I have 3 years of experience using blender, after effects, and photoshop.
I’m a very hard worker.
Failure does not scare me.
So about free artwork…
I’m currently looking to start taking commissions and freelancing however I need some pieces as all I currently have is one group image from 2021 that could’ve been better.
If you are in need of artwork with a incredibly low budget I can get the job done for free. Takes about 2-3 hours
What can I create for you?
Ads
Game Icon
Group Icon
Game banner
YouTube banner
Profile pictures
etc…
Please let me know if you are interested, you can contact me through the developer forum or ideally my discord kr6za. (there is a period at the end of my user )
Onto the actual topic, though; I don’t think its a good idea to work for free, even when building a portfolio because there’s always a chance somebody will take that work and use it for large game that you wouldn’t get a cut of. Instead think of someone ideas and concepts and then work on them as if it was a commission, like making a thumbnail for a military group or a banner for a battlegrounds game, it’ll give you good practice and if the results are good enough it’ll also entice people to hire you.
On a side note however, its entirely up to you and also a good way to learn in general, I did the same thing with animation back when i first started out (albeit on a game called rate my avatar and not the forums), so dont let anyone stop you if this is how you wish to build a portfolio.
I think it’s a great idea way to build up a portfolio quickly because if you ask payment you’ll enter the paradox of needing a portfolio to get clients but you can’t get clients without a portfolio.