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Artist Profile Guide
We’re excited about our new website! As part of this update, we have introduced a slightly different approach to adding artist profiles going forward. The new process is designed to be more streamlined and user-friendly, making it easier for everyone to upload and manage their information. This change will help ensure consistency across the site and provide a better experience for visitors exploring our artists’ work.
How to create or update your profile
How to create or update your profile, simply complete Artist Profile Form.
Key information
Please make sure you add all the key information required, to help you we have made some of the fields mandatory, these will have an * next to them.
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Full Name*
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Type of artist*
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Artist Bio* - 300 words or 1800 maximum characters
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Studio address - optional
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Studio open - optional
Note: only provide your studio full address or town if you want this made public!
Other Information
Other information listed below can help with the promotion of your profile and artworks, we strongly recommend providing at least your email address.
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Email address
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Instagram - optional
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Facebook - optional
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Website - optional
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Mobile number - optional
Note: we strongly recommend providing at least one contact option so that interested parties can contact you.
Profile and Artwork Images
Profile and artwork images, it is mandatory to add a profile and artwork images to your profile.
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Profile Image* - one image
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Artwork images* - maximum 15
Note: All images are to be .jpg file format, it is recommended not to crop your images.
Hints and Tips for your Profile and Artwork Images
Your Profile Photo
Let’s show your face to the world! Please upload a clear photo of yourself.
Great options:
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A head-and-shoulders photo
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You in your creative space
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Or mid-creative magic (paint smudges welcome!)
File name format for your profile:
FirstLastName.jpg
Example: JuliaWalkinshaw.jpg
Preferred file type: JPG
Artwork Images
Pick up to fifteen images that really show off your creative style.
Tips for great images:
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Take photos straight-on, with good lighting
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Avoid shadows and background clutter
File name format for your artwork:
FirstLastNameArtworkTitle.jpg
Example: JuliaWalkinshawStormySeas.jpg
Keep the title short, avoid special characters (like -_!@#$)
Preferred file type: JPG
How to rename your images
To make things easy, choose your device (Apple, Android, or Windows) and we’ll give you the right steps to rename your images for uploading.
Note: The steps below are quick guides, if you require more details we recommend visiting the websites assist you further
Apple Device
Renaming Images on iPhone/iPad:
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Step 1: Open Photos → select your image
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Step 2: Tap Share → Save to Files
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Step 3: Choose a folder → tap Save
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Step 4: Open Files app → locate your image
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Step 5: Tap & hold → Rename
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Use camelCase → Tap Done
Tip: CamelCase = no spaces, no underscores
example JoeBlogs.jpg for profile image
To change the name of an image on your iMac, follow these steps:
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Step 1: Locate the image: Find the image file you want to rename. It could be on your Desktop, in Finder, or in any other folder.
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Step 2: Select the image: Click once on the image to select it.
Rename the image:
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Method 1: Press Return (or Enter) on your keyboard. The name of the file will become editable.
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Method 2: Right-click (or Control-click) the image file and select Rename from the context menu.
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Type the new name: Type in the new name you want for the image.
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Press Return: After entering the new name, press Return to save the change.
Naming Tips:
Why use CamelCase?
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✅ Cleaner and more readable
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✅ Searching easier
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✅ Uploading easier
Example:
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❌ family_pic_june2023.jpg
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❌ family-pic-june-2023.jpg
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✅ FamilyPicJune2023.jpg
Android Device
Renaming Images on Android:
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Step 1: Open Files or My Files app
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Step 2: Find your image (likely in DCIM or Pictures)
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Step 3: Tap & hold → 3-dot menu → Rename
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Step 4: Enter name in camelCase → Save
Example: travelPhoto2024.jpg
Naming Tips:
Why use CamelCase?
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✅ Cleaner and more readable
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✅ Searching easier
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✅ Uploading easier
Example:
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❌ family_pic_june2023.jpg
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❌ family-pic-june-2023.jpg
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✅ FamilyPicJune2023.jpg
Windows Device
Renaming images on Laptop/Desktop:
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Step 1: Open File Explorer → Right-click image → Rename
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Step 2: Use camelCase → Press Enter
Example: travelPhoto2024.jpg
Naming Tips:
Why use CamelCase?
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✅ Cleaner and more readable
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✅ Searching easier
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✅ Uploading easier
Example:
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❌ family_pic_june2023.jpg
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❌ family-pic-june-2023.jpg
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✅ FamilyPicJune2023.jpg