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Simple Steps to Writing Best Art Blog Posts

By Renee Phillips 16 Comments

Once upon a time having an artist website that featured your artwork and resume was enough to make yourself recognized on the Internet. Now, if you want to attract a wider audience you need to add more art marketing components to your website.

An art blog is one of those essential website components.  As a powerful promotional tool, it helps artists get the attention of prospective art buyers and promotes engagement.

On its own a website is static, while an art blog provides new content that encourages visitors to return often. Furthermore, Google shares your ever changing material which leads to higher SEO for blog writers. Read my article “The Benefits of Having An Art Blog”.

Also read “Topic Ideas for Art Blog Posts”.

Most artists I know are confused about how to get started with an art blog and they’re missing out on valuable benefits. In this article, I share some simple steps to writing art blog posts. With these tips the process should be much easier for you to take the plunge.

Writing Art Blog Posts. Photo credit: Thomas Lefebvre on Unsplash
Photo credit: Thomas Lefebvre on Unsplash

Make The Commitment
Set up an art blog that resides on your website, in order to keep visitors on your site and a click away from your gallery. Then decide how frequently you’ll be writing. I suggest starting no less than once a month. Mark the dates on your calendar and make the commitment to begin and continue.

Ignite The Spark of Inspiration
A few days before your posting date, plant the seed in your mind about your post. Then allow your subconscious to generate a flow of subjects. Some of the best ideas for your posts may come to you when you’re working in your studio, communing with nature, taking a shower or in your dreams.

Write the ideas as they come to you in a journal. Also refer to you collection of favorite artists’ quotes and art books. They can also provide a treasure trove of inspiration. It may help to visit the best samples of other artists’ blogs but stop if you become intimidated or distracted.

Create The Mood

The day you write your first draft, create a distraction-free environment. Mute your cell phone and social media notifications. Begin only when you feel alert, positive and relaxed. For me, classical music often sets the right mood.

Select The Tools
Choose the task management system that you’ll use to type your blog draft, such as Scrivener, Evernote, or Microsoft Word. Then, set a timer to approximately 20-30 minutes before you start to write your first draft. This will help you stay focused and manage time. As you become more experienced the time you need and amount of drafts will change.

Begin The Process
Select the artwork that will accompany and inspire the article. Type a headline that is compelling and descriptive to keep you on track. Realize you can always change it later after you finish the article. Start writing the draft as fast as you can without judging, criticizing or editing.

Think About Your Reader
Whenever you write a post visualize your ideal audience. Imagine that you’re having a conversation with your art buyers. Then ask yourself: What are the most frequently asked questions you receive from your followers? What would you like them to know about you and your art?

As you write in response to these questions, let your unique personality shine. Show your passion and enthusiasm for being a creative individual and your style and medium.

How to Manage Your Content
• Write a lead paragraph that grabs the reader’s attention.
• Keep each paragraph to 2-3 sentences or 3-4 lines.
• Add a space in between paragraphs.
• Use bullet points to emphasize ideas (as I have done in this section).
• Strive for around 500 words or more if you want better SEO.
• Insert subheadings to separate different sections.
• Avoid boring content, excessive personal information, and technical jargon.
• Add keywords and tags in the designated areas.
• Use internal hyperlinks to refer to previously written blog posts that relate to ideas.
• Don’t ignore this step! End every art blog post with a call for action. Direct the reader to a gallery page, news page, price list, and/or contact page.

Tips on How to Edit The Article

NYC skyline from my window. Photo credit: Renee Phillips
Tip: Set your article aside overnight before you finish the editing process. Shown here: “Evening, Sunset Over Manhattan Skyline”. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

• Set your article aside overnight before the final editing process.
• Decide if the title needs to be changed. Does it inspire the reader’s curiosity and interest?
• Tighten up lengthy sentences and redundant statements.
• Proof read to correct any typographical and grammatical errors.
• Ask a friend with good writing skills to proof read it or consider getting an addon like Grammarly or WhiteSmoke. I also know artists who have used virtual assistants on Fiverr.com.
• When satisfied, schedule the post or hit the publish button.
• Share the link to your post on social media.
• Reward yourself for a job well done!

Give It A Try!
Creating blog posts may take you outside your comfort zone at first but with practice it will get easier. After a while consider writing more than once a month. The more frequently you write posts and share you’ll notice an increase in traffic on your website and subscribers, and enjoy other benefits in your art career.

Encourage Visitors to Get Involved
As you become more experienced continue to challenge yourself to grow and expand as a blog writer. Encourage visitors to write comments and questions. They may provide ideas for future blog posts and make your task easier. Give the process time to develop and don’t give up.


Also Read
“The Benefits of Having An Art Blog”.
“Topic Ideas for Art Blog Posts”.



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Comments

  1. Andrea Robinson says

    09/29 at 2:10 am

    Thank you Renee, sound advice and tips on how to start – thank you!

    Reply
  2. Arohi says

    09/27 at 8:40 am

    Thank you for this article, really helpful for the beginner who wants to write their art blog. ~ Minerva Institute of Management & Technology

    Reply
  3. Martin says

    08/14 at 4:58 pm

    Hi Renee

    Thank you for your inspiring and practical article. I’m just in the process of launching a art blog having bought an online blogging course to provide me with guidance.
    I’ve never exhibited my work though l have sold numerous times to friends and strangers alike.
    My primary motivation is to Kickstart my career again after a 20 year hiatus.

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      08/14 at 6:22 pm

      Martin, I’m glad you enjoyed reading the article. I hope it (and other articles on this website) help you kickstart your career again. Best wishes for an abundance of creative bliss and success!

      Reply
  4. Joyce Will says

    01/14 at 5:10 pm

    Ms Renee, A 1000 thank yous for your wonderful and inspiring article. I always felt “Art Blogs” was for only for studio fine art, but you changed my mind that any form of art can utilize a blog for their benefit. I’ve learned the importance grabbing the buyers attention, engaging with the reader and importance of call to action. As a coloring book illustrator, I’ve learned it has to be more than just the art to getting noticed. Now, I need to update my static website into a more engaging blog. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      01/14 at 6:19 pm

      That’s wonderful Joyce! BTW, your art and website is bold, beautiful, fun and welcoming! Best wishes with it all!

      Reply
      • Joyce Will says

        01/15 at 3:54 pm

        Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and making such nice comments. I really appreciate it. Being new to online art world has so many challenges with SEOs, blogs, websites, social media, marketing, etc… Thanks to your shared knowledge, it helps me to learn to navigate through some rough waters.

        Reply
        • Renee Phillips says

          01/16 at 10:35 am

          Joyce, it can be challenging at times and overwhelming when faced with all of the changing and new technology. My advice is take it step by step. Don’t do it all on your own. Get help from others. For instance, college students looking to gain experience for course credit, and opportunity place working for you on their resume, are a wonderful resource. And, visit here often for new ideas and solutions! 🙂

          Reply
  5. Mason Mansung Kang says

    04/07 at 12:24 pm

    Hi Renee,
    I’m new too to the blog posting but think I must try it sooner or later. What mostly makes me hesitate to try it is the language issue. To make a complete sentence in English describing exactly what I feel or think… is really something stressful to me. I think I have to expand my word power more too.
    But your encouragement makes me dare to challenge it… always!!!
    Thank you, anyway.

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      04/07 at 1:09 pm

      Mason, if you wrote this comment you are definitely capable of expressing yourself! And, your art alone is spectacular, so your first few blog posts can be short. And, if you need someone to proofread before you publish it, I’m sure there are many writers who would be willing and eager to help you. I now challenge you to write your first post and I look forward to seeing it!

      Reply
  6. Eric Silver says

    08/15 at 1:11 pm

    Thank You Renee!
    Your articles always seem to provide just what I need at the time I need it. I’ve been procrastinating about starting an art blog for a long time now. After reading your simple steps I’m not only eager to get started, but thanks to you I have the best plan ever!
    I appreciate everything you do to help us artists. You’re a gem.

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      08/15 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Eric,
      Thank you for your kind words. I’m delighted to know you’re jumping in to the art blog process. Keep me posted on your progress!
      Best wishes,
      Renee

      Reply
  7. Irma Kogler says

    01/14 at 5:04 pm

    Oh my. . . you are pushing me, Renee . . . this is a good thing, yes, yes.

    Love all your articles and with the new year I feel more motivated to get out of my comfort zone.
    With all this snow (Ontario, Canada) I seem to be hibernating, so the timing is perfect.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      01/16 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Irma,
      Thank you for commenting that you enjoyed this article. It’s a pleasure to nudge you in a positive direction. I feel very strongly about artists having an art blog on their website and writing regularly. Try it and I’m sure you’ll reap the rewards. Give it some time, share your posts in social media, and keep me posted on your success!
      Also, stay warm!
      Renee

      Reply
  8. Michelle Endersby says

    01/11 at 10:09 pm

    Inspiring, encouraging and a call to action! Excellent blog post, Renee, it ticks all the boxes and I am going to print it out and stick it on my wall. Many thanks!

    Reply
    • Renee Phillips says

      01/12 at 11:14 am

      Thank you Michelle!
      It inspires me to know that my article inspires you. I look forward to reading your future blog posts.
      Happy New Year!
      Renee

      Reply

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