This Is Why You Should Start a Blog

This Is Why You Should Start a Blog

Starting a blog isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about gaining a lifelong best friend. These days, sure, ChatGPT can be that friend too. It gives advice, encouragement, and support from your point of view. But here’s the thing: conversations with AI stay internal. They don’t flow outward into the world. And without that outward flow, your thoughts and your field of interest can’t expand. Why? Because it's through feedback, reactions, and real-world responses that your expertise starts to take shape—and becomes a brand.

Recently, I noticed a significant increase in people finding my blog by searching my name on Google. That’s a powerful moment. It’s the result of years of invisible labor—writing, posting, staying consistent even when no one seemed to be watching. And I’m proud of it.

If you’re an artist, this is even more important. You must tell your story. There are plenty of people who can draw or paint well and constantly work on improving their technique. That’s valuable, yes—but if your art isn't connected to your life, then you're not truly an artist. We're now living in an age where anyone can learn to make good art with enough practice or tools. But art is life, and what cannot be explained by technique is what makes art meaningful. That’s why a blog becomes essential for any artist—it’s not a side project, it’s part of your artistic process.

For me, one of the greatest gifts of blogging is that my platform can support others. When I post about my students' artworks, just imagine—hundreds or thousands of people from around the world might see their work every day. My students gain visibility and confidence, and my blog becomes a bridge that connects young artists to the wider world. That’s one of the biggest reasons I post regularly and manage my blog carefully. One day, when I get tens of thousands of daily visitors, this site will become a true online gallery.

Now, let’s talk about social media. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok—these are all playgrounds built by someone else. When you post there, you’re joining their rules, their algorithms, their visibility limits. But when you build a blog, you create your own playground, and you invite others into your space. And the beauty is, every interaction is recorded, archived, and contributes to your growth. You’re not just creating content—you’re building your own world.

Of course, it’s not always easy. I’ve experienced scams, stolen content, and even saw one of my books being sold for over 10 times its original price in another country—apparently, hundreds of copies were sold without my knowledge. At first, I was angry. But I soon realized: this is the real world. And because of my blog, I learned how to deal with these challenges. I gained the ability to detect hidden intentions, respond quickly, and protect my work. That’s a skill, and it’s become part of my value as a creator.

Every artist needs to build their name into a brand. If you don’t, you’ll end up working under someone else’s label, within someone else’s system. Branding takes time. It’s built on consistent effort, storytelling, failures, and learning. And blogging is one of the most effective ways to do it.

But perhaps most of all, I love blogging because I know it helps others. My mistakes, my experiences, my small victories—those stories matter. They can inspire, inform, and guide someone else. That’s why I keep writing.

So start a blog. Tell your story. Share your art. Share your life. The world doesn’t just need more pretty pictures—it needs your voice. Blogging is one of the most powerful ways to let that voice be heard.

​Discover why blogging is essential for artists and creatives. Learn how sharing your story builds your brand, connects you to the world, and empowers others through your journey.

Blog vs. ChatGPT: Why You Still Need Your Own Voice

Let’s face it—ChatGPT is amazing.
It listens to you without judgment. It answers thoughtfully. It can brainstorm, refine, encourage, and even inspire. In a world that often feels noisy or overwhelming, it gives you a clear, kind space to think and grow.

So, here’s the question:
If ChatGPT is so powerful, do you still need to write a blog?
The answer is absolutely yes. And here’s why.

1. ChatGPT is private.Your blog is public.

When you talk to ChatGPT, it’s like a conversation with your inner voice. That’s powerful for reflection, but growth doesn’t fully happen in isolation. A blog allows your ideas to flow outward. It invites dialogue. It builds connection.
Real change, recognition, and growth come when your ideas meet the world—and that happens when you publish.

2. ChatGPT supports.Your blog represents.

ChatGPT is like a studio assistant: it helps you process, plan, and polish. But your blog is your gallery. It’s where the world sees your work, hears your voice, and begins to understand your vision.
If you’re an artist, your blog is more than a journal—it’s your public stage, your portfolio in motion, your living archive.

3. ChatGPT helps you think.Your blog builds your brand.

While ChatGPT helps shape your ideas, your blog shapes your identity. It’s indexed by search engines. It carries your name. It becomes searchable, linkable, shareable.
Recently, I’ve seen a significant increase in visitors finding my blog just by searching my name. That didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of consistent posting, meaningful stories, and years of invisible work. ChatGPT didn’t build that—I did.

4. ChatGPT can’t replace human connection.

No matter how advanced AI becomes, it doesn’t replace the spark that happens when your story reaches someone across the globe who says, “I feel the same way.” Or when your student sees their work viewed by thousands. Or when your journey gives someone else the courage to begin theirs.
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That’s what blogs do. They leave a trace. They build bridges.

So, use ChatGPT.

​Use it to help you write, to think, to experiment. But don’t stop there.
Write your blog. Share your process. Build your voice.
Your blog is not just content—it’s proof that you’re here, that you’re creating, and that you’re growing in public.
AI can help.
But you are irreplaceable.

To Those Who’ve Just Decided to Begin: Welcome—and Congratulations
If you’ve found your way to this post because you’ve just decided to start your own blog, then first of all--congratulations.
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That decision alone is a victory. It means you’ve chosen to give yourself a voice. A space. A future.
I know how overwhelming it can feel at the beginning. The blank screen. The fear of judgment. The doubt that whispers, “Who would care what I have to say?” But let me tell you—your voice matters. And your story matters.
For me, blogging changed everything.
There was a time when I would ask other websites or curators, “Could you feature my work?” I felt small, invisible, uncertain. But over time, I realized something powerful:
I don’t need to ask anymore.
Why?
Because my blog now draws more visitors than many of the platforms I once admired.
That didn’t happen overnight. It took years of consistent posting, honest sharing, and never giving up—even when no one was watching. But eventually, the world noticed.
And they’ll notice you, too.
So I want to encourage you:
Use every bit of energy you have to invest in yourself.
Build your own world. Create your own value.
Not because it’s easy, but because it’s worth it.
Having your own platform means you no longer wait for someone else to say “yes” to you. You’re no longer dependent on external validation. Instead, you’re creating something that’s entirely yours—your own digital home, your own gallery, your own archive of thoughts and growth.
Yes, giving your best is hard.
There will be discouraging days, moments of burnout, even long seasons of silence. But if you hold on—if you simply refuse to quit, even just one more day at a time--
You will get there.
The world needs more authentic voices.
Your voice could be the one someone else needs to hear.
So don’t wait for the perfect time.
Don’t wait for someone else’s permission.
Start now. Stay steady. And let your blog become a living reflection of your journey.
Because when you give it everything you’ve got, something beautiful will always grow.