Thanks for those tips. You're not bugging me at all. I'm amazed how you come up with those ideas like “Be a Porche not a low end Ford.” That is brilliant!

Subjects for paintings come when I look at a photograph and go “Wow!” I've licensed a few, but that can really add up. So I mostly use public domain images.

I include closeup shots of my art on my FB Page. Adding those to Etsy is too expensive. Although I do include a short video clip of stages of production, which according to Etsy boosts sales.

A tip from another artist is to use an inspiring quote in the description. Here's one example, "You're Not Going To Be Happy Unless You're Going Mach 2 With Your Hair On Fire." - Charlie - Top Gun

I also include a history brief like, “The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. Wicked!” I try to keep it brief as possible.

I've attempted contact with Corporations and the like. Gaining access to the “Big Boys” is proving difficult. Knowing someone on the inside would be beneficial. I"ve connected with some flying clubs, modelers, museums. So far I had one response to share my information with others in the industry. I continue to this day. Marketing takes up a good majority of my time. It just takes one famous person, or top-dog to “give a green light” and things could change. Twitter is a great way to gain access to companies, I've been working on that end.

I capitalize on NASA's recognition of two of my shuttle paintings. One classic nude was for a former Playboy Bunny, so I use that angle also. I'm slowly enticing mostly female models on Instagram. Some are starting to “follow” me. Too bad that fantasy can't turn into a reality. LOL!

Never thought about Interior Designers, great tip.

I use to be on LinkedIn and out of the blue I was denied access. No reason or explanation, absolutely baffles me.  I don't spam or do anything crazy. They then wanted a copy of some official ID to confirm who I was. What?! I've never had anything even close to that on any other platform. For all I know someone hacked my account. Giving over a copy of my Official ID is insane. They, or whoever is behind this can use it to steal my identity. I'm not going to let that happen. That platform is off of my list. Too scary when stuff like that happens. I might have to open a new account and see if that works, but I'm really hesitant. A violation of trust like that doesn't seem worth it.

You're a peach for helping me out. I wish I could afford to compensate you. Maybe if things take off, I could hire your expertise.

Thx so much! - Timothy

Not sure how that works either.

Yes, I use Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Youtube, and auction one particular painting per month on eBay - low reserve and starting bid. I can't think of what else could be a limiting factor. I'm thinking inflation.

Etsy Shop had 331 views in the last 7 days. Now and again some people state my art is so realistic, it is too good to be true. As if talent died out with Michelangelo. I only produce on average 3 a year bc. they take so long to paint. I'll take your advice and try to create posts with more of a fantasy factor. Thinking of car commercials. I mean, how many people have that much open road to themselves. LOL.