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

  • @baidykle1
    @baidykle13 жыл бұрын

    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

    @baidykle1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Em Jay Not sure if I'm pretty good, but I do draw almost every day, yes. :)

  • @baidykle1

    @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.

  • @danaekolyva3309
    @danaekolyva33093 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel and this video was very inspiring! Thanks for sharing, your portfolio is beautiful!

  • @edme7600
    @edme76003 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is seriously helpful for myself with no educational background in art.. thank you

  • @Gingergirlt
    @Gingergirlt4 жыл бұрын

    This was really useful and didactic, thank you so much.

  • @v4l324
    @v4l324Ай бұрын

    Muy buena información, gracias.

  • @marinapetkovic4525
    @marinapetkovic45253 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! This was much helpful. =)

  • @saraisherwood5016
    @saraisherwood50163 жыл бұрын

    Whoa I love your work 💓💓 You explain everything so well and I loved how you used your illustrations to actually explain aswell 🤗

  • @somebodyelsa

    @somebodyelsa

    5 ай бұрын

    thank you!!!

  • @TEROLADAS
    @TEROLADAS5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @somebodyelsa

    5 жыл бұрын

    TEROLADAS thank you for the suggestion and good luck!

  • @zj3733
    @zj37335 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @EstefaniaSantosIllustration
    @EstefaniaSantosIllustration5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @somebodyelsa

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and good luck!

  • @Thepiaway
    @Thepiaway3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much

  • @hebalatief9097
    @hebalatief90973 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :)

  • @kokebkn13
    @kokebkn134 жыл бұрын

    Your work is gorgeous !!! great video c:

  • @somebodyelsa

    @somebodyelsa

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @ajaymatale3427
    @ajaymatale34274 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic illustrations 👌👌

  • @somebodyelsa

    @somebodyelsa

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot!

  • @musicvids1175
    @musicvids11752 ай бұрын

    Hi, i hope you answer my question... I dont have any idea in any software...like adobe illustrator... Can i still be hired

  • @sraterrina
    @sraterrina4 жыл бұрын

    O teu portfolio ficou super profissional :) Recomendas alguma gráfica em particular com qualidade?

  • @somebodyelsa

    @somebodyelsa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Obrigada, Rita

  • @TeapotTales_
    @TeapotTales_5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this, it was very helpful! Does Behance work as an online portfolio? :)

  • @somebodyelsa

    @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_

    @TeapotTales_

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@somebodyelsaThank you so much, it was very helpful!

  • @ArielQuezadatriceratoons
    @ArielQuezadatriceratoons3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you print your portfolio, Thanks

  • @somebodyelsa

    @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 :)

  • @MichaelKensinger
    @MichaelKensinger7 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. Do you recommend a company for making a book portfolio like this?

  • @somebodyelsa

    @somebodyelsa

    5 ай бұрын

    I used a local one. Search for photo albums, they have great quality

  • @sweetsushmita27
    @sweetsushmita273 жыл бұрын

    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

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