Portfolio woes.
I’m taking a class this semester that’s required for all sophomore art majors. I have to build a portfolio with 15 pieces that have been created while in college.
That makes me incredibly nervous. So many people walked out of class this evening freaking out about the quality of their work and what they have and what they need to create during the semester.
I’m fairly lucky because I’m currently in a studio class right now. I’m in photo and I’ll be working in the darkroom and if I create photos I’m proud of in this class, that will definitely help my portfolio.
But still. I don’t just take photos. I’m going to have to create a lot of different art this semester, just so I can narrow it all down to 15 quality pieces. I need to hit up an art store this weekend just to buy various things I think I might need. For instance, I know I’ll be needing nice drawing paper and I want watercolors for something, so I’ll need paint, brushes, AND watercolor paper. Plus, I could use some more colored pencils to add to what I have.
Ugh. I’ll be spending so much money this semester between photo and my portfolio. I can just say goodbye to all the money I earned working at Valleyfair this summer. My 800 bucks will easily disappear.
Don’t get me wrong—I’m not necessarily complaining about spending a lot on art. Art is friggin’ expensive. I knew this when I decided to become an art major. If anything, I’m just worried. Will my work be good enough? Will I be able to create enough pieces that are cohesive in the portfolio, but still manage to show off different strengths of mine? Will I be able to get everything done in the amount of time I need it done by?
I plan on taking a lot of photos this semester. I’m gonna have to. And not just for my photo class. No, I want to see if I can plan a legit photo shoot. Shit, though. I’m going to need help with it. I’m going to need help with this stuff and I’m going to need to recruit my friends to help me. I’m going to need to get the courage to actually ask people for help and put myself out there as an artist.
Anyways. I just needed to write out some of my art major worries and I figured they relate to my photography.
In other news, did I mention I’m taking a photo class? I’m really excited for it. The last time I was in a darkroom was senior year of high school and I miss it so much.
And now, I have to go brainstorm for my portfolio.
