Find out exactly which pieces to add, cut, keep, and improve so you can use the time between now and the admissions deadline building the best portfolio possible.
Self-Critiquing Your Portfolio Doesn’t Work – No Matter How Great Your Artistic Eye Is
Have you ever stared at a piece you’re working on and thought: “Is this done or do I just think it’s done?”
Maybe you come back the next day to add an extra brushstroke or some texture, and right as you lift your brush to the canvas your brain says: ”Wait…am I about to ruin this?”
That experience is universal to every artist I know.
When you’re so close to something (especially something you have a lot of emotional investment in), it’s impossible to see it clearly.
Which means you’re usually stuck guessing at your own blind spots.
You Need An Educated Second Opinion To Spot The Gaps You’re Too Close To See
That’s the whole point of a Portfolio Critique. It’s a recorded, 30-minute video walkthrough of your entire portfolio where I tell you piece by piece what’s working, what’s not, and what still needs to be added or tweaked.
You get clear, direct feedback on your work from someone who:
- Doesn’t have the emotional attachment that’s probably clouding your view of it
- Knows exactly what admissions teams are looking for when they open your portfolio
I want to give you the perspective you’ll never get from your own “self-grading,” YouTube videos, or well-meaning family and friends.
Here’s How We’ll Get Your Portfolio Admissions Season Ready
Step 1:
Send Your Portfolio For Review
Step 2:
Get Your Recorded Critique
Step 3:
Close The Gaps Before Your Deadline
Submit the images and materials from your portfolio so far, whether it’s finished, nearly there, or still a work in progress. There’s no perfect stage to send it, the earlier you get feedback, the more time you have to act on it.
Within 3 business days, you’ll receive a recorded, 30-minute video where I evaluate every piece for two things: your artistic fingerprint, and whether it meets what an admissions team is actually looking for.
You’ll walk away with a video you can come back to as many times as you need with my detailed recommendations on what to cut, what to keep, and what to prioritize with the time you have left before your deadline.
| Upgrade to the Art School Admissions Bundle and get: 1:1 Mentoring Session a one-hour live session to get your direction right from the start so you don’t spend months building around the wrong assumptions ($799 Value) A Full Portfolio Critique a complete walkthrough of your portfolio telling you exactly what you need to work on ($1199 Value) Expert Statement Editing a thorough edit to make your statement compelling and clear, plus guidance on creating statement notes for each piece as you build ($999 Value) The BFA Portfolio Guide eBook a comprehensive guide you can reference at any point of the process ($25 Value) |
Here’s What You Need To Know Before Booking…
How long until I get my critique back?
3 business days from when you submit your materials.
What do I need to send you?
Images or files of everything currently in your portfolio, even if it’s still a work in progress. There’s no need to wait until it feels finished.
What’s the difference between this and 1:1 Mentoring?
A Portfolio Critique is a recorded, one-time video walkthrough of your existing portfolio. Coaching is live, one-on-one, and works at any stage, including before.
How many pieces can I include?
You can include up to 20 pieces for review.
Can I get a second critique after I make changes?
A second critique isn’t automatically included, but you’re welcome to book another Portfolio Critique once you’ve made your changes. Many students find a second round of feedback genuinely helpful before submitting.
I’m a parent booking this for my student. How does that work?
You can book on your student’s behalf. The critique itself will be sent directly to your student unless otherwise requested.
What if I want more than a critique?
You can upgrade into the full Art School Admissions Bundle, which includes a Portfolio Critique, 1:1 Mentoring, and Statement Editing together.
THE INVESTMENT
Book Your Portfolio Critique
A recorded, 30-minute walkthrough of your portfolio where I breakdown every change you need to make to get your pieces admissions ready.
$1199
Questions? Email Prof Lieu.
| Upgrade to the Art School Admissions Bundle and get: 1:1 Mentoring Session a one-hour live session to get your direction right from the start so you don’t spend months building around the wrong assumptions ($799 Value) A Full Portfolio Critique a complete walkthrough of your portfolio telling you exactly what you need to work on ($1199 Value) Expert Statement Editing a thorough edit to make your statement compelling and clear, plus guidance on creating statement notes for each piece as you build ($999 Value) The BFA Portfolio Guide eBook a comprehensive guide you can reference at any point of the process ($25 Value) |
Get The Application-Changing Critical Feedback That Allows You To:
- Know which portfolio pieces are working and which ones to cut
- Have a clear list of what needs to be added or strengthened
- Pinpoint a weak piece or element that’s dragging your portfolio down
- Understand how each piece reads from an admissions perspective
- Head into the final draft of your portfolio with concrete direction
Find Out Exactly What Your Portfolio Needs To Be Admissions Ready In Just 30 Minutes
Right now, you’re the only person who’s looked at your portfolio, which means every decision is being made by someone who’s too invested to be objective.
A Portfolio Critique changes that.
Instead of a well-meaning friend or family member, you get someone who’s sat on the receiving end of countless portfolios and seen the patterns that routinely lead to “accepted” vs “rejected” outcomes.
I’ll give you the same read your portfolio will get from an actual admissions officer so you know exactly what to fix before you hit submit.
