6 Reasons Artists Should Be on Social Media Videos
TikTok, a social media platform that primarily attracts young people, is a unique space to grow, learn, and network worldwide. But TikTok isn’t just for viral dance videos. Artists and art teachers are leveraging the platform to share, learn, and create together. Here are six ways that artists, hobbyists, and art teachers can benefit from artist TikTok.
Tips and tricks for the classroom and the studio
With 1.6 billion monthly users on the TikTok platform, there’s bound to be tens of thousands of artists. TikTok is a great place to collaborate with and learn from others in the field, suggest The Art of Education University.
Flannery and Emma are classroom art teachers from Charleston, South Carolina. Their channel, The Eclectic Collective, has more than 150,000 subscribers. They share classroom art tips and techniques
Discover art ideas and tutorials
TikTok is a great place to learn new things.The social media platform has something for everyone. From beginner-friendly techniques to advanced artistic methods.
Pop.Inquirer recommends the channel inthehandsoflando for beginner hobbyists. The creator breaks down his art into simple, easy-to-follow tutorials, all you need is a pencil and a paper to get started.
Stay up-to-date with trends and modern techniques
Art evolves, and TikTok helps artists stay ahead of the curve. The platform’s trending videos often feature emerging art styles and modern techniques, keeping artists informed and up-to-date.
Not only that, but new artists trends emerge thanks to TikTok’s artist community. Bustle shares an example of a trend from a few months ago that racked up 203 million views, including some of TikTok’s biggest art stars. The trend challenged relationship partners to paint this significant other. The results were sometimes hilarious, but always heartwarming.
Enjoy art-related humor
On that note, TikTok isn’t just for learning. It’s also an entertainment platform. The Art of Education University touts the bite sized entertainment on the platform. Artists and art teachers share funny videos of their experiences and creations.
fritzdoesart, an account with more than nine million followers offers a quirky, unique, and surprising glimpse into the world of colors and the nuances of different shades. His humor makes learning about art fun and accessible.
Explore diverse styles and mediums
It’s not just about pen and paint and paper. TikTok celebrates artistic diversity, featuring creators who work in various styles and mediums. From textile art to linocuts, to ceramics, to sculpting and everything in between, it’s all on TikTok.
Scrollers can find something for everyone, even discovering new mediums they never knew exist, for example, Vanessa Barragao’s relaxing and picturesque forays into the world of crocheting and rug making.
Share your own content
TikTok isn’t just for consuming content—it’s a platform for sharing your art with the world. REDBUBBLE BLOG offers tips and tricks for artists who want to amass followers on their own channel. They suggest being relatable and authentic, and showcasing personality. Start with something you know well and share that experience with followers.
Timelapses that condense intricate, multi-step art into short, digestible videos are popular on the platform. Account mc__monster has acquired 70 thousand followers by turning nine-hour plus art projects into engaging minutes-long videos. He tells REBUBBLE what he likes about the TikTok platform. “TikTok is great for myself and other artists because it puts our work in front of a huge group of people that otherwise would not see it. I also love the general vibe and sincerity from my followers here. Compared to other platforms, this community feels encouraging rather than judgmental. It feels good,” mc__monster shares.
