With the advent of scanners and digital cameras it is easier than ever to record? and document artwork.? Whether student, professional or hobbiest, it is a good idea to keep a record of the progress of your art.

Rather than a collection of slides in a folder, today’s portfolios can be digital reproductions in a photograph album or an interactive show on dvd.? No matter the format, remember that your portfolio represents your artistic talent to the world.? Like a living thing, the portfolio needs to be cared for on a regular basis.? Feed it your best work and prune it occassionally to remove outdated materials.? Take care to show it to it’s best advantage in a good presentation box or portfolio album.

Look at your portfolio often, not only to refine it’s contents, but to consider the direction of your work.? A well-tended portfolio system is a valuable asset in your art business and well worth taking seriously if you consider yourself a professional or not. It shows your progression as an artist to others, and to yourself.

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