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Asrielle
@asrielle.bsky.social
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(she/they) Artist, Creator of Queen's Trial on Webtoon Canvas🌸Soulsborne and FF14 spoilers 🌸 http://asrikins.carrd.com🌸 I run @soulstober! 🌸

🙅‍♀️Don't repost or use my work without permission!
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Here's some free marketing tips for artists that i learned as a marketing trainee/social media manager. Trying to consolidate my learnings so it's as accessible, but a polished guide takes a lot of time and people's circumstances vary wildly, so take what resonates. Wishing all artists love and 💶
(Digital marketing tips that emphasize finding the platform with your ideal audience.) Yes, it feels gross advertising your work, but artists deserve to get paid for what they contribute to society. If you want to positively change the culture that treats artists poorly, you have to take actions that make governments and corporations take notice. Obviously, big social/internet platforms are incredibly key to changing that culture right now. If you want sales, build on platforms and marketplaces that allow you to reach people with their wallets already out and ready (like steam, itch.io, redbubble and etsy), and these should be linked to from your main posting platform. Make it as effortless as possible for customers to purchase/subscribe in as few clicks as possible. Practice copywriting clear descriptions that emphasize the benefits to your ideal potential customers and include a call to action ("buy now" is an overused example, but it works and you should definitely make it tailored to your personality.) Also, these huge social media platforms have algorithms that actually do suppress you if they think you're posting spammy content, such as art with little engagement despite all the right keywords. A good workaround is a scroll-stopping image or reel that holds the viewer's attention for more than a few seconds. For example, show something shockingly silly for a half second that forces people to rewatch and pause and read comments while they register what the heck they just witnessed. But really, go where your people are--the people who love to chat about your stuff. Give them something to chat about. They want to connect with real people, they want stories, and usually, they want a good feeling. Be real. AI can't replicate that. Keywords should drive engagement, not exist for the sake of praying the algorithm gods are listening. Often, you'll instinctively be posting stuff people connect with because that's the power of art. But, if you're also trying to make a living, there are many different ways to plug in popular or relevant keywords into your posts so search engines can find you. (Meta titles, descriptions, captions, alt text, comments, profile/bio, etc.) What is your audience looking for? What benefit (not feature) are you trying to give them and yourself? If you can't get in people's shoes, it's a lot more difficult to connect with them. Marketing isn't about big business, it's about connection and solving someone else's problem. Who is looking for you? What do they want and why? It's a lot to think about. This is why governments and companies have spent trillions on marketing. But you can actually solve problems and connect with great people and build great communities by marketing yourself to the people you want to surround yourself with. You market yourself every day, with every choice you make, and you can make each choice count. Even if you struggle connecting with others, that's a problem your art can solve if you're being genuine and making what you love, whether people think it's marketable or not. It's best to view your efforts as connection rather than the incredibly complex and controversial concept of "marketing." Actual marketing practice: Keep a little spreadsheet of hashtags and searches people type in and update it as needed. This is a valuable resource to copy/paste from when building titles, ads, and other forms of copywriting. Driving engagement in comments helps yourself and other artists get noticed by most algorithms because platforms want to show people the big trending posts. It keeps people sticking on the platform longer so they can throw more ads at you. Companies and grifters spend big money on fake followers and engagement to manipulate you into thinking they have value, but your art naturally has lots of engagement value. (Also, algorithms are able to spot fake followers and suspicious engagement, so don't do that.) Try starting a conversation with a genuine, clever question, for example, or state something people resonate with. (I'm sure everyone has witnessed a youtuber say "leave your questions in the comments below" or something along those lines.) When you create a content pillar, it's going to be toward a goal. You want buyers? Make sure you make a promo post with an easy link to click every now and then. Also, pay attention to the vibe you're putting into your work. If you're constantly complaining, which you totally have a right to do, it unfortunately does affect how search engines and potential sponsors see you. If people aren't invested in you as a person, your negativity can taint the message you're trying to send. Personal accountability and self-awareness go an incredibly long way when it comes to finding a connection with others. Companies especially know that their online personas can attract like-minded personalities. What is your online persona saying about you? Is it hindering the connections you're trying to make?
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Man the first advertised listings for soulsborne stickers have my and so many other artists' work
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Hubs got an ad for stickers in his little mobile game and once again it's some asshole selling dozens of soulsborne artists sticker designs without permission, mine included IN THE CENTER

This is why i dont really post polished fan art anymore. Im tired of being exploited
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Finally raked the yard with hubs and sis and had kbbq after and i cannot move my limbs 😩 it was a beautiful day though, so here's a pic of a little stubborn flower in my parents' yard
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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The trees have been so gorgeous on campus this fall. :)
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Yall...my first ever invite since 1.0...im about to cry
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Is it CSP, Windows 10, or me 😩 I just want to draw
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Caleb is helping me at the booth this weekend 🤓
November 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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I also made dumb signs
October 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Drivers showing solidarity and cheering with us felt amazing

Their little flags and smiles weren't visible in this video but it was very wholesome seeing everyone from the firetrucks to semi drivers honking and cheering
October 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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It was fun seeing my town show up :) We're mostly known for our large poc community but so many senior/elderly white ppl came out and it felt so safe and festive
October 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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we saw this in the fabric crafting section after we bumped into other sign supply shoppers, which made my day
October 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Costume acquired, tempted to make a matching extinction/dinosaur joke sign
October 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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This weekend looks packed :)
October 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Soulstober Day 12: Built Different

These daily prompts have been great little warm ups to spark creativity and get me back into doodling :) cant believe we're almost halfway done

#eldenring #soulstober2025
October 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Soulstober Day 11: Iconic Outfit

A bunch of iconic outfits were posted today but i dont think i saw this guy yet, so here we go :)

#solaire #darksouls #soulstober2025
October 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Soulstober Day 10: Size Matters

Quick sketch for today again 🥹

#DarkSouls #soulstober2025 #soulsborne
A sketch featuring the player character from the game, Dark Souls, pondering how to play fetch with the great wolf, Sif.
October 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Soulstober Day 9: Old Masters

Soulstober isn't complete if I don't do a little sketch of Eileen at least once

#bloodborne #soulstober2025 #soulsborne
October 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Soulstober Day 8: Odd Animals

Bird dog is a friend

#soulstober2025 #bloodborne
October 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Soulstober Day 7: Troll

Ohhh, Patches

#eldenring #soulstober2025 #soulsborne
October 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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I kinda drew it to match this old Soulstober sketch of Lady Maria I had lying around 🥹
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Soulstober Day 6: Mercy Kill

I wanted to save all the research patients :(

#bloodborne #soulstober2025 #soulsborne
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Soulstober Day 5: Back From the Dead 💀

I imagine all the soulsborne games are horrifying from the enemy’s pov as well

#Sekiro #soulstober2025 #soulsborne
October 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Soulstober Day 4: Useless Armor✨️

I mean, i gueeeess there's a purpose for what he's got on, but...lol

#bloodborne #soulstober2025 #soulsborne
October 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Soulstober Day 3: Fear Not

Just hanging out with the friendly crow :)

#bloodborne #soulstober2025
October 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM