Should I show my face at the beginning of a reel, or is it okay to just show my art first?

Show your face at the beginning if possible. Seeing a person right away is a powerful hook—it signals to viewers that there’s a real human behind the content, not just a random image. If your art is the first thing shown, people may scroll past without connecting. You can still feature your art prominently, but leading with your face (even briefly) increases the chance they’ll stay and watch.

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Asked by an artist creating reels · Answered by Indra · Office Hours · 2026-06-23