12 art portfolio examples to check out before creating yours | Webflow Blog

If you’re an artist who wants to promote your work and earn business, an art portfolio website is a must-have.

We know building your online art portfolio can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re starting from scratch. That’s where our list of stunning art portfolio examples comes into play. Web and graphic design software offer many opportunities to stretch your creative wings and explore new territory.

12 art portfolios to inspire you to build your own online portfolio

Check out what other professional artists are doing to make their mark in cyberspace.

1. Jeffrey Ellis

The animation on Jeffrey Ellis’ site is an excellent way to capture the attention of potential clients right from the start. Most importantly, the vital info is above the fold — you can see examples of Jeffrey’s work without scrolling. It’s a fun teaser that invites you to keep going.

The selection of projects is diverse and shows his talent range. Text appears when you hover over the project images, giving you a preview of the project name and Jeffrey’s role.

Jeffrey’s about page is short and to the point. He shares some of his other skills that fit in with his main line of expertise. Plus, it includes a friendly call to action along with his contact information so potential clients can easily get in touch.

If you like Jeffrey’s portfolio style, grab his cloneable Webflow template.

2. Alex Fisher

Alex Fisher’s homepage has a lovely palette of colors that shows her attention to detail. Even the mouse cursor — a small diamond shape — adds a nice touch to the overall design. Scrolling down brings up a sliding gallery of her best work, showing off her impressive skills and versatility. Alex offers a variety of art-related services, including illustrations and web design.

The color choices and projects throughout her art portfolio fit together with her overall theme. The design is pleasing and relaxing. Clicking on each project brings up details about the tools she used along with her role.

The navigation bar at the top keeps all important information easily accessible. Site visitors can quickly jump to Alex’s about page, her service descriptions, contact information, or even a small print shop where visitors can purchase prints of some of her illustrations.

3. Rayhart

The Rayhart site begins with slider images of acrylic paintings and a navigation bar that includes links to Rayhart’s work. The site also includes an ecommerce shop, with postcards and prints available in several sizes. Plus, Rayhart breaks his work into categories so visitors can browse by art style.

The artist page provides a summary of Rayhart’s style, education, background, and publications. We love the picture of him working in his studio — it’s a fitting addition to the type of painting that Rayhart does. The contact page brings up his social media information, along with a form for signing up for his newsletter. Everything you need to know is in one place.

4. MA Quilts

MA Quilts is an excellent example of putting the visitor in control of what they want to view next. There are examples of artist Mary-Ann Fosters’ work on display, with a short description of her style. We particularly enjoy Mary-Ann’s description of her quilting process, along with her personal blogs. Art portfolios that give viewers a better understanding of the art and the artist behind it really engage potential clients.

Mary-Ann’s portfolio website mirrors the style of her high-quality art. It’s a beautiful and creative way to show off her eye for design.

5. Pierrick Calvez

Pierrick Calvez’s artist portfolio grabs your attention right away with its minimalist design and oversized typography — a popular web design trend.

As you scroll down, you’ll notice beautiful examples of artwork that almost jump off the page. The photography is well done and captures the details of each piece in stunning clarity.

Pierrick’s portfolio has some works available for purchase and summaries of completed commissions, such as wine label designs and murals.

Clicking on the studio page brings up Pierrick’s publications, public events, press mentions, and past clients. Including all this information is a clever way for Pierrick to build potential clients’ confidence in his skills.

6. Gabriel Guedelha

Gabriel Guedelha’s portfolio website makes excellent use of a minimalist style. The homepage includes a sketchbook-style logo as well as links to Gabriel’s portfolio, journal, and contact information.

The portfolio button takes you to examples of Gabriel’s commissioned work. The examples are edgy and compelling. It’s hard to turn away from the images.

Gabriel calls his journal page “a place for chaos and fun” — and it delivers. This collection shows Gabriel’s playful side with illustrations, animation, and videos. Even the about page has the same mood, with a hand-drawn portrait and typewriter-style font on the resume.

If you like the vibe of the site, you can create your own using Gabriel’s cloneable project.