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Want artist friends? Here’s how to find an art community
WHO ARE YOUR PEERS? Everyone needs somewhere to fit in. Whether your group is large and mainstream, or small and niche, it feels good to find a space to connect with others. That’s why I always recommend finding a place for yourself in an art community. NOTE: Artsy Friends, a Patreon group by Carolyn Tantanella, is open now! It’s the perfect place to find your new friend circle online. Join the group here. WHAT COMMUNITY CAN BRING An art community can give you motivation and inspiration. Seeing other people create always makes me want to pick up my pencil. Different compositions, color schemes, figure gestures, and subject matter always get…
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Before an online art shop, sell at shows (5 reasons why)
DON’T SKIP THIS STEP The first thing every new artistpreneur wants to do is sell from an online art shop, sell through social media, and sit at home while they make passive income. Me too. But there are a few key steps you can take BEFORE you create your online art shop that’ll speed up your success. First, sell at art shows. Before you click out of this post, hear me out. It sounds like the harder way to the top of the artist success ladder, but I promise it’s a shortcut! These 5 reasons will explain how: 1. You’ll learn who buys your art. And who doesn’t. Knowing your…
