how do you manage social media and external influences on your art?

[Wolkenfels]

I am kind of a social junky. But well - i am not a professional artist but a hobby painter. And so i join a few bandwagons like that speedpainting stuff because it is fun for the time - and may be old tomorrow. But i also see a lot of noise and repetition there. I don't think anyone gets real advantage or disadvantage from joining or leaving it. It is just an easy way to feel like being part of a community instead of being alone with your art. And of course - a like or fav here and there is a nice shoulder clapping and can get motivation running.