GET YOURSELF HIRED || How to Build a Great Digital Illustration Portfolio

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4 жыл бұрын

If you are looking to build your art or illustration portfolio that can get you hired? Today's video is all about the tips that helped me a lot! so if you are an artist perusing building either your first online illustrator portfolio or art portfolio in general, or maybe improving the one you already have, you might find some tips interesting.
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The focus of the video will be building an online professional art portfolio or website and sharing my experience and the choices I made when creating mine, like all the things I have in mind, my online shop integration, or why I'm using Squarespace (*not sponsored).
Plus a few more tips that help me build what I believe is a strong online portfolio as an artist. I also share a bit about my story when I started with illustration, where I build my first portfolio, and what I think is the best thing to consider when you build yours.
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@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! I hope you find this tips helpful also let me know If there's anything else you would consider! and if you want to know how I started as illustrator, this is the video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oq2opJCelZuqYnU.html

@khalil7708 3 жыл бұрын

thank you Asia informative and succinct

@inkandgrowrich9793 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Your website is SOOO important... it's they key to getting hired.

@isabellevandeplassche 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great advice Asia! Super video and perfect timing for me since I am starting my website as well finally 🌸

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 all the best with your new site :)

@chrismechery 2 жыл бұрын

Tips: - Online presence - Website - Curate your work - Build your image - Keep it up - Optimize your work - Make it as easy to navigate as possible - Get Contacted( Make yourself easily found) - Secure your work Invest in some time and money to make a good portfolio Thanks Asia for sharing such wonderful tips to learn from 😊

@mollycloverblog7140 3 жыл бұрын

I’m actually binge watching all of your videos right now while I try to look after my little one at home. You’re such an inspiration for me 🥰🥰🥰and I’m really hoping I can dip into the world of illustration... but I don’t have any qualifications so starting from zero 😥

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Molly, that's so nice to hear, thank you so much :)

@cece6337 4 жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful! I am currently editing and updating my website as well. Thank you Asia!! 🤗❤️

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carisha 🤗really glad it helped :)

@danielapollehn6604 4 жыл бұрын

so much great advice!! thanks so much for getting it all out there!!

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you much Danii, you are the best :)

@kpsfineart-DreamingBearStudio 4 жыл бұрын

This is helpful already . I love all your advice. thanks. ^^

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 happy that helped

@technicianartist2565 3 жыл бұрын

thank you... this is Gold Advise. So I just hit the subscribe button.

@amyjewitt2995 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I love your work (I've been following you for a while and didn't realize you had a KZfaq channel, YAY!) Can I ask, what is the theme that you are using on Squarespace? I love the way that you have your website organized and was hoping I could do something similar! (:

@vanjember 4 жыл бұрын

Wow very useful. thank you Asia. i’ll try your advice to build my portfolio website.

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank Paul, I’m really happy that was useful. For me our website or portfolio is more relevant nowadays 🤗

@cC-fg2mh 3 жыл бұрын

The manner you explain processes makes it very understandable. I love your gold trim mug and wonder if you can tell me if you make these or where I may go to create? Thank You

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I’m really happy that you like the video ☕️ by the way .. the mug is a present form husband 👍🏼 glad you liked it as well

@leismith2326 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’d love a Q&A video 🌸

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lei! I really want to do another Q&A :)

@anniks7254 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Asia I love your work! it's breath taking and it gives me a really calming feeling with the colors you choose so I really enjoy admiring it. I was really interested in you advice of how to secure your work and I was wondering if you could be a little more specific about the resolution for posting on social media like instagram or for your website to protect your work as an Artist, thanks :)

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 when you post in social media, with the exception of Twitter I believe, all your images will be automatically downgraded to web resolution. So even if you post 300 dpi, it’s will be converted. What you don’t want to do is to upload a really poor resolution image, or the quality downgrade will be noticeable 👍🏼 hope it helps

@asiadrumm 4 жыл бұрын

Great Advice!!

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much :)

@the_flying_papaya 4 жыл бұрын

That's very useful information Asia!! I'm glad you did a video about this! So to lower the quality of your image, you change it in photoshop to 72dpi ?

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 thank you so much! I open my images in photoshop under a low res file setup (like in the video) then export them back with low resolution or web resolution and bit rate :) hope it helps :)

@Spookarts 10 ай бұрын

Cute puppy, thanks for the information. What should I do if I have different art concepts. I have artist art, bdsm art, and surrealism art, so I am kind of confused about how to approach, showcasing them to an audience. Should create sub categories or just create different genre of arts and illustrations.

@hatimaji6268 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips :) (ooh you're a Friends fan too ^^)

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 and yes Friends keeps me company and never gets old! 🤗

@floorfruits4987 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Asia, your work is very beautiful and thanks for sharing your practical advice . I was wondering what resolution do you recommend to upload images of work to an portolio for the security reasons you mentioned ?

@AsiaOrlando 2 жыл бұрын

I would say low, but good enough for screens I do 72dpi/96 in some cases and a tiny bit bigger than Instagram. Instagram via web browser it’s a good example ✌️ but it all depends on your portfolio design

@Vartikas.illustrations Жыл бұрын

Hi Asia. Since you answer people’s comments I’d like to share a issue I’m so confused about. I’m a self taught artist and I can do floral, botanical, animal, birds, architectural as well as daily solutions illustration. I just don’t know what to do. I know you have said stick to one but I really like doing all of them.

@kajsahallstrom9117 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Asia and thanks for a great video! I'm also using Squarespace and loving it! What template of theirs are you using? I want to update my website soon and I like the grid you have on your homepage :) Have a great day!

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 the template I’m using is a custom css made and for the old version I don’t think is available now, but I saw something similar in their web the other day :)

@venitas1699 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you so much. I am working on building my portfolio - the info you provided helps :) I have a question -how low/ what resolution should I save my images to display on my website?

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

I would say the lowest resolution possible that do not make them imposible to see or pixelated 72dpi should work for web.

@venitas1699 3 жыл бұрын

@@AsiaOrlando Sounds good, will do that. Thank you for your response!

@anchal5629 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your professional advice. This is very helpful and also very timely for me. I am just going through different websites for making up my portfolio. You are really an inspiration. I have one question - is it sustainable to invest in website for beginners too, with less experience of working with clients. I have been working with a few clients but i am still on my learning curve, specially with digital illustrations( switched in 2020 only from traditional) and i love using Procreate. I want to keep improving myself and my art but in meantime is it good for me to showcase the work, as i think that they aren't the perfect works yet.

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 I would say it totally depends on the budget, but if you want to make illustration your career, then yes investing in a website/portfolio, investing in yourself as an artist is very very important. Having a professional portfolio can be now a days only 10 bucks a month. Worth the investment. Hope it helps

@anchal5629 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for replying. I agree with you. I will start working on mine. :)

@magicalpatterns 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Asia, what's is your advice on define style? I have a big problem with this because I had to reinvent myself due to illness and now I am in the beginning stages of illustration. It seems like a I have 2 styles and I don't know how to pick just one because I'm still exploring. Thank you in advance. I don't want to get clients for projects, I only want to sell products with my art. I physically can't have a work load like many of you. Sorry for the long question. 🙏🏻 Thanks

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 I think that what you are experiencing is completely normal. I wouldn’t make any decision now, and just let it flow, meaning if you have 2 or 3 styles that’s fine, explore more, with time naturally you will incline to one in particular, that will also evolve. Maybe there’s a way to combine them together, maybe out of these two this one yours will emerge:) It’s always an exploration and practice before something unique happens! All the very best 🤗

@BladeandQuill 3 жыл бұрын

@@AsiaOrlando I have the same problem. I find myself creating illustrations of different styles. I get frustrated with myself. It's like my brain hasn't made up its mind.

@mrs.quills7061 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually been reworking my portfolio and brand overall, I know you said not to mix styles, but I want to show my illustration and graphic design work as I do both. I usually kept them as two separate pages (design and illustration tabs), but now I’m a bit worried given what you said.

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! how are you ... I think it should be ok, I mean you have them both in separate tabs, and can actually work to your favor as a complement to each other, so I wouldn't worry :)

@mrs.quills7061 3 жыл бұрын

Asia Orlando okay thank you! I’ve been enjoying your content, thanks for all your lovely advice!

@emmabirnie5704 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

@emmabirnie5704 4 жыл бұрын

🤗

@TheHrana 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Asia and thank you for all the inspiration. Do you have a tip how to attract clients? Where do you search new business?

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

Normally clients reach out to me, I believe the key is building up a good body of work though time :)

@Kankshapandeyy 4 жыл бұрын

Do you use adobe illustrator? Btw i just loveee yourr work

@AsiaOrlando 4 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 thank you so much 😊 no, I rarely use illustrator, and for something else but not my artwork

@hanipark7697 3 жыл бұрын

This video is so informative !!! :) I am an illustrator and recently started youtube/blog ... I have a website as well but I wonder how people search my website without knowing me! are there any way that makes people find out my website googling?

@AsiaOrlando 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hani, I would say SEO for you website it's important, and also how many other websites are pointing to yours. That will help you rank