How To Grow An Instagram Art Account In One Year - My Story to 25k Followers

[@isaniart]

I love how positive this video is- you’re sharing real tips, but you’re focused on building community over sheer numbers. People stay for real connection

[@MimimooIllustration]

Absolutely! Numbers without community doesn't count for very much on a social media platform.

I just wasn't expecting it. I thought I would see an interesting video and actually found the 10 minutes that will inspire my path from now on

[@MimimooIllustration]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@visualfernomenal]

4 months later- how's your progress been? Don't worry if its not big, I´m just here to remind to keep on going :)

[@skylexia7]

Thank you...this humbled me a lot. I was so caught up in my follower count when I uninstalled Instagram that I didn't even take a moment to think about all my beloved mutuals. I'm still hesitant about returning since it was addicting scrolling for hours on end, but I really do miss the little 10-person community I had built. I'll go back someday, but for now I'm gonna hone my art skills. I want to set myself up for success when I return, not keep posting every 2 months like I had been doing

[@kara.western]

I love when illustrators share their tips to succeeding in the online space! I noticed you started your KZbin channel about a year ago and I was wondering if you find it worthwhile to make videos and share them on KZbin? Especially since you’re already juggling a patreon following as well, that’s a lot of content to be making! Thanks for the helpful video!

[@MimimooIllustration]

You're absolutely right, it's a lot of content to make! I do find it worthwhile but sharing my journey and skills is part of why I started in the first place so having that purpose behind my content helps a lot. I'm also lucky enough to have the time to commit to it and the help of my partner who does a lot of my video content as he's also a creative 😊

[@mayyu_arts]

Thank you for sharing and this will be pretty helpful as I am looking to make the growth through social media...

[@catherinej6542]

This was probably the best and most positive video I've seen on this subject! I tend to have big lapses in creativity and very high standards for myself so I really find it difficult to stay consistent by doing something smaller/low effort. I feel a little intimidated to go back to social media because of it...

[@MimimooIllustration]

I can totally understand that! We're often our own harshest critics, if you're just on social media to share a little bit of what you do and aren't fussed about building an audience then consistency doesn't matter, but if you wanted to build an audience perhaps you could challenge yourself to share progress stages of what you're doing to build the habit of being consistent while still maintaining the style you like for your art 💕

[@jemslucock2995]

You can tell this video took a lot of time, a lot of love & a lot of effort. Thank you for putting in the work to share your journey; my reach has been almost non-existent but watching this has been truly what I've needed today. It's been so lovely watching you grow over on Instagram & I really appreciate you making such a lovely video. The highlight was definitely the gorgeous doggies though ;) Take care!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh this is such a wonderful comment and so encouraging, it takes a lot of time to make these videos but hearing your feedback makes it so worthwhile! Thank you so much! 💕

[@lumitystan5887]

Thanks for this:) im 11 and i do digital art and post on insta, whenever i post, my posts only get 0-4 likes. It gets really discouraged to the point i think about just stoping drawing all together. This is really inspiring tho, thank you Edit: after i used these tips i gained almost 30 followers within 2 days, all my recent posts have gotten more attention aswell:D thank you Edit again: i have around 120 followers now!!

[@MimimooIllustration]

That's so wonderful to hear these tips helped you to get some results! You certainly don't need likes and followers to enjoy drawing though, keep practising and drawing things you like and that's the most important thing 😊

[@Nooneeeeeeeeeeee]

Whats your account

[@hibaadeel5080]

@ordinary whats your art account?

[@ramansaini7417]

@lumitystan can I become a part of your art community?

[@rhythmdroid]

Dear Lumity, thank you for sharing your story. Please try to take this with the best attitude: social media isn't the real world and it is not a measurement of your worth, your talent, your influence over others, or anything like that. "Doing art for art's sake" is what 90% or more of people do in this world. Making a living from it IS possible...but I'm 41 years old and just starting to take it seriously. Try and see things from a different point of view. You're 11. Do what you do for FUN and make *real* friends in the *real* world. You can worry about "gaining followers" in a couple years after you see how much you like to digital art for the joy of it.

[@Zaccura]

Oh my gosh, your filming is so aesthetic and gorgeous! Everything about this video is so organized and you can really see the work put into production. Don't even need to see the rest of your channel to sub haha. Lovely tips also, these are real honest long-term growth strategies, rather than tips and tricks for blowing up overnight like a lot of other vids talk about. The goal should always be to build a positive community💖

[@kenziekline2231]

Thanks for sharing your journey! I love that this proves that it's ok to take breaks for holidays, time off, vacation, whatever and that your progress won't come crashing down. Consistency is important, but so are breaks :)

[@MimimooIllustration]

Yess absolutely, so important! We aren't robots so we definitely need breaks!

[@nellekx]

a big part of why your account gets the recognition is how amazing and consistent your style is! your feed is so aesthetically pleasing

[@LaAvispaVTuber]

Even though this was about art, this was a really valuable lesson to learn. I am humbled as a content creator myself to see your own journey and compare it to my own. The goals in the beginning of this video were amazing ones to have, and were the reasons I kept watching. Thank you for this

[@MimimooIllustration]

Aw it's so lovely to hear such kind feedback from a fellow content creator - thank you!

[@sarasa2071]

That was very inspiring! You have some seriously good video skills as well, everything looked awesome and I loved the doggos!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Thank you so much, I have my partner to thank for the video editing - he's very good!

[@krishencotta3489]

Seriously love how you've shown your real progress and that it works differently for everybody! Love your confidence in your work and how encouraging you are!

[@cosmicbunnyarts]

thank you so much for all the positivity, helpfulness and encouragement in this video 🥰💜 due to the war here in Ukraine, I've abandoned my previous art account (it was pretty small anyway) - I wanted a new beginning, a new freedom and I wanted to take my goal of making art a career more seriously. that's why I created a new account in January of this year and I'm steadily growing at my own pace. thank you for this wonderful video, it's so encouraging and inspirational to see your journey and to hear about your experience 💜

[@heygabimara]

This is so informative and helpful. Thank you! I'm really glad that you set an example where it's not exactly every SINGLE day that you post. I appreciate how realistic and healthy it is cus you still allow some breaks for yourself

[@janicepayoyo5575]

I like your approach! You do not sound like most people on social media people who claim to guarantee six figures if you follow them :) Thank you for your videos abd more power to you :)

[@naniloit]

This is sooooo helpful thank you so much! It's so discouraging to be stuck at less than 100 followers for ages but you're right I just need to keep going!

[@Thecolorsbypriyanka]

I was just wondering why my followers are not increasing on Instagram even though I am trying to post good content. Your video cleared my mind and I know what I have to do now, thanks a lot for such a beautiful explanation ❤️, lots of love

[@jesssinclair700]

Thank you so much for this! I've attended so many webinars that have tried to explain this and it hasn't really clicked until you explained it :)

[@Bonniebellbelle]

The positive vibe of this video is soo good ^^

[@Niko_3D]

My wife is following you on instagram. She is also artist and she started IG journey several months ago. It has been a slow growth for her, but she is not discouraged as her main focus is not numbers like you said but simply sharing her art journey.

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh lovely! That's wonderful that her values are aligned with sharing her art journey rather than the numbers, what's her Instagram account name? I'd love to take a look at her art!

[@Niko_3D]

@@MimimooIllustration _ellasketch is her profile name. Account icon is some green elf lady. Thank you kindly.

[@MimimooIllustration]

@@Niko_3D Oh wow her art is stunning! I've definitely followed and can't wait to see her account grow (which it absolutely will, there's no doubt in my mind!)

[@Niko_3D]

@@MimimooIllustration Thank you, shes happy that you followed. Shouting at me "what did you doooo mimimooo is following me" while I'm playing stupid what? Whos mimimooo? =)

[@MimimooIllustration]

@@Niko_3D Haha I love it, we're a good undercover team 😉

[@sanapixels]

now 1 year later and you're at 114k congraaats 🥰🥳

[@tgdevourer]

Thank you for doing this video. I draw for fun, and since I have other things in my life it's hard to post consistently. Because of that, I'm constantly stuck at a low follower count. I'll try some of these, thank you!

[@CarolinPeters]

I love how you broke this down! Also, your art is lovely!

[@lexysartworld]

I love your determination and how you dedicate time for your art! That's really inspiring to me😄 I just found ur instagram and immediately, fell in love with ur art! Makes me want to create more too.😊 Your art reminds me so much of the pretty illustrations from the storybooks I used to read as a child. Such nostalgia! Keep creating 😍❤

[@MimimooIllustration]

Aw that's so lovely of you to say! Thank you so much ❤

[@ImDayv27]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience of your account growth!! I'm really inspired to grow my account again !! Actually I was happy that my account was growing a little when my hashtag reach started increasing but it stopped as the reach of every post started decreasing and was a bit disappointed. But now I've learnt what all you've said and now I'll start using those tips!! Thanks again!!

[@MimimooIllustration]

It's always a bit disheartening when things appear to be going the wrong way but try a different technique and keep at it and I'm sure it'll work out! Social media ebbs and flows, and lots of it is out of our control, so try and stay focused on your content and the things you can control 😊

[@NinaMann12]

This video and your art journey video have been so interesting and inspiring! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. Your digital art is beautiful! I have really struggled to transfer from traditional art to digital - it’s like learning to draw again! 😳

[@MimimooIllustration]

Absolutely! It took me a while to get into digital and it kind of felt like a step backwards for a while so I definitely needed to start simple until I got the hang of things. Keep it up!

[@jelllycake2825]

I just started my art account and I could really use these tips to grow! They're so helpful!

[@sonyasever7625]

oh my God, your videos are so warm, comfy and soft, i feel like I'm in a fairytale 😍

[@jadbautista]

This is the most insightful video about audience-building I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@mikeoochieitch]

Thanks! I just started my own insta account yesterday, ive posted eight drawings but still no likes neither followers, but I'll try these tips and hopefully I can be a famous digital artists someday! Thanks for the tips

[@veritystothard1664]

I love your attitude to social media so much 💖 it can be so easy to fall into comparison and numbers but your attitude is so refreshing xx

[@herodotus1601]

i just took your advice . I'm gonna post consistently (except weekends )🥰

[@MimimooIllustration]

Amazing! I really hope it goes well for you!

[@tinestudios]

I love this approach, not to be worried about the numbers

[@lisabromley8924]

I love college scrapbooking which I'm going to start soon . My first scrapbook. I love colouring in . When I was a teenager I went to college

[@kookiefly]

The aesthetic of this video is giving me life

[@shivi960]

I am starting out as an illustrator and i have seen your video so many times... it just boosts my confidence and start and keep going... thank you... hopefully I'll grow as an artist.. :)

[@lyssavaught4958]

Thank you for sharing this video! Your illustrations and animations were beautiful. I'm a full time nurse that dreams of pursuing art and your videos have given me so much motivation

[@Drowsy.doll.]

Thank you for sharing your art journey

[@FosterYourAffinity]

This is the video I didn't know I needed to see. Glad the algorithm saw fit to recommend your channel! Take care and keep going!

[@GeorginaGrimshaw]

This is my favourite “grow your account” video I’ve ever seen 🥰

[@soyoonlee8466]

This is such an inspiration! I've been only thinking about this things but haven't got an idea how to start it. Thank you for sharing all the tips and info! Now I think I got the courage to start my own art account. I feel so positive after watching the vid. Love it! Thank you:)

[@Chockitkat]

I was actually expecting this to be a video to be like the rest but it really feels different. Thanks for this ^^ I think it has really helped

[@stashhh9742]

Thanks a million for all your advices! Also this video give me the motivation to post more consistently, now I see how important it is! Wish you all the best ❤

[@MimimooIllustration]

That's lovely to hear!

[@bunbearry]

Not only did you share really insightful and helpful advice, but it's shot so beautifully! I loved watching your dogs run around in the garden :)

[@MimimooIllustration]

Aw thank you! They're the sweetest doggies (mostly!)

[@artebytin]

Thank you for sharing this, I discovered you on my explore page and have been a fan ever since!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh that's lovely, so glad to be able to share with you!

[@khushbumadhaviraj3107]

Love your work Mimi.... Most importantly your genuinity in sharing your journey.🥰 things take time but hope we all will reach where we all want to. Cheers and support to all😇

[@valeriascarlethcastroolive546]

You are such an inspiration of discipline, practice and love, your art looks more amazing every day and I just felt for your story and dreams, you gained a new follower ❤ keep it up! 😊

[@Miahobbes]

I loved watching this video 🥰 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ❤️ everything seems so pretty and cozy! ✨

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤

[@Hyper5nic]

Lovely video and very inspirational! I'm on an art journey myself however it's not exactly drawing, but more screenprinting with a passion for movieposters from the early twentieth century. Currently I'm back to drawing as that is what I'm going to screenprint. Wishing you all the best, a wonderful end of the year and many more positive surprises as your journey continues. Cheers, Mark

[@painting9950]

I’m making a painting business but so far the only orders are from people I know you have inspired me to keep trying

[@MimimooIllustration]

That's ok though, that's how a lot of us start! We can get some experience selling to people we know because we get to test out the process. Keep it up!

[@thungdemotsanglao2449]

New subscriber here! I'm a pencil artist and honestly love your video!❤❤ 💪🏽I ain't giving up, great motivation in 10 mins 😊

[@alejandromolinac]

Beautiful staging of all your shots by the way….. the older I get the more I like the whole rural lifestyle

[@24Maoli]

I looooved this video! I've been on this journey for a few months now and this is super helpful :) Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@WatercolorKari]

Thank you! I'm just getting started, like a few days ago! It feels daunting. I appreciate your insight! 🥰

[@MimimooIllustration]

Yay that's so exciting that you're getting started! 🎉✨

[@eliestrations4906]

Well this content was very educational and also kept my creeping thought of “have I done enough” calm. Thank you 😊 for sharing the suggestions, also for saying that it’s okay if your Instagram is not also growing at the speed of yours. ❤️

[@Koolkiwiz]

This is so informative Mimi. Thanks for such an honest & insightful video ❤. As new artist is feels dreadful to post your art on social media when so many big famous artist already out there. This gives a little boost of confidence to work on my art and not think much!! Thanks again😊

[@byJilooo]

I found you on instagram and I adore your artworks!! Thank you for being kind, sharing this!! Wish you happiness and may peace and blessings be with yoouu!!! ❤️❤️

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh that's so sweet of you, thanks so much!

[@annekostecki]

Congratulations! Your video is so positive and beautifully shot/edited. I've been posting to Instagram somewhat regularly and engaging with my audience for like 2 years and don't have even close the growth that you do. I'm not sure what to do, but I will try to do some Draw this in your Style challenges.

[@MimimooIllustration]

I think challenges are a really great way of being found by active hashtags because lots of people who are participating will go and see what other entries there are. I hope they help your account (also they're just fun to join in on 😄)

[@rinkydass4188]

Thank you for sharing your journey am a self taught illustrator and I made my account few days back am also posting consistently.. But my engagment is very low I hope it work out 🥺❣️✨

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh wonderful that you're also an illustrator, if you enjoy it then keep it up even if you feel like the engagement is low, don't let that bring you down 😊 Sometimes it takes time to build community, engage with others genuinely and kindly and your engagement will grow.

[@rinkydass4188]

@@MimimooIllustration Thank you so much for motivating 🥺❣️❣️✨✨ I will give my 100% .

[@Nikke283]

@@MimimooIllustration I definitivly do some wrong...Im a year on Insta and even my mom has more followers...

[@slym0th]

this is so inspiring and is making me feel so much more confident in growing my art account

[@emwa6258]

Hello! Thanks for the tips, I've been stuck on 1 follower for about a week or two and it's really discouraging but this gives me hope :)

[@Sunset-jo6pc]

Ohh what's your username I'd love to help cause I'm kinda here too

[@EmmaTippingInk]

This is such a sweet video. So glad I found you! Thanks for all the advice. Also, I love those boots😄

[@czarinette]

Excellent video. I really appreciate your view on the artist growth. That's what I'd like to do too. Ilve been drawing a lot more this year and could feel that i progressed a lot. Thank you for those healthy social media tips 😊

[@2tinytreasures]

Thank you for the most helpful tips, truth and advice. Truly Genuine. Very inspiring!

[@createcek]

This was super helpful, as always you are a kind soul Mimi! ♥️

[@chari_draws07]

Tysm for this video ❤I just made an ig account and am trying my best to grow ❤

[@jasminesroay2570]

Such an informative video, so many gems to see

[@mrso0611]

I appreciate the time that you took to show your process. I feel super encouraged! thank you!

[@charishengcoy7951]

starting my account at 4 followers, hoping to grow like you! Thanks for the tips

[@ValeriaSilva_Valerymoon]

Thank u sooooo much Mimi, this video really give me the hope i need to not stop! You are an incredible artist and an even more incredible person! Because in your heart u are not only doing what u like but also sharing that with others and that is sooo awesome! Thank u sooo sooo much! And keep the great work!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Naw that is so so nice of you to say, I really appreciate it! ❤

[@KatherineJohnson-w3w]

Your house is absolutely adorable!!

[@niamhfoa3291]

I love all of your videos! They are so well done! I'm definitely looking forward to the next one! :)

[@MimimooIllustration]

Glad you like them! ❤

[@hironmahmud6557]

hello! Im niora a big fan of you and your art! im also a(beginner)artist. im inspiring from you a lot! there are litrelly alot things to learn from you!so im learning much! keep up cute sis! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@trisha9782]

My friend started an art acc yesterday and she barely has 2likes on her new post! I shared this video with her and I told her not to give up!

[@moditb3247]

Wow that is one gorgeous looking page. So simplistic and asthetically pleasing

[@sweetgoodness320]

I really appreciate your videos! It's so generous of you to share your experience with us. I'm just starting out on my own journey of creating and selling art, and your content has helped and encouraged me so much. Thank you!

[@Sketchbook9999]

I appreciate this video- thank you it's been fantastic listening about your success- I can listen to u all day and not be borred- just inspired. Gives us allot of hope- keep going my Art friend. God bless you and your 4 legged friends. PEACE from England UK

[@artsbypiper]

Loved this video, it was so calming to watch. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

Hopefully !!! Aww Amazing share. Joined your awesome Channel thank you for sharing 👍

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

Thank you for hearting my comment beautiful sister ❤️👍

[@meiliadarmawan]

I love your content, the video just like high cinematography, oh and also your house 😍😍😍😍😍

[@Coliandrium]

Impressive progression (and more impressive at this time), great work and advices ;).

[@catsudonnn]

Just such a wonderful video, you’re a huge inspiration! Hello from a a fellow Aussie, thank you KZbin for recommending me your channel at midnight haha. I’m cheering you on, keep up the amazing work!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Naw that's so sweet of you, thanks so much for the support! ❤

[@catsudonnn]

@@MimimooIllustration No worries! 💕 Can't wait to see your art journey and continual growth 🌱 I actually thought of a question, I was wondering if you've experimented with different posting times or had any tips regarding them? Any information I've found online is all American timezone related. So I thought hearing from another Australian artist might be more relevant!

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Great video on your IG account growth experience. I'm making your videos part of my daily art studies to improve my own practice, although our styles are different. You clearly share my values, so meet your mentee from Louisiana. lol Blessed be.

[@mizuofficial]

This channel is awesome and you're so authentic! Love it and good luck to you :)

[@MimimooIllustration]

Aw that's really encouraging, thanks so much!

[@lilkirsche]

Really appreciate your tips and video - and your illustrations are such a joy and so beautiful. So I'm happy for your grow. You deserve it, also you show that working hard but doing what you love can lead to success. ❤️

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh thank you so much! ❤

[@anilasaleem2158]

It's such a detailed & helpful video, not the run of the mill stuff but a genuine effort to guide & help others shines out through out the feed,🥰 thanku

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh that's wonderful feedback, I'm so glad you found it genuine because I always strive to be as authentic and open as possible!

[@jasminlatifa5516]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing this.

[@irisvanvelzen]

Thank you for sharing! I love your work but have to say: your place and your dogs! Very cool.

[@ag_levy]

Your Vizslas are so beautiful. One of them looks like my Billie June's twin. Thank you for this enlightening video - so helpful! :)

[@Fari7aMo]

I love your art style omggg😍😭

[@nori_tutor]

What I liked about this video: The content. What I loved: THE DOGS

[@Dpkl88]

Very real and inspiring ❤

[@carolm2008]

Your place is so beautiful, I imagine Jane Austin living in a place like that 😊❤️

[@rebeccahudy]

This was such a lovely video! Helpful and so positive! How much time per day would you say your spend making content and participating in the community? Has that changed since you first started? What is something you struggled with in the beginning but don't now?

[@MimimooIllustration]

Hi Rebecca! I definitely spend more time now participating in the community just because I get a lot more comments and messages, some days I spend 4 hours creating and some days I spend 12 hours creating, it really just depends how creative I'm feeling. I put in full-time hours though including all the engaging and drawing and video making. I used to worry that if I got too many followers I'd get negative comments but so far that hasn't happened and the community has been so lovely and supportive!

[@inesketches]

Your videos are so well explained and they give me a sense of peace. 💖

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

This was super helpful, thank you! I can see where i need to make tweaks to do better and provide more value. Glad I sought you out on this platform 😀

[@bigzzz94]

I have started a new page on Instagram and taking many notes. Thanks for the tips!

[@artistankit8945]

I really really love your illustrations style 😍

[@baronvonboredom]

Such a nice motivation and information for those of us who are just starting on this journey. The contents of yours are wonderful keep doing it. All the best for you as a fellow artist. Thank you!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh that's so nice of you, I really appreciate it!