10.0 Your portfolio
10.1 An overview
The technical examples are complete; you have built a couple of character models and are feeling confident.
So what next?
Well, you need to show your work! You need a portfolio of course! Now we will cover what you need to do to set up a portfolio and how to make a successful one that brings you work at that.
Your portfolio, particularly as an artist entering the industry is the most important aspect for any artist to create. Work history, connections, relevant skills, all come second to your portfolio and the quality therein.
So then it is important to ask the question; what is a portfolio exactly?
In the past your portfolio may have been physical, in a folder you carried ...
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