What to put on your Book An Artist profile?

Showcasing your art on Book An Artist and drawing in potential customers can seem totally random, but its not! Behind the scenes the Book An Artist team works hard to drive traffic to your profile. But, once the potential customer is on our website its up to you to draw them in with your awesome skills. It’s important to not only show off your art but your personality. Fill out your biography and create captions for all your artwork. Make sure all your pictures of your artwork are well-lit and capture all the nitty-gritty details. Your first few photos will be shown off on our search page. But what should they be? Never fear, we’re hear to give you the inside scoop on what our customers are asking for!

1. Family Portraits

Ensure that your top four photos on your Book An Artist profile are exemplary examples of your portrait skills. These can include diverse styles, from realistic to more abstract interpretations, to demonstrate your versatility. Most commonly commissioned as gifts or as decor for a home, portraits are a popular request on Book An Artist. When creating your profile of work, make sure to include plenty of variations of different portraits – family pictures, solo portraits and even some based off old reference photos. Many artists using Book An Artist have painted canvas paintings for families based off old photos or reference images.

2. Wedding & Event Live Sketches

If you possess a talent for painting and creating in real-time, live events offer a fantastic platform to showcase and monetise your skills. Crafting a compelling profile that highlights your proficiency and provides examples of your work will be key in attracting potential clients. Showcase your ability to create art on the spot, whether it’s capturing the atmosphere of a wedding ceremony or the energy of a corporate event. Include a portfolio section showcasing images of your live paintings at various events.

This could include snapshots of you in action, the finished artworks, and perhaps testimonials from satisfied clients. For weddings, feature romantic scenes; for birthdays, showcase lively and colourful compositions; and for business functions, emphasise professionalism and corporate aesthetics.

3. Pet Portraits

Everyone loves their pets! Book An Artist receives plenty of open jobs and interest from customers who want a gorgeous portrait of their pet. Feature a gallery showcasing a variety of pet portraits, highlighting the diversity of breeds, styles, and compositions your artists can create. Include before-and-after shots to showcase the transformation from a photo to a stunning custom portrait.

Are you willing to change up your style depending on the brief? Show off flexibility of your design, allowing customers to choose styles, backgrounds, and other elements to tailor the artwork to their preferences.

4. Homes or Landscapes

We see a lot of requests for custom artworks featuring a childhood or family home. Requests come in not only for childhood homes but also for other significant locations such as grandparents’ houses, vacation spots, or landmarks with personal significance. Many customers commission these artworks as unique gifts for loved ones, particularly for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or housewarmings. These pieces serve as both beautiful decorations and profound mementos. Hot tip: When communicating with a customer mention your ability to incorporate specific details into the artwork, such as particular seasons, personal items, or distinctive features of the property, enhancing the uniqueness of each piece.