Blogging - The Word with
Heather René Dunaway
Written by: Heather Dunaway
May 2026
Blogging is back, baby! It’s feeling like 2008 these days with daily blogs and vlogs back on the rise in the arts world. Experience sharing is so fundamentally human, in my opinion. It’s how we share our individual stories, with arts being a direct reflection of those stories.
Everyday blogging can be overwhelming. However, regular posting is part of the self-promotion process. So, it doesn’t have to be every day. Just consistent. Case in point, this blog I do is just once a month.
“But, uh… What should I blog about, Heather? I’m running out of content.”
Well, there’s always the prompt method! I was recently gifted a “my story” journal full of prompts like “what was your first day of high school like?” Or “what was the color of your bedroom growing up?”
Just a new way to journal, because I tend to only write in mine when I’m cleaning up my room while wearing all the costume cool stuff I found. Consider your blog like a fun journal. Below are some prompts to get you going!
Courtesy of Artwork Archive, my go to site for all things on being an artist:
How do you find inspiration?
What are you currently working on?
Are you traveling for your art?
What is your process like?
Who are your favorite artists?
How did you teach yourself?
What was the most valuable thing you learned in art school?
Who is your mentor and what did they teach you?
Why do you create art?
What is your favorite piece you’ve created?
What is your favorite piece by another artist?
Why do you work in the medium that you do?
What is your favorite place to create in?
Describe your “Year in Review”.
Promote workshops you are hosting.
Describe a city you’ve always wanted to create art in.
Promote upcoming shows where your work is being featured.
Express gratitude for recent awards and gallery representation.
Describe recent art events, conventions, and shows you’ve attended.
What have you learned by teaching a class or hosting workshops?
What medium have you always wanted to try?
If you teach, describe your favorite lesson to teach other artists?
Why are you drawn to a certain style of art?
Looking for more prompts? Check out this link: https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/50-terrific-topics-to-write-about-for-your-art-blog