What specifically should I post on Instagram besides my art?

Post anything that reveals who you are as a human being: pets, hobbies, passions, things that make you laugh, your other interests. Are you a dog person? Do you garden? Do you cook or barbecue? Are you into a particular type of music? Do you have a quirky collection or unusual talent? You don’t need a camera crew following you around or to share messy personal details. Just give people something to connect with—something that shows your personality and interests beyond being an artist. Each different interest you share opens a new ‘lane’ for the algorithm to show your content to people who share that interest, who will then discover you’re also an artist.

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Asked by an artist unsure what personal content to create · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-08-20