Portfolio Consultant – Fig Taylor

As the AOI’s resident Portfolio Consultant, Fig Taylor has been advising illustrators on how to make the best of their portfolio since the 1980’s. Author of How to Create a Portfolio and Get Hired: A Guide for Graphic Designers and Illustrators, Fig has run her own illustration agency, and subsequently worked for several others, giving her a wide overview of the industry and a wealth of valuable experience. Fig has lectured on professional practice at over fifty UK art schools. She is a regular contributor to The Writers and Artists Yearbook.

Fig recently took part in a portfolio review evening for The Dots, and is featured in their video here, helping to answer questions such as

Is my portfolio looking professional enough?

Am I approaching the right clients for the right kind of jobs?

What areas of illustration does my work best fit into?

An AOI member consultation with Fig costs £30 for the hour. Please email [email protected] for available dates and times.

“Anyone who needs to crack the illustration industry needs to do a one-to-one with Fig Taylor.” Paul Ryding, illustrator, AOI member

“I can’t recommend the @theaoi members portfolio consultation with the hugely experienced Fig Taylor highly enough. Such a great help.” Pete Levy, illustrator/animator, AOI member on Twitter 6 April 2016 (Greenlitpete)