What makes a strong illustrator portfolio

The personality has to come through in the site, not just the drawings. Mr. Panda takes that furthest, an interactive 3D portfolio that feels more like a small world than a webpage. Spencer Gabor keeps it simpler, bold, colorful illustrations placed front and center with barely anything else competing for attention. Pictoric sits between the two, color doing most of the identity work on an otherwise clean layout.

A few worth studying

Valentin. A quieter site than most on this list, letting individual pieces breathe.
Alternative Aesthetics. Hand-drawn illustrations and bold lettering, raw and full of personality.
Daniel Triendl. Vibrant and playful, abstract shapes and bold color on a minimal layout that never fights the artwork.