THE ARTIST'S NOTEBOOK
Small steps.
A clearer practice.
Practical guides for presenting your work and looking after the relationships around it.
GUIDE 01
Give every artwork a useful introduction.
A clear artwork page answers the questions a visitor would ask in the studio.
- Start with the title, year, medium and dimensions. Include units and say whether measurements include a frame.
- Choose a clear, well-lit image. Add detail photographs when texture, edges or scale matter.
- Describe the work in your own words. Check availability and practical details before sharing its link.
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Write a biography that sounds like you.
Help someone understand who you are, what you make and what holds your attention.
- Begin with your name, medium and where you work, if you want to share your location.
- Describe the subjects, materials or questions that connect your work. Specific details are more useful than broad claims.
- Include exhibitions, education or awards only when they are accurate and relevant. Read the finished text aloud and remove anything you would not say.
Open the biography tool →GUIDE 03
Turn a good conversation into a thoughtful follow-up.
A small amount of context makes it easier to remember people and respond personally.
- Record where you met and which work interested them. Keep notes relevant and respectful.
- Agree on a next step: a photograph, dimensions, a studio visit or an availability update.
- Set a follow-up date and send what you promised. Respect communication preferences and keep private notes out of public artwork descriptions.
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