Art (Studio Art)
A guide to recommended and specialized resources AND research information for Studio Art students.
Portfolio
Photograph Archives, Smithsonian American Art Museum / Tosca Olinsky / photographed by Peter A. Juley & Son
Need some help w/your portfolio?
- ARTinsight: Art Portfolio ChecklistARTinsight provides several useful pages about your artist portfolio, from this checklist to others on writing your artist biography and statement and preparing your resume.
- ArtSupport.comAn article featuring ideas on how to create a successful artist portfolio and how to present your portfolio to galleries or to anyone. ArtSupport.com is a site targeting primarily fine art photographers, however it's useful to anyone interested in selling artwork. If you're interested in the business of art, this site is also for you.
- 10 Biggest Mistakes Artists and Creatives Make at Internet Marketing#4: Mistake: Hosting Your Blog on Blogger.com / Solution: Install WordPress on your own web domain.
In the library ...
- Designing a Digital Portfolio byCall Number: E-Book (Online Access)ISBN: 0321637518Publication Date: Berkeley, New Riders, 2010
Subjects for searching:
- Building design portfolios : innovative concepts for presenting your work byCall Number: NC1001 .E48 2006 General Collection LVL 2ISBN: 1592532233Publication Date: Rockport, 2006
- The graphic designer's guide to portfolio design byCall Number: NC1001 .M94 2005 General Collection LVL 2ISBN: 0471569259Publication Date: Wiley, 2005
Wordpress
WordPress is free web software you can use to create a website or blog.
- WordPress.tv"How To" videos sponsored by WordPress.
- Using WordPress for a PortfolioA guide developed by Smashing Magazine, an online magazine for professional Web designers and developers.
Library WordPress "Expert"
Opportunities & Other Resources
- Art Directors Club: Portfolio ReviewThe Art Directors Club (ADC) produces a wide range of programs on advertising, design, and interactive media for professionals, students, and others with a serious interest in visual communications and sponsors a number of awards in these same areas.