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    Do I have enough content to approach an agency?

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    • KayPotter
      KayPotter last edited by

      I can’t speak towards the amount of work but thought I’d offer this edit!
      Orig;
      noticed that many children's show did not feature many Filipino characters in animation, and wanted to pursue a career in that field. However, in 2020, Michael Angelo graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.

      Edit:
      After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelors degree in Architecture, Michael turned his designer’s eye back towards his lifelong pursuit: illustration.

      He enjoys illustrating people of different shapes and sizes, experimenting with different types of color palettes, and finding new ways to introduce the world to Filipino culture.

      Michael- maybe add something in here about the type of working relationship people can expect from you.

      And, Agreed, no need to mention any shortcomings. If there is something that will influence your ability to work for a client/agency, you can talk to them about it in person and try to create a solution.

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      • NessIllustration
        NessIllustration Pro @Michael Angelo Go last edited by NessIllustration

        @Michael-Angelo-Go I can't believe what a massive improvement it is from where it was just a couple months ago. Amazing work! 10-12 pieces is enough to start approaching publishers and agents. Apart from that, I agree with everything @lpetiti and @KayPotter suggested 🙂 also would add maybe include the names of the clients in the testimonials (looks less legit otherwise) and in your contact form "full real name" sounds like a very odd phrasing. You can just write "name" there and people will figure it fine.

        vanessastoilova.com
        instagram.com/vanessa.stoilova/

        Check out my Youtube channel for tips on how to start your career in illustration! www.youtube.com/c/ArtBusinesswithNess

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        • Michael Angelo Go
          Michael Angelo Go @NessIllustration last edited by

          @NessIllustration Basically what I did was I removed all the character art and only put in work that shows a fully illustrated scene. I still plan on adding more though. My plan was to have at least 24-36 illustrations before approaching, but maybe now's the time to start looking. I'll take all of your advice about the description though too.

          Finis Coronat Opus
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          • NessIllustration
            NessIllustration Pro @Michael Angelo Go last edited by

            @Michael-Angelo-Go Many people consider 24-36 is really too much. 15 seems to be an optimal number, but anything above 10 is good.

            vanessastoilova.com
            instagram.com/vanessa.stoilova/

            Check out my Youtube channel for tips on how to start your career in illustration! www.youtube.com/c/ArtBusinesswithNess

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            • Michael Angelo Go
              Michael Angelo Go @NessIllustration last edited by

              @NessIllustration Okay just fixed what everyone said.

              Finis Coronat Opus
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              • lpetiti
                lpetiti last edited by lpetiti

                Better, looking great! I would get rid of the note at the bottom that says "YOUR agency could be here!". Personally it just doesn't sound right.

                Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
                Instagram: @laurenpetiti

                "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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                • Michael Angelo Go
                  Michael Angelo Go @lpetiti last edited by

                  @lpetiti Eh... does it make me sound like a salesman?

                  @NessIllustration I just emailed Astound Us again since they were the first agency that actually responded to my emails. I'm using my professional email. I know special emails aren't necessary, but it's just for the occassion.

                  Finis Coronat Opus
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                  • lpetiti
                    lpetiti @Michael Angelo Go last edited by

                    @Michael-Angelo-Go It really does.

                    Website: laurenpetiti.myportfolio.com
                    Instagram: @laurenpetiti

                    "So the man who really loves God could...paint his pictures, even if no man ever saw them. He knows God looks upon them." - Francis Shaffer.

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                    • Michael Angelo Go
                      Michael Angelo Go @NessIllustration last edited by

                      @NessIllustration I literally messaged Astound Us today and 20 minutes later they sent me a response telling me to keep up my portfolio. I guess that email is just an automated message.

                      Finis Coronat Opus
                      Instagram: www.instagram.com/madgcartoons/
                      Behance: www.behance.net/madgcartoons
                      Website: https://michaelangelodgo.wixsite.com/madgcartoons

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                      • NessIllustration
                        NessIllustration Pro @Michael Angelo Go last edited by

                        @Michael-Angelo-Go Keep it up like.. keep it online because we'll check it out at some point soon?

                        vanessastoilova.com
                        instagram.com/vanessa.stoilova/

                        Check out my Youtube channel for tips on how to start your career in illustration! www.youtube.com/c/ArtBusinesswithNess

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