Dropped $75 on a monthly art portfolio site and it actually paid off this month

I been putting off getting a proper website for my digital paintings for like two years. Finally caved and paid for a basic portfolio hosting service for $75 upfront for the year. Set it up over a weekend with just 12 of my best pieces and a simple bio. Last week a gallery owner from a small show in Portland reached out through the contact form. They saw my work on that site and invited me to submit for a group exhibition they're curating in November. I was worried it was just a money sink but that one connection already made it worth it. Has anyone else had luck with those cheap portfolio builders or is it mostly dumb luck?

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2 Comments

the_julia2d ago

Is it just me or does putting in a little effort upfront usually end up paying off somehow?

robert_hayes2d ago

Yeah, that's like saying brushing your teeth is pointless until you need a root canal.