Starting a blog about art

Starting a blog about art

When I first started blogging, I had no idea what to write about.
It was tempting to go with something popular and well-searched—topics like parenting, health, finance, or beauty.
They seemed easier to write, offered endless content ideas, and, most importantly, could bring in tons of views.
So yes, I was tempted.
But I’m an artist.
And since I was launching my official website, the blog needed to reflect who I was and what I did.
That meant writing about art—even though I knew it wasn’t going to be a high-traffic keyword.
It took so much time and effort just to get the blog to where it is now.
These days, I’m proud to say it’s in the top 10%,
but back then, even after getting approved by AdSense, I had zero earnings for months.
Looking back, I’m really glad I didn’t give up.
These days, I see people using ChatGPT to generate articles based on trending keywords,
automating blog content and earning hundreds of dollars daily.
Some even brag about it on Shorts or Reels.
And yes—it makes me wonder,
“Should I have gone that route?”
Writing about what people are already searching for definitely seems smarter sometimes.
But I’ve chosen a different path.
Because I believe we still need people who write from the heart,
about things like art, even if it’s not trending.
When I was just starting out, I searched desperately online for stories of people trying to make it as artists.
Everything felt uncertain and overwhelming.
I questioned whether I should stay on this path--
especially since I was already earning money through my major,
I kept asking myself,
“Why choose the harder, less profitable way?”
But deep down, I knew I had to use the talent I was given.
So I committed.
And I stayed on course.
And now, I can say--it was absolutely worth it.
That’s why I write about this journey on my blog.
These stories may not be trending, but I know there are people out there—just like I once was—who need them.
And when I get emails from those readers, telling me how much it helped or inspired them,
it means everything.
That’s what keeps me going.
And that’s why I’ll keep writing.

Discover how an artist found her blog's true theme beyond trending keywords. A heartfelt journey through doubt, perseverance, and staying true to art.