Portfolio troubles? Worry no more, caracolita*. I’m here to help!
I'm teaching at Illustrator Day this year!
The SCBWI SF/SOUTH team has organized a great double event and I really hope to see you there (in person and online):
Aug 12, 2023 – Virtual pre-event.
"Preparation and Tips for Making a Great Portfolio" with local illustrators Isabella Kung & Diana Toledano.
Sep 10, 2023 – In person at Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA.
With presentations by illustrators, agents and art directors.
Sign up for a one-on-one critique with me!
How can I help your portfolio?
Well, this is a photo from one of the times when I won the Best Portfolio Award at Illustrator Day. After I won the award a couple of conferences in a row they made a rule that says you can only win once. I know, I'm bragging, but let me help YOU win the next award!
Also, I'm super excited to teach with my good friend and fellow author/illustrator Isabella Kung, who I actually met during Illustrator Day more than a decade ago. Back then we were both starting out, trying to figure out where our careers were going to take us. Now we have many books under our belts, we are in a critique group together, and we are teaching at the same conference. How magical is that?
This is one of the main reasons I recommend my students to join SCBWI… So they can dive into the children's book community! It's SO incredibly important to have a network of people who understand what you are going through and can support you. It's much easier and way more fun than making this journey alone.
See you soon!
*Caracolita means little shell in Spanish. Aren't terms of endearment in different languages fascinating?
