I'm in the same boat when it comes to social. I'm not sure that it helps people like us. And, even if it did, the exchange may not be worth it.
I am going to steal your idea of using National Gallery images. I loved strolling through those museums in DC (my favorite American painting movement is the Hudson River School; I once made Haley stand for hours seven months pregnant with our second while I gallivanted around the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, where they had a few).
Sam, I could not agree more. I have refused to do the social media algorithm dance. It has all but destroyed my engagement on Instagram when I don't post videos, but I don't care. I'm not going to devote my valuable time to trying to guess what a platform wants me to post in hopes that it shows my post to a couple of more people.
Thanks for the rec on the public domain art! I will definitely be putting that to use in the future.
I will second your recommendation of Rembrandt is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey. Love that book.
I'm in the same boat when it comes to social. I'm not sure that it helps people like us. And, even if it did, the exchange may not be worth it.
I am going to steal your idea of using National Gallery images. I loved strolling through those museums in DC (my favorite American painting movement is the Hudson River School; I once made Haley stand for hours seven months pregnant with our second while I gallivanted around the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, where they had a few).
I ordered the book, too.
I love it. Gotta dig into the artists you use a bit and share anything with me that you find.
Sam, I could not agree more. I have refused to do the social media algorithm dance. It has all but destroyed my engagement on Instagram when I don't post videos, but I don't care. I'm not going to devote my valuable time to trying to guess what a platform wants me to post in hopes that it shows my post to a couple of more people.
Thanks for the rec on the public domain art! I will definitely be putting that to use in the future.
It's always encouraging to know others feel the same way. Also if you find any interesting art or artists, drop me a line!