If you teach or mentor art students who, for example, want to work in "TV Animation" (or any creative industry)- it's vital you teach in a way that accommodates the vast range of what The Best Art In The Industry looks like, and therefore what A Great Portfolio looks like

@FromHappyRock In a perfect world I can understand the sentiment you’re getting at. But I want to provide the actual reality lying underneath this hypothetical.

@FromHappyRock The reality of the industry (at least in Australia) is you have to be highly highly adaptable. Having range is its own valuable skillset and you need it to survive here.

@goodsniff_ @FromHappyRock Such a good point. Effective Art teaching is about principles behind improvement and development, rather than specific style. Unless the goal of the training is to work on a specific project. though having courses break down into style focuses would be incredible.

@goodsniff_ @FromHappyRock Here to agree with your thread 100%, since we've experienced the same path. 😄 Australia doesnt develop many home grown animated series, we rely on overseas contracts, and being versatile to keep working. My folio is a 17 yr collage of style & positions to keep myself employed.

@goodsniff_ @Scoutrager @FromHappyRock I’d add that it’s also about teaching artists to find the fun in switching styles. As drawing a new style can quickly become frustrating.. and artists give up. But diagnosing a style, then extrapolating it into new artworks is actually a really fun job.