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đ¨ Uh-Oh! Your Art Isnât Selling? Hereâs the Fix Youâre Missing...
Letâs cut to the chase: youâre talented. Your art deserves to be seen, celebrated, and turned into a sustainable income.
JAE JOHNS DIGEST
Hello friend!
Letâs cut to the chase: youâre talented. Your art deserves to be seen, celebrated, and turned into a sustainable income. But if youâre struggling to make sales, thereâs likely one glaring gap holding you backâŚ
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You donât have a professional portfolio website.
Before you panicâthis isnât a lecture. I get it. Between creating art, hustling on social media, and juggling life, building a website feels overwhelming. But hereâs the truth:
Clients, galleries, and buyers expect artists to have a dedicated space to showcase their work. Without one, youâre leaving moneyâand opportunitiesâon the table.
All of your work. All in one place. Automatically.
How much time do you spend manually updating your portfolio? And how often is it still outdated?
Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly updating your portfolio. Authory creates a beautiful, self-updating portfolio that automatically pulls in your new articles as you publish them, no matter where.
And thatâs not all: Authory also backs up all your published articles automatically, so you never have to worry about losing your work.
Join thousands of writers who already use Authory to impress potential clients and employers.
Why Your Art Needs a Portfolio Website (Even If Youâre on Social Media):
1ď¸âŁ Credibility Boost
Social media is great, but a portfolio says, âIâm serious about my craft.â Itâs your digital business card.
2ď¸âŁ Control Your Brand
No algorithms hiding your posts. Your website is a 24/7 gallery where you decide how your work is presented.
3ď¸âŁ Sell Directly
Skip the middleman! Many portfolio sites let you add a shop, commission buttons, or contact forms to close deals effortlessly.
4ď¸âŁ Reach Global Buyers
Your Instagram followers are just the start. A website helps you rank on Google and attract collectors worldwide.
The Best Part? It Doesnât Have to Cost a Dime.
You donât need a fancy developer or a big budget. Iâve curated the Top 10 Free Portfolio Websites for Artistsâplatforms that are sleek, easy to use, and designed specifically for creatives like you.
In this guide, youâll learn:
Which platforms let you sell art commission-free (no Etsy fees!).
How to choose a site that showcases your style (whether you paint murals or design digital NFTs).
Tools to embed Instagram feeds, add animations, or even password-protect client galleries.
âBut What If Iâm Not Tech-Savvy?â
No coding required! These platforms use drag-and-drop builders, templates, and step-by-step guides. You could have a stunning portfolio live by tomorrow.
Your art is your legacy. Donât let it gather dust in a studioâor get lost in a social media feed.
Once your site is up, reply to this emailâIâd love to see it!
Keep creating,
Jae
P.S. Already have a portfolio? Forward this to a fellow artist whoâs stuck in the âexposureâ trap. Theyâll thank you later.

Itâs Me⌠Jae