Post your work online. What can I fill my website with?
Show glimpses of the process
Teasers
Share tips
Links to interesting articles etc
Recommend books
Obscurity is a blessing when you’re starting your journey
I’m sure it’s awesome being a popular artist online but I really enjoy working in obscurity. I don’t feel obligated to dance for other people. I just do what I want, when I want. It’s pretty great.
People aren’t mean or cruel, just busy with their own lives.
When you’re unknown, you have more creative freedom to do what you want.
No pressure to please others
Nothing to distract you from getting better
Wonder at something and invite others to wonder with you.
When brainstorming an idea, I always start with what the idea means to me. When I post the art, I try to propose a question or food for thought to promote conversation. It’s a fun way to connect with others.
Give your secrets away and teach your unique art methods
Open up your process and invite people in
You will both learn new things and it becomes a creative conversation.
I want other people to learn my stained glass art style so I don’t have to do it anymore. It’s tedious work.
Some historical examples of creative conversation: How Disney cartoons influenced anime; or how ukiyo-e inspired art nouveau. In both these cases, the style went back and forth until it developed into the many unique styles we know of today.
When posting online, you’re only as good as your last post
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