Here is a list of art hashtags I have compiled over the course of my time using Instagram as an artist that I wanted to share with you all.
My tip with Instagram hashtags is to use a mix of popular hashtags with some smaller ones (Less than 500K posts)
This will help you have a better chance at being featured in the Top Posts for that Hashtag category and gain a greater audience, instead of being buried over time beneath later posts. (This is how I was able to reach 1000 followers in my first year on Instagram)
**Tip: As your following grows, start using more competitive hashtags!
One of the best ways to grow your audience as an artist or creative is by growing a following on Instagram.
Instagram is such an amazing visual platform that engages people. And one of the best ways to introduce your art to people on Instagram is by using art hashtags!
Instagram allows 30 hashtags per post, so pick and choose, and I hope this helps grow your Instagram to achieve that following base you are looking for!
If you want to know some more awesome tips on growing your Instagram as an artist, read this blog post here. I explain how I managed to grow my art Instagram account over these past few years.
200+ Art Hashtags To Grow Your Instagram as an Emerging Artist

General Creative Hashtags
#timeforcreativesouls
#livecreatively
#courageouscreative
#colorcolourlovers
#colorinspiration
#craftspire
#independentmaker
#creativespirit
#creativespace
#cylcollective
#creatorslane
#modernmaker
#createcultivate
#showyourwork
#wearethemakers
#createdtocreate
#colorstudy
#etsyaddict
#seekinspirecreate
General Art Hashtags
#dsart
#makearteveryday
#artinspo
#beboldbecreativebeyou
#carveouttimeforart
#studioscenes
#insanelyinspiredinstagram
#passioncolorjoy
#colorcrushcreative
#courageouscreativehomestudio
#contemporaryfineart
#artscrowds
#artsbeautifulx
#artistsharing
#happyartistmovement
#lifeofanartist
#smallworks
#landscapeartist
#expressiveart
#dstexture
#thenativecreative
#artnewss #art_empire
#instaartexplorer
#createeveryday
#artwork_in_studio
#artscene
#hyperrealisticart
#newpainting
#artheals
#artforyoureverday
#artinprogress
#artforinteriors
#contemporarypainting
#artbuyers
#wallartdecor
#newartwork
#arts_promote
Hashtags for Painters
#paintanyway
#instapainting
#paintpaintpaint
#acryliconcanvas
#oilpaintings
#acrylicpaint
#acrylic_painting
#paintingprocess
#paintingoncanvas
#paintingonwood
#paintingonpaper
#paintingstudio
#paintingaday
#paintingforsale
#paintingfun
#paintingfromlife
Hashtags for Watercolor Artists
#watercolourartist
#watercolorart
#watercolorlandscapes
#watercolourpainting
#watercolorsketch
#watercolorillustration
#watercolour_gallery
#watercolor_daily
#inspiringwatercolors
#watercolorph
#inspiring_watercolors
#watercolorist
#watercolorflowers
#watercolorblog
#waterblog
#botanicalwatercolor
#watercolors
Hashtags for Abstract Painters
#abstractogram
#dailybraverypaintings
#abstractpainting
#abstractexpressionism
#flaming_abstracts
#abstractaddict
#abstractlandscape
#intuitivepainting
#markmaking
#abstractcollage
#abstraction
#fluidpainting
#fluidart
#fluidartwork
#fluidart_daily
#abstractobsession
#abstractdrawing
#artflowsessions
#abstractexpressionist
#intuitiveart
#abstrakt
#abstract_buff
Hashtags for Illustrators
#drawadot
#pensketch
#dailydoseofpaper
#illustratenow
#pigmamicron
#freelanceillustrator
#blackworknow
#illustrationgram
#illustrationartist
#illustrationdaily
#drawanyway
#illustrateyourworld
#inkfeature
#illustrationoftheday
#drawingpen
#drawingstyle
#drawingdaily
#drawingbyme
#drawingisfun
#illustrationlovers
#illustrationarts
#dailydoseofpaper
#inkartist
#instadrawing
#womenwhodraw
#sketch_dailydose
Hashtags for Minimalist Artists
#dsminimal
#minimalart
#minimalartist
#minimaldesign
#minimalisme
#minimal_love #minimal_mood
#minimalmovement
#minimaldecor
#minimallove
#minimalphotography
#simpleart

Hashtags for Art Journalers
#visualjournal
#creativejournal
#scribblesthatmatter
#sketch_daily
#drawingstyle
#draweveryday
#drawingaday
#drawingtime
#artjournaling
#artjournalpage
#sketchbooks
#sketchbookart
#journaladdict
#artjournal
#journalart
Read my blog post for 15 Beautiful Art Journal Inspiration!
Popular Art Hashtags
#makersmovement
#mybeautifulmess
#creativelife
#risingtidesociety
#communityovercompetition
#doitfortheprocess
#calledtobecreative
#makersvillage
#artlovers
#fineart
#originalart
#abstraction
#artlife
#workinprogress
#emergingartist
#artgram
#doodleart
#creativelifehappylife
#artforsale
#creativeminds
#mycreativebiz
#makersgonnamake
#craftsposure
#inthestudio
#handmadeisbetter
#supporthandmade
#colorsplash
#art_we_inspire
#artstagram
#artmagazine
#handsandhustle
#artcurator
#interiorstyle
#paintingoftheday
#worldofartists
#traditionalart
Hashtags are a great tool for growing your Instagram but always remember that Instagram isn’t completely about numbers!
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More importantly, find “your people”… The ones that truly love your art and want to see you grow and develop as an artist! Make friends! Talk to people and get to know other artists and art lovers!
Hashtags are great for finding that initial audience, but cultivated a relationship with them is key – And it’s what gives you that personality, heart, and human quality that can get so easily lost in social media.
I hope you found this helpful!
Feel free to comment or share down below to help spread the love!
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If you liked this blog post, consider reading these other resources I have developed just for artists down below:
14 Ways to Get Your Art Noticed on Instagram
How To Edit Photos of Your Artwork
Discover Your Own Art Style
A Guide to Shipping Artwork, Prints, & Other Handmade Goods
Thankyou for this post although I’m not an artist persay I can use these tags on fabric pieces I make.
Yay, I am so glad these hashtags could come in handy for you. Also, what you’re doing there sounds very "artist-like" to me 😉 I wish you all the best in your creative endeavors ♥
Thank you so much for this list of hashtags, I find myself often coming back to it. 🙂
Glad you found this post helpful Pauline <3 Have a lovely one 🙂
These hashtags have brought several new people to my instagram page. Thanks.
Thanks Bobby! Glad this art hashtag list was able to help you!
As a Newbie, I am permanently searching online for articles that can be of assistance to me. Thank you
thank you!!!
I’m glad you found this list of hashtags helpful!
Yeah thanks for hashtags, they really work.
Thank you for the post… although i had a art page didn’t know how to make it work….with this post i think i can work on few things. thank you
most helpful for artist taking the plunge onto instagram
your so kind to share and insightful
Thank you so much! I am so glad it was helpful for you ^^
Thanks so much for your advice, very thoughtful of you to do so and very helpful
Thank you! I’m glad to hear it was helpful ^^
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely use these hashtags & this is really helpful;)
Hello Shihoriobata, just want to say thank you for being generous to share your findings on these art related hastags with everyone 😀
Awww thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comment!! ^^
I love these Instagram hashtags for artists! They’re so helpful and inspiring!