A portfolio is the way to demonstrate your artistic skill and style. Your portfolio should be short and succinct. It should show around a dozen or so examples of your very best work if you’re including a demo reel to accompany it or around twice that amount un-supported.
In reality there is no limit to how much you need to have in your portfolio but remember to only include things of your highest standard. Get a mentor or friend with a well developed eye to review what you’ve compiled, if an item falls into question then consider pulling omitting it.
Organisation is paramount; everything should be labelled under clear headings. If you present an art folder filled with images how is a potential employer meant to know if they are looking at a half decent character model or a detailed texture map, if the viewer has to question an aspect of your work than you’ve already blown your chance.
It is increasingly more common to have your work available online. Once again organise your web space so that viewers can peruse through your work quickly and easily.
