jeudi 26 avril 2018

Here Is Why You Should Register For An Online Art Competition As A Beginning Artist

By Sarah Russell


If you are starting out your career as an artist, chances are you are having a hard time getting a consistent fan base. With many galleries turning you away, the options left on the table are pretty few. What you need to know, however, is that you stand to gain a lot career wise by simply displaying your artwork in an online art competition.

Firstly, the internet is prowled by billions of users every day. Most of the people browsing the web are not looking for anything specific. They are mostly keen to check out anything interesting they come across. Showcasing your artwork in a web based gallery connects you to the billions of potential fans who browse for leisure.

As your visibility gets built by the internet, you may start getting offers from dealers, buyers and art representatives. Web based tournaments also get a lot of attention from critics and bloggers. These are the people who can really make your name known. As the web chatter surrounding your work starts to increase, other sites will pick up your artwork and advertise it for free, thereby turning you into a brand.

One of the things that many artists struggle with is credibility. Luckily, this is something that you should get once you get a steady web of internet followers. With credibility, you stand a higher chance of getting accepted into other prestigious shows.

Not many artists get accepted into prestigious shows. To build a solid fan base, you might want to find a reputable competition and be among the first entrants. Furthermore, you ought to make your entry presentation impeccable and stick to the stipulated instructions. Artists who follow submission instructions always come off as professionals.

While internet tournaments usually come with lots of prizes, your motivation should not be the money. The only thing you must focus on is showcasing your artwork to an international audience. The tournament that you register for should simply be a stepping stone to your career.

Some of the feedback given by jurors and critics may be scathing. However, you should learn to take criticism positively and build on the areas that face the most criticism. Also make comparisons with your peers so that you can rise as a team. The key to future success is objectivity.

Internet artwork competitions are usually deadline driven. The good thing about working with deadlines is that it instills discipline in an artist. You get to learn how to make timely frame orders and shoot your photos on time all the while as you update your portfolio. Discipline is what inherently makes an artist complete even the most difficult pieces.

Lastly, one of the best outcomes that you can expect out of a tournament is winning. It will make you more confident to participate in other competitions. There are numerous internet competitions that are open through the year. Just avoid those that do not have positive reviews on artwork forums.




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