Can we talk about family collabs in digital art showcases? | Digital Art Showcase

Faith Stone · 2026-02-26T01:00:59.080493+00:00

Lots of folks in digital art circles say that your showcase should only have polished, finished pieces. I get that, but I think it misses something. My brother and I started making digital art together during lockdown. He's not an artist, but his ideas push my art in new ways. We made a series of pieces mixing his rough sketches with my clean lines. When I posted them, some people said it was messy, but many loved the energy. Now, I always include at least one collaborative piece in my portfolios. It reminds me that art doesn't have to be perfect to connect with people. What do you think about mixing fun family projects with polished art in showcases?

evaf127mo ago

I always believed in perfect portfolios until my niece’s finger painting changed my mind.

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michaeltorres7mo ago

Wow, I was wrong about perfect portfolios.

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sandra_carter7mo ago

My cousin and I do something similar with his weird photo edits. Those rough collabs actually got me my last freelance job because they showed how my process works. The messy stuff proves you can think outside the box, so keep at least one in there.

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davidt737mo ago

Totally get what you mean about messy stuff showing you can think outside the box. I've seen it with friends who do graphic design. Their early drafts look crazy, but that's where the best ideas come from. Like when they mix totally different styles, it shows they're not just following rules. Keeping one rough piece in your portfolio makes sense because it tells a story. It shows you're willing to take risks and that's what clients sometimes want.

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