Roben-Marie Smith - Making the Most of Technology as an Artist
EPISODE 111
When it comes to the tech side of being an artist, there’s a lot to get your head around: website design, social media, video editing, email marketing … The list goes on! If you struggle with this or just need a bit of encouragement, you will love today’s guest. I am chatting with mixed media artist, Roben-Marie Smith.
In this episode, Roben-Marie shares her story from the early days of recording online classes with a camcorder right through to the tech-based membership site she runs today.
What I love about Roben-Marie’s approach is that she understands that artists would rather be making art than spending hours behind a screen. Her suggestions are practical, affordable, and user-friendly.
And when it comes to art, Roben-Marie has a similar mindset, using accessible supplies and loose intentions to maintain a consistent art practice.
I hope that you enjoy the episode and that it encourages you to make the most of the technologies that we have available to us as artists!
Roben-Marie Smith loves using paper in her work, especially inexpensive sketchbook paper!
“You don’t have to use every expensive thing out there. There’s a lot of things that are much more affordable and will still meet your needs.”
A few things covered in this episode:
Creating online classes in the early days before online platforms existed such as Facebook and Instagram.
The decision to move away from teaching art to set up Maker’s Tech U-a membership site that helps artists to become more tech savvy.
Roben-Marie’s favourite online tools including Trello, Squarespace, Planoly, Camtasia and Loom.
Being intentional about making time for art while still allowing some flexibility in your weekly schedule.
Using inexpensive sketchbook paper and not being precious about finished pieces.
What inspired Roben-Marie to create the Creatives Get Real podcast with Sandi Keane.
Why artists should give Instagram Reels a go and helpful tips to get started.
ROBEN-MARIE’S LINKS
Instagram
Website
Maker's Tech U (membership site)
Creatives Get Real Podcast with Sandi Keane
TOOLS MENTIONED
Trello - planner/project management
Squarespace - website builder
Planoly - instagram scheduler
Camtasia - video editing
Loom - video messaging
Instagram - social media platform (atm Roben-Marie is especially loving IG Reels)
WANT MORE INSPIRATION?
This month’s featured class is Piece by Piece. The class is ON SALE for 28 USD (normally 35 USD) until the 19 November 2020. Click below to find out more.
Use watercolour scraps and snippets to create a geometric collage.
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