Thoughts on Being Found...
I have thought about writing this blog post for many years. The desire always comes initially from frustration, which is why I think I have hesitated to post. But ultimately I think it might lead to a helpful discussion and so here goes...
As you might know, part of my mission as an artist and blogger is to showcase the work of other artists. I do this currently, and have done this throughout the years, through my online collaborative projects, in my 2 published books, via countless blog series (The Week Links and The Sunday Papers as examples), and via social media love and links.
This is where the frustration comes in. There have been countless times (well, okay... 315,217 instances) when I have come across the blog of an artist that I want to feature or connect with, fall in love with their work, and wham...no contact info. Sometimes no name but most often no email address.
It is my habit to ask in advance for permission to share somebody's images or links. Common courtesy, although few people ever say no. But if I cannot contact you, I cannot ask. And if I cannot ask, I cannot feature you. I of course know that one can message people via some of the social media platforms. But sometimes it just takes too long to click around to find the one to use.
Some of you may not want to be found. No worries there. But if you are online as a way to grow as a recognized artist, then this post is for you. Add your name and email address, loud and clear, to all your online platforms. You never know...I may just be coming to find you.
As you might know, part of my mission as an artist and blogger is to showcase the work of other artists. I do this currently, and have done this throughout the years, through my online collaborative projects, in my 2 published books, via countless blog series (The Week Links and The Sunday Papers as examples), and via social media love and links.
This is where the frustration comes in. There have been countless times (well, okay... 315,217 instances) when I have come across the blog of an artist that I want to feature or connect with, fall in love with their work, and wham...no contact info. Sometimes no name but most often no email address.
It is my habit to ask in advance for permission to share somebody's images or links. Common courtesy, although few people ever say no. But if I cannot contact you, I cannot ask. And if I cannot ask, I cannot feature you. I of course know that one can message people via some of the social media platforms. But sometimes it just takes too long to click around to find the one to use.
Some of you may not want to be found. No worries there. But if you are online as a way to grow as a recognized artist, then this post is for you. Add your name and email address, loud and clear, to all your online platforms. You never know...I may just be coming to find you.
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