Fine Art Tips and Techniques
When I received an invite to Pinterest last week, I was a bit reluctant about joining. How could I possibly manage another social media site? Was this attractive network going to be a time-suck? But, within five minutes of joining I was already hooked, or should I say - pinned! In case you do not know, Pinterest is the two-year old social bookmarking site that allows you to collect, upload and share all the beautiful things you find on the … [Read more...]
If you are anything like me, you may sit on the couch late at night surfing through all sorts of videos on Youtube. Everything from hilarious clips of your favorite TV show to short instructional videos around specific tasks. But, did you know that Youtube can be a hugely effective marketing tool for your art? Val's Art Diary - Alice in Wonderland I've been following Val for years. Her videos are the best examples of how to sell your art … [Read more...]
**Recording Now Available, click the 'Ignition' box for more information*** Creativity and talent alone aren’t enough to build a successful art career. Over the past few years, I have been devoting my 'free time' to helping other working artists like myself to better understand how to market their art, build relationships with galleries, and to think like a small business owner. This week, Ignition | Art Marketing Experts Helping you … [Read more...]
Many of us are overwhelmed by the number of 'must have' social networks that keep cropping up on the Internet. Yes even I, the big social media proponent for artists, have been feeling this way. I am already managing two blogs, a strong Twitter profile, a Facebook Fan Page , YouTube channel, and Stumblupon account while juggling my art career and family. So, I actually felt a sense of trepidation last week when I joined the newest social … [Read more...]
Recently, I have received a few comments from artists who feel that social media is just a lot of hype. Last week I wrote a guest article for my friends at Meylah filled with compelling reasons why artists should use Twitter. I hope this post helps my readers understand how to use social media as part of their free art marketing plan. ~Lori :) 12 Persuasive Reasons Why Artists Should Use Twitter written by Lori McNee, originally posted … [Read more...]
Wildlife artist, Rebecca Latham and I use to show at the same gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, so it has been especially nice catching up with her on Twitter. Rebecca is a young, rare talent who comes from a family legacy of world renowned wildlife artists. I am so impressed with Rebecca's love of nature and her attention to detail that is reflected in her beautiful paintings and her tweets! It has been fun watching this artist embrace and … [Read more...]
By now, anyone who has been following this blog knows that I am a big proponent of social media and its benefits to artists as a free marketing medium. Social media has been proven to be one of the fastest and most effective means of promoting your art brand, building contacts and announcing events - I know this from personal experience. Below, today's guest post shares some unique ways to help you do just that! ~Lori Guest … [Read more...]
Many of my Facebook buddies may not be aware of these quick and easy steps that will help protect your Facebook accounts from security threats like viruses, malware and hackers. ...I hope this helps....~Lori Guest author: DonBest Easy Steps to Secure Your Facebook Account from Hackers Follow these steps to secure yourfacebook account via secure browsing... Check your facebook acct. if you see http: instead of https: it means you are … [Read more...]
If you have been using Twitter as a networking and marketing tool for your art business, most likely you have tweeted with textile artist, Lisa Call. Lisa has a strong social media presence and she understands the importance of taking charge of your own art career in this ever changing marketplace. I hope you enjoy a peek into Lisa's daily life as she juggles a job, teenagers, social media and a successful art career! “PowerArtists are the … [Read more...]
Each week on my Facebook Fine Art Tips fan page, I ask my artist friends and followers, "What's on Your Easel?" It is always great fun to see the postings of art from a variety of different mediums, artistic abilities and studios from around the world. I personally enjoy seeing the different artistic expressions and sharing art tips, but lately I have been charmed by many of the small studios in which these dedicated artists are creating their … [Read more...]
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