I work with students online from concept to final submission, guiding them in developing ideas, refining their work, and building cohesive, compelling portfolios for top art and design programs.
Support is offered through both long-term 1:1 mentorship and one-off portfolio reviews. For students building their portfolio from the ground up, mentorship spans 6–12 months with ongoing guidance leading up to final submission. For more targeted support, portfolio reviews provide honest, detailed feedback and clear next steps to strengthen your work.
"I was struggling to make a portfolio for UAL to the point where I didn’t even know where to start, luckily I got introduced to Abby and her help and guidance were amazing. She is so fun and so encouraging so my doubts about getting into my university and my portfolio lowered a lot! The final body of work that I built was great. I fortunately got into UAL and a big part of that happening is because of abby. I recommend her and her program heavily because she makes the process so fun and exciting!"
Margaret Liu
UAL
"Before starting to work with Abby I felt or was feeling lost and had no idea where to start building my portfolio. I decided to work with her because I didn’t understand what was being looked for in a Portfolio or the complicated and overwhelming application process of each school. Her system was incredibly helpful and gave me a lot of input, clarification, and help. The final body of work that I built was absolutely perfect and tailored to each school. I now feel that I have accomplished exactly what I wanted and would recommend this program to anyone!"
Jawhara Hafez
RISD
"Applying to university was already stressful, but adding a portfolio on top of it made it so much scarier, and I had no idea how to curate one. Even after my first session with Abby, I already felt less stressed and able to manage my portfolio. She was so willing to help in every step of the process and her positive energy really helped me step back and see that it wasn't as stressful as I was making it out to be. I don't think I would have felt even half as confident in submitting my portfolio if I hadn't worked with Abby. I learned so much about what goes into a portfolio as a whole and feel super prepared for the next time I'll have to make one."
Ash Lassonde
Brown University
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Abby since freshman year- when I first met her she was the Arts Prefect of our high school. When it came time to apply for art school, Abby’s advice and consultation was crucial in helping me conceptualize, construct and curate my portfolio. Art school applications differ heavily from those of other programs, and I couldn’t be more thankful I had Abby to guide me through it all."
Graeme Mounsey
Parsons
"I had always been intimidated by the idea of creating a portfolio. However, in my first meeting with Abby Gaskin, I was greeted by someone passionate and receptive who changed my feelings on the subject immediately. From the very beginning, Abby was invested in my success. At every moment in our meetings, she gave her full attention to my work. Her encouraging yet honest feedback was a perfect match for my academic ambitions. When I reached out for support outside of scheduled meetings, Abby was prompt and positive in her responses. She can be trusted to attend all meetings not only on time, but also with drive and a smile."
Charlie McDonell
Cornell University
"Abby helped me find new techniques for identifying and prioritizing the right ideas and validating them within my portfolio. I highly recommend Abby if you’re looking to energize your work, understand your process, and build a cohesive collection of work."
Maddy Djuk
Parsons