"My portfolio review with Ness was extremely helpful. She listened to my goals and helped to craft a practical action plan to get my portfolio aligned with those goals. She showed up at our session extremely prepared and shared her deep knowledge and went above and beyond by answering thoroughly the many questions I threw at her. I think all illustrators in the first couple years of their illustration careers would highly benefit from a session with Ness."

Christache Ross

Freelance illustrator

"My portfolio review with Vanessa Matte was excellent! I appreciated her professional and positive approach to my work. The review gave several insights into how I can better curate my website as well as suggestions for possible markets. After the review she sent me a document summarizing her comments regarding strengths and areas for improvement. The document was very helpful as I could focus on listening rather than taking notes. In my opinion, the review was very good value."

Denise Tonner

Children's book illustrator

"The Portfolio Review was very helpful, I would have never thought of many things myself! I can't wait to start improving my portfolio following Vanessa's tips and suggestions. Also Vanessa is open to other questions about your art career, not only your portfolio, which is superb. I feel much more confident now about contacting potential clients and agencies and I'm more confident about my art now too."

Maryia Kapitsa

Freelance illustrator

"Thanks to Ness, I am very fortunate to participate in this portfolio review. She patiently analyzed each of my paintings, gave overall suggestions and directions, and personally made some demonstrations. Now, I know the next step I should do!"

Noir Li

Children's book illustrator

"I was impressed by the quality of her feedback and very professional advice related to the field of children's illustration books. Many thanks, Vanessa, it is very appreciated and I'm so glad there are professionals and people like you that are happy to share and help junior illustrators. Thanks again."

Isabel "Senorita Rose" Arias

Children's book illustrator

"I was lucky enough to have a portfolio consult with Vanessa recently, and I can’t say enough good things about it! She gave me a view through the eyes of what a publisher would be looking for. Her structured approach with short and long term action items gave me lots to work on. In fact, I immediately worked on the short terms items, and within two hours I had a newly polished and much more professional portfolio. I would highly recommend working with Vanessa if you are serious about breaking into freelance illustration."

Nicole LeDrew

Freelance illustrator

"It was not only helpful, it has changed everything for me! It was interesting to realize how confused I've been and how much I needed to see my work through your eyes. Any other options for a portfolio review would not have received such careful attention. I'm so thankful to avoid the burnout I was headed for trying to finally get this together while being so confused. I would have paid twice as much willingly and it would have been worth every penny!"

Caroline Ekk Bautista

Children's book illustrator