Blogging for Artists: 70 Things to Write About

I’ve been blogging as an artist for years, and I can tell you this: the hardest part is often just knowing what to write about. So I’ve put together a big list of blog content ideas to help you stay inspired and consistent without tearing your hair out.

If you’re an artist trying to connect with your audience, share your work, or sell a few prints along the way, this list will give you more than enough inspiration to keep you going for months.

Pick a topic, run with it, and get that next post done. It’s easier when you’ve got a list to fall back on.

Blog About Your Art

If you’re not sure where to begin, start with the obvious: your own art. Most people follow artists because they want to see what you’re creating and get a glimpse behind the curtain.

You don’t have to be a marketing expert or a polished writer to talk about your work. Just explain what you’re making, why you’re making it, and how it came together.

This kind of content is easy to write because the hard part is already done. You’ve made the art. Now you’re just sharing it. Whether it’s a finished piece, a sketch, or something still in progress, it all adds up to interesting content for your readers.

Here are a few ways to turn your artwork into blog posts:

Write about your latest finished piece and the story behind it.
Share a work-in-progress with step-by-step photos.
Do a sketchbook tour and talk about what each page means to you.
Compare two pieces: an old one and a new one, and reflect on your progress.
Share a piece you’re not happy with and explain what went wrong.
Post a close-up detail shot and talk about that specific part.
Break down your composition choices for one particular artwork.

Tutorials and How-To Content

You don’t have to be the best artist in the world to teach something useful. If you’ve figured out how to do something, someone out there wants to know how you did it.

Tutorials are some of the most searched-for content online. People are constantly looking for tips, tricks, and shortcuts. It could be as simple as how you sharpen your pencils or how you layer your tones.

You don’t need to write like a teacher. Just walk people through your process in a way that makes sense to you. Add some photos or a short video and you’re done.

Start small and build from there. Even a one-paragraph explanation with a few pictures can be enough to help someone.

Here are a few how-to ideas to get you started:

Create a step-by-step guide on drawing or painting a specific subject
Show how you build up layers of shading, colour, or texture
Teach how to capture light and shadow in a scene
Break down how you sketch out your composition before starting
Explain how you choose and use reference photos
Share how you fix mistakes or rescue a piece you thought was ruined

Behind the Scenes

People love seeing what goes on behind the curtain. Most non-artists have no idea how much time, thought, and mess goes into making a piece of art. Sharing the day-to-day reality of being an artist helps people connect with you on a personal level.

This kind of content isn’t just about showing off your workspace. It’s about letting people into your world. That could mean talking about your habits, routines, rituals, or even the chaos of juggling art with everything else.

You don’t have to glam it up. In fact, the more real you are, the more people relate to it. Even a quick post about your latest art supplies or how you clean your brushes can be interesting when you explain why you do it that way.

Here are some simple behind-the-scenes blog ideas:

Share a tour of your workspace or studio
Write about your daily or weekly creative routine
Talk about your favourite tools or materials and how you use them
Show your process from start to finish with real-time photos
Share a packing or setup day if you’re preparing for a market or show
Let people see the not-so-glamorous side, like cleaning, storage, or failed experiments

a peek behind the scenes. A artistsstudio

Creative Journey and Mindset

Your story matters. It’s easy to forget that what feels normal or boring to you can actually be inspiring to someone else. Sharing your personal journey, creative struggles, and little wins helps others feel less alone in their own artistic path.

This type of content doesn’t have to be emotional or deep unless you want it to be. It’s about being honest and human. Talk about the things you’ve learned, the doubts you’ve had, and how you keep going when motivation dips.

Mindset posts are also a great way to build trust with your readers. If they see you as someone who gets it, they’ll keep coming back.

Here are a few ways to write about your creative journey:

Share your story of how and why you became an artist
Write about a time you nearly gave up and what pulled you through
Talk about how you deal with creative block or burnout
Reflect on what being an artist means to you
List the biggest lessons you’ve learned since you started
Write about a turning point or a breakthrough moment in your art

Art Business and Selling Tips

Selling art comes with a steep learning curve. It’s one thing to make great work, but turning that into an income is a whole different challenge. There’s pricing to figure out, platforms to test, and customers to deal with.

This is where your experience is really useful. Whether you’ve just started selling or you’ve been at it for years, you’ve got something helpful to share. Artists are always looking for tips that are grounded in the real world, not just the theory.

Be honest about what worked and what didn’t. That kind of openness builds trust and gives real value to other creatives trying to earn a living from their work.

Here are some practical blog post ideas you can share from your own experience:

Break down how you price your art and what factors you consider
Share your experience with online platforms like Etsy, Redbubble, or your own site
Talk about what goes into preparing for an art fair or market
Offer advice for dealing with commissions,
Explain how you started selling prints and what you’ve learned along the way
List the tools, services, or apps that make running your art business easier

Inspiration and Influences

Every artist works from a pool of ideas, memories, and experiences. It’s not always easy to explain why something grabs your attention, but exploring those creative sparks makes for a really engaging blog post.

This is your chance to show readers what fires you up. It might be a particular place, a colour palette, a mood, or even something completely outside the art world. When people understand what excites you, they connect more with your work.

This kind of post doesn’t need to be structured or academic. Just talk about what makes you want to pick up a brush or pencil and start creating.

Here are a few inspiration-based blog ideas to explore:

Talk about the artists who shaped your style and how their work influenced you
Share a list of books, music, or films that stir up new ideas
Show how your surroundings affect the mood and subject matter of your work
Post a gallery of reference photos and explain how you plan to use them
Reflect on a recent trip or experience that gave you a creative boost
Describe a shift in your work and what caused the change in direction

Personal Opinions

This is where you can speak your mind. Not everything in your blog has to be instructional or polished. Sometimes it’s more interesting to hear what another artist thinks about something.

If something in the art world gets under your skin, write about it. If you’ve got a strong opinion on digital art, AI, galleries, or the pressure to post online, say so. Readers appreciate honesty and personality, even when they don’t agree.

This kind of content makes your blog more human. It sparks discussion, builds loyalty, and helps people get to know you beyond your portfolio.

Here are some opinion-style post ideas you can write:

Share your views on AI-generated art and how it affects creatives
Write about the pros and cons of art school based on your experience
Talk about how social media has changed the way artists work and share
Explain why you love or avoid certain materials or methods
Give your take on galleries, competitions, or the commercial art world
Reflect on how the pressure to monetise everything affects creativity

Reviews and Recommendations

If you’ve tried something and it helped (or frustrated) you, talk about it. Artists are always hunting for honest opinions on tools, books, courses, and platforms before they spend their money.

Just give your real thoughts and explain what worked for you and what didn’t. These kinds of posts are useful, easy to write, and often great for affiliate links if you’re into that sort of thing.

Think of it like chatting with a fellow artist over coffee. What would you recommend? What would you avoid?

Here are some ideas for review-based posts:

Review your favourite art supplies and explain why you use them
Share your honest experience with an online course you’ve taken
Recommend art books that actually taught you something
Compare two different products and say which one came out on top
Write a “first impressions” post after trying a new material or tool
List the YouTube channels, blogs, or creators you find genuinely helpful

Educational and Reference Content

This kind of content is different from a tutorial. You’re not walking someone through a step-by-step project. Instead, you’re giving them useful background knowledge, context, or tools that will help them improve their skills in a broader way.

Think of tutorials as recipes, and these posts as learning why the recipe works. Both are valuable, but they serve different purposes.

These kinds of posts are great for building trust and helping your audience understand the bigger picture. You can explain how things work, break down concepts, or recommend resources that help other artists save time and avoid common mistakes.

Here are a few educational post ideas to try:

Break down a basic art principle like shading, perspective, or colour theory
Explain how to choose the right reference photo for a project
Write a guide on drawing specific textures like skin, fur, or fabric
Share a list of websites or tools you use for finding reference material
Introduce a technique or material from art history and explain how it’s used

Lists and Roundups

People love lists. They’re easy to read, quick to skim, and packed with value. You’ve probably clicked on plenty yourself, and for good reason—they deliver a lot of useful info in one neat post.

List posts are also some of the easiest to write. You don’t have to go deep on every point. A sentence or two for each item is often enough, and you can always expand on them in future posts if one idea takes off.

These posts are perfect when you’re short on time or just want to publish something helpful without overthinking it.

Here are some list-style blog post ideas to try:

List your top tips for beginners just starting out
Share a roundup of your favourite tools or materials
Create a checklist for preparing your work for an art show or sale
List the biggest mistakes you made when you were starting out
Share a collection of your most useful blog posts all in one place
Write a seasonal or themed list, like “10 Things to Paint in Autumn”

Seasonal and Topical Posts

Tying your content to the time of year or current events is a smart way to stay relevant. It also gives you a built-in reason to post something new, even if you’re not feeling especially inspired.

Seasonal posts can be tied to holidays, weather, or annual events like art fairs and open studios. Topical posts might link to art challenges, social trends, or something in the news that relates to creativity or the art world.

This type of content can also help you ride a wave of search interest if people are looking for ideas or inspiration tied to the season.

Here are some ideas to tap into seasonal or topical content:

Share your creative goals for the new year
Write a year-in-review post highlighting your favourite pieces
Create a holiday gift guide featuring your work or favourite supplies
Share seasonal art prompts or ideas for each time of year
Talk about how the changing seasons affect your subject matter or colour choices
Post about your experience taking part in a yearly art challenge, like Inktober or the 100 Day Project
Promote your upcoming events, exhibitions, or product launches
Reflect on a recent art-related news story or trend and share your opinion
Write a post tied to an awareness month or conservation cause that fits your work
Share tips for staying creative during quiet spells or busy holiday periods

Final Thoughts

If you’ve made it this far, you’re definitely not short of ideas anymore. The trick now is to pick one and run with it. Don’t overthink it, just start writing. You don’t need to be clever or perfect, just be helpful, honest, and consistent.

Your blog doesn’t have to be a masterpiece every time. Some posts will get more attention than others, and that’s fine. The more you publish, the better you’ll get at knowing what works for you and your audience.

Use this list whenever you’re stuck. Bookmark it, copy it into your planner, or print it out and stick it on your wall. And remember, your voice matters. Other artists want to hear what you’ve learned, how you work, and how you think.

You’ve got 70 solid ideas here.

Blogging can help, no doubt about it. But if I’m being honest, it’s not blogging that made me the most money.

What really paid the bills was showing up, setting up my stall, and selling my art in person. That’s where I learned how to talk to people, build relationships, and actually make sales face to face. It’s the foundation of everything I do.

That’s why I put together my Selling Art Made Simple Guide. It’s a straight-talking, practical walkthrough of exactly how I’ve been making a living from my art for over 20 years.

If you’re serious about selling your work, and you want a no-fluff guide from someone who’s done it the hard way, this is for you.

Everything you need to know about selling art.

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