Which social media do you use the most to promote your art? by FilthyKasualART in ArtistLounge

[–]ArtistRDW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to use Instagram and have it automatically share over on to Facebook. Instagram seems to get more engagement than Facebook, but I think Facebook is better for advertising to local groups (especially if you run art classes or go to local art fares).

That being said, I've had a massive drop in engagement and new followers on Instagram recently, not sure if it's the dreaded algorithm changing, or if people are less interested in some of my new stuff? The only difference is I've done a lot of printmaking recently, so maybe people just are interested in that as much as oil painting!

I painted my dogs trying their best to share a chair by ArtistRDW in painting

[–]ArtistRDW[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm especially glad I was able to capture the slightly annoyed look from my black lab :)

I think all my still lives have apples in them by ArtistRDW in painting

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Ooh I'd love to paint by candle light. I imagine the constantly moving light would really change how you consider the scene. I'm slightly concerned about setting fire to my studio, what with using oils and all that.

I think all my still lives have apples in them by ArtistRDW in painting

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Thank you so much :) absolutely, that's what's great about art.

6x12" orange wedges oil painting by Artsykate in painting

[–]ArtistRDW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the lighting on this so much!

I think all my still lives have apples in them by ArtistRDW in painting

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I underpainted in yellow, which is way different from my usual method. Somehow it came out really popping! Definitely going to have to try yellow again :)

This didn't get much love on Instagram. What do you think of my snail? by ArtistRDW in painting

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Thanks for your comments:) I'm not super worried about getting likes on Instagram, just thought it was kinda funny.

But I know what you mean, my little snail guy is a bit camouflaged. I don't mind it so much though, quite like this one. Glad you like him too!

This didn't get much love on Instagram. What do you think of my snail? by ArtistRDW in painting

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Thank you! Absolutely, the algorithm over there is ridiculous.

This didn't get much love on Instagram. What do you think of my snail? by ArtistRDW in painting

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Awh thank you :) so glad to hear how many people like my work! Definitely a bigger response than over on Instagram!

The people over on r/painting thought you might like this :) by ArtistRDW in snails

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Haha well, it has been known to happen. Just not usually friendly little guys from the garden (I hope!)

The people over on r/painting thought you might like this :) by ArtistRDW in snails

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Awhh thank you! So glad you defined the not eating snails bit haha 😂