Why doesn’t my art get noticed? Is it not good enough? How do I build a following?
You’re probably experienced this. A new illustration posted, but only a handful of likes. No retweets or shares. Repeat for another year.
Understandably, many artists burn out creating art that doesn’t seem to get noticed. Although others might say “just enjoy yourself!”, I believe it’s more fun to draw when you know other people like your art.
Read on, and let’s get you the audience your NSFW art deserves.
- 5 Tips for Growing Your NSFW Art Twitter Faster
You’re probably familiar with the platforms that allow NSFW art. From my experience, Twitter has been the friendliest and most fun. There are hurdles to growing an audience from scratch, so here are some tips from my two years on the platform. … - How to Build Your Unique Brand as an NSFW Artist and Stand Out
Coke or Pepsi? Twitter or Facebook? Artist A or B? You probably have a preference when it comes to brands. Defined as the way someone experiences a company or product, your brand is essential for setting yourself apart in a busy online …How to Build Your Unique Brand as an NSFW Artist and Stand Out Read More »
- Learn How to Build Credibility (and Back It Up)
Anyone trying to make money from their art or build a following online wants to be seen as credible and professional. But too many artists wait for credibility to fall on their lap, before they do the work. They don’t realize credibility … - Beyond the Visuals: Making Original Characters People Will Love
What does it take to create original characters people love? In June of 2019, after 5 years of drawing, I made my third OC. Megane-chan (or Em-chan) would go on to become my mascot and most popular OC. I had no idea …Beyond the Visuals: Making Original Characters People Will Love Read More »
- My NSFW Art Doesn’t Get Noticed… Now What?
As an artist, your art is the main thing you offer. Does that mean you need good art to have a big following? Someone with that mindset might think ‘it’s not me who’s the problem, it’s that other people don’t appreciate my … - 12 Well-Known NSFW Artists With a Niche (and Why Specializing Doesn’t Mean You Lose Your Creativity)
You probably don’t want to be stuck drawing the same thing over and over. Yet everyone tells you to specialize. To choose a niche as an NSFW artist, claiming it’ll bring you success. From personal experience, and studying some well-known NSFW artists … - How I deal with social media jealousy as an NSFW artist
Art social media jealousy is something you’re probably familiar with. Building a following online is almost a requirement for artists, so it’s no surprise we compare things like follower count and likes. But comparing can easily become jealousy. I know I still …How I deal with social media jealousy as an NSFW artist Read More »
- Do You Need a Website? Looking at NSFW Artist Websites
Do nsfw artists need their own website? Let’s look at some examples! - Overcoming the Feeling of Not Being Seen as an NSFW Artist
Thanks to lewdzz for researching and contributing this thoughtful essay. Growing a following is a long and difficult journey, as lewdzz shares here. Have an idea you want to share with the NSFW art industry? Check out how to contribute here. Many …Overcoming the Feeling of Not Being Seen as an NSFW Artist Read More »
- Forget the Algorithm: Active Use (and Growth) on Social Media + Examples
As a long-time netizen, I’ve stopped thinking about algorithms. How do NSFW artists properly utilize social media then?
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