First thing\u2019s first, how do you use art hashtags? We\u2019re assuming you already know how to use the hashtag symbol and type a word after it, so you\u2019re already in good shape. You can use hashtags in your posts, comments, stories, reels, IGTV, and even your profile bio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For posts, reels, and IGTV, Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags. Stories can have up to 10. This gives you plenty of freedom to play around with abstract art hashtags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You probably want as many people as possible to see your work, right? Using the most popular hashtags would seem like the best option then, so that more people see your posts. However, as more people post in those hashtags, your posts will be pushed further down. Popular hashtags mean more people will see your work for a short time, while less popular hashtags mean your posts will be visible for a longer time. The best practice is to use hashtags that range in popularity with a bit more focus on the less popular hashtags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ve probably seen hashtags in the captions of posts and in the first comment. There\u2019s not a big difference in visibility when you do this, so you can add your hashtags in either place. Feel free to mix it up and experiment with where you add your art hashtags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generic Hashtags for Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you\u2019ve brushed up on hashtag basics, it\u2019s time to figure out which hashtags to use. This is where our list comes in, starting with some generic art related hashtags:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #artist These hashtags will be more popular, so we recommend using just a few of these generic ones and combining them with less popular hashtags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hashtags for Selling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re selling your art, you\u2019ll want people to know that. These hashtags will get your art in front of people who are looking to buy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #artforsale Top tip: Refine these hashtags to make them more relevant to your art. For example, if you\u2019re selling prints, then #artforsale can become #printsforsale and so on. This is a more targeted hashtag, so users will find your post in the place they\u2019re looking for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we\u2019re starting to really narrow down these abstract art hashtags. Whatever your niche is, incorporate that into your hashtag. Your niche might be your medium, a specific style, colour, or really anything. For this example, we\u2019ll use patterns (just replace the word pattern with your niche!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n #patternart Piece Specific Hashtags<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Add hashtags that describe the piece you\u2019re posting. Someone might be searching for a piece that looks just like yours, so use the hashtags to grab their attention. For example, you\u2019re posting a leaf montage that you painted with watercolour, like the one above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #leafmontage If you want to keep going, you can use art hashtags that describe everything down to the materials you used, such as the brand of paintbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unique Selling Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your art might be beautiful, but why else should people buy it? What unique features of your art or process make you stand out? Maybe everything you create is made sustainably (like us!). You can hashtag that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n #sustainableart You can include all your unique selling points in various hashtag for artist photos and stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try a Hashtag Generator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for even more hashtags, try a generator. You can upload your photo or type in a word and these websites will do the work for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n AllHashtag<\/a> \u2013 best for more generic hashtags Mix up your hashtags for each post so that they\u2019re unique to the piece and you can target more users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course if you\u2019re using all of these hashtag for artist accounts, you\u2019ll need products to sell. Contrado<\/a> has an amazing range of 450+ products<\/a> that you can design with your art, from clothing and accessories to art prints and d\u00e9cor. Everything is made to order, and we can ship directly to your customer. Click the banner to get started with dropshipping, wholesale, or a Contrado store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in the day, Instagram was a platform for posting over-edited photos of this week\u2019s takeaway or your dog lying on the sofa. Now, Instagram has more than one billion monthly active users. The social media platform has also become an eCommerce hub, with tons of small and large businesses competing for those users. So […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Trying to get your art noticed online? We share everything you need to know about the best art hashtags to use on Instagram."},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1469966156-1.jpg\")
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#artistic
#artistsofinstagram
#artistlife
#artsy
#artistry
#artiststudio
#artistsofig
#artistfound
#artistmafia
#artistatwork
#artisticphotography
#artistoftheday
#artisttowatch
#artistsonig<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#artforsalebyartist
#artforsaleonline
#artforsaleoninstagram
#artforsalebygallery
#sellingart
#sellingartwork
#sellingartonline
#commissionart
#openforcommission<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Niche-Related Art Hashtags<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#patternartist
#patterndesigner
#patternartwork
#patternoftheday
#patternartforsale
#artpatternforfale
#patterndesign
#patternsofinstagram
#patterninspiration
#patternprints
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#watercolourleaves
#leavespainting
#leavesprint
#paintedleaves
#watercolourfoliage
#foliagepainting
#palmleavespainting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#ecofriendlyart
#sustainableartforsale
#zerowasteartist
#sustainableprints
#ecofriendlypaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photoerloo<\/a> \u2013 best for finding hashtags related to a specific piece
Daily Purposes<\/a> \u2013 best to start with multiple hashtags<\/p>\n\n\n\nCreate Art That Sells<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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