greetings and hall mark.
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