Link in bio for artists: shop, commissions and the work itself
How an artist's bio link page can handle shop drops, commission queues, markets and open studios, with casas shaped like a messy studio, a print shop or a kiln room.
Artists post finished work, works in progress and studio mess, and somewhere in the comments someone always asks: is this for sale? Do you take commissions? Where can I see it in person? The link in your bio is where those questions should find answers.
These ideas are for painters, illustrators, printmakers, ceramicists and sculptors. The casas suggested are sawtooth-roof studios with skylights, a print workshop and a bottle-shaped kiln room, each with a resident who would happily get paint on their sleeve.
1. Say whether commissions are open
The most common question an artist gets is about commissions. Answer it at the top: "Commissions open for spring, three spots" or "Commissions closed until autumn". Link to a short page with what you make, a starting price and how to ask. Updating one line saves dozens of messages.
2. Announce the next shop drop with a date
If you sell in small batches, collectors want to know when. Put the date of the next drop near the top and link to the shop. After the drop, replace it with "Sold out, next drop in June" or with what remains. A clear rhythm builds anticipation.
3. Show three pieces with their stories
Add a few pieces as portfolio entries with a sentence each: the size, the medium and one honest detail, such as the glaze that cracked beautifully or the print that took nine colour passes. Stories turn admirers into collectors.
4. List markets, fairs and open studios
Many people buy art only after seeing it in person. Keep the next couple of markets, fairs or open studio days with town, date and stall number if you know it, and take each one down the day after.
5. Separate prints from originals
Collectors looking for an original and fans after an affordable print are different visitors. If you sell both, use two clearly labelled links, such as "Original paintings" and "Prints and postcards", rather than one shop link that hides the difference.
6. Point galleries and licensing to one place
Gallery owners, editors and brands looking to license work need a CV, an artist statement and a contact. Gather those behind one link labelled for professionals, so the main page stays friendly for everyone else.
7. Show a little of the process
A post with a few process photos, a sketchbook page or a time lapse link lets people see how the work gets made. Process is often what makes people care about the finished piece, and it gives them something new to see between shop drops.
8. Offer a smaller way to support you
Not everyone who loves your work can buy an original. Stickers, postcards, a zine or a monthly supporter scheme give people a small, affordable way in. One link labelled with the price range, such as "Postcards and small prints", keeps those fans close until they are ready for a bigger piece.
9. Mention teaching or workshops
Many artists teach a class at a local studio or run online workshops. If you do, a single line with the next date and a booking link turns curious followers into students, and students often become your most loyal collectors.
10. Match the studio to your medium
An imperfect, cheerful studio suits illustrators and painters. A print workshop with a little press suits printmakers and zine makers. A kiln room with handmade vessels suits potters. Use Casa DNA to bring the palette close to your own colours.
11. Protect your images sensibly
Share images large enough to enjoy on a phone but not large enough to print. Add your name to the piece's description, and link to your own shop so people buy from you rather than from copies elsewhere.
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Before you share it
- Commission status is stated at the top
- The next shop drop has a date
- Prints and originals have separate links
- Upcoming markets are current
- Professionals have one link to your CV and contact
- Images are sized for screens, not printing
An artist's link page works best when it answers the comments before they are written: can I buy it, can I commission one, where can I see it. Answer those, show a few pieces with their stories and let the studio casa do the rest. See how portfolio pieces work, or visit Mini Casa for artists.
Questions people ask
Should I list prices on my link page?
A starting price for commissions or a price range for originals helps people decide whether to ask. Exact prices usually belong in your shop, where they stay current alongside availability.
Can I sell art directly from a Mini Casa page?
No. Mini Casa has no shop or checkout. Your casa links to the shop you use, such as your own store or a marketplace, so buyers pay there.