Children’s Book Illustration Portfolio Critique

This video is a critique of a children’s book illustration portfolio by Mary Ryazantseva. Aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are identified, and recommendations for concrete strategies for how to make progress are made. Critique led by Teaching Artist Alex Rowe. Featured Artist Mary Ryazantseva “I am an illustrator of children’s books for over […]

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A portfolio critique is a terrific opportunity to get a comprehensive look into your studio practice, artistic goals, and development. For many artists, getting an insightful critique and support is hard to find. Our staff provide a professional opinion that is aligned with their related industries in the art world. Who are portfolio critiques for? […]

Photography Portfolio Critique

This video is a critique of a photography portfolio by Brett Shelby. Aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are identified, and recommendations for concrete strategies for how to make progress are made. Critique led by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Featured Artist Brett Shelby Photography is something that never occurred to me as something to […]

Illustration Portfolio Critique

Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe critique an illustration portfolio by Julie Kitzes. Prof Lieu and Alex highlight what aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are working well, and recommend concrete strategies for how to make progress. Featured Artist Julie Kitzes “I grew up in a remote wooded area of western […]

Animation Portfolio Critique

This video provides an overview of an animation portfolio, followed by critiques for each individual animated piece. Fundamental concepts in animation, such as timing, sequence, pacing, and more are explained to critique the animation in this portfolio Critique led by Teaching Artist Deepti Menon, animation portfolio by Hadas Rosen. Featured Artist Hadas Rosen “I’ve always […]

Painting Portfolio Critique

This video is a critique of a figurative painting & still life portfolio by Crystal Tranquilino. Aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are identified, and recommendations for concrete strategies for how to make progress are made. Critique led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe. Featured Artist Crystal Tranquilino “I am […]

Digital Illustration Portfolio Critique

This video critiques a digital illustration portfolio by Bryan Voell. Topics explored in this video include achieving a broader range of textures in digital media, how to push the full potential of what a background can offer, artwork titles, and the potential for integrating text into the images. Featured Artist Bryan Voell “I am an […]