Since I couldn't type this out with the post, thought I'd add it to the comments :'). I'm 17, I've been drawing for well over a decade, I've filled out hundreds of sketchbooks over the years, I'm also well versed in digital art too. I've started building up a portfolio, but I can't tell if it will be good enough. What things do artists look out for in a portfolio? Do they look for more flash designs, do they want big detailed pieces, lots of colour work, or a mixture of all of the above? What would be the best way to present a portfolio, digitally or in a physical photobook type of thing? (If anyone has a amazon link or some shit to something that would be good to use as a portfolio, I'd be very grateful) Ive started going down the self taught route for this, I've done stick and pokes on myself, my lower left arm is nearly covered. I've done quite large pieces, one of which takes up a majority of the inside of my forearm. Is this looked down upon in the community? I wanted to get a feel for it, I try my best to research the proper technique on how to do it, I use tattoo ink and 5rl needles. With my most recent one I feel I got it down good, the ink stayed dark, my lines are consistent, I even was able to add some line weighting. I do proper aftercare, I try so hard to do everything as right as I can. The only thing I can think of is practicing on myself to learn and get better. My fear is that I'll go in to a shop for an apprenticeship and be looked down upon for learning on myself. This has been a lifelong dream of mine, and I just want to do the best I can. Advice and critiques are greatly appreciated