Robert Patrick, art gallery director and consultant, speaks about the psychology of selling to a collector, and the “intangible” quality of art. He also discusses gallery merchandising and setup to create an inviting atmosphere which clients will want to visit.
Featured Artist Eric Hudgins
Featured Artist Eric Hudgins is a painter with a wild imagination. His intricate, surreal paintings incorporate mechanical and organic elements intertwining in an amazing combination of nature and technology.
A Gallery Director Speaks: A Day in the Life
Robert Patrick, art gallery director and consultant, discusses the daily schedule and duties of a gallery director. This includes working with art consultants, art collectors and merchandising a gallery.
Featured Artist Lisa Kretchman
Lisa Kretchman is an artist residing in Massachusetts, and she discusses her pastel work and paintings. She has a background in illustration, but left the corporate world to become a self-employed artist.
A Gallery Director Speaks: What Artists Must Know
Robert Patrick, gallery director and consultant, is interviewed about what artists need to know about art collectors, art galleries, and how to prepare presentations.
Featured Artist Marnie Pitts
Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of Australian artist Marnie Pitts, who now lives in London. She describes her approach to her work which explores the connections people have to their environments and emotions.
Secrets of Art Licensing Trade Show Success
Surface Designer Khristian Howell, well-known in art licensing circles, is a trade show veteran who shares some of her secrets for a successful event.
Featured Artist Stephen Ironside
Stephen Ironside, a recent graduate from the University of Arkansas, presents his portfolio of nature and travel photography. He is pursuing biological/nature/cultural photography as a profession.
Featured Artist Roxanne Driedger
Canadian artist Roxane Driedger presents her paintings. She discusses her love for nature, inspiration and her goals.
Featured Artist Fiona Morgan
Artsy Shark’s featured Australian artist and cookbook author Fiona Morgan talks about her year-long project creating an illustrated book of vegetarian recipes.
How Being a Full-Time Artist Will Change Your Life
Your vision of what your life will be like earning a living as a full-time artist changes over time. One artist’s experience of how reality changed her thinking and why that made all the difference.
Featured Artist Lesley Atlansky
Artist Lesley Atlansky presents her portfolio of paintings, primarily in gouache. She discusses the inspirations and techniques she uses in creating her celestial and ethereal dreamscapes.
Featured Artist John Pacovsky
Painter John Pacovsky presents his newest portfolio of life-sized box people, who are portrayed from all angles on large wooden boxes.
10 Ways to Plan a Successful Trunk Show & Boost Your Sales
Do you have a handmade wearables line? Giving a trunk show can really boost your sales. How to plan and what to do to ensure a successful trunk show.
