Portfolio?

[Wildone]

I was wondering what would be the best way to go about creating a portfolio and more specifically a resume to get work as an artist? I need to know what type of content should go into a resume I've never had to put one together for art before?

[gavin]

Basically you want to get a web site going first of all to display your work.

http://www.yourname.com/

Then, on your resume, you're going to want to include a list of Awards/Honors.
For example, my guess is any gellery openings you've held. Any awards in school. And stuff like that.
Then if you've done freelance work... even just for your family/friends... you want to include that in your jobs list. Maybe include a specific project you completed or something.... and also put that you've been freelancing for a few years.

I'm not really sure about the rest, I guess just be honest... list previous jobs, and your education.

And your qualifications (ex. computer skills/programs you know etc) and also a good Objective!

Good luck.

[Mirana]

In this order:
Name, contact info (online resume: email and website; personal resume: email, website, post address, phone#), education, relevant art/tech skills, work experience, and awards.

Don't need:
- I don't think you need an objective--it should be obvious--you want a job! For any job you actually apply for you'll probably be required to submit a cover letter with that same info anyway.
- Don't include anything on your resume that's not related to the type of work you want to get. A company or gallery isn't going to take you seriously if you list your cashier job at Mickey D's on your resume.
- It's probably unadvisable to list accomplishments from high school...unless you're just out of it.
- There's also a rule somewhere that it sounds more professional if you never use personal pronouns (I, my, me, mine...) and speak of yourself in third person. I find that one funny...who do they THINK is writing the resume?? ;)

You should probably tailor your portfolio for the right audience everytime you show it, but if it's just a general portfolio use only new work, preferably the stuff you're the strongest in. Check out Irene Gallo's sticky in the Lounge on what she likes to see in a scifi/fantasy cover artist. It's for a specific job, but much of it rings true for any portfolio.

[Wildone]

It's been so long since I posted anything anywhere I forgot to even check up on this. I apprectiate the help from both of you guys. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do now. Thanks for the help.