Art Portfolio Consultation

Creating an art portfolio is about more than putting your best work on a page. It’s about understanding what your work is communicating, how it flows, and whether it truly reflects your potential — to admissions officers and to yourself.

That’s what this one-on-one consultation is for. I’ve worked with students applying to top-tier programs — RISD, MICA, Pratt, SAIC, UCLA, Parsons — and the truth is, the portfolio is the make-or-break piece. It doesn’t have to be perfect. But it does have to be intentional. That’s where I come in.

A Strong Portfolio Doesn’t Just Show Your Art — It Shows That You’re Ready

What You’ll Get in a Portfolio Consultation

During our session, we’ll meet live on Zoom for an honest, detailed critique of your portfolio in its current state. You’ll leave with a clear, customized roadmap — whether you’re just beginning or finalizing your submission.

Your One-on-One Portfolio Feedback Includes:

  • Review of 10–15 artworks

  • Specific feedback on concept, execution, cohesion, and presentation

  • Recommendations on what to revise, keep, or remove

  • Guidance on how to order your work and what’s missing

  • School-specific insights based on your target programs

  • A PDF summary of next steps following our call

    If you're looking for portfolio advice for art school, this is where we start.

Student preparing art portfolio for college admissions

This is for you if:
You’re preparing a portfolio for a competitive undergraduate or transfer application in visual arts, design, illustration, or animation — and you’re unsure what’s working. If you’ve been spinning your wheels, getting vague advice, or second-guessing your work, this will give you clarity.

How It Works

Once you book your consultation, you’ll receive a short intake form where you can share your goals and upload your current work (PDF or Google Drive). I’ll review your work before we meet, so our session is focused, specific, and productive. You’ll receive a recording and written summary afterward.

This is not generic coaching. It’s customized, strategy-driven, and designed to help you level up — now.

Live art portfolio review on Zoom

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Pair It With Ongoing Support

Many students who start with a portfolio consultation continue working with me for deeper coaching and refinement. Consider combining your consultation with one of the following:

Each of these offerings builds on the strategy we establish in your consultation.

Past Students Have Been Accepted To

RISD, Parsons, Pratt, MICA, UCLA, SAIC, NYU, SCAD, Carnegie Mellon, and more. Many started exactly where you are — unsure, overwhelmed, and questioning their work.

Now they’re building careers in animation, design, illustration, architecture, and fine arts.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Earlier is always better. Ideally, you want 3–6 months of runway to revise and build new work, but even last-minute feedback can be transformative.

  • That’s fine. I can help you structure your portfolio before you begin so you work efficiently and with purpose.

  • Yes. Many students book an initial portfolio feedback session and follow up a few weeks later for a second consultation. If you’re looking for more continuous support, consider Weekly Portfolio Coaching.

  • Yes. After our meeting, I’ll send you a written summary with action steps so you can move forward confidently.

  • This is a Zoom-based session, designed to make the process accessible no matter where you're located. You’ll receive the same depth of feedback as you would in person, with the added convenience of remote access.

Take the First Step Toward a Portfolio That Gets Noticed

If your portfolio isn’t where you want it to be, the answer isn’t more time — it’s better direction. Let’s work together to create a portfolio that reflects your voice and meets the moment.