Here's my current portfolio:
https://louzane.wordpress.com/portfolio-2/
As mentioned in a previous post from this module, I don't think my work is that great, so this portfolio is very much a WIP and not something I will actively send out in job applications. Despite this, I thought it was still better to create something as it can act as a stepping stone for me, and it also highlights what I really need to work on.
All of the advice from artists about portfolio's stressed how although technical skill is important, the main thing recruiters are looking for and what makes your work stand out is the idea behind each piece, and how you show off the narrative. They want to see your thoughts on how to break down a story and how you problem solve, and my portfolio feels very lifeless. I need to do more personal pieces for this reason, focusing on the story and mood primarily, and then making it look good.
Another piece of advice they gave was to not include writing in your portfolio, as they don't read this. Your work should tell you all that by itself, and this is another reason why focusing on the idea and story is so important. Looking at my portfolio you don't really understand my thoughts behind my decisions.
In addition to this, a lot of artists reccommended adding development work in there to help show your thought process. To do this, I could set myself a little side project where I create a BG for one of my animation ideas, and having that as it's own project. This would allow me to properly build up a piece for my portfolio.
Finally, a few artists mentioned how it is great to show your ability to paint scenes in different times of day, therefore I included that in my portfolio, however I think a more interesting composition would be stronger at showing this off - but again it's better than nothing.
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