Tag: portfolio planning

An online portfolio is not supposed to be a museum archive, it’s more like a living room that you keep redecorating. Too many artists treat their portfolios like a one-time project. They upload work once, check the box, and then let it gather digital dust. The problem with that is simple: people who find you online often assume what they see is the best and most recent version of your practice. If your latest piece is from three years ago, what does that say? It signals that you’re either inactive, not…

1. Why You Don’t Need to Show Everything Let’s start with a truth that trips up so many artists: more is not always better. When you’re putting together a portfolio, the instinct is to throw in everything, thinking, “The more they see, the more impressed they’ll be.” But here’s the kicker, a bloated portfolio can overwhelm jurors and dilute your strongest work. Every piece should earn its spot, not just fill space. Think of your portfolio as a conversation with a friend. You wouldn’t talk non-stop without letting them digest your ideas,…