For centuries, artists have used tools to help improve their art. Technologies have vastly improved since the invention of the pinhole camera or camera obscura, which was used as a drawing aid by 15th – 17th century artists.
Hundreds of years later, artists like myself are still exploring different tools to help advance our art and art businesses. Recently, I have been enjoying the popular mobile photo apps Instagram and Pixlr-o-matic.
These photo-sharing apps allow users to snap mobile photos, apply digital filters and effects to it, and then share it via their social media channels including Instagram’s own site. Pixlr-o-Matic can be used on your phone or accessed on your computer. Now any iPhone or Android or computer user can become a creative photographer!
The results are reminiscent of the old Polaroid transfer or print making techniques. This new photo process can be quite fun and addicting, but I primarily use these apps to help boost my art business.
Here’s How… to read the full article, please click > 5 Ways I Use Instagram & Pixlr-o-matic to Boost My Art Business and Make Slideshow Videos for Instagram with Photogrid
**PS. If you enjoyed my above guest post for Benchmark Email, you might enjoy this one too > 8 Helpful Tips for the Multitasking Mom
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