Turning portfolios into possibilities.

ArtBound helps aspiring art students develop and present their portfolios with confidence. Through expert coaching, online courses, and valuable resources, we provide the guidance needed to showcase your work effectively and stand out in competitive applications at top art schools.

What we do

You make the art. We help it stand out.

Portfolio Evaluations

Get expert, one-on-one feedback on your art school portfolio. Each session includes a one-hour meeting to review your work and discuss your goals, followed by a personalized scorecard with actionable steps to strengthen your portfolio and improve your chances of college acceptance. Whether you’re just starting or putting on the final touches, this focused evaluation will help you present your best work with confidence.

Online Portfolio Courses

ArtBound’s online courses provide step-by-step guidance to help you build and present a professional physical or digital portfolio for art school admissions. Designed for flexibility, our self-paced course allows you to learn at your own speed, with lifetime access so you can refine your portfolio whenever you need. Master the skills to showcase your work with confidence and stand out in competitive applications.

We Wrote the Book

ArtBound is built on proven expertise. Our founder, Brian Miller, is the author of Principles of Web Design and Above the Fold, both published by Simon & Schuster. These industry-leading design books are used in college classrooms across the country to teach the fundamentals of visual communication, layout, and user experience. When you work with ArtBound, you’re learning from the same principles that shape tomorrow’s top designers.

insights & Inspiration

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A Primer on Applying to Art School: What Every Student Needs to Know
A Primer on Applying to Art School: What Every Student Needs to Know

Applying to art school is about telling your story as a creative thinker.

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100 Exciting Careers for Artists
100 Exciting Careers for Artists

Pursuing an art degree can open the door to dozens of creative and fulfilling career paths

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10 Inspiring Art Project Ideas for High School Students
10 Inspiring Art Project Ideas for High School Students

If you’re looking for creative spark, here are ten ideas to get your wheels turning.

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  • SHU Student

    There are not enough words to describe how helpful he has been in teaching me about design, building my confidence, and building my knowledge about how to handle myself as a professional graphic designer.

  • SASD Student

    Brian’s classroom was lighthearted yet commanding. If you were not serious about art you would find that out in his class.

  • SHU Student

    Brian has provided me with tools that I don't feel my other classes have provided me with, and I feel more prepared for my career because of him.

  • SHU Student

    Brian is extremely passionate and dedicated to helping his students, and though his feedback may be challenging a lot of the time, it is this feedback that has shaped me into a better, more resilient artist.

  • SASD Student

    Brian is among the rare few who do not believe in the "everybody passes" school of thought. The grades received from Professor Miller actually mean something.

  • SHU Student

    Brian’s ability to be honest with students about their work and his expectations for them truly makes them better designers than they were at the beginning of the semester

  • SASD Student

    The knowledge and skills that I gained under Brian’s tutelage will serve me for the rest of my career. I hope he will always teach in some capacity.