Things are starting to quiet down a bit after the initial influx of users
Remember to follow the people who's art you really enjoy! Don't worry about how many people follow you vs how many people you follow (You can actually hide this in your preferences!)
Scroll through the local timeline to see what everyone is up to and to look for more artists to connect to! I've seen people here interact with artists they're fans of, there's no need to fear, just say hi!