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Artist website options
For most artists the cost of having a professional website built is prohibitive. Most artists choose to build their own website using web authoring programs or for the less-experienced there are online content management systems that will enable you to compile an online portfolio.
Online Portfolio Systems
There are a growing number of online systems that will allow an artist to present a portfolio of their work. Some systems are simply just that; a portfolio. Whilst others are primarily to sell original artwork, or prints. It can do no harm to build multiple web presences however it can become difficult if things become out of date. You may like to see Art Forum Australia's Internet Chat forum where you can learn about some of the more popular online portfolio systems and read the experiences of Art Forum members.
Artists website design Tips
Keep your website simple, clean and uncluttered. Choose a consistent neutral colour scheme so your artwork takes precedence. The core sections for an Artist's website are often:
- Biography or Artists Statement
- Artwork Examples or Gallery
- Gallery Representation or Market Location & Dates
- Links & Resources
- Contact information
In regards to contact details. If you are represented by an Art Gallery you have a responsibility to mention the gallery on your website and a lot of Artists also like to offer them as the primary contact for their artwork sales.
Protecting Image Copyright
We have prepared some more information for artists concerned that online some people may copy, or reproduce their images from their website. See: Online Image Copyright.
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