Art question. I’m trying to help a friend who’s trying to make it as an artist, but she gets little to nonattention and her art isn’t bad by any means. What advice would you have that could her?
Ah, this is a pretty tough question. Even I struggled with this when I first started posting online.
It's taken me some time to get to where I am, but the best advice that I can give is to keep drawing and keep posting. It may also help to learn how to curate your social media by learning:
optimal times to post for the most engagement (according to your timezone)
how to properly tag your work so people can see it
using proper phrasing for your posts (you can explain your process or just give a short blurb, just make sure it's easy for people to understand)
Social media apps are still a tool artists have at their disposal, so it doesn't hurt to learn how to use them efficiently.
Don't be afraid to put your original work out there! whether it be comics, original characters, animation materials, or just the roughest of sketches and WIPS! it's a good way to build a relationship with the people following you.
I am not sure if they do fan art, but it's one way to get "noticed" so to speak. Drawing fan art is fun for a few reasons because
people will also share an interest in what you like
it's a good way for people to understand your influences
it's also a good way to study other styles as a learning tool
Also, my one thing is that it's okay to step outside your comfort zone! but make a body of work or work on projects that speak to you as a person. Don't just make the content you think people will like, do the things that you will enjoy or care about as well. Art touches people in different ways and people can really connect to the person behind the artwork this way.
I know this is a bit general, but it's a principle I like to adhere to as I've been drawing for a long time. I hope this helps!