Getting
your name out as an artist has always been difficult. Thankfully, the
Internet is making it easier for artists around the world to connect
both with each other and prospective fans. With the usage of social
media, there are a number of creative ways to network and get
known.Make Videos
YouTube
and other video aggregate sites have introduced a whole new outlet
for artists. At the most basic level, you can provide video teaching.
Whether they are short tips or long lessons, you will be able to gain
respect as a knowledgeable artist. It has become increasingly popular
to have time lapse videos of pieces of art being made. This sort of
video is potent because of its fusion of two different forms of
media. By taking advantage of video as an art form itself, you can
demonstrate versatility while showcasing your work.
Join Artist Communities
It is
to be expected that you can get avid support from fellow artists.
There are now a number of sites that allow artists to create profiles
to showcase their art to fans and fellow artists. This makes it easy
to get valuable feedback, a following and a reputation. DeviantArt is
among the most popular of these sites, but there are many others as
well. On the Starving Artists Gallery you can do more than just
display your work and keep in touch with other artists. For a small
monthly fee you can also sell your artwork.Expand
Your Social Media Presence
By
linking together and combining all of the social media tools at your
disposal, you can form a powerful online presence. This unified
presentation makes you come off as an organized professional. A
Facebook page for you as an artist specifically, along with a Twitter
account, can help you to establish a following and promote your
events. Perhaps the most potent feature of social media is that it
can be used to easily redirect people to your other content.Start
Blogging
Sometimes
your art alone is not enough. If people can get to know you better,
they may be more willing to buy your art. This does not necessarily
mean you should focus on your personal life. Provide information
relevant to potential customers and artists alike. Talk about a piece
of art in-depth, or provide the appropriate information that would
make someone want to hire you for freelance work.
The abundance of opportunities offered by the Internet and Internet providers like, AT&T, may bring an end to the starving artist stereotype. Traditionally, it has never been easy for artists to make money, but the tools are now in place for the ambitious to create their own success.
The abundance of opportunities offered by the Internet and Internet providers like, AT&T, may bring an end to the starving artist stereotype. Traditionally, it has never been easy for artists to make money, but the tools are now in place for the ambitious to create their own success.
