Re-sharing my intro with the right tags! I’m an artist who works in oils, sometimes exploring ink and watercolour. I am drawn to African landscapes and urbanscapes, and the quiet moments where time seems to settle – sunlight on surfaces, shadows through trees, or the stillness in between. My aim is to let each painting quietly invite reflection and connection. My first painting is of a little run-down shop in Triolet, a town in Mauritius. I was fascinated by the cheerfulness of the scene which seemed to sing with vibrancy despite the decaying façade! As a new Nostrich, I am also curious: What are the best ways for artists to thrive here? Are there specific tools I should be using to share my work? Looking forward to your advice! #introductions #artstr #artonnostr #nostr #asknostr View quoted note →

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On Nostr you don’t really “grow” the way you do on traditional social media. Here you build presence, not numbers. The most honest advice I can give you is: stay authentic and stay consistent. Share your process, not only the finished paintings. People connect with artists when they see the path, not just the outcome. A few practical tips: -pick one or two clients and use them well (you don’t need to be everywhere) -use simple, consistent tags so people can find you -interact with other artists: comment, zap when you can, build real connections -if you sell your work, always link to your own independent space (website, shop, personal page): don’t rely only on platforms Nostr isn’t a fast showcase, it’s more like a garden: it grows slowly, but the roots go deep. If you stay, and you share honestly, the connections will come.
I love the garden analogy… I’m learning the ropes but it’s a huge relief to focus on building a presence rather than chasing follower counts. Thanks for the feedback … I’ll definitely take your advice to show more behind-the-scenes work. I like your style very much btw… it’s intentional and resonates with me! I look forward to seeing more of it and to following your progress!
Welcome! Here's a good starting place to get caught up 👇
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WELCOME, NOSTR NEWCOMERS! Here are a few "Nostr 101" resources that will bring you up to speed on WHY this protocol is primed to take over the social media world, as well as all the basics you'll need to thrive here 🧠👇 Nostr 101 w/ @Derek Ross 👇 Building Nostr w/ @jb55 👇 The Ultimate Social Media History Lesson and Why Nostr Changes The Game w/ @rabble 👇 Collection of every other relevant educational resource your little nostrich noodle can handle 👇 https://www.benwehrman.com/nostr-guide/ Enjoy the rabbit hole, and don't forget to share these links with your friends! 🐇🕳⚡️ #introductions image
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