A short YouTube clip by Lennon Bone offering a simple, repeatable short-form video idea for artists: pick a personal challenge you faced, explain how making a specific piece of art helped you overcome it, show that artwork and its significance, and tell the story vulnerably (without needing to be tearful). Finish with a brief sales call-to-action (if applicable) and an invitation to follow for more community-building ideas.
Okay, artists, if you're looking for a really easy lift when it comes to a reel or TikTok idea, and one that really gets people to connect with you and the work you make, I want you to check this out. Step one is to think of a personal challenge that you faced in your life and how your art helped you overcome it. Second is share the piece of art, Whether it's a photograph or a song or a painting, show the significance of it and what you were going through as you created this thing. And step three is to turn this into a story and share it and be vulnerable here. This doesn't mean that you have to cry on camera, but just share something that is going to let people know a little bit deeper who you are. Your story will inspire other people. Maybe not the most, but the right one. Finally, if your art is for sale, quickly talk about that. Let them know to DM you and that you'll be happy to give them more information. Follow along for more ideas on how to grow a community around your art life. Just being you.
