Is Instagram Helping or Hurting Your Art?

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In this video I share my thoughts about Instagram for artists. We look at the pros and cons and ask the question "Is Instagram Helping or Hurting my art?"

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:14 - Is Instagram a Necessary Evil?
00:40 - Mel Armstrong
01:02 - The Pros
03:23 - The Cons
06:03 - How to find balance
10:53 - Learn with Mel

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