Job Done!

[dizzojay]

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been updating my art portfolio ready for the show season in the summer.  My portfolio was previously a ring binder full of plastic pockets which, to be truthful, had seen FAR better days.

So, now my portfolio is a lovely glossy-paged 12"x12" hardbacked photobook, and looks much more professional!

I've also tried to make it more interesting, by adding some little extra snippets in between the artwork so that it's not 'just' a catalogue of pictures, and gives the reader a little fun background information to make it more engaging.

So, as it hasn't had a public airing yet, I thought I'd share a couple of the fun pages here - I'd love to know what you think of them!

Comments

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I think it's always a great idea to include progress pics, they seem to interest just about everyone!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's what I thought. It's always good to see the process behind a piece of artwork, even if you're another artist because everyone has their own individual methods!

[zara-zee.livejournal.com]

Great idea! And from the snippets shown here, it looks fabulous. I second Amber's comment about the 'work in progress'...everyone loves to see those few simple grey lines grow into something amazing! :)

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I think it gives people more of a feel for the piece of work too when they understand the creative process behind it.

[mdlaw.livejournal.com]

I think that's great and showcases your fun nature.   m

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!!

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

This looks fabulous, I love the 'serious' pic of you! The work in progress is a great idea, and such a beautiful horse. Well done!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm glad you like it! :)

[casey28.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful! From the "serious" pic, to the art supplies, and the progress pics. I love the horse art!