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?
Build an Audience
Your following is important for staying inspired and making money to support your art. How can you build it smarter?
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 of us have issues with the size of our art pages. It’s understandable, …
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Do You Need a Website? Looking at NSFW Artist Websites
Do nsfw artists need their own website? Let’s look at some examples!
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 feel that way sometimes, though I’m careful to keep it from controlling me. …
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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 like CuteSexyRobutts and Reiq, yes: specializing and having a niche is much 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 art’. Think back to the time you saw a good artist but decided …
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 she’d rack up a following, with thirty-plus fanart works to her name. Though …
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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 is built (or ruined) by the everyday things they do. An Example of …
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 space. In fact, customers are starting base their preferences on brand experience, not …
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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. Table of Contents Twitter and Adult Content Make It Easy for People to …