Parsons School of Design, BFA Fashion Design

E. Bolinaga transforms words that hurt us into armor that protects us.

Ringling College of Art, BFA Illustration

L. Eiras let’s us see through the eyes of a fish in a bucket, looking up at encroaching strangers who prepare to choose their dinner.

Parsons School of Design, BFA Fashion Design

An excellent example of a “mood board:, by R. Feldman, which set the stage for her fashion design collection titled “The Late Noble”.

Rhode Island School of Design. BFA Illustration

S. Ornstein conceives of elaborate stories where universes collide and teenagers become heroes, battling against an other-worldly invasion.

School of the Art Institute Chicago, BFA Illustration

J. Ramo symbolizes the human tendency to blind ourselves in digital line drawing,

Parsons School of Design, BFA Fashion Design

Striking editorial styling and fashion design by R. Feldman.

Portfolio Coaching for High School Students

Open to rising 10th-12th graders who are seriously considering applying to art/design undergraduate programs.
Limit 3 students per semester.
Price
- Virtual (Online)
  - $125 for a 1-hour lesson, $200 for a 2-hour lesson
- In-Person - Student’s Home: (within 25 mile radius of 33325)
  - $150 for 1 hour lesson, $225 for a 2-hour lesson, $300 for a 3-hour lesson
- In-Person - Instructor’s Studio:
  - $125 for a 1-hour lesson, $200 for a 2-hour lesson
- Cash, Check, Venmo & PayPal accepted.
Procedure:
- Introductory Phone Consultation - Free
  - Phone call to discuss the student’s artistic interests, academic history and perspective colleges of interest. (Ideally, the student will send a link to a folder of images of their artwork before this first call.)
  - Fill out the Contact Form to schedule your call.
- Create a schedule of lessons according to student’s unique needs
  - Most coaching sessions are held virtually online using Google Meet and Zoom. (One-on-one lesson format. No groups.)
  - In-person lessons vary depending on the student’s artistic goals as well as distance and availability.
  - Lessons paid individually at the end of each session.
- Content Areas - Students will receive guidance on the following subjects. Lessons often cover multiple subjects in one session.
  - Understanding majors and careers in the field of visual art, and deciding what options may be the right fit for them.
  - Navigating the college selection process.
  - Understanding the specific portfolio requirements of various degree programs.
  - Identifying strengths and weaknesses in their current body of work.
  - Setting up a spreadsheet to manage portfolio requirements and deadlines.
  - Learning new technical and conceptual art skills to improve upon existing artwork and create new works of art, targeting the requirements of each school.
  - Photographing and editing images of their artwork.
  - Writing and revising their Artist Statements and Resume.
  - Learning how to use SlideRoom to upload your portfolio and submit written statements.
  - Requesting and preparing for portfolio reviews from College Admissions Reps, virtually and through the National Portfolio Day events.