What should I put in my portfolio? How many pieces should I include? Do I show one style? Do I show several styles? Building, or curating, an illustration portfolio, can feel like a daunting task. It’s hard enough assessing the value and approach to one’s art—without worrying about the opinions of others.

However, there’s no getting around the fact that if you want to be an illustrator, you must have an illustration portfolio. So, let’s talk about that portfolio.

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