The Dots
The Dots
Log in
Join
Join now for free

Hi! Anyone has some time to drop some feedback?

I'm an illustrator, and I need some constructive feedback from you. I'm actively looking for collaborations; magazines, publications, etc. Would you kindly share some advice on how to make the portfolio better and punchy for commercial work, please?

Here's my instagram portfolio https://www.instagram.com/heedayahlockman


thank you x
Heedayah Lockman
Heedayah Lockman
Illustrator

Replies3

  • Heedayah Lockman
    Heedayah Lockman
    Illustrator
    @Tina Bernstein thank you for your feedback! These are very helpful, and defo would make some changes to make my feed and branding more cohesive.
  • Tina Bernstein
    Tina Bernstein
    Founder of Mapology Guides
    Hi Heedayah,

    I look for the following when perusing Illustrator’s IG’s:

    1. A strong individual style
    2. Individual posts that stand out and grab my attention
    3. Sophisticated mark making

    It’s all rather subjective because different people/clients will look for different things.

    The 1st thing I noticed was your profile.
    Maybe instead of saying: Fancy working together?... you could say: open for commissions/collaborations.

    Also GLA based. Not everyone will understand this. Maybe UK based.

    Personally - as I said this is subjective - your figures/humans like from post on June 10th are great and I like them the best. Freeing up your style (which is very graphic) will only improve everything. You are very talented so keep growing in your style.

    I also feel you would benefit from learning more about colours and colour combinations.
    It is a complex subject and many digital artists only use what’s presented in the digital design packages. Yet one learns most about colours by actually painting and using them IRL. I would recommend you get the following book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dictionary-Color-Combinations-Various/dp/4861522471/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=japanese+colour+combinations&qid=1625900139&sprefix=japanese+coloue+combination&sr=8-1


  • Heedayah Lockman
    Heedayah Lockman
    Illustrator
    @Deepey thank you so much for your feedback! it's quite helpful, and I'm currently in the process of making a website atm and putting some client and passion works.
    And yes, i love drawing food! For now I have worked with a few food magazines, and looking forward to collaborate more in future.

You must sign up or log in before you 
add a comment.

Post reply