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TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Reason nr. 1: It makes me feel shitty
02:38 - Reason nr. 2: It's not worth all the work
05:07 - Reason nr. 3: I refuse to "perform" for the Instagram algorithm
07:02 - Our shrinking attention spans
07:57 - Elder millenial rant about TikTok and Reels...
10:14 - YouTube vs. Instagram for artists
15:33 - Reason nr. 4: I'm not a fan of Facebook
17:08 - My fears around leaving Instagram
18:16 - My plans going forward + my thoughts on the future of social media
19:48 - Some recommended books and resources
MENTIONED
Books:
Jaron Lanier - Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Jaron Lanier - You Are Not A Gadget
Cal Newport - Deep Work
Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism
Franklin Foer - World Without Mind
Matthew Crawford - The World Beyond Your Head
YouTube videos:
My video on my YouTube experience: https://youtu.be/NcyRSg4d7Zs
Chris Hau "Creators are ditching Instagram...": https://youtu.be/A6WZ_Hj86t8
Kelsey Rodriguez "YouTube is better for artists than Instagram...": https://youtu.be/1LqIoFB62Rw
Cal Newport TED Talk "Quit social media": https://youtu.be/3E7hkPZ-HTk
Additional recommended resources:
Cal Newport's podcast "Deep Questions": https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/
Tristan Harris' podcast "Your Undivided Attention": https://www.humanetech.com/podcast
Julia Bausenhardt "Why I quit social media - my advice for artists and creatives": https://youtu.be/31yF8eJJ8z0
Sophia Mitropoulos "Do artists need social media to be successful?": https://youtu.be/bnrpYHT0Fv0
Holly Exley "I don't think Instagram is good for artists": https://youtu.be/5XZVcLLg8kM
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Louise: an artist, writer & creative solopreneur from Sweden. As a multi-passionate creative, I have spent my entire adult life avoiding traditional employment and instead making a living off of my art.
On this channel, I talk about everything I've learned along the way: About art making, creativity, mental health, and making a living as a creative. Dealing with perfectionism, fears, and overwhelm. Staying sane and productive among stress and distractions. And much more.
LEARN WITH ME
Pencil Sketching for Beginner Artists - A simple, stress-free roadmap to radically improve your sketching skills. In weeks, not years: https://www.louisestigell.com/pencil-sketching-for-beginner-artists
Portrait Drawing for Beginners -
Learn how to draw any face you want, quickly, accurately, and in your own style: https://www.louisestigell.com/portrait-drawing-for-beginners
Watercolor For Absolute Beginners - Learn the basics of watercolor in a playful, relaxing, and non-intimidating way: https://www.louisestigell.com/watercolor-for-the-absolute-beginner
Watercolor Birds - Learn all of my tips and tricks for painting birds in watercolor: https://www.louisestigell.com/watercolor-birds
SHOP MY ART
Fine art prints: https://www.louisestigell.com/shop/fine-art-prints
Canvas prints: https://www.louisestigell.com/shop/canvas-prints
Originals: https://www.louisestigell.com/portfolio
MUSIC
All music is from Epidemic Sound.