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Why Use Squidoo?
Why not? It's free, it's easy, it will help people find you who might not otherwise. Creating a Squidoo Lens about yourself can also be a great place holder while you keep working on that website of yours...
If you can manage your email and create art, you can handle Squidoo. It's easy and I'll guide you to the best instructions to help you along.
Even if you already have a website or a blog, creating a Squidoo Lens is a great partner to those.
What Should You Include in Your Lens about Yourself?
Links, to your blog, to your website.Photographs! of yourself and your art. People want to see your work. If that website you're working on just isn't done yet, consider your Squidoo Lens a business card, an answer to the question, "Where can I see your work on line?"
Links to where people can buy your art, either on line, or in galleries.
Remember that it's easy to put a copyright notice right on the face of your images using Photoshop.
Top Seven Reasons to Create a Lens about Yourself
Because you need to be easy to find on-line.
Not having an on line presence is no longer an opt more...2 points
Because it's fast, easy, and free!
If you think you can't do it, don't worry, I'll sh more...1 point
Because Who Knows What Might Happen If You Do?
Could be something good... a collaboration, media more...1 point
Because Squidoo is a fun, happy place
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Okay, You're Convincing Me, but Show Me
What Can be Done!
Here are some Squidoo Lenses for you to check out featuring living artists.
Shane Thomas
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Dan Price The Hobo Artist
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http://www.squidoo.com/ArtistKarinJurick/
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http://www.squidoo.com/kristinbaker/
Here's a lens featuring a young artist.0 points
Okay, but I'm a little uncomfortable with this...
Does this feel a little too self-promotional to you? I have two answers for you:1. To make a living make art, you've got to be self-promotional, and
2. If you really can't stand it, have someone else write a Squidoo Lens about you and your art.
What to Wear
Tell the World!
All Right, All Right, I'll do it! Show me how.
Alright, Alright, I'll do it!
Show me how
Just by following the instructions to Create a Lens, and using all the great tips in Best Squidoo Tips, you'll have all you need to set up your first lens.
If you like, you might want to practice on an easier subject: your favorite book, author, or candy bar. That way you can go through the process without the extra emotional issues that might come from trying to write about yourself.
Here's a link to one of my sillier Squidoo Lenses, I Hate Packing Peanuts.
While you can use html in Squidoo, it's completely optional, so if you don't know how, no need to worry. And, you can still use a little by following the guides written by so many helpful Squidoo Lensmasters.
Would you like a personal invitation to Squidoo? Just click here to receive one from me.
Creating a Professional Image
on Squidoo
In the same vein, I believe you should use a professional headshot of yourself. You can see I've followed my own advice.
Top Books to Help You Make a Living as an Artist
Guide to Getting Arts Grants
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/12/2008)
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, 5th ed.: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul
Amazon Price: $12.24 (as of 10/12/2008)
The Crafts Business Answer Book: Starting, Managing, and Marketing a Homebased Arts, Crafts, or Design Business
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/12/2008)
More Fun Things for Artists!
Top Books to Help you Produce as an Artist
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 10/12/2008)
Making Room for Making Art: A Thoughtful and Practical Guide to Bringing the Pleasure of Artistic Expression Back into Your Life
Amazon Price: $13.22 (as of 10/12/2008)
Who Am I?
From my blog you can access all my Squidoo Lenses, my free eBook and more.
Here's my Lensmaster page, which is automatically generated for each lensmaster. If you want to refer someone to all of your lenses, that's the link to use.
Then What?
What to do after you've created your lens
Another way to promote your Squidoo Lens within Squidoo, and to help people find you, is to join an appropriate group. If there isn't one, it's easy to start one.
More Resources for Artists
Right Here on Squidoo
Professional Portfolios
the new way
Have you seen these? Lots of artists are using services like Lulu.com, Blurb.com and iPhoto to create portfolio books or even catalogs.If you add your book to their marketplaces, who knows, maybe someone will find you that way. You can sell your catalog at cost, and have an easy way to print and sell catalogs.
Create your portfolio, and buy as many copies as you need to send out.
An Entire Book on Self-Promotion for Artists!
The Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion: Innovative Techniques to Build Your Career as an Artist
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 10/12/2008)
Self-Promotion for Photographers
The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/12/2008)
Well, Have YOU made a Lens about Yourself?
You can check it out at Squidoo/ElaineLuther
Another Resource
Right here on Squidoo
Go on, Rate me!
Did you find this lens to be helpful? If so, please help others find it by giving it a star rating up at the top. It's easy! Just click the stars!And thank you.
Drop Me a Line!
Thanks for dropping by, feel free to leave a comment.
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gearon_garlic
Soo interesting and informative lens, thanks! Posted October 16, 2007 |
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JanRaven
Didn't know about Squidoo until you referred to it on Orchid. Thank you! I will be making a lens (or two) as I continue to market my work. Posted October 11, 2007 |
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magscrafts
Great lens, thanks for sharing! Posted October 11, 2007 |
