Who and where are you?
My name is Lee, and I am an experienced oil painter and sculptor living in Boston, MA. I migrated with my wife and two cats from Texas this last year to escape the oppressive heat and enjoy the history of Boston.
How were you introduced to Facebook?
I was repeatedly asked by an old friend until I caved in and reluctantly joined. I resisted for a long time, trying to minimize my pc time to paint…right! I’m doomed now.
Any tips for other artists starting a Facebook Page?
The most important thing that comes to mind is one’s expectations. Facebook takes the same dedication as a blog in that the best results are seen over an extended time and very frequent attention. It’s wise wise to look at artists who one knows are selling well, and see how they engage their readers in their posts. I enjoy those who start actual discussions, so the readers feel more included and stick around for the commercials. One may or may not actually generate many sales from Facebook, but no matter what it’s an opportunity to see how one’s art affects the public. I mainly look to my page as an information tool over a sales tool at this time. Those who respond help me understand more about what subjects are strongest, and that does go into deciding my future work in some ways.
What’s your favorite Facebook Page feature?
This one is difficult, because I’m one of many who wish Facebook would just find good function and stay put. I like core features over the added cosmetics. My favorite feature For my purposes I definitely would say the thumbnail links. This seems basic, but what hits the reader’s eye means everything in whether or not they link will be clicked. That one feature defines the very purpose of having a promotional page. The visual contact is made, and the customer explores because it’s something he or she enjoys. I am also liking Insights, which offers a graph of page performance.
What’s coming next from your studio?
I am still putting the second to last nit-picky touches on The Gift, a 34″x55″ oil on birch board. It is a water nymph painting showing the nymphs gifting a magic key to a beautiful elf girl. The key is meant to protect her from a curse incurred from eating human food. I am also drawing for my next round of paintings but will have to show them on my Facebook page as they emerge.
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