Instagram bio examples for illustrators
Say what illustration work you do and which enquiry routes are available. A client commissioning a new image needs a brief and intended use, while a reader buying a print needs stock and format information. Keep those actions separate.
Editorial commissions
Illustration for [actual editorial fields] by [name]. Portfolio and commission enquiries ↓
Print shop
Illustrations by [artist], with prints in [actual formats]. Current shop and product details below.
Books and publishing
Illustration for [actual publishing formats]. Selected work and project enquiries ↓
Licensing work
[Artist]'s illustration collections for [actual uses]. Licensing enquiries and portfolio below.
Custom portraits
[Actual portrait format] by [name]. Commission options, examples and ordering details ↓
Studio practice
Drawing [actual subjects or themes] in [medium]. Explore the work or discuss a commission.
Give each enquiry a useful destination
| Customer decision | Information needed | Useful destination |
|---|---|---|
| Commission new work | Subject, intended use, deadline and deliverables | Commission brief |
| License an existing image | Specific image and actual usage scope | Licensing enquiry |
| Buy a print | Size, edition or format and available stock | Print listing |
| Request a portrait | Reference requirements and actual review arrangement | Portrait order information |
Check the wording against your business
- Do not imply purchasing a print transfers image usage rights.
- Label personal work separately from commissioned client work.
- Use only references and portfolio images you may display.
Make the next step clear
If commissions are temporarily closed, update that route without suggesting the shop is also closed. The profile can keep describing the practice while the relevant destination shows current availability.
Replace the bracketed fields with verified details, then check the final wording in the actual profile editor. Use a next action supported by your maintained destination.