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How should I start my portfolio?

Each portfolio must be showing development backed up with explanations for a final outcome. You should start off with 6-7 artists which will be part of the possible starting points and ideas you enjoy relate...
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Answered by Irene Z. • Art tutor
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Look at this painting (Gustave Courbet’s “The Desperate Man”). What do emotions do you think Courbet is trying to show, and how does he achieve it?

Emotions: Fear, anguish, pain, desperation, anger, shock, horror. How does he do so? Figure: wide open eyes, hands running through hair, dishevelled, loose clothing.Composition: very close to face, looking d...
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Answered by Arianna C. • Art tutor
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How do I improve my portfolio and sketchbook to achieve and A/A* grade?

Although good quality artwork within your sketchbooks are important, examiners also look for development of ideas, honest explanations of processes of thought and critique of your own work to show you can de...
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Answered by Lauren R. • Art tutor
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How can I link an artist to my work?

When making links to artists/art periods to your own work it's important to look at the various elements of the art form. Think of the colours Monet used to capture the seasonal tone or the intricate mark ma...
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Answered by Hannah A. • Art tutor
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How do I choose the developments?

When you are at the stage of choosing your development, it means you have already chosen the core topic of your project which is in itself the most difficult part! When you have to select the subsequent deve...
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Answered by Elisabetta C. • Art tutor
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