Artists and illustrators
Artist website design that lets the work lead
We design and build websites for painters, illustrators, photographers and makers: a portfolio organized by series that loads fast at full quality, a shop for originals and prints through WooCommerce or Shopify, a commissions form that asks the right questions, and your Instagram. Custom design starts at $1,399, scoped in writing first.
What a website for artists and illustrators needs
Built into every site we design for your trade.
A portfolio that stays out of the way
Work grouped by series, medium or year, with title, size, medium and availability under each piece, on a quiet layout that does not compete with the art.
Images that load fast and look right
Each piece exported in web sizes so pages load quickly on a phone, with a zoomable view for detail and colors kept true to the original.
A shop for originals and prints
Originals marked sold or available, limited editions with their edition size, and open prints, sold through WooCommerce on your site or a Shopify store, with shipping and framing options spelled out.
Commissions without the back-and-forth
A commissions page with your process, starting prices or price ranges, and a form that asks for size, subject, reference images, deadline and budget before the first email.
Shows, press and an artist statement
An exhibitions and press list, your CV and statement, and a downloadable press kit for galleries and curators who need it in one place.
Instagram and a mailing list
Your Instagram feed on the site and a newsletter signup for new work and drops, so followers have a way to hear from you that no algorithm controls.
Pages we usually build
- Home
- Portfolio (by series)
- Shop
- Commissions
- About and artist statement
- Exhibitions and press
- Newsletter
- Contact
Tools we connect
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Stripe or PayPal checkout
- Print-on-demand such as Printful
- Commissions form
- Instagram feed
- Mailchimp or another newsletter tool
Your images, your rights
In the US, you own the copyright in your artwork from the moment you create it, and selling an original does not transfer reproduction rights unless you put that in writing. Your site can state how images may be shared and how licensing requests reach you. We use only images you supply or approve, and show web-sized files rather than print-resolution originals.
Plans and prices
One-time project prices, scoped in writing before you commit. Hosting is billed separately.
Starter
$1,399
- 100% custom homepage
- 5 subpages
- WordPress implementation
- Web style guide
- SEO-friendly blog
- Analytics setup
Plus
$1,899
- 100% custom homepage
- 10 subpages
- WordPress implementation
- Web style guide
- SEO-friendly blog
- Analytics setup
Pro
$2,699
- 100% custom homepage
- 15 subpages
- WordPress implementation
- Web style guide
- SEO-friendly blog
- Analytics setup
Before you buy
The things people actually ask us, answered plainly.
Can I sell originals and prints on the same site?
Yes. We set up WooCommerce on your WordPress site, or connect a Shopify store, with originals as one-of-one items that mark themselves sold and prints with sizes and editions. Print-on-demand services such as Printful can fulfill prints for you if you prefer not to ship them yourself.
Will my images look good and still load fast?
Yes. We export each piece in several web sizes and let the browser pick the right one, so the portfolio loads quickly on a phone and still looks sharp on a large screen.
Can I update the portfolio myself?
Yes. The site is built on WordPress and we show you how to add new pieces, series and shop listings. If you would rather spend the time in the studio, site management plans cover updates for you.
How much does an artist website cost?
Custom design starts at $1,399 for Starter, $1,899 for Plus and $2,699 for Pro, as one-time project prices scoped in writing first. A portfolio with a shop of many prints usually fits Plus or Pro. Hosting is billed separately each month.
How long does it take?
It depends on the plan and how quickly images, titles and shop details arrive, so we do not publish a number we would have to caveat. You get a timeline with your written scope, before you commit.