Comments on: Proof that Twitter Can Help Your Art Career

By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:19:35 +0000

Soraya: Thank you for your kind comment. I love being listed as a “juicy” blog!
I enjoyed looking at your blog and seeing the photos of the art opening. Other than the clothing, looks very much like one of our own. We just have weirder clothing and hairdos at openings.

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By: Soraya Darwish

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:30:29 +0000

Your blog is one of the most helpful blogs I’ve ever followed- and I do not follow many to be honest!
I live in Saudi Arabia, and it’s really interesting how within a couple of years, everyone is online. However, few people have the ‘know-how’ when it comes to networking. Unfortunately not a lot of people are helpful, kind and generous, and they have no idea how much they’re missing! Unfortunately, it’s all about ‘Number One’ for most, which is not exactly the kind of mentality that will move us forward.
I kind of feel like an alienated because few have the same passion I have for getting inspired AND inspiring, but I believe in ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’, and that is why I do what I do 🙂
Thank you so much for your great posts. Your blog is under ‘Juicy Blogs’ on my blog 🙂

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:06:37 +0000

In reply to Vanessa.

Vanessa: Look up galleries and organizations in your area. I do a Google search: “Translation Gallery Twitter” in order to find a gallery on Twitter. It’s usually easier than trying to find their Twitter account on their sites.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:42:39 +0000

In reply to Meghann Pardee.

Meghann: Great story! Thanks for sharing. And congrats on your success.

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By: Meghann Pardee

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:44:36 +0000

I have an almost-success story and fully successful story.
I was following Ben @Templesmith who posted someone he knew needed a colorist. I applied and made it as a semi-finalist for the job before someone else got it.
My success story comes from @AmandaPalmer retweeting that an artist was looking for an intern. I applied and ended up as Cynthia von Buhler’s (@cynthvonbuhler) intern on the @EvelynEvelyn graphic novel (filling in the black/dark areas.) I ended up getting invited to the comic release party in NY, networked with very cool people, and my name will be in the comic when it’s published by @DarkHorseComics later this year.
@whatakuriosgirl on Twitter.

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By: Sari Grove

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:51:27 +0000

I run in winter & kept tearing tendons…I asked @Jerell on Twitter, who owns Salus Natural Body Care in Colorado, & he told me a little tequila with red meat…Which healed up my tendon…My mother who owns a wine & spirit agency now represents a tequila company (Cofradia) from Mexico, & their cactus bottles were in stores this Christmas…(I have been drinking a little tequila after a run for two years now)…

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By: Patricia C Vener

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:06:01 +0000

In reply to Athena Mantle.

Thanks Athena, that’s a great idea, “follow people who you want to follow you”. Will definitely do a search on twitter. Thanks for the advice.

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By: Athena Mantle

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:32:24 +0000

I’m the mystery woman who posted that comment about Twitter. Before that marketing workshop I used to roll my eyes when someone would mention Twitter…it sounded like a completely ridiculous waste of time. However, once I understood how it worked and how to make it work for me I decided to give it a try. Twitter gives you a direct line with people whom you would probably never meet or get a chance to talk to otherwise.
One tip I learned in the workshop was to follow people or type of people that you want to follow you. So if you paint pet portraits, follow pet lovers, pet experts, dog trainers, etc. Galleries and Magazines are good too. Vanessa you can do a search on Twitter to find Galleries or anything you are looking for and start following them. And like Zach said….follow me on Twitter @AthenaMantle I promise to repost cool stuff that comes across my feed. 🙂

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By: Zachary Brown

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:30:53 +0000

Twitter has led to sales for me as I use it to promote my art auctions. Also, it is good networking, I once got retweeted by one of my favorite Celebs. follow me @ZacharyBrown

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