25 Aug 2022, 22:33

So my current project has been making a batch of about 12 portfolio pieces for a portfolio review I have on October 1st. Initially I wanted to this to be for my children’s book portfolio but as I’ve been working through this project I’ve been beginning to realize that I’m not sure children’s books are where I want to be. The stories I think of and the illustrations I daydream about making the most are more in the middle grade to young adult range. If you’re familiar with Matt Rockefeller, he’s a great example of the kind of work that I feel like I want to make.

A big part of this portfolio review is that I’ll be given advice and some coaching on what market I fit best into. So should I just let loose on my creativity and not worry about strictly sticking to children’s books or would it be better to complete this batch of children’s books illustrations and see how it feels?