3 Ways to Get Your Art Seen by More People This Month

If you’ve ever wondered how to get your art seen by more people, you’re not alone. Every artist has those moments where it feels like your beautiful work is hiding in plain sight. But here’s the good news: visibility doesn’t come from shouting louder, it comes from being intentional with what you already have.

That’s one of the biggest lessons I share in my new book, The Artist’s Side Hustle, how to stop spinning your wheels and start leveraging your existing art in smart, sustainable ways.

So let’s talk about three simple ways you can grow your audience this month without adding more to your plate.

1. Share the Story Behind Your Work

People don’t just fall in love with art, they fall in love with the story behind it. Talk about what inspired a piece, what you were feeling as you created it, or even what challenges came up along the way.

When you open up about your process, your audience connects with your journey, not just your final piece. And connection leads to visibility.

Try this: Post a quick behind-the-scenes photo or a short time-lapse video. Write one honest line about what the piece means to you. That realness is what makes people stop scrolling and start engaging.

2. Repurpose Your Existing Art for More Visibility

You don’t have to constantly create new work to get noticed. You probably already have so many gems sitting in your files or sketchbooks that deserve another moment in the spotlight.

That’s the heart of how to leverage your art: using what you’ve already created to open new doors. Turn one illustration into a print, a pattern, a mock-up, or a shareable graphic.

Try this: Pick one favorite piece from your portfolio and brainstorm three ways you can reuse it this week. You might turn it into a social post, pitch it to a local shop, or include it in your newsletter banner.

3. Show Up Where Your Ideal Audience Already Is

Your people are out there, you just have to meet them where they already spend time. Maybe it’s Pinterest, your local market, or a small business that features local artists. You don’t need to be everywhere. You just need to show up consistently in one right place.

Try this: Choose one visibility goal for the month. It could be:

• Posting weekly Reels that show your process

• Pitching your work to a local boutique or gallery

• Refreshing your online portfolio or shop banner

Small, steady visibility work adds up faster than you think.

Remember

You don’t need millions of followers to make a big impact. You just need the right people to see your art, and the best way to do that is through storytelling, consistency, and repurposing what you already have.

If you’re ready to build a creative business that fits into your life (not the other way around), The Artist’s Side Hustle (open for pre-order now!) will walk you through my Five-Hour Framework step by step. It’s designed to help you find your focus, create momentum, and make visibility a natural part of your week.

💛 You’ve got this. Keep showing up, it’s working, even when it’s quiet.