clem09 Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 My question is: how bad does it look to have, say, 10 images with the remaining 10 detail slides of those paintings? I want to show new and cohesive work and because my work is so detailed, I feel close-ups would be warranted. Just don't know how that looks to an admissions committee.
R. Mutt Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Your guess is better than ours if you dont let us see your work.
clem09 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Posted November 22, 2011 Let me rephrase the question: thoughts from experienced folks here on whether it's ok to include less than 20 images in favor of detail shots for the sake of cohesion?
LovelyPainter Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Pretty basic question that doesn't need seeing someones work to answer No worries. A solid portfolio doesn't have less than 15 pieces/images is what I was told by a professor... But that said I'd argue 10 amazing pieces of work trumps adding additional "so-so" work any day. My two cents... Edited November 22, 2011 by LovelyPainter
R. Mutt Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 you are an artist - you should be able to figure out what you are trying to get across to your audience. If you say: "I want to show new and cohesive work and because my work is so detailed, I feel close-ups would be warranted." then damnit do it -
TheStranger Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Use detail shots sparingly. Ten is ridiculous. Personally if I had to use detail shots, I'd only put in something like two. But check school requirements. They sometimes will say how many detail shots they allow. Edited November 22, 2011 by TheStranger
michaelwebster Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 10 details of 10 paintings is fine as long as the work warrants it. If you make big paintings with tons of tiny, intricate details then of course it will make sense.
clem09 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks ya'll....super helpful! Best....
susanbanthony69 Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 So you want HALF of your portfolio to consist of detail shots? No matter how interesting your work is, it'll get too repetitive. I agree with TheStranger, 2 at most.
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