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Well said, Clint. Successful artists spend very little time on social media. They create stuff 9-5, five days a week and then some extra time.

If my hubby, a geek, spent as much time on social media as I do, he'd be fired. The only way to get away from it, for me, is to work away from Internet connection, put on music, have my supplies out and ready, and pretend there is a surveillance camera watching me.

Getting ready to drive to the studio. There are 4 of us, and no wifi. It works because I'd be ashamed to have them see me online instead of working. Ingot a lot more done in this small group instead of working alone.

In preparing my last newsletter, I decided on a theme of "Click." Before the mouse came along, "click" was primarily a noun, a sound. Now, it's an overused verb and may well be the most popular phrase around: Click here. Have to admit, I much prefer the sound of pastel stroking across sanded paper!

Dear Clint,
It is so refreshing to hear you advise caution about using "too much" social media. You are unique in that you have extensive experience on both sides of the equation - the gallery owner on one hand , and the technical side of web development and all that goes with it on the other.

For me, I put my painting and web time in catergories... what is "real" and productive on one side (doing good paintings - hopefully!) , and what is time consuming and less than terribly protective (spending undue amounts of time on the net etc.) on the other. I try to keep the web time to a minimum, though I'm not always successful. Hearing you say it certainly adds credibility to the the premise.

Thanks for your insights here. I always appreciate getting your thoughts!
Best,
Bill Dunn

Great article. I love the Internet but it's way too addictive. I read people's posts, then I want to respond; that leads me to another post to which I feel compelled to respond w/leads me to something interesting, and oh, I need to read that article, but oh, did he really say that? And so on.

After I read your article, I picked up my guitar and played (instead of continuing to surf.) I've actually started a schedule requiring me to stay off the Internet in the morning till I've gotten certain things done 'cause hours can go by and I've accomplished nothing but reading cyber anecdotes.

Clint,

Good word!

I actually made myself a weekly schedule in excel; it is extremely detailed! Works for me. Holds me accountable. So do my hubby's nudges....like, "how much did you get done on ___ today?"

Donna