Getting Connected
As we all start to gear up for the holiday season – it does rush in upon us – it is easy to get overwhelmed by stuff. The objects of our lives are important. They provide comfort, inspiration, memories, humour and even insight. But around and through them are our friends and families and all the other people who we share this human journey with.
One of the common themes on RedBubble is that many people originally join to sell things but over time than the community and friendships become even more important.
There are always lots of things happening in the community. If you are just getting started on RedBubble one of the easiest ways to meet people is to check out the groups and find a group that interests you. It may be a group from your local area or some sort of art/design that interests you.
There is always a lot going on in the groups. Just some examples that I am aware of right now:
- The Art of the Middle East is running a challenge for art on a religious themes
- Sydney Group member bodymechanic is coordinating a group exhibition for 2009. Actually, Sydney bubblers are exhibiting right now too!
- The Photography 101 group is always active with advice and currently has three interesting challenges underway
- T-Shirt Revolution is changing the world one T at t time
- Don’t have much to say but want to say it well then try your hand at Flash Fiction
- And if you love the smell of paint on your hands then Painters in Modern Times is there for you with lots of things underway.
If you can’t find a group from your area or want to start a group for a specific purpose then you can just follow the instructions here.
Aside from the groups the more general forums are there. You will find advice on Equipment, help with Sales and Marketing, a Learning Centre and of course General Discussion.
Finally, the easiest way to get to meet folks is to make comments on works or introduce yourself (via Bubblemail) and before long you will have a steady stream of interesting work turning up in your My Bubble to consider. We all like to get comments and Bubblemails so don’t be shy.
Martin (aka Pilgrim)
tkrosevear
thanks for the great info Martin ;)
Johanna Rutter
thanks for the info:)
Kelly J
This has come through 3 times! LOL.. nothing like getting your message accross :))) So even RB admin has the gremlins too… teehee…. Great information ! Love my Red Bubble :)
debsphotos
Yep…lots of places to explore!!! Thanks Martin!! *-)
Anthony Comella
Thank You Friend!
AnitaInverarity
Thanks Martin and what a wonderful job you guys do here- LOVE RB xx
Karin Taylor
a lovely reminder :)
Andreas Koepke
Thanks for mentioning the Photography 101. I just joined and entered a photo into the challenge :)
Mohsen Bayramn...
Great Info and thanks about it! :)
Christopher E...
lol good i wasnt the only one that got it three times, as they say..third time is a charm? or someone got trigger happy? lol great info martin, you guys rock..remember that!
ccwri
Very informative, thanks!
Marilyn Harris
Thanks Martin for your wonderful information!!! :o))
Cricket
Well said, and so true!
:)
Chetan Raghuram
That was good, people tend to forget what they are doing when they are redbubble, i discovered this place 3 days ago, oh man, its been great, i never liked places like flickr, the only place i loved was Deviantart, but i think redbubble is way much better than anything, i’ve been uploading my work since 3 days, it takes some time, but its really worthy, i get to learn alot from others here, even if no one buy my pictures, i atleat have a goodlooking website and goodlooking portfolio.Thanks
Farmncamera
Several posts have come in triplicate… Don’t know what is causing that?
skieslimit
Thanks Lots of good info!
louisegreen
Many thanks guys!
georgiegirl
Thanks so much Martin, for all the useful links and advice. Its always nice to have a reminder now and then of everything that our RB Elves look after.
RedBubble
Apologies for this hitting people’s Activity Monitors 3X. That was a bug in the system (not a measure of how worthy the post is!). Tech team are onto it. They know the cause and I am sure will soon know the solution.
ToastedGhost
I spent years trying to promote my work through other so called art sites with lots of interest but virtually no sales, but since joining RB there is still lots of interest but also lots of sales.
A big thanks to RB
I also co-host 2 groups – Check ‘em out!
http://www.redbubble.com/groups/clowns-and-jokers/
&
http://www.redbubble.com/altered-by-design/
Many thanks to all
nodakami
This must be synchronicity !
quietconflict
Hi there, i am new to this site. Writing some poetry and some lyrics. Looks like the creative site i have been looking for.
http://www.myspace.com/quietconflict
MuscularTeeth
well said comrade pilgrim.
Diane Rodriguez
Thanks so much for the informative updates.
joan warburton
Thank you!
Jan Piller
Damn! I thought Flash Fiction was about flash photography. Does anybody have a group on flash photography? I just got a speedlight.
Diesel Laws
Agreed, get active and meet some great people!
adgray
Good one Martin!
You have to admit the ekphrasis is rife in this red bubble community ! Artists inspiring other artists all the time!
That’s why i started the Exceptional Ekphrasis Group so think you have created a masterpiece in WHATEVER genre of art you specialize in inspired by someone else’s masterpiece in whatever genre THEY specialize in then drop into the EEG – we’d love to have you!
Chookas! X♥X
velveteagle
So good of you to help the new and to remind the people who have been here for some time to look back and refresh our minds with so many new things to learn and so many more wonderful people to get to know..
Chuck..
coppertrees
Great Info, thanks for all the work. Lots of great groups I am host to three we have a fun time and get a lot of art done.
Andrew Ness
Cheers Martin, this has brought a lot to my attention.
Atheum
Very good. Like the mention on friendship; it’s a good thing!
Evan Johnson
There is a great community here! I figured that out very quickly.
TomBaumker
Thanks a lot for all your help ! I do use bubble mail a lot to help others. Tom
Fern Design
hey thanks for info…lol it came through three times…
nkbellani
Wonderfully helpful, thank you Martin.
Jay Michelsen
In fact Pilgrim, friendships have been a good deal of my satisfaction on RB. In fact, Estelle and Shirley shared vicariously in our recent wedding. Shirley, by providing us with a prayer for the wedding toast, and Estelle, with good old fashioned wedding advice. No amount of sales can substitue for friendships.
down23
Thanks! I was needing a little bit of help that I had no idea how to get before this. Did you hear my cries or what? lol
mrscarlotta
Thanks Martin for the info xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Gail Bridger
Thanks, I am learning more and more everyday!! Great people, great art work, great website!
Daphne Johnson
Very informative, and good advice! Thanks!
Kathleen Hill
Ok, Ok,OK Iagreed the first time I got it and the next two times!!!
MoxieNox
Thanks for the info!
Linda Callaghan
thank you for the interesting information :-)
EnchantedDreams
I got this 3 times as well. Is the bubble button stuck? LOL
Stephen Vecchi...
Good advice and commentary. Thanks RB.
Michael A. Mor...
thank you for the update and info…Redbubble is unique…time to begin…...................
SPQQKY
3rd time lucky…..thanks .. :)
Zoraida Pesante
Thank you so much for the info! I am loving this community! I wish that we all can get together someday!!!
Pilgrim
Again sorry for hitting you 3 times in your Intrays. It was a glitch in the system. Which the boffins are onto.
Maria Dryfhout
Good things come in threes? Great inspirational writing…
Trish Threlfall
thanks for the info
CapturedbyC
Thank you :) Still a newbie and finding my way around so it’s a big help to get some tips.
Helga
Thanks – much appreciated!
jennyfnf
Thankyou very much Martin:-)
Jenny
Neophytos
Very useful information !!thank you Martin !
C J Lewis
Terrific info there…thanks Martin :)
stephanie clifton
BLOWING HELPFUL BUBBLES MY WAY EH! I CAN USE ALL THE HELP I CAN GET SO MULTIPLES IS GOOOOOOOD!!
THAAAAAANNNNK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
desertman
Many thanks – but the Art of the middle East link is not working – is it still available?
ltruskett
I have so many cherished bubble buddies…......... RB is a wealth of talent, and good people…...... I love my bubble….........
Chris Jackson
Community first then sales later. I think i get more out of a positive comment than an annonymous sale. Cheers RB
Sabine Spiesser
For me redbubble has always been about people, creativity and inspiration. Sales are just the icing on the cake. Having such a wonderful resource to showcase one’s work, receiving and giving encouragement, broadening one’s horison and hopefully inspiring others is a gift. Hopefully the sales will eventually feed those well who have come up with the concept and are tirelessly working on making this the best and easiest art site to work with.
Where else can anyone upload any number of images free of charge and get a supportive community thrown in at the same time. One can spend as much or as little time on the site and always find inspiring new art. No other site I have used, functions as smoothly as the redbubble site.
The people are great, the tone is friendly and if we can keep at bay the spammers and scammers and those touting for votes in competitions, then we are doing really well.
I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks all.
Cheers Sabine
Wildwings
Many thanks, Martin for the invaluable information to all. It looks like everyone has about said it all. I, for one, love RedBubble and all the efforts of the working team.
Thanks to RedBubble and RedBubblers for the encouraging support I have received.
Denzil
Never mind the glitch – I’m happy to thank you three times!
KazM
Enjoy the community. Great people are attracted here
kimie
Yep, nice one Red Bubble. Nice warm place here and some very talented and lovely people x
ericseyes
Red Bubble is Aces in my book. I co-host two groups with some wonderful people as members. Never a loss for great advice, tips and ideas. And as far as groups go, there is definately something for every taste and preference.
Thanks Red Bubble!
Ravenmoonstone
Thank you for the info
Sherry Sagle
Having a site to promote my photos is great even if i don’t sell anything I am able to see other great works from people on this site and they are inspiring. When they leave a comment on my work I feel honored. Thank you for such a great site.
Heather Rivet...
well said
SusanSanford
The kindness and “feel” of this site are unusual and much appreciated.
Karen Betts
Well been a memebr on Redbubble about 2 weeks and hooked even got my sister signed up now.
Thank you for a wonderful site and comments of those that have looked at my photos. I am in awe of much what is produced and am gaining vauable knowledge and oh i would love to try that.
I am now going to go back to the top ad look at all the groups that were mwentioned.
Thanks once again for making a novice very welcome and that I belong.
CryBaby00
check me out :D
ssoooooonnnn
Della McMullan
Thanks for the info…I look forward to exploring around and learning some new stuff.
Thanks again
tyedyechristine
Thank You Martin, as a new person here it is good to understand how it all works. Christine
PamAmos
Thank you, I am impressed with how Redbubble is set up, very informative.
Pam :)
Gillwho
And, I, too, say, Thank You! I am amazed at what this site has to offer. I’ve been here about a week, and every time I log in I find something helpful and interesting. I plan to put your marketing tips to good use :-) Gillwho (Andrea)
Lazarita Betan...
Great info for people like me with no time to loose
29Breizh33
Thanks for the info.
Bizin
Thanks for the informative updates
Chetan Raghuram
nice work.
Vickyh
Keep up the good work redbubble !!
JulsDesigns
Thanks for the info !! Very nice work !!
kaycheree
Thanks Red Bubble for the update! Being a newbie to this it is all exciting & interesting, seeing what others out there are inspired by… Although my time is limited to spend online, I have enjoyed what I have found so far.
JohnsJems
Nice Journal Entry…....
Keep Smiling,
JohnsJems