5 Best Dark Artist Website Examples
I found the best dark artist websites to share for inspiration. Only 0.1% of reviewed website designs make it onto this list! Each website example includes a tall screenshot, a link to the live site, and the platform it was built on.
This membership music club site hides artist names in show cards with copy like "IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW. IF YOU DON'T… WELL, SORRY."
This abstract artist portfolio sells custom upcycled art with a dark gallery aesthetic and gold accent links throughout.
This artist portfolio uses a centered 500px column with gold serif headings, Polaroid-style photo borders, and abstract circuit illustrations to frame the creator's practice.
This graphic designer portfolio uses all-black background with oversized white sans-serif type and a smiley emoji to introduce "designer for NASA, independent artist, outdoor enthusiast, & interior design wannabe."
This artist portfolio cycles through rotating role titles above a dark gallery layout with overlapping, offset artwork cards.
About this collection
This is a collection of websites organized by the platform they are built on, category, and sometimes tags and the creator. They're here for inspiration. Most websites made it into this collection because they have beautiful designs, while others showcase exceptional copywriting or information architecture.
What this page contains
This page showcases 5 website examples in the Artist category tagged as "Dark". Each website includes a tall screenshot, a link to the live site, the platform it was built on, and a description (generated with AI).
Quality may vary by category or platform
Some sites aren't an absolute 10/10, but they shine relative to their categorization. For example, categories like Notary or HOA don't reach the same design heights as Designer or SaaS sites. They're still included so people in those industries have relevant references when building their website.
How these websites are picked
While I won't reveal the exact details of my curation process (so competitors can't copy), I can share that:
- They are all organically sourced (i.e., I don't copy other inspiration galleries)
- It's an arduous process to find these gems. I typically review 10,000 sites to discover just 10 worthy additions.
The purpose of this collection
There are two primary reasons people view these website examples:
- To find design, copy, or general website inspiration from similar businesses in their industry
- To explore the capabilities of website platforms before making a decision
Oh yes, and affiliate marketing. I'm part of affiliate programs for some of the platforms, so if you purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a commission.
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