We’ve put together some Ashcan Studio student's work - examples of the kind of excellent artwork top Art Schools & University Art Programs look for in an ideal potential student - and we talk about why each artwork is so successful. A good exercise is to pause at each image and think about or write down why you think they’re good portfolio pieces What do you think makes a good portfolio piece? What do you think makes some of these good? ashcanart.com @ashcanart

A Bartlett graduate reviews an accepted architecture school portfolio that won one of our students a place at the AA. The portfolio was also accepted to the Bartlett, Cornell, SCI-Arc, Edinburgh and the Glasgow School of Art.

A display of student work from three of my recent classes at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA.

Looking at the strict mourning etiquettes of the Victorian era, it was impossible to separate oneself from grief. With this in mind the collection heightens this to the extreme - in doing so, the wearer becomes the physical embodiment of loss. Adopting some of the classic Victorian mourning fabrics and colour palette, the collection draws inspiration from not only the female mourning dresses, but also the mourning suits of the men, creating a juxtaposition between the two.

This outstanding Painting and Related Media Coursework project was awarded Top in the World for the CIE examinations. It explores self-portraiture and ‘Identity’.

Getting into an art school or university can help make your art dreams happen. Check out our AP art portfolio examples for inspiration!

Dark Yellow Dot supports young and emerging artists at the beginning of their careers. Tips for artistic development and more.

An art portfolio can be a challenge to put together as a new artist. Here are proven ways to stand out when applying for art jobs and college.

What should be in an art school application portfolio? How do you present a portfolio? What gives you the best chance of being accepted by the art school of your dreams? This article explains how to make an art portfolio for college or university and is packed with tips from leading art and design school

In this video, you’ll get an in-depth look at a high school art portfolio that successfully gained acceptance to prestigious art schools such as the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, RISD, and Pratt Institute. This video is perfect for anyone interested in art, culture, and the college application process. This video presents in […] The post My Accepted Art Portfolio – Tips for Art School Admissions is shared on PaintingTube.