Artists at Work

Artsy Shark presents some artist friends hard at work in their studios or on location. Enjoy!

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Entering Art Competitions

Entering art competitions can be stressful and confusing. John R. Math shares this guide to help you avoid mistakes.

The Magic of the Art Website

Professional artist Gregory Peters shares some thoughts about creating a great web presence and promoting your art online.

6 Ways to End the Year Creatively

During the quietest time of the year for your art business, you can make the most of your time even if you’re not meeting customers and selling your work.

12 Ways Artists Can Stop Procrastinating

Be honest, do you have a lot of unfinished projects sitting around? Are you unable to account for what happened?

A Gallery Owner’s View: Realities of the Art Business

Suzanne Connors, owner of SaxArt Gallery in North Carolina, talks about success, overexposure, and partnering with artists.

A Gallery Owner’s View: What Artists Need to Know

Art gallery owner Suzanne Connors speaks frankly about what artists must know to work with galleries for mutual success. 

How Natasha Wescoat Rocked Her Online Art Sales

A well-rounded web presence is an essential part of your art business and brand if you want to sell online.

Set Your Goals for the Lifestyle You Want

Prioritize your life over your work, and everything for your art business will fall into place. Then set goals.

Online Sales Tips from the Experts

If you take the step to sell your work online, you need to realize it is a commitment. Take a bit of time and do some research.

Lessons from a Licensed Artist

An interview with artist Alex Colombo, who shares her thoughts on licensing art, the learning process and getting results.

Ask the Experts: Art Licensing

If you could pick one essential thing that artists need to know before licensing their art, what would that be?

Should You Discount Your Art?

Have you lowered prices on your artwork or handmade craft because you lost confidence in your ability to sell?

Are You Afraid of Success?

There is a lot of talk about the fear of failure, but what if you aren’t afraid to fail? What about being afraid of succeeding?