Do videos showing me with my dog have value for my art business, or should I focus only on art content?

Videos showing your pets—dogs, cats, birds, or any animals—are absolutely valuable and highly encouraged. Pet content typically gets more engagement than artwork-only posts. People connect with you on a personal level when they see you’re a pet owner, often starting conversations about your pet before discussing your art. These personal connection points are important for building relationships with your audience. If you have pets, definitely include them in your social media content.

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Asked by an artist who creates pet portrait commissions · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-03-31