<H1> Tell us about you.
An artist bio should give visitors a sense of not just who you are now, but how you got there. Including a bit of history — where you grew up, how you discovered your medium, or what drew you to making art in the first place — adds depth and makes your story more compelling. Even a sentence or two about your background can help people connect with you on a human level.
One of the first decisions to make is whether to write in first or third person. Third person ("Sarah is a Houston-based painter known for...") reads more formally and works well if your bio will be shared by galleries, press, or other websites. First person ("I've been painting since I was a kid growing up in New Mexico...") feels warmer and more direct, making it a great choice if you want your website to feel like a personal conversation with visitors. Neither is wrong — it simply depends on the tone you want to set.
Whichever you choose, the goal is to give readers a sense of your journey, so that by when they look at your work, they feel like they know a little bit about the person behind it.
<H2> A little more about your artwork.
Describing your process gives visitors a window into how your work comes to life, making it feel more personal and meaningful. Start by walking through your creative journey in plain language - where your ideas come from, how you develop them, and the steps you take from concept to finished piece. Don't be afraid to mention the materials, tools, or techniques you use, as these details help people understand what sets your work apart. Be honest and specific rather than vague; "I sketch directly from life before building up layers of oil paint over several weeks" is far more compelling than "I am inspired by the world around me." Keep the tone conversational and authentic, since visitors want to connect with you as an artist, not read a technical manual.
Your Picture
Your Cat
<H3> Maybe some pictures of your studio or your cat?
