How to make your own illustration portfolio
Today I'm sharing with you the physical portfolio I made this year to take to the Bologna Children's Book Fair. I also share a few tips and advice if you want to create your own portfolio.
WHO AM I?
I'm Elsa and I'm a freelance illustrator based in Portugal.
In my videos, I share a little bit of the behind the scenes of making my way as an illustrator.
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MY LINKS
Instagram: / somebodyelsa
Portfolio: somebodyelsa.com/
Blog: somebodyelsa.com/blog
Пікірлер: 33
Very useful, thank you! I am a beginner with no art education and I kind of stumbble at the thought of making a portfolio because I am so insecure of my skills. But somehow your tips and examples and your gorgeous work gives me hope and inspiration! Thank you 💛
@baidykle1
3 жыл бұрын
@Em Jay Not sure if I'm pretty good, but I do draw almost every day, yes. :)
@baidykle1
3 жыл бұрын
@Em Jay thank you for your encouragement! 🙂 yes, I am finding out slowly what I'd like to practice more. And doing that bit by bit.
I just found your channel and this video was very inspiring! Thanks for sharing, your portfolio is beautiful!
Wow this is seriously helpful for myself with no educational background in art.. thank you
This was really useful and didactic, thank you so much.
Muy buena información, gracias.
Thank you very much! This was much helpful. =)
Whoa I love your work 💓💓 You explain everything so well and I loved how you used your illustrations to actually explain aswell 🤗
@somebodyelsa
5 ай бұрын
thank you!!!
I liked it very much, thank you very much for mentioning me. I take note of all the tips you have given, to see if I can soon build mine. Thank you
@somebodyelsa
5 жыл бұрын
TEROLADAS thank you for the suggestion and good luck!
So much talent :) Bravo 👌👌👌 . I'm about to build my portfolio in graphic design and your tips are also helpful to this. Thank you. PS : You make me want to re-learn drawing again. I took some 5 or 6 classes of basics but I was not disciplined . Your videos really make want to enjoy art learning.
@somebodyelsa
5 жыл бұрын
As someone who didn't have an art education, I can tell you that you can do it if you set your mind to it! Thank you so much, glad you found it helpful.
Great video :) it is very useful!! I never thought to have a portfolio in a horizontal way. The layout looks very nice and harmonic, I will try it next time I am updating my portfolio :)
@somebodyelsa
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck!
thank you so much
Thank you so much :)
Your work is gorgeous !!! great video c:
@somebodyelsa
3 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Fantastic illustrations 👌👌
@somebodyelsa
3 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot!
Hi, i hope you answer my question... I dont have any idea in any software...like adobe illustrator... Can i still be hired
O teu portfolio ficou super profissional :) Recomendas alguma gráfica em particular com qualidade?
@somebodyelsa
4 жыл бұрын
Obrigada, Rita
Thank you so much for sharing this, it was very helpful! Does Behance work as an online portfolio? :)
@somebodyelsa
5 жыл бұрын
thank you! As for Behance, I'm not sure. I think it's a great platform for people to find you but not the best place for you to send people to see your work: it has a lot of ways for people to get distracted and leave your portfolio (those buttons/comments/...). Ideally, you should have your own platform. I think Wix offers a free version and it's easy for you to set up. Personally, I use Squarespace but I'm not sure it offers a see version.
@TeapotTales_
5 жыл бұрын
@@somebodyelsaThank you so much, it was very helpful!
Where did you print your portfolio, Thanks
@somebodyelsa
3 жыл бұрын
It was printed locally so I'm afraid it's not very helpful. But I'm sure you can find online options :)
I really enjoyed this video. Do you recommend a company for making a book portfolio like this?
@somebodyelsa
5 ай бұрын
I used a local one. Search for photo albums, they have great quality
Hey you are doing so good! And you and your illustrations are so sweet! 🙈 Add me in your fan club! 🙈And please guide me as an illustrator