<p>I'm an avid visual artest and am considering submitting a portfolio. I'm not sure if I'm a good enough artiest for it to be worth submitting a portfolio so here's a link to some of my work. Please be honest, if I'm not that good tell me, I don't want to spend my time compiling art peaces if they're not going to at least interest colleges. Here's a link to some of my work: Flickr:</a> nkmoritz2's Photostream</p>
<p>Are you looking to major in visual art? You are asking strangers to comment on the quality of your art. You shouldn’t. How can you know peoples’ qualifications?</p>
<p>Instead, you need to speak to local art professionals and get their input. If you possess extraordinary skill, you should submit. if not, then not.</p>
<p>BTW: perhaps it’s just fast typing but your post is rife with typos. U need to watch that when it comes to application time. HTH</p>
<p>Really, I’m looking at a premed track, but I would love to either minor in visual art or even just incorporate a art portfolio for diversity’s sake. I’m fine with stranger’s input–actually strangers commenting would be great, they’re more likely to be honest. Qualifications are not necessary, I’m just looking for feedback. Please feel free to critique! It’s why I posted this here! I just want to know weather or not my art is good enough for it to be worth my time compiling a art portfolio(:</p>
<p>T26E4 is saying that some schools specify not to submit unless you are an ‘extraordinary’ talent. So an art teacher would be in a better position to say. Ordinary people without artistic talent are easily impressed (I like the first picture), so I don’t agree with your approach. So check each school site to see if they welcome or discourage supplemental materials. I’d say not to do it usually. But if you are writing something about it in essays or are indicating an interest in a minor then maybe that is worthwhile, IF the school doesn’t ask for only extraordinary talent or discourage the supplements in general.</p>
<p>Thank you that was very helpful. The majority of the schools I am applying to do welcome supplemental materials. My art teacher did suggest that I submit a portfolio, I just wanted other opinions. BrownParent, I agree that “ordinary people without artistic talent are easily impressed,” I’m just not sure that I am not one of those ordinary people (its hard to judge your own artistic abilities). On the one hand, my art teacher is more qualified to judge my art, on the other hand, he knows me and would be less likely to truly criticize my work. I’m not looking for glowing complements or an ego boost. I truly want to know if people like my work or if it looks like the work of any other high schooler. I posted this here, so that I could get feedback relatively anonymously. My hope is that the fact that I personally know the users on this sight and they don’t know me would make people to criticize my work honestly.</p>
<p>I am not an artist, so it is impossible for me to judge your work well. Do you know of any artists who could help you?</p>
<p>Hi there!
I’m an art student, I think I could offer some decent input.
I know the description of “extraordinary” talent can seem a bit vague, but I think you’d be fine with submitting an art supplement. Keep in mind many schools require a minimum of 8 pieces though, so be sure to put aside time for that. Also some schools /require/ you to continue to pursue art if you use a supplement so make sure to check each schools individual policy</p>
<p>I’m not qualified to judge your work, but as a lay person with an artist son, I would say that it’s a good start. You should expand to include more drawing from life and if possible some other media. </p>
<p>This question came up on another thread so I will repeat:</p>
<p>I’m generally in favor of submitting art supplements, but with conditions:The work demonstrates talent and skill that are exceptional for a high school student, the student is committed to making art as major extracurricular and the college applied to is “art friendly.”</p>
<p>The best judge of the level of talent and skill would be an art professional – a high school teacher, outside instructor or practicing artist. </p>
<p>The level of commitment is difficult to quantify, but I would say that art involvement needs to be an important part of what the student does when s/he’s not in class. </p>
<p>Schools that are “art friendly” are, to me, those that have strong studio art and art history departments. Small LACs and medium sized privates as category tend to like supplements that offer a holistic view of the applicant’s interests and activities. Art involvement can be a powerful EC even if the student doesn’t intend to major in studio art, especially if the portfolio is backed up with recommendations, essays and other resume entrees.</p>