Wondering why artists are flocking to Twitter? Check out this Mashable.com article by artist Natasha Wescoat called Tweetable Art: 10 Twitter Tips for Artists. She explains in detail how to use Twitter share your work and connect with collectors and fans, along with providing a few screen shots so you can see what some real artists are “tweeting” about. Here’s a few of the topics Natasha covers:
- Share your work in progress
- Research your followers
- Collaborate with other artists or businesses
- Offer commissions and take orders
- Offer a collector club
Natasha says, “As an artist, I’ve found that Twitter is an excellent place for self promotion and connecting with my audience. The trick is knowing how to use it…. To summarize, being relevant, open, sharing, and giving are the best policies for Twitter. Here are 10 ways artists can better connect with their followers on Twitter.”
You can follow her on Twitter here and also be sure to check out her website of fine art and whimsical illustrations at natashawescoat.com
The artwork for this article came from a neat project by Inspired Mag called The Social Bird. Inspired Mag asked their favorite artists to draw a bird icon in their own style, then offered them up as free icons because so many people these days are using too many generic icons on websites and blogs.
You can follow the contributing artists on Twitter : Jeffrey Bowman, Mills, Dyna Moe, Alex Mathers, Divya Manian, Matt Joyce, Noper, Ursu, James White, Lapin, David Netherland van Alphen, Jessica Gonacha, Alex Eben Meyer, Jerrod Landon Porter, Will Bryant & Chris Maier.
Also go to InspiredMag to download the full free set of social bird icons and a daily dose of graphic design inspiration.
