Pin designs for painters, mixed media artists and art teachers. Show originals and prints in spaces and invite people into the studio.
8 artist pin templates
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Pinterest marketing for artists
Artists reach collectors, home decorators and fellow painters on Pinterest. Decorators search "abstract wall art for living room", "large art for above the bed" and "gallery wall ideas". Hobby painters search "acrylic painting ideas for beginners", "watercolor techniques" and "how to paint clouds". Interior designers browse for original work that fits a project.
Winning pins show the painting in a room for scale, close-ups of texture, or a step by step technique. Studio tours and work in progress shots help buyers feel connected to the artist. These templates use gallery style bands and refined type that let the painting stay central. Add a photo of your work, change the words and download.
20 pin ideas for artists
Each one loads into the editor as the pin title.
What works on Pinterest for artists
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Show scale every time
Buyers struggle to picture size from a flat photo. Show the piece above furniture or held by you, and put the size or room in the pin title, such as "large art above the sofa". Pins that answer "will this fit my space" often lead to more inquiries.
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Teach to build a following
Painting tutorials and technique tips are saved by hobby painters, who often become your workshop students and supporters. Link tutorials to blog posts that also show your shop. Keep teaching boards separate from your collector boards. A free color mixing chart or practice sheet can turn that interest into email sign-ups.
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Name style and color for decorators
Home decorators search by style and color: "sage green abstract art", "boho neutral wall art". Use those words in pin titles and board names. A board for each color family makes it easy for decorators to find work that fits a room.
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Pin the process, not just the result
Work in progress shots, palette close-ups and time lapse video pins show your hand in the work. They make good fresh pins between new releases and help collectors feel a connection to the piece before it is finished. Share them while a piece is still available to build interest.
Board name ideas
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Yes. Pinterest sends people to your shop, website or gallery listings. Pins that show the art in a room, name the style and color, and link to the exact listing work well. Collectors and decorators often save pieces for a while before they buy.
What should an artist pin?
Pin originals and prints in room settings, close-ups of texture, painting tutorials, technique tips, studio tours, work in progress and commission info. Link selling pins to product pages and teaching pins to blog posts or workshops. Use separate boards for buyers and for fellow painters.
Will people steal my art from Pinterest?
Any image online can be copied. Pin images sized for screens rather than printing, add a small signature or URL, and link every pin to your site. Pinterest has a copyright reporting form if someone reposts your work without permission.
Are these artist templates free?
Yes. Add a photo of your art, edit the title and download the pin free with no watermark and no account. The editor runs in your browser, so your images are not uploaded anywhere. You can reuse one template for every piece in a collection so your shop pins look consistent.