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 Wow - I have 1300 (now nearly 1400!) followers on Instagram! 

Canva Thank you Graphic

I began posting on Instagram three years ago, after Maestra Shiloh Sophia suggested Guild members use the #intentionalcreativity, and see if we could boost the numbers of posts over a thousand or so tagging our brand! We are now at 19.7K!

I love the visual focus of Instagram, which is ideal for our artist selves. Our own Stella Mac posted tips on using Hashtags, which proved invaluable! (you can use up to 33, about 12-15 are most effective - and be selective!)

In those early days, I wrote, "It's been fun playing with my pictures for posts, making little montages (which don't always behave!) And meeting new virtual friends! I love the journal pages @quantummemoir does, and ... I'm @nadyakingartist ❤"

Do you already have a page on Instagram? I invite you to begin posting your art and share inspiration! 


  • When you start typing a tag, suggestions will come up - bypass ones that have over a million posts, and look for ones in the 50 - 500k range or lower
  • Check out the tags your colleagues use - make a note of those which fit! (a tag may sound great - but when you visit it, the posts don't match your vision/intention!)
  • It's a good idea to check out the tag, and see how the posts match your intention - I usually click "recent" as well 💖
  • Choose a few # that are unique to you, or your small group. Recently I added red thread Creatives, as that's the name of my Facebook group. 
Building your following and adding content
  • When you have a bit of extra time, visit some of the folks who 'liked' your recent posts, and choose several which appeal to interact with, follow and comment on.  
  • When someone comments on your post, take time to reply - even if it's just 'thank you!'
  • Post favorite quotes and tips from time to time - how can you uplift your beloveds?
  • Click 'view insights' to see how your posts are performing, and who has viewed the post. You can see what time of day posts are most viewed, etc. 
  • While we can use up to 30 tags in a post, the magic number is 11 - I generally use a few more.
Promoting your work and offerings
  • When you collaborate on a class or other offering, choose a tag together, and use it with your posts. I was recently the Art Doc for a class two of my colleagues offered, and they chose #AwakeningMythicLegend for our class posts. 
  • Encourage your students with accounts to use the tag, and to tag you on their posts!
  • Be sure to tag your partner in your post with @____
  • Post about the circle or event both before and after, and encourage participants to post!
  • If you have your work in a show or at a gallery, tag the venue, and like/comment on posts they make, especially if you're mentioned/ tagged!
  • Instagram allows one "active link" in your profile, so many folks create a link list (like Linktree) with link to classes, free offers, their main website, blogs....
  • Check out the 'link in bio' on different accounts, and see which appeal to you. Are they current? Easy to follow? 
Whilst researching link options, I came across a YouTube tutorial from Canva on creating active web pages and decided to that for my profile link! I often use Canva for graphics, so that was an easy choice! 
  • Post a link to your website or blog in your bio, and update your site regularly. 
  • A blog is an easy 'website option,' if you haven't built a website yet. I have several, and post events on a couple of those. 
  • If you're promoting an event, make the registration easy to find! (I often check these in colleagues' posts, and have to poke around for their current offer!)
  • If you have several distinct business, you may want to add other accounts
  • Post your bio link at the end of your text "click the link in my bio to register -@nadyakingartist 

Here's a recent post with in depth suggestions on using hashtags! 

Are you on Instagram? Go look - you may already have a page with 20 or more followers that you just need to claim! 

Challenge: post your most recent painting and a little blurb on your Insta page!

You're invited to post the link to your account in the comments, and share any tips you've discovered! 

 

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