Self-taught artist bio sample

Wait don't run! This chore can be lots of fun!

All that social media and tweety stuff is hard to sort out.

How to write an artist bio

Let’s not go down that path today. Instead, let’s talk about something that is equally important if you’re planning to sell your art on any kind of professional level.

The question about the difference between an artist statement, a bio and a CV is one of the most frequently asked question I receive from my students.

Let’s start by clarifying what each is, what it’s for, and then dive a little deeper into how to put it all together.

In the simplest terms:

• A Bio is a personal statement about you.

• An Artist Statement is about your art practice.

• A CV is an outline of your achievements.

Your professional artist bio is basically a personal resume in paragraph form and is written in third person.

A bio explains who you are as an artist. Your bio should include information about you, how you got started, important accomplish