How to make an art portfolio?

Get some colored paper to match the mood of the piece of art you are wanting to mount. It will balance out the colors and make it more pleasing to the eye. Ribbons also add textural interest to the portfolio. It will add depth to you art and also stand out. Patterns are okay in some scenariOS, but if you are wishing to make it more of a formal layout, stick to ones that have minimal color and are mute in compared to the colors in your art. You want the art to be the focus, not the pattern. Also, you might want some art. It helps a lot.