Oh yes, I almost forgot, that clients simply lack taste and education to buy your painting. And those who are developed and have it, for some reason, don't have money. And they don't want it for free either. Where will this lead? It will lead to you starting to love your works first. And potential buyers will see you, you'll catch their eye. Then the most important thing: your works will captivate the viewer, and you as a person will interest them. And then it's just a matter of technique: negotiations, payment, delivery, and mutual happiness.
Think about why you need this
If you want to become the coolest artist in the world, collaborate exclusively for a couple hundred thousand dollars for a sketch, and hang out with celebrities, then it's better not to start.
If you've heard something about an artist who showcased controversial works or dreamt of museum fame, then it's better not to start. In short, if you want everything all at once, then it's better not to start.
You should only start in one case. If hundreds of fresh ideas are swirling in your head, itching to be unleashed onto paper no matter what. And if you're okay financially even without drawing.
The profession of an artist, in terms of prestige, income, and effort, holds a high position. But not for everyone. And not everywhere. Be prepared to hear "what's the big deal about waving a brush here" and "why get tired from just moving a pencil on paper," as well as the masterpiece "and you're asking for so much money for these three lines?"
You probably won't make huge amounts of money. But you'll definitely ruin your nervous system and all other aspects of your health. If you have a dog or a parrot, they'll die. Firstly, you won't have anything to feed them, and secondly, you simply won't have time. If that doesn't stop you, then keep reading. When an artist says they're an artist.
When an Artist Says They're an Artist
How can an artist attract clients without advertising? Let's start by understanding what advertising is. If an artist runs their blog, which automatically increases the site's ranking in search engine ratings and boosts traffic to the site, is that advertising?
And what if the artist writes a very useful post, providing valuable recommendations? And then they want as many people as possible to benefit from these recommendations? Because they're genuinely helpful. How should we perceive a request to share the post in a group with 100,000 followers?