College Art Portfolio Work Example: Charcoal Drawing

This is a charcoal drawing done in our Art College Portfolio Prep program. A good example to show some foundation skills, a lot of college admission look for creativity, of course, but foundation skills as an important factor. When familiar as a medium, charcoal is a fast medium that can get your drawing process done […]

Graduate Art Portfolio Work Example: Painting

This portfolio work was from our Graduate Portfolio Prep class. Throughout their course, the student developed a clear concept that worked alongside their artist statement. While the student didn’t have masterful skills in art foundations or techniques, an art portfolio for graduate school applications usually doesn’t require them. Rather, graduate programs want to see you […]

College Art Portfolio Work Example: Drawing / Illustration

This work was for a project for an art college portfolio made in our Art College Portfolio Prep class. Consisting largely of lines, the drawing shows a lot of free-flowing marks that almost look like a sketch. Those sketch-like lines are juxtaposed with clearer and intentional lines to form narratives into one composition. The imagery […]