How to Get Your First 100 Website Visitors as an Artist
One of the most discouraging moments for many artists is launching a website and realizing that nobody is visiting it. You spend hours choosing a theme. You build your portfolio. You create your commission page. You write your about page. Then you hit publish. And nothing happens. No visitors. No inquiries. No sales. No commissions. […]
How to Turn One Piece of Artwork Into 10 Different Products
Many artists believe they need to constantly create new artwork to make more money. The logic seems reasonable. More artwork should equal more opportunities to sell. But what if the opposite were true? What if instead of creating more artwork, you focused on getting more value from the artwork you’ve already created? One of the […]
How to Create an Art Commission Portfolio That Attracts Better Clients
If you’re struggling to get commission inquiries, your artwork may not be the problem. Many artists assume that getting clients is simply a matter of improving their technical skills. While skill certainly matters, clients rarely make decisions based on skill alone. In reality, potential clients are evaluating something much bigger: your presentation, professionalism, and ability […]
5 Pages Every Artist Website Should Have
If you’re building an artist website, it’s easy to focus on the wrong things. Many artists spend hours choosing colors, tweaking layouts, or searching for the perfect font. While design matters, the most important factor isn’t how your website looks—it’s whether your website helps visitors take action. A website should do more than display artwork. […]
The 3 Income Streams Every Artist Should Build First
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly chasing your next commission, you’re not alone. Many artists build their entire business around client work. They complete a project, get paid, and then immediately have to find the next client. The cycle repeats over and over. While commissions can be a great source of income, relying on […]
How to Create an Art Commission Portfolio That Attracts Better Clients
If you’re struggling to get commission inquiries, your artwork may not be the problem. Many artists assume that getting clients is simply a matter of improving their technical skills. While skill certainly matters, clients rarely make decisions based on skill alone. In reality, potential clients are evaluating something much bigger: your presentation, professionalism, and ability […]
How to Get Art Commission Clients Without Social Media
Many artists believe that social media is the only way to get commission clients. Every day they see artists posting on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other platforms, often with large follower counts and seemingly endless engagement. Over time, it’s easy to assume that success as an artist depends entirely on building a social media audience. […]
WordPress vs Etsy for Artists — Which One Actually Makes You More Money?
If you’re an artist trying to sell your work online, you’ve probably asked yourself the same question: should I use Etsy, or should I build my own website with WordPress? On the surface, Etsy feels easier. It’s fast to set up, has built-in traffic, and doesn’t require technical skills. But when you look deeper—especially if […]
How to Sell Digital Products on WordPress (Without Relying on Marketplaces)
Selling digital products is one of the most effective ways for artists to create income that doesn’t depend on constant client work. Instead of trading time for money, you create something once and sell it repeatedly. The challenge for many artists isn’t the idea of digital products—it’s knowing where and how to sell them. While […]
What to Sell as an Artist Besides Commissions
A lot of artists assume commissions are the only real way to make money from their work, but that belief can keep your business smaller than it needs to be. While commissions can be a strong source of income, relying on them alone often creates stress, inconsistency, and burnout. One month you are fully booked, […]