Help with Gnomon Portfolio

[Irwen]

Hey, guys!

I'm trying to enter in the 2-year-long Gnomon program and I need a little help here.

I've been looking through the entire 'Accepted Portfolios' thread in this forum for some reference, but there are no Gnomon portfolios there :(

So anyone that has been accepted (or knows how things work there) can tell if I'm going in the right direction? Is this more or less the level they are looking for? If I'm not there, can you give me some tips?

I've tried to follow Gnomon portfolio especifications, including a lot of Entertainment pieces such as vehicles, characters and environments. I've also included a life-reference anatomy study and another 'more traditional' piece.

Can't wait to hear your C&C ;) Thank you so much in advance :)

[saprissa9]

I've seen some accepted Gnomon portfolios. And your colored pieces look so much better than the ones I've seen in other portfolios. I suggest you work more on your anatomy by the looks of those hands. Other than that I think you got it. Like I said work on your anatomy a little more and you will be accepted there in no time.

[saprissa9]

Links to Gnomon portfolios:
http://andy-r-gnomon-sub.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyDS4T8cEis
http://xk0art.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-post.html
http://vimeo.com/49861654
http://jacqidillon.wordpress.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottwi...57619156862370
http://www.missmodeler.com/2012/07/g...portfolio.html
http://nathangmartinez.daportfolio.c...lery/670772#17
http://seanmulqueengnomonapplication.blogspot.com/

[Irwen]

Thank you so much! This has been really useful

I'll be practicing a bit more my anatomy skills, thank you for the advice.

Only one quick question: have all these portfolios been accepted?

[saprissa9]

Thank you so much! This has been really useful

I'll be practicing a bit more my anatomy skills, thank you for the advice.

Only one quick question: have all these portfolios been accepted?

Yes, I would say that a majority of those portfolios were accepted. I did see them saying that they were accepted. And you are welcome! I am also working on my art so I can get accepted at Gnomon. And by the looks of your portfolio and a lot of these I can see I got a long way to go : (
Good luck!

[Irwen]

Oh, then good luck to you, too!
Don't be discouraged, you will eventually make it This is actually the third time I'm applying but, while trying to improve my portfolio, I have also improved my skills and I have meet a lot of great people in different courses and workshops. So, enjoy the learning!

[saprissa9]

Oh, then good luck to you, too!
Don't be discouraged, you will eventually make it This is actually the third time I'm applying but, while trying to improve my portfolio, I have also improved my skills and I have meet a lot of great people in different courses and workshops. So, enjoy the learning!

OMG? 3 times??? I'm seriously scare now. Did you showed a portfolio the first two times?

[Irwen]

Hahaha, don't be scared. Yes, I sent them a portfolio in both occasions, but the first one was full of the wrong material (for example, I included a lot of photography) because on those times they didn't have especific portfolio guidelines on their website (or at least I didn't see them).
The second time I applied they told me I was really close to the level required for getting in the 3-year-long program but, as I'm not american, I need to enter the 2-year-long program (it's the only one where you can get a visa) and, as you may know, the portfolio requirements for this program are quite higher.

[saprissa9]

Hahaha, don't be scared. Yes, I sent them a portfolio in both occasions, but the first one was full of the wrong material (for example, I included a lot of photography) because on those times they didn't have especific portfolio guidelines on their website (or at least I didn't see them).
The second time I applied they told me I was really close to the level required for getting in the 3-year-long program but, as I'm not american, I need to enter the 2-year-long program (it's the only one where you can get a visa) and, as you may know, the portfolio requirements for this program are quite higher.

Oh Ok well that explains it. I hope I get in in my first or second try. I am too old, can't be wasting time around lol.

[DanielFadness]

Im desperately trying to get prepared for my Gnomon portfolio review on March 1st. Can you guys tell me what you think so far? I have a few more pieces im trying to finish before I get there. Im also including sketchbooks as single pieces that can be found on my deviant art Thanks!

http://jiggajlalopez.deviantart.com/gallery/

[Irwen]

Hahaha, don't be scared. Yes, I sent them a portfolio in both occasions, but the first one was full of the wrong material (for example, I included a lot of photography) because on those times they didn't have especific portfolio guidelines on their website (or at least I didn't see them).
The second time I applied they told me I was really close to the level required for getting in the 3-year-long program but, as I'm not american, I need to enter the 2-year-long program (it's the only one where you can get a visa) and, as you may know, the portfolio requirements for this program are quite higher.

You have some more info on the matter here: http://www.gnomonschool.com/programs/compare

[Irwen]

Hi!

I really love your pieces! You've got really cool designs and drawings.

Are you trying to enter the 2 or the 3 year program? I'm trying o enter the 3 year program right now (in fact I've got my interview today, I'm so nervous )

[DanielFadness]

Hey, thanks for responding! Im just trying to enter the 1 year program. How did your interview go btw Irwen?!

[Irwen]

Then I'm pretty sure you will make it

My interview was great, thanks for asking! Shannon was really nice, and she told me she liked my portfolio So hopefully we will see eachother in LA in a few weeks!

[DanielFadness]

Thanks! Congrats on your interview and yea hopefully Ill see you in LA soon!

[Irwen]

Hey, guys!

I've finally been admitted! Although it was in the 3 year program. I have already posted my final portfolio in the 'Accepted portfolios' thread