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MENTIONED

My video about quitting Instagram:    • Why I'm quitting Instagram (Yes, even...  
Medium article "How to know if your Instagram is actually worth growing" by Eduardo Morales: https://bettermarketing.pub/howtokn...
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TIME STAMPS

00:00 Intro
01:26 The pros and cons of Instagram for artists (and two reasons NOT to rely too much on it)
04:11 So what could we do instead??
04:58 Why you absolutely should have a website.
06:19 The number one most effective and reliable way to communicate with your audience/fans/clients/collectors.
10:17 Why the oldschool way of meeting new fans/clients/collectors is still superior.
13:14 How to make Instagram work for you if you still want to.


ABOUT

Hi, I’m Louise: an artist, writer & creative solopreneur from Sweden. As a multipassionate creative, I have spent my entire adult life avoiding traditional employment and instead making a living off of my art.
On this channel, I talk about everything I've learned along the way: About art making, creativity, mental health, and making a living as a creative. Dealing with perfectionism, fears, and overwhelm. Staying sane and productive among stress and distractions. And much more.


LEARN WITH ME

Pencil Sketching for Beginner Artists A simple, stressfree roadmap to radically improve your sketching skills. In weeks, not years: https://www.louisestigell.com/pencil...

Portrait Drawing for Beginners
Learn how to draw any face you want, quickly, accurately, and in your own style: https://www.louisestigell.com/portrai...

Watercolor For Absolute Beginners Learn the basics of watercolor in a playful, relaxing, and nonintimidating way: https://www.louisestigell.com/waterco...

Watercolor Birds Learn all of my tips and tricks for painting birds in watercolor: https://www.louisestigell.com/waterco...


SHOP MY ART

Fine art prints: https://www.louisestigell.com/shop/fi...
Canvas prints: https://www.louisestigell.com/shop/ca...
Originals: https://www.louisestigell.com/portfolio


MUSIC

All music is from Epidemic Sound.