Artsy Shark’s new logo is debuted, and featured artists submissions are opened. Also please join us for a Creative Souls Telesummit starting April 25th!
Featured Artist Patrick Bremer
“I wanted my work to be a combination of both – loose and carefree mark-making that leads to happy accidents in the work, but also carefully planned out. I am now aiming to achieve that juxtaposition through collage as well as paint”
Are You Ready for Prime Time?
Take stock of your portfolio, your line, your sales, and be honest – are you presenting totally professional work to the marketplace?
Featured Artist Megan Lewis
“The whole world is a giant experience and anything can spark an idea for me. I can say that music is a big part of my creative process; I listen to a lot of R&B soul while I work.”
The Fine Art of Connection
“What merits attention to this Facebook user is that not only has he made connections, but how he interacts with online friends to schedule gallery shows up and down the east coast and draws crowds to openings.”
Featured Artist Deana Mattos Diefenbach
“My goal is to be able to share my art with many, I love getting original art to appreciators of all ages and walks of life and also be able to share with them how to create their own art. I strive for my art to stir emotion and connection.”
Conversation with an Art Publisher
An interview with art publishing executive Donna Levan, on what artists should know about working in the industry.
Featured Artist Russ McIntosh
“Every individual brings forth their own experiences and feelings when admiring a piece of artwork. Which is why I do not write descriptions about my artwork, besides the title that it inspired.”
Email Marketing for Artists – Part 2
Here are some ways to grow your subscriber list and make your newsletters even more effective.
Featured Artist Jean Alfafara-Laszuk
She believes that one of the best things about art is that it transcends you out of your world and into a land of dreams and make-believe.
Email Marketing for Artists – Part 1
Want to build website traffic, and get in front of your audience at every opportunity? Building and using an email database of your contacts is crucial to maximize your exposure and create repeat sales of your work.
Featured Artist James Phillips
“While I gravitate towards images of the land, the subject, ultimately, isn’t of paramount importance. In photography, craftsmanship can elevate the most mundane subject matter.”
“You’ll Never Make a Living as an Artist”
“You’ll never make a living as an artist.” Who said that to you? Was it your parents, friends, your ex? Or was it you?
Featured Artist Andrey Soldatenko
“I do not follow one particular style. For me, different styles are only the tools to create art images.”