Tag: artist website tips

1. Why Static Isn’t Enough Anymore There was a time when  an online portfolio was a digital gallery, clean, clickable, and often as static as a printed brochure. But today, with more artists vying for attention and collectors, curators, and collaborators browsing from phones and tablets, that passive layout just doesn’t cut it. Interactive portfolios give your audience something to do, not just something to look at. And when people interact, they remember. It’s not about flashy tech but building experiences. Think of it like stepping into a well-designed studio versus…

Less Can Be So Much More If you’ve ever stared at your portfolio and felt the urge to add just one more project, or maybe five, you’re not alone. There’s something strangely comforting about packing it full, like you’re proving just how much you’ve done. But here’s the truth: when it comes to showcasing your work, more isn’t always better. In fact, sometimes less is exactly what makes your work stand out. A minimalistic portfolio doesn’t mean sterile, boring, or empty. It means every image, word, and layout choice has a…

SEO and Art Don’t Have to Be Opposites Let’s be honest: SEO sounds like something techy people in glasses whisper about in data meetings. As artists, our world revolves around color palettes, texture, expression, and emotion, not keyword density and alt text. But here’s the thing: yourl online portfolio deserves to be seen, and search engines are the main road people take to discover art today. Making your artist portfolio SEO friendly doesn’t mean turning into a robot or sacrificing creativity. It’s about tweaking a few behind-the-scenes details so your site…

Your Portfolio Isn’t Just for One Kind of Viewer Your art portfolio is more than a digital flipbook of pretty things. It’s your handshake, your voice, your invitation into a world only you can build. But here’s the curveball, every person who stumbles across your work sees it with different eyes. A gallery owner might zero in on technique, a buyer might search for connection, and a fellow artist might look for experimentation. How do you cater to all these minds without losing your own artistic soul? That’s the tricky part.…

 Let’s Take a Look Together You’ve got a portfolio, maybe on your website, maybe tucked in a PDF, maybe in a beautifully curated Instagram grid. But when was the last time you gave it a real, honest look? Not a scroll-through. A review. Your portfolio is more than a gallery. It’s a mirror of your growth, your taste, and the version of your creative self you’re presenting to the world. Whether you’re trying to land clients, get into galleries, or just want to feel more aligned with your work, learning to…

Let’s Talk About That “C” Word Every Artist Hears You know that word you keep seeing pop up in artist tips and portfolio checklists? Yep, it’s “consistency.” And honestly, it sounds so dull on the surface. Like something you’d associate with a gym schedule or a skincare routine. But here’s the secret: consistency in your art portfolio isn’t about repetition or locking yourself into one style forever. It’s about telling a cohesive story that makes curators, collectors, and collaborators pause. If you’ve ever scrolled through your own work and felt like…

Let’s Be Honest, Looks Do Matter (At Least a Little) You know when you open someone’s portfolio, and everything just feels… right? Like a visual hug? That’s not an accident. The color palette, layout, and design choices are all doing quiet little dances in the background, making sure you feel something. A well-designed portfolio doesn’t scream for attention, it invites people to stay a while. Now I’m not saying you need to be a graphic designer to make your portfolio sing, but the visual elements you choose can seriously affect how…

Updating your art portfolio regularly sounds like something only superhumans do… or people who somehow enjoy spreadsheets. But for the rest of us (who maybe have 37 unfinished paintings, two open calls bookmarked, and no idea what year our artist bio was last updated), it can feel like a lot. So, what if we made it… not stressful? What if your portfolio timeline felt more like a cozy studio ritual than a looming admin task? This guide isn’t about turning you into a marketing robot. It’s about crafting a flexible rhythm…