Get A Full Walkthrough Of Your Admissions Portfolio From A Former Art Professor
Find out exactly which pieces to add, cut, keep, and improve so you can use the time between now and the admissions deadline building the best portfolio possible.
Self-Critiquing Your Portfolio Doesn’t Work – No Matter How Great Your Artistic Eye Is
Have you ever stared at a piece you’re working on and thought: “Is this done or do I just think it’s done?”
Maybe you come back the next day to add an extra brushstroke or some texture, and right as you lift your brush to the canvas your brain says: ”Wait…am I about to ruin this?”
That experience is universal to every artist I know.
When you’re so close to something (especially something you have a lot of emotional investment in), it’s impossible to see it clearly.
Which means you’re usually stuck guessing at your own blind spots.
You Need An Educated Second Opinion To Spot The Gaps You’re Too Close To See
That’s the whole point of a Portfolio Critique. It’s a recorded, 30-minute video walkthrough of your entire portfolio where I tell you piece by piece what’s working, what’s not, and what still needs to be added or tweaked.
You get clear, direct feedback on your work from someone who:
1) Doesn’t have the emotional attachment that’s probably clouding your view of it
2) Knows exactly what admissions teams are looking for when they open your portfolio
I want to give you the perspective you’ll never get from your own “self-critique”, YouTube videos, or well-meaning family and friends.
Here’s How We’ll Turn Guesswork Into An Intentional Portfolio Plan Before The Admissions Deadline
STEP 1
Send Your Portfolio For Review
Submit up to 20 images and materials from your portfolio so far, whether it’s finished, nearly there, or still a work in progress. There’s no perfect stage to send it, the earlier you get feedback, the more time you have to act on it.
STEP 2
Get Your Recorded Critique
Within 3 business days, you’ll receive a recorded, 30-minute video where I evaluate every piece for two things: your artistic fingerprint, and whether it meets what an admissions team is actually looking for.
STEP 3
Close Gaps Before The Deadline
You’ll walk away with a video you can come back to as many times as you need with my detailed recommendations on what to cut, what to keep, and what to prioritize with the time you have left before your deadline.
OR…Upgrade To The Full Admissions Bundle:
If you want guidance that goes one step further, here’s your chance to cover everything else your application needs for one convenient bundle price.
Upgrade to the Art School Admissions Bundle and get:
1:1 Mentoring Session — a one-hour live session to get your direction right from the start so you don’t spend months building around the wrong assumptions ($799 Value)
A Full Portfolio Critique — a complete walkthrough of your portfolio telling you exactly what you need to work on ($1199 Value)
Expert Statement Editing — a thorough edit to make your statement compelling and clear, plus guidance on creating statement notes for each piece as you build ($999 Value)
The Portfolio Guide Workbook — a comprehensive guide you can reference at any point of the process ($25 Value)
Testimonials
“Prof Lieu comes with an amazing depth, domain knowledge, as well as rich professional experience to understand a student’s need quickly, follow the student’s style and idea, and guide with encouragement and keen points to inspire the student tremendously.”
“Prof Lieu’s instruction has been remarkable — enriched with concrete detail, actionable advice, and encouragement for a budding artist.”
“We feel super lucky to have found Prof Lieu to help us in a critical time and were really appreciative to receive her coaching and achieve great improvement in such a short time.”
Here’s What You Need To Know Before Booking…
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3 business days from when you submit your materials.
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Images or files of everything currently in your portfolio, even if it’s still a work in progress. There’s no need to wait until it feels finished.
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A Portfolio Critique is a 30-minute, recorded, one-time video walkthrough of your existing portfolio. mentoring is live, one-on-one, and works at any stage, including before you’ve started making work, and can go beyond just your portfolio to cover skill-building and direction.
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You can include up to 20 pieces for review.
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A second critique isn't automatically included, but you're welcome to book another Portfolio Critique (at a discounted rate!) once you've made your changes. Many students find a second round of feedback genuinely helpful before submitting.
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You can book on your student’s behalf. The critique itself will be sent directly to your student unless otherwise requested.
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You can absolutely book on your student’s behalf. The sessions themselves are one-on-one with your student directly.
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You can upgrade into the full Art School Admissions Bundle, which includes a Portfolio Critique, 1:1 mentoring, and Statement Editing together.
The Investment
Book Your Portfolio Critique
A recorded, 30-minute walkthrough of your portfolio where I breakdown every change you need to make to get your pieces admissions ready.
$1199
OR…Upgrade To The Full Admissions Bundle:
1:1 Mentoring Session — a one-hour live session to get your direction right from the start so you don’t spend months building around the wrong assumptions ($799 Value)
A Full Portfolio Critique — a complete walkthrough of your portfolio telling you exactly what you need to work on ($1199 Value)
Expert Statement Editing — a thorough edit to make your statement compelling and clear, plus guidance on creating statement notes for each piece as you build ($999 Value)
The Portfolio Guide Workbook — a comprehensive guide you can reference at any point of the process ($25 Value)
Get The Application-Changing Critical Feedback That Allows You To…
Know which portfolio pieces are working and which ones to cut
Have a clear list of what needs to be added or strengthened
Pinpoint a weak piece or element that’s dragging your portfolio down
Understand how each piece reads from an admissions perspective
Head into the final draft of your portfolio with concrete direction
Find Out Exactly What Your Portfolio Needs To Be Admissions Ready In Just 30 Minutes
You’ve got the drive to make this happen, and you don’t need anyone’s permission to keep going without help.
But talent doesn’t always equal acceptance. Only expert guidance can tell you where your portfolio is falling short and what admissions teams are actually going to see when they start clicking through your work.
Join me one-on-one to see the difference between the portfolio you could make and the one you’re capable of making with the right mentoring in your corner.