Be it a simple landing page for your first book, or a full-on portfolio showcasing your creative career, let me help you out!

An artist knows the most what another artist needs. As a writer, artist, curator, and arts writer, I have experience from both sides of the world. When I build an artist website, I’m thinking more than portfolio functionality but also how to catch your visitor’s eyes so you stand out in the noise.

Website for Authors & Artists

Our Services

Website Design

Your artist website is more than a portfolio. It should serve your unique needs in attracting galleries, collaborators, commissions, and collectors.

Business Consultation

Speak with someone who has actually lived the full-time artist and writer life if you’re wondering what else you can do to pivot your creative career.

Email Marketing

As the social landscape shifts with increasing ethical and privacy concerns, email is making a comeback, especially in the creative world. Harness email marketing to your benefit.

Graphic & Layout Design

Build your visual identity from the ground up and step away with ready-to-use marketing collateral for digital and print, plus mockups and print-ready layouts for publishing needs.


“Working with Xiao was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She brought my website to life quickly and efficiently, all while making the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. Communication was clear, turnaround time was impressive, and she was incredibly easy to collaborate with. I couldn’t be happier with the final result and would highly recommend Xiao to anyone looking for a website designer.”

— Maggie Berry, Author

Author & Artist Website Design Sample

Check out screenshots from our past artist and author websites (note: navigation, cookie banner and some images may not be captured correctly in the screenshots).

Book Cover Deisgn Samples

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Anime-style illustration of a dark-haired horned character embracing a white-haired character, with the text “I’ll always be with you,” “ENCHANTED,” and “by. Shanah.”
Vintage-style close-up of a pocket watch with tangled gears, titled “The Grand Escape: Counterclockwise,” with “A Novel” beneath

Work with me

#artisthelpingartists. Kansas City’s only artist-owned digital marketing agency wants to make your life easier so you can focus on creating.