Discover how to make your work the best presentation letter
It is very important to know how to draw, but the key to entering the creative market is to have a good portfolio. It is the cover letter that should show the strengths of an illustrator in front of the client and therefore it must be perfect; but its design needs a precise exercise of conciseness, style and coherence.
Sandra López and Ángel Domingo form Pencil -the first illustrators agency created in Spain that represents artists recognized by the most prestigious awards with works published in Europe, America and Asia- and in this course they will teach you how to get the best out of you and of your work to put together an effective and differentiating folder.
About this course
You will start knowing what Pencil is and how the idea of creating the first agency of illustrators in Spain came about. Then, Sandra and Angel will give you a short introduction in which they will tell you what a portfolio is and what are the main do's and don'ts when it comes to making it memorable.
Afterwards, you will have to do research work. You should ask yourself in what kind of sectors an illustrator can work and how you want to focus your portfolio according to what suits your style and your aptitudes.
You will take a good walk through your own work, doing a selection task to choose the projects that can be included in your portfolio and those that will be left out.
Angel and Sandra will give you some tips to develop an effective portfolio, warning you about common mistakes and addressing aspects that usually generate doubts, such as the support in which you must present it.
Throughout the course, different illustrators and art directors will give their valuable testimony, which will help you to understand the importance of a good portfolio from different points of view.
What is this course's project?
You will design your professional portfolio based on your own illustrations.
Who is it for?
Illustrators who are starting in the labor market or professionals who want to give a return to their portfolio and explore new professional sectors.
What you need
You must have basic knowledge of image and design treatment programs. With regard to materials, you will need pencil and paper to sketch, a computer and, of course, the images that will be part of your portfolio. If you do not have enough projects do not worry, Sandra and Angel will give you the necessary guidelines to detect the shortcomings and complete your work catalog.
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Founded in the year 2000, Pencil is the first agency of illustrators created in Spain. They represent artists from different countries, recognized by the most prestigious international awards and contests in the sector, with works published in publishers, media and agencies in Europe, America and Asia. Its portfolio collects very diverse styles to adapt to the needs of all types of clients. Far from being guided by fashions, the only requirement is that they get excited.
They have always promoted and organized international cultural projects such as the International Illustration Forum of the IDF Guadalajara-Mexico (FILustra); Ilumina, program to promote reading, LuchaLibro Valladolid, literary improvisation contest on the quadrilateral ... And also collaborate with the About Program, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development (Aecid) and the International Foundation and for Ibero-America of Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), giving workshops in cultural centers of Spain and institutions of Chile, Honduras, Mali, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nicaragua or Peru.
153 ratings / 99% positive ratings
thelooner
ProThe course is good but I am learning this from the english subtitle and unfortunately the the english translation is horrible! I suspect Domestika uses Google translate instead of hiring a proper translator, which is ironic because this course advised not to trust Google translate. Other than that, this is a very practical and useful class both for professional and anyone starting out. Thank you!
mariamoreno
Un curso lleno de claves prácticas para orientar profesionalmente el trabajo creativo del ilustrador. Todo comienza, sin duda, por la forma en que se nuestra ese trabajo y la potencialidad que en ello se transmite. Además de cómo organizar el portafolio, me parece muy interesante la guía que sugieren para una previa reflexión sobre qué tipo de ilustrador quiere uno ser. Los profes tienen una gran experiencia profesional como agentes, así que saben de qué hablan.
accade_acaso
ProThis course was really helpful and clear!
nataliaburgos4
Super completo y muy claro, realmente todos sus cursos son buenisimos y bien elaborados.
angguarin
ProMuy bueno. Lo recomiendo!
gonzaleznorart
Muy útil ,
inmavilma
ProMuy completo y bien explicado, especialmente para ilustradores. Ayuda mucho a centrarse en realizar un portafolio que muestre lo que realmente quieres destacar y como hacerlo. Lo recomiendo totalmente.
faserem
ProBuenísimo para tener distintos puntos de vista sobre el trabajo en ilustración.
juangama
Me parece muy interesante conocer la opinión de editores profesionales. Puedes ser un gran ilustrador y andar perdido dando palos de ciego enviando errores a agencias que ni mirarán tu trabajo. curso ameno e inspirador.
bonaramis.art
Very useful!
a_cov
Bem completo! Muito bom.
m_eugenia_b
ProMe ha sido de gran ayuda
paula_mira_colomer
ProEl curso es muy recomendable para todo aquel que necesite orientarse en el mundo de la ilustración, para conocer tus capacidades y detectar tus debilidades como creador. También para ser más eficiente en la selección de tu trabajo, organizarlo de forma correcta y detectar que material te haría falta generar!
Estoy disfrutándolo mucho!!
erykadraws
Es un curso muy útil, me está siendo de gran ayuda para darme cuenta qué puedo ofrecer y cómo enfocar mi trabajo a la hora de presentarme.
mariarod_illustration
Me ha encantado este curso, creo que explican super bien de manera concisa y clara cómo debe ser un buen portfolio, lo bueno es que está visto desde su perspectiva de profesionales, ya que están muy acostumbrados a revisar portfolios a menudo. Totalmente recomendable!