Montreal-based art director and lead concept artist Nicolas Vallet is among them. But artists are also using it to live-stream their process, make new contacts and grow their personal brand. Launched in 2011, this live-video platform was originally developed for gamers. If you're looking to build a wider audience for your art, and broaden your appeal, then Twitch is the social media platform of choice.
Twitch can be a steep learning curve, as it's not the prettiest platform to use (Image credit: Nicolas Vallet)