6 Free Apps to Attract Art Buyers on Instagram
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Imagine that you are logging into an artist's Instagram account and suddenly a watercolor still life begins to materialize in front of your eyes. First you see a pencil sketch of a pepper and a colander, then there are strokes of gray shadow. The color then fills your screen and builds up until you're looking at a photographic realistic painting.
You then click on the figurative artist's Instagram and find that as you scroll, one of the portrait sketches comes to life. The head turns back and forth - and even blinks. This takes the old adage about the eyes of a painting following you to a whole new level.
While your work should always be at the center of your Instagram, using apps to attract and attract collectors can only help you. Whether you're using a video maker like Marla Greenfield to bring a still life to life, or literally turning heads like Linda T. Brandon, Instagram photo editing apps can make your Instagram account stand out.
Would you like to add to your creativity? Edit the rest of the photos to perfection so they complement your work. Try these six apps to spice up your Instagram artist account and attract art buyers.
1. Watch the piece materialize with PicFlow
At first glance, PicFlow may look like a typical slideshow application. But, if you know what you are doing, this is far from the case. This unfussy app will take the viewer on a journey through your art, from sketch to completion. Artwork takes shape right before your eyes and is a great way to share your creative process with art buyers.
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Watch the video on Marla's Instagram account ().
2. Grab attention with MotionPortrait
MotionPortrait turns an ordinary portrait into a moving masterpiece. It's as cool as it sounds. This is a great app for figurative artists and, of course, portrait painters. Stop by to see the MotionPortrait app in action. Then use it yourself to grab the attention of art collectors on Instagram.
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Artist () created a moving masterpiece on Instagram using MotionPortrait.
3. Demonstrate coherent layout work
The layout allows you to create a visual tapestry of your work. Do you have a new series to show or is a gallery show coming up? Share it in one related post with Layout. Since you can access this app directly from Instagram, it's a flawless job. See how we used it on our Instagram account () to showcase work.
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used Layout to showcase three paintings on Instagram.
4. Edit to perfection with Snapseed
Take a photo for Instagram and it doesn't look like the original at all? You are not alone. Snapseed gives you just the right amount of editing tools so you can make sure your image is a true representation. reports that the artist uses apps like Snapseed to create stunning images for her Instagram account. Watch and get inspired!
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Artist Laura E. Pritchett uses Snapseed to create her beautiful Instagram account.
5. Add some highlights with VSCO
While your Instagram should always showcase your work, it's nice to share your inspiration and photos from your creative life alongside your work. If you want to attract potential buyers, include photos of your life as an artist. See a scene that can reflect the colors of the piece with a few tweaks? Take a photo and enhance it with VSCO's elegant filters and easy-to-use editing tools.
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6. Make your mark with PhotoMarkr
We all want our work to go viral, but you want everyone, especially art collectors, to know that you are an artist. It is important for your brand that your name is associated with your art. In this sharing-centric society, watermarks add a layer of protection if someone shares without crediting you in the caption. PhotoMarkr allows you to create a text watermark or import your own watermark image. Looking for a more streamlined app with extra nuances? Departure ($2).
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Artist Susan Abell uses her own watermark on her Instagram images.
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