We at Threadless want to introduce your art to millions of folks around the world. Not just because it gives us the warm fuzzies in our tum-tums (it totally does), but because it helps you—an independent artist—succeed. That’s the sole reason why Threadless exists. All of the visuals you see on our homepage, social media, blog, and email newsletters feature original designs made by our diverse community. We use our platforms to put your art in front of people whoRead more
Posts filed in: Shops Inspiration
So you have an Artist Shop with us? Yay! Welcome to the fold! As easy as we’ve made Artist Shop customization for you, sometimes even artists need a little inspiration to get creative with their site design.
By showing you clever things other Artist Shop owners are doing with their stores, how to use your cover photo creatively to announce sales and new products, and by doing case studies on interesting Shop owners, we want to help give you a little boost of inspiration for setting up your Shop. People have been using their Artist Shops in some amazing ways. Get inspired to make your own online store look rad.
Don’t have a Shop? Intrigued? Click that pink “Start a Shop” button in the upper righthand corner of the screen for more info!
Art Trends: The Surge of Immersive Art Experiences
Last time, we discussed Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Warrior potentially becoming the most expensive Western work of art sold at auction in Asia. In March, that potential became a reality after the painting sold for approximately $41.8 million. This week, however, we’re shifting our focus from the art market to innovative trends in art institutions. Let’s talk about immersive art experiences! Interestingly, immersive exhibits aren’t new. Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror installations have been popular since debuting in the ‘60s. You may haveRead more
Double Your Earnings with Face Masks in April!
The pandemic continues to have a financial impact on independent artists and small businesses across the globe. At Threadless, we’re determined to help our artist community offset those financial losses any way we can. That’s why we’re doubling shop owner earnings on all Face Mask sales for the entire month of April! This amazing earnings opportunity is only available to Artist Shop owners opted into Managed Pricing and Promotions (MPP). If you decide to opt into MPP, here’s how yourRead more
You Can Help Protect the Environment with Your Art
Why should we care about the environment? The answer is simple. It provides us and all living species with the natural resources we need for survival, good health, and quality of life. It’s our duty to protect the environment so it may continue providing for future generations to come. But what can you do as an artist to raise awareness for environmental issues and make an impact in the world? One option to consider is Threadless Causes. This Artist ShopsRead more
Art Trends: Basquiat’s Rise to Global Notoriety
The last Art Trends post covered the work of 15th century Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli. Now, we’re exploring more contemporary art as we dive into one of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings. The late Basquiat is a well-known artist typically associated with Pop artist Andy Warhol. However, despite his close connection with Warhol, Basquiat himself was not a Pop artist. In fact, he was a Neo-Expressionist. Why are we talking about Basquiat in an Art Trends post in 2021? Well, on MarchRead more
Art Trends: Botticelli’s $92.2 Million Dollar Painting
For our next installment of Art Trends, we’re taking it back to the 15th century. Yes, thus far I’ve mostly referenced contemporary art, but now it’s time to switch things up! In the art market, trends don’t always involve contemporary work. Sometimes old documents resurface or new studies emerge on the “masters,” which result in their paintings selling for high prices at auctions. An art canonical “master”can also trend in the market when paintings previously stowed away in private collectionsRead more
Earn Double When You Sell Regular T-Shirts in March!
The pandemic continues to have a financial impact on independent artists and small businesses across the globe. At Threadless, we’re determined to help our artist community offset those financial losses any way we can. That’s why we’re doubling shop owner earnings on all Regular T-Shirt sales for the entire month of March! This amazing earnings opportunity is only available to Artist Shop owners opted into Managed Pricing and Promotions. Regular T-Shirts are the most popular product across Artist Shops, soRead more
Update Your About Page in 4 Easy Steps
You’ve set up your Artist Shop and sales are rolling in. Our community loves your work and they want more! But questions remain. Who are you? What inspires you? Where did you come from? These questions can all be answered in your shop’s About Page. Keep reading to learn how to update your shop in four easy steps! The Importance of a Personal Touch The About Page lets your customers connect with you on a more personal level. Having anRead more
The Anatomy of a Perfect Homepage
You walk into a boutique and the jeans are mixed with the blouses, the staff is apathetic, and the mannequins are passed out drunk on the floor. What are the chances you’ll end up buying anything? Probably pretty slim. The lesson here is that a strong first impression can be the difference between attracting or repelling customers. This is especially true when it comes to the homepage of your Artist Shop. Unless your visitors arrive through a side door, suchRead more
2020 Year in Review: The Resilience and Growth of Our Artist Community
2020 was a gauntlet. From a global pandemic to natural disasters, the year’s onslaught of events had a tremendous impact on the whole world. But doom and gloom weren’t the prevailing themes of the year. Instead, they were perseverance and togetherness in isolation. We’re incredibly proud of the entire Threadless community for not only showing resilience, but also coming together to serve those in need during critical times. This could not have been possible without YOU. Your captivating art wasRead more
New Product Update: Add Ultra Premium Masks to Your Artist Shop!
The holidays are upon us, yet the global pandemic rages on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommend that everyone wears a cloth face covering while out in public to protect themselves and their neighbors. In other words, everyone must get more comfortable wearing face masks. We want to help you and your customers accomplish this goal. Add our recently launched Ultra Premium Face Mask to your Artist Shop today! This new addition to the Threadless catalogRead more
Threadless Causes: Making a Difference with Your Artist Shop
Willpower, collaboration, perseverance. It’s going to take that and a whole lot more to reshape the world to be as inclusive and socially aware as we all envision. However, it isn’t always obvious how we as individuals can leverage our unique skills to enact tangible change in our own communities and beyond. That’s why we are excited to present Threadless Causes, an incredibly easy way for you—the artist—to raise funds for the initiatives you support, from Suicide Prevention to HumanitarianRead more