@j-poort I will come back to this point later. It is complex, as well as I would need to recount a small thing that does not concern me directly but I am aware of. In brief now, but as mentioned, I will elaborate further, internet platforms could be more relevant they could be of use, but undoubtedly I consider there are a number of shortcomings.

@j-poort My challenges during the pandemic were attenuated by the fact that I have used my time to document on further viable paths to monetize my work already completed. I have explored more in depth site building as well as online shop and the possible approaches that entail from there. As my income was not dependent on selling paintings- albeit my aim would be to create a reasonable living only from selling my artworks - the pandemic has had only an indirect impact on me, personally.
As the now moment is in discussion, I have yet to decide on my approach, as individual artist, self representing, counting the complexities and perplexities of wanting to create - which is a strong drive I have, but not wanting to be visible as I whish to keep private as well myself not being an edorser of advertisement, magazines, marketing etc.