Post by @ryanfox • Hey
**Artists, Biz Dev, and web3**
I listened to a great @buttrfly.lens Spaces discussion this morning on the challenges of being an artist from: @linea_platf
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- being an artist is a long journey, one night success takes years, humbling to see so many creators exploring web3 to find audiences
- I think it’s a mistake that business is always viewed separately from creating art. My conservatory definitely had a negative/apathetic view of business and I think the larger classical music world does, too. I’ve always found that there’s a beautiful art to business. It’s fun to experiment with different marketing techniques, fan involvement, etc. While the word “business” feels dry, there’s more creativity involved than I think artists realize. Wonderful advice, as always!
- Ryan this is 💯 ser. Your insight and ability to summarize so succinctly what is going on in this space is greatly appreciated fren. 🙏🏼✨
- Ryan🔥
- Ryan thanks for breaking this down, #MariBookmark ! i missed this space, but it was very useful to read your summary!
- Ryan ! First of all thank you so much for being there again. Second I am so grateful for your perspective of the discussed topics and I think you are right in everything. I might add the variable of Virality that nowadays artists (and businesses in general) have to take into account. I think that it needs to be studied while creating a strategy .
And yes we are so lucky to be so early and being able to connect directly with all our beloved developers but because many artists (in this case) don't have a real strategy as you were mentioning they also don't know what to ask.
I Really wish you will start a podcast at some point. I am fascinated by how your mind works=)
- I tried to join but couldn’t make it?
- Yes,Art is not created in a vaccuum.bbabanbang(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
- Well said 👏
- **Artists, Biz Dev, and web3**
- eing an artist is a long journey, one night success takes years, humbling to see so many creators exploring web3 to find audiences
- Maybe, artists need the contact window to shout their needs to spread to developers. The right person is artistic influencer. We need to help artists contact the right person. Is there any good solutions already?
- Tag your favorite Lens Apps and platform integrations.
- keep being a creator
- Ryan🔥Ryan🔥
- We are early, but the progress in one year shows the pace we can build at
- I need to check this 👀
- this is so cool nicely done
- Hello! As promised
- You're the best
- cool my bro
- Hello! As promised:
- Ryan, you've got a knack for making things sound so... simple. It's like telling someone lost in a forest to just "find a path".
So, for artists feeling the weight of the web3 world, your advice is to... shout into the void or just sit and wait? Let's break this down:
1: "Reach out and be vocal about what you need."
Sure, because developers are just sitting around waiting for artists to tell them what apps to build. And while we're at it, why not ask for an app that turns sketches into gold? Or one that makes every artwork go viral?
"I need an app that lets me create like this..." - And I need an app that makes my morning coffee.
Now, I know I'm being a bit cynical, but what I'm trying to say is that it's not because of a lack of tooling. Many masterpieces was created because of limitations, not in spite of them. It's about how to market the end result.
2: "Sit tight and watch for these apps to emerge."
Here's the thing: no app, no platform, no tool is going to replace the need for artists to market themselves, especially in web3. I've seen 'art' sell for crazy amounts, not because of its quality, but because of the hype. Yes, art might be subjective, but marketing? That's the real game-changer. Your examples of TikTok & Instagram are proof of that. It's not just the technology that makes an artist go viral and monetize. It's a mix of strategy, endurance, good content, and a sprinkle of luck. Otherwise everybody would go viral on Instagram or TikTok.
Here is a better approach:
//1: **Engage & Collaborate**:
Dive into communities. Collaborate with other artists and enthusiasts. Share your knowledge and learn from theirs. Sometimes, the best opportunities come from unexpected partnerships.
//2: **Educate Yourself**:
While waiting for that magical app, why not pick up some marketing basics? A little knowledge can go a long way in showcasing your art.
//3: **Remember Your Worth**:
The most important one! It's easy to get lost in the noise. But remember, your art has value. Don't undersell yourself or your creations.
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