How to create a portfolio How to create a portfolio An artist s portfolio can be one of the most important tools he has in his professional arsenal.
Portfolios present an artist's work, professionalism, history and overall style.
The portfolio you keep for yourself is different from the disposable portfolio you will send out to prospective commissioners. I say disposable only because you never know if it will be returned or kept after you send it back. While not only serving as a history or resume, portfolios can be important for galleries and publishers who are looking for a certain style and creating a portfolio that is useful and business-like without being boring or flashy can be a real challenge. When creating your portfolio, you should spare no expense. An obviously cheaply made portfolio can turn away publishers and gallery owners before they even bother to look at your work.