We live in an incredibly fast-paced world, which seems even faster due to social media. This can discourage artists whose work requires time. These platforms prioritize the fast creation of content rather than celebrating the process of creating art.
Most of these applications, such as Instagram and TikTok, require regular content sharing to have their algorithms promote your posts in users’ feeds. Reels (short-format videos) have also become a huge task for users who have to adjust how they share their work. Additionally, these platforms restrict users to sharing their work in specific dimensions, which results in a loss of image quality. Not to mention the limited number of words in captions. So, are there better alternatives for artists to connect and share their work with the world without significant barriers? Fortunately, there are, and The Connector has compiled a list of some of the best options.
Behance
The first one is Behance, a free online platform operated by Adobe for presenting and discovering various aspects of art. It is free for SCAD students as part of the Adobe Suite subscription. The platform is somewhat similar to traditional social media as it allows you to create your own profile, follow other users, comment, and “appreciate” posts (equivalent to “liking”). Behance was specifically created for artists seeking to promote their work and find inspiration from other artists. This is evident in many of its features, such as high-quality images and videos, a place to promote artistic services, links to Adobe Stock for licensing work within the creative community, the ability to display NFTs (non-fungible tokens), sharing posts titled “work in progress,” and even live streaming.
There is also a space for creating mood boards consisting of other artists’ artworks and a collection of posts that we appreciate for future reference. Projects are the primary way to share work on Behance – you can compile them with images, videos, or other artistic forms. The platform also provides space for adding detailed information about each project, such as title, hashtags, description of tools used in its creation, project categorization, project description, and a space for acknowledgments if it was a collaborative effort. Behance is a respected platform used by top industry artists and, at the same time, opens doors to the creative community, enabling the discovery and sharing of their work.
Adobe Portfolio
The second proposal is Adobe Portfolio, also an excellent tool for promoting artistic works. This platform resembles a website more than social media. Adobe Portfolio is linked to Adobe Cloud and makes sharing work even easier through options to share Adobe albums on your portfolio instead of uploading everything separately. The site is available in the form of templates that can be customized through layouts, About Us pages, contact forms, etc. It’s a perfect way to professionally showcase your portfolio.
Artsy
Artsy is an elegant website with a curated online gallery where you can browse and purchase artworks. Both prints and NFTs are sold. Additionally, Artsy has a blog that informs users about the latest artistic events worldwide. The site is designed like a refined salon, offering exhibition rooms, auctions, and information about artists. It also emphasizes works presented at fairs, exhibitions, and museums worldwide. It’s an excellent place to showcase your work to the public and find galleries interested in your craft.
Dribbble
Lastly, Dribbble is an excellent platform for various types of digital artists, including animation, web design, illustration, print, branding, product design, and typography. The platform offers multidimensional tools such as online workshops for artists, job listings, opportunities to find work for employers, and a stream in which users can publish their work. Dribbble is a free site but offers an $8 per month subscription that provides more capabilities and increased engagement.
Artistic processes should still be celebrated, and in pursuit of that, The Connector hopes that these websites will help bring your work closer to the world. Keep sharing your creative skills and promote your work!
Definitions:
– SCAD: An acronym for Savannah College of Art and Design, a private art school in Georgia, USA.
– Algorithm: In the context of social media, an algorithm is a computer program that determines which content is shown to users based on their preferences and interactions.
– NFT: An acronym for Non-fungible Token, which represents unique digital items or ownership.
– Project Categorization: Determining categories, subcategories, and other attributes for a specific project to facilitate searching and discovery.
– Livestreaming: Real-time streaming of content, live.
Related links:
– Behance
– Adobe Portfolio
– Artsy
– Dribbble
The source of the article is from the blog meltyfan.es