I need a small portfolio of my work to show at my interview - any suggestions of what I should draw to make my portfolio better? My minds run blank haha. Thanks
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Recommended Answer:drawings that show you've progressed are very important. i'd also like to add this: be open to criticism. when you're only starting in this industry, it's extremely important to not let your ego get in the way. you think you can draw well, if you didn't, you wouldn't be applying. but beware of being delusional and stubborn.
don't specifically focus on tattoo designs. what an artist is willing to see in your work is how you draw in general - do you have a particular style? can you blend? what about your colors? what stuff do you draw? can you step out of your comfort zone? will you be able to draw what the customer wants?will you take forever to do it? can you sketch fast? do you practice different things or focus on only something you like?
mixed media is great for a portfolio. try new things, try watercolor and oils, acrylics and pastel. the more the better PLUS it will help you with your tattooing in the future. tattooing is just another media, if you think about it.
good luck!
Discriminatory Job Interview Questions to Avoid
- You have an interview and you're just now putting together a portfolio? Not good. When looking at a portfolio from a potential apprentice, we look for a lot. We look for work in mixed media, not just drawings. You need to have paintings in watercolor and acrylics. You need to have chalk work, colored pencil drawings, and drawings you've done in ink and graphite, and markers. Don't think that drawing typical tattoo art is the way to go. The people looking at your portfolio don't want to see a bunch of skulls and roses, they want variety. They want to see your creative genius, ideas from your mind. Be creative and expressive. Remember, as a tattoo artist, you may someday be called upon to create an image from a thought in someone's head..
- Also, you don't need to have only the best drawings/paintings etc... We look for progression of talent. We want to see that over the years you got better, and have the ability to get even better. If you've hit your plateau already, then there's no room for you to grow and expand as an artist.
- You have an interview and you're just now putting together a portfolio? Not good. When looking at a portfolio from a potential apprentice, we look for a lot. We look for work in mixed media, not just drawings. You need to have paintings in watercolor and acrylics. You need to have chalk work, colored pencil drawings, and drawings you've done in ink and graphite, and markers. Don't think that drawing typical tattoo art is the way to go. The people looking at your portfolio don't want to see a bunchy of skulls and roses, they want variety. They want to see your creative genius, ideas from your mind. Be creative and expressive. Remember, as a tattoo artist, you may someday be called upon to create an image from a thought in someone's head.
- Draw stuff that is original. Maybe a self port. of yourself
