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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Why Every Beginning Artist Should Participate In An Online Art Competition

By Sarah Russell


If you are a beginning artist, you will agree that establishing a fan base is pretty tough. With few galleries willing to display your work, you are only left with a few options. What many who face such challenges do not know, however, is that simply participating in an open online art competition can get you in the right footing for success.

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.

Credibility is something that every starting artist struggles with from the word go. The saving grace is that this is poised to get better once you start to register a decent following. The beauty of credibility is that it attracts the attention of prestigious galleries.

Most prestigious galleries only limit acceptance to artists who are at the top of their game. To get noticed, begin by looking for a good competition that accepts submissions by all types of artists then make an early enrollment. Be keen when reading and implementing the submission instructions you get. If you follow every instruction as stipulated, you will come off as a professional.

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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