Tag: how to write an artist bio

Have you ever noticed how you can look at a piece of art, like it, and then suddenly love it once you hear the story behind it? It’s a bit like seeing a necklace in a shop window that looks nice, then finding out it was handmade by someone’s grandmother ,  suddenly the emotions hit harder. That simple backstory shifts the way you see it, and it’s no longer just an object, it’s a memory, a piece of someone’s life, and it feels more valuable instantly. That’s exactly what happens with…

When you hear the phrase “artist bio,” it might sound like one of those formal, box-checking tasks that galleries or websites make you submit. But in reality, your bio is often the very first doorway through which people encounter your art. Before someone dives into your portfolio or takes the time to stand in front of your work, they usually glance at the words you’ve written about yourself. This small paragraph can either intrigue them or make them scroll past. That is why treating it as an afterthought sells your work…