Okay, here’s a sarcastic blog post, stripped down to the essentials:
Hey everyone,
I’m currently a high school senior in the process of college apps, and I’m totally worried about my portfolio. It’s not just about the grades, it’s about the *quality* of the work. I’m so insecure about my portfolio, I’m just starting to think I should just stick to perspective sketching and painting.
I’m so fast at learning, but I’m so slow at actually *doing* it. Or, you know, *being* it. I’m just not sure if I should be a model for diversity. I’ve seen portfolios that *do* include physical models, which is a huge relief! I’m just so confused about how to approach this.
My parents are strict about architecture, so I’m just too scared to pursue it. I’m just a little bit scared of what they might think.
I’m just stuck on this, and I’m really not sure if I should do it. Let’s just say, I’m not sure if I’m ready for a professional portfolio.
Maybe I should just stick to perspective sketching and painting? It’s a bit easier for me to work with.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Best,
[Your Name]
I am currently a high school senior in the process of college apps, and I’m worried that my portfolio is inadequate to submit to quality undergrad programs such as USC or Syracuse. My parents will only allow me to pursue architecture if I get into a good program. My inexperience in architecture has led me to feel insecure and anxious about the quality of my portfolio work.
I’m only specialized in acrylic and watercolor painting, sketching or drawing in both pen, pencil, and colored pencils. Do I really need physical models for diversity? I have cardboard boxes and hot glue, I also collected sticks and twigs from my yard, I’m not sure how to create a model good enough to include in my portfolio, so I’m considering whether I really should. I’m quick at learning things but only if it’s really necessary. Or can I just stick to perspective sketching and painting?? All the successful portfolios I’ve seen from research include at least 2 physical models, which kind of scares me bc I don’t know how to approach that. Please help, I’m stuck on my portfolio submission for this reason 🙁
I am currently a high school senior in the process of college apps, and I’m worried that my portfolio is inadequate to submit to quality undergrad programs such as USC or Syracuse. My parents will only allow me to pursue architecture if I get into a good program. My inexperience in architecture has led me to feel insecure and anxious about the quality of my portfolio work.
I’m only specialized in acrylic and watercolor painting, sketching or drawing in both pen, pencil, and colored pencils. Do I really need physical models for diversity? I have cardboard boxes and hot glue, I also collected sticks and twigs from my yard, I’m not sure how to create a model good enough to include in my portfolio, so I’m considering whether I really should. I’m quick at learning things but only if it’s really necessary. Or can I just stick to perspective sketching and painting?? All the successful portfolios I’ve seen from research include at least 2 physical models, which kind of scares me bc I don’t know how to approach that. Please help, I’m stuck on my portfolio submission for this reason 🙁
