10 Standout Artist Portfolio Website Examples

Social media is a great tool for artists to gain visibility and recognition, but these platforms often limit the way viewers take in their art. For those looking to show off all they have created, it's best to create an online presence that can truly showcase their work - from curators scouring portfolios on individual websites or potential buyers running a quick scan of your creative output.

An online portfolio does more than just display images, it's like an extended window into your work. Your CV, artist statement, available works for sale, your latest exhibitions past and present and press reviews can be shared to give viewers a complete understanding of what you have to offer. It's the ultimate platform for showcasing all that makes up who you are as an artist!

Your online portfolio should include:

• Image galleries to showcase your work

• Your artwork, past and present

• Allow visitors to purchase your Artworks for sale easily

• An archive of your works documenting your history

• Exhibitions that you have been in past, present and upcoming

• Latest news or blog

• Your CV

• About you, the artist, telling your story

We’ve curated 10 amazing examples using Udo, featuring powerful tools to show off artwork in an impactful way. For artists starting out or experienced creatives wanting to wow their audience, these inspiring designs will give you plenty of ideas for success on the web.

Unleash your creativity and share it with the world by creating a stunning online website portfolio!

Lino Savery is an award-winning artist whose art is created by recurrent dreams, poetic images and rhythmic memories intertwine to form a tragic narrative of longing. A captivating exploration into the emotions of belonging or loss, this work evokes visions both cherished and lost - alluding to an inescapable dreamscape that resides within us all.

The website has simple navigation to the different areas of the website including works and exhibitions. This site was about creating an online presence, a place someone could get to know her work and quirkiness a little.

Cindy durant is an Artist / Craftsperson / Designer / Jeweller / Screen Printer / Teacher

Cindy Durant is a passionate artist from Cactus Beach in South Australia. Her studios are driven almost entirely by renewable energy sources, and she specializes in unique pieces of handcrafted jewellery such as silver, mixed media artworks with enamel on metal, screen prints and glasswork coming out of the kiln hot! If you would like a custom order or to attend her workshops then head over to Cindy's online store - all requests welcome!

This particular website needed to represent multiple disciplines when it comes to art and including courses. This website takes advantage of multiple features within Udo.

Includes:

• Displaying different kinds of products including

  • Textiles

  • Glass Work

  • Custom Jewellery

• Pages about the artist

• A shop displaying all her artworks that are available for purchasing.

• Media section for news and other releases

• Courses - allowing visitors to choose a particular course they're interested in and find out all about it, including session times and dates and then book and pay for the courses.

• Exhibitions, allowing Cindy to add exhibitions and the artworks in them for past present and upcoming.

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Lorraine Brown / Watercolour Painter / Knowledge Sharing / Teacher

For Lorraine Brown, watercolour art was the perfect embodiment of life itself. Invested in its risk and surprise, she found painting to be an exciting conduit for her creativity - mirroring her ever-changing experiences as a professional artist.

This website showcases her artworks as originals for sale as well as her limited prints framed and unframed. Offering workshops and an extensive blog that Lorraine promotes heavily to her database via the Udo email marketing module.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist

• A shop displaying all her artworks that are available for purchase.

• The Print module showcases different sizes of prints available and different framing options.

• Media section for news and other releases

• Workshops - allowing visitors to choose a particular course they're interested in and find out all about it, including session times and dates and then book and pay for the courses. She also offers an online downloadable course.

• Automated download emails for online courses once purchased.

• Exhibitions, allows Lorraine to add exhibitions and the artworks in each for past present and upcoming.

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Artist AJ Taylor

Taylor's art encapsulates the vivid quality of Australian Impressionism, echoing Victorian master Frederick McCubbin. By flattening and pushing forward his workspaces, Taylor takes viewers on a pictorial adventure highlighting light to create an exquisite landscape experience - just like those that have captivated him in years past!

This site was about minimalists, promoting the galleries that represent him and showcasing his past works.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Categories for artworks

• Showcase the artworks in their minimalist self

• Represented by - a page dedicated to the galleries that represent AJ Taylor and his artworks. Artworks can have a direct link to the appropriate gallery exhibition when on.

• Exhibitions, will link to the appropriate gallery representing AJ Taylor

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Nellybrush is my fun and adventurous alter ego

From a young age, I was given the endearing nickname of 'Nelly' by my beloved mother. This name has become quintessential to who I am as an individual and is something that will always be cherished in my heart. Art-making serves as an opportunity for me to journey away from reality into pure bliss through creative expression - it truly is like living within a dream!

This site was to help showcase my original artworks and the different prints on offer.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Categories for Artworks & Prints

• eCommerce - for customers to easily view and buy any of the prints and originals on offer.

  • Using shopping cart

  • Promo codes

  • Payment gateway integration with Stripe & PayPal

• The prints module allows different sizes and shows the price range for the prints available.

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Papercut & Textiles Artist

Jacky Cheng is an artist with a Chinese heritage who was born in Malaysia. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture (Honours 1) from the University of New South Wales, Sydney and now works as both a facilitator and art educator based out of Broome - Western Australia. Her passion for creativity has led to many unique pieces that have won awards around the world!

This site was to help showcase her artworks and media releases and news about her.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Home page banner / slider that is easy to update when needed.

• Categories for Artworks

• News module - promoting the latest news about Jacky

• Media releases and links to the different articles.

• Contact form to help build a database

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Ceramics Artist - Working with Clay

Through creative exploration of material, landscape and elemental processes, I am guided by form, design and surface treatments that truly capture the beauty of this artistic journey.

This site was to help showcase her Ceramic works and pieces available for sale.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Home page banner with larger images scrolling downwards

• The shop showcases the range of ceramics available for sale allowing the customer to buy straight away or enquire if they have a question

• Stockists of her ceramics

• Contact form to help build a database

• Social media links

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Fine Art by New Zealand artist Meloday Downie

With every brush stroke of bright, blooming florals, Melody strives to depict a sense of light and serenity. The peaceful and calming atmosphere that radiates from her art is something she is passionate about showing the world.

Website to help promote her beautiful Floral paintings to the world.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Home page banner with larger image slider

• The shop showcases the range of artworks available for sale

• Gallery of some of her archived artworks sold

• Ceramics category

• Workshops module - promoting upcoming workshops as the come online.

• Contact form to help build a database

• Social media links

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Photographer - Photomedia Artist & Tutor

Embracing the vibrancy of city life, I take pleasure in relishing its unpredictable moments. With no set goal in mind, my leisurely wanderings through bustling thoroughfares and secret alleys captivates me with an array of contradictory sights and sounds.

Looking to show and promote the array of his stunning limited edition photography prints

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Home page banner with larger image slider

  • Video display

  • Latest art for sale

  • His latest book created for purchase

  • Showing the latest courses available.

• The shop selling his limited edition prints for sale

• Easily add video to the website using Vimeo or YouTube

• Workshops module - promoting upcoming workshops as they come online.

• Contact form to help build a database

• Social media links

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.

Textiles & Ceramics Artist in the Blue Mountains Sydney Australia

Her love of art is expressed in the diverse media I incorporate into her practice - from textiles and mixed materials to basketry, plant fibre paper, and even plants grown in her own garden. Through this mixture of traditional techniques and natural elements, she creates a unique visual language that speaks to our connection with nature.

Includes:

• Pages about the artist & CV

• Home page Carousel for images

• Artwork - displaying different categories and artworks created.

• News module helping promote the latest creations and classes.

• Workshops module - promoting upcoming workshops as they come online.

• Contact form to help build a database

• Social media links

• Email marketing - the website captures any contact or enquiry from the website via forms on her website so she can then let them know when new products, artworks and courses are released in the future.