Comments on: Artist’s Websites- Six Common Mistakes

By: BMcElhaney

BMcElhaney — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:27:29 +0000

I’ve implemented a new way to show prices for my paintings on my website. On the gallery page, prices are hidden by default. Click “Show Prices” at the bottom of the page, to view info (including prices).

http://brennenmcelhaney.com/artwork/paintings.html

Thank you for generously sharing your suggestions!

By: diet tips

diet tips — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:51:58 +0000

How did you make this template? I got a site as well and my template looks kinda bad so people don’t stay on my website very long :/.

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:41:37 +0000

thank you Gregory!

By: Gregory Despain

Gregory Despain — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:54:40 +0000

Great Article! Thanks!

By: Issac Maez

Issac Maez — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:31:44 +0000

Great Article! Thanks!

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:38:06 +0000

Thank you for your contribution. I agree.

Patrons are buying your art but they are also investing in the artist. You are your brand, your company’s image. Do not underestimate a clear message for a your brand and a professional photograph that supports both your image and your company’s brand message.

Think of professional musicians.

By: Paula Christen

Paula Christen — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:23:09 +0000

Very good advice for all of us. I’d add to your #5 – please have a photo taken that shows your face. I have to chuckle every time I see an artist photo taken from the back as they work at a project. Lots of us are camera shy, but I sure would not want that side of me to be the one people remember.

Success to the “creatives”. This is going to be a great year for artists!

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:28 +0000

good point Clint! That point could inspire the next blog post…the mailing list.

By: Clint Watson

Clint Watson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:49:33 +0000

Great list Ann, thank you for compiling this.

John, I agree with you, I also prefer first-person. I would just change number two to “The boring artist statement” – doesn’t matter if it’s 1st or 3rd…if it’s boring then it’s a mistake.

I would add that, IMHO, the BIGGEST mistake on artists websites is no email newsletter signup.

By: Ann Rea

Ann Rea — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:40:48 +0000

Thank you for your contribution John.

Number 2, the artist’s statement, or about page, is about tone. By using the first person artists can easily slide into a tone of self involvement that distracts from their message. First person, or third, be mindful of the impression you’re leaving.

Talk about your work but remember your audience, your collector. Ultimately it’s about them, not you.