Classes just started, and it seems like they will actually be useful this quarter! I’m very excited. In portfolio, we had our work torn apart and had to write up a list of our weaknesses, and our interests in markets and topics. Then we create six projects that utilize this information in repairing holes in our portfolios.Here are the things I want to work on in the months to come:
- More variety in people — especially more males. Also old people, and multicultural people. Children’s Book publishers want to see this wide variety.
- More variety in subject — I get stuck on themes, (boobs, cats, sea creatures, babes,) and I generally avoid drawing the things I hate… like cars and architecture and oatmeal.
- More black and white work — A lot of children’s magazines and older kids’ books have black and white interiors.
- Work on colors/lighting — I’d like to find a way to keep my colors very bright and, er, colorful, without the image seeming disjointed and losing all the tiny details. Also I was told I need stronger changes in value, and I agree. I was also told my compositions need work and while I don’t exactly agree, I’ll keep it in mind.
I’m also struggling with wanting a digital portfolio as well. This way I could do posters, t-shirts, advertising design, and logos which would hopefully make my work more competitive!
Now, to think of six projects…
