My life as an artist is not simply about painting the canvas. If it was just about that I could do so hiding in my studio and producing painting after painting for no reason other than personal satisfaction. Humans are a social species, and that includes sharing who we are with the rest of the world. Once you show your paintings in your community and get some positive feedback, the ball starts rolling. You accumulate followers and they in turn expect you to produce more paintings. As a growing artist you then want to expand your circle of followers.
Today's instant communication technology is a tool that can't be ignored. Therefore I am now in the process of further expanding my knowledge of Facebook posting, Blogging, Instagram... to name just a few. It is a chore indeed because my artist brain is much more comfortable homing in on the right side. However, life is not only about remaining where you are the most comfortable. Personal growth accelerates when you step out of your comfort zone, time after time.
Udemy is one online site that provides a good selection of courses dealing with promoting yourself using the internet and becoming part of a large group of similar artists. Sitting at my laptop, hour after hour, my notebook in hand I write down the highlights and key points of interest so that I can successfully post on a regular basis. I am more then ready to move forward and to step into the online world.
Expand your knowledge on a daily basis and become the best that you can be.
Shirley Rose Cockburn
CockburnStudio©
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