Success as an artist requires more than devotion to the creative process.  Whether an artist likes to admit it or not, artistic success also depends upon the promotion of your artwork.  With that recognized, there are some tips and pointers that you should keep in mind when it comes to the promotion of your artwork.

First of all, if you are serious about making a go of it as an artist, it is important that associate yourself with different website venues that operate in support of your discipline.  By becoming involved in these sites, you are able to access a variety of resources that can prove to be invaluable when it comes to promoting your own artistic efforts.

Second, in the effort of promoting your artwork it is crucial for you to develop what really must be called and considered a marketing plan.  Of course, artwork is more intrinsically valuable than a pair of shoes or some other product or commodity that is promoted and sold at any given time.  However, on some level, an artist has a product to sell as well.  Therefore, it is incumbent upon you to develop a comprehensive marketing plan that will serve as a road map for your efforts to promote you work.  You simply cannot successfully market and promote your work without a plan any more than you can drive from your hometown to another community hundreds of miles away without direction.

Third, develop strategic relationships with other professionals in the industry.  For example, if you are a visual artist, it is a must that you come to know the gallery owners.  And, don't focus only on the “big name” galleries in your area.  Seek out the smaller venues as well.  More and more people from all walks of life are making it a point to attend openings and exhibitions at these smaller venues with a growing degree of regularity.  Similarly, if your community has an arts commission, get to know the staff and the primary volunteers as these individuals can be a tremendous resource in your own efforts to promote your creations.

Slideroll.com is another cool way to promote your art . You can create a little slideshow or video and post it anywhere on the web.