Artist Showcase Spring 2019

"Ladies Night Out" Graphite Pencil, 14.5" x 11" by Artist Chad Keith. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

A group of talented and inspired artists were invited to share their work in this Artist Showcase. Click on the each artist's name to visit their website for more.     Gia Schifano Inspired by the East End of Long Island, my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Vasco Kirov

"The Beacon" Acrylic on Canvas, 135cm x 135cm by artist Vasco Kirov. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Vasco Kirov paints otherworldly landscapes, filled with mystery and inspired by dreams. See more of his fascinating portfolio by visiting his website.     I am almost 59 years old and have been drawing and painting from … [Read more]

How to Build a Vibrant Art Community

How to Build a Vibrant Art Community, interview with Mitch Bowler of Pencil Kings

by Carolyn Edlund Artists who work in isolation don't thrive as much as artists with a supportive community. Here are the benefits.     Art communities come in different forms, ranging from studio/living complexes developed … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sierra Roberts

“Little Shiva” Acrylic on Canvas, 18” x 24” by artist Sierra Roberts. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Sierra Roberts captures the spirit of her subjects, conveying their essence, emotions and unique story. Visit her website to learn more about this artist and her work.     I first fell in love with drawing when I was … [Read more]

Featured Artist Karen Stanton

“Antelope in an Ascot” Mixed Media Collage and Ink on Wood Panel, 16” x 16” x 1.5” by artist Karen Stanton. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Whimsical and colorful, this collection of mixed media collages by artist Karen Stanton exude happiness. See more of her art by visiting her website.     My job is making art and books and I’m a lucky duck that I get to do it … [Read more]

Featured Artist Merrin Jeff

“Tubular Sunset” Oil, 70cm x 35cm by artist Merrin Jeff. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

One can almost hear the crashing of the waves in these stunning seascapes by artist Merrin Jeff. Catch more of her work by visiting her website.     I began my journey with oil paints, using texture for my seascapes and a palette … [Read more]

Featured Artist Susan McLaughlin

"Eye to Eye" Acrylic on Linen, 24" x 36"

These fanciful paintings by Susan McLaughlin combine figurative work with nature. See more of her delightful art by visiting her website.     After prowling the sleepy hollows in the Connecticut woods as a child, drawing and … [Read more]

How to Wholesale Your Work to Major Retailers

Artists can sell handmade work at trade shows.

by Carolyn Edlund If your creative business has a presence in the wholesale marketplace, you might be selling to smaller retailers. But larger stores and chains are also possibilities.     How large retailers buy Some chains have … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sharmon Davidson

"Analogy I" Monoprint with Mixed Media, 11.5" x 15" by artist Sharmon Davidson. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Sharmon Davidson creates nature-inspired monoprints that reflect her spiritual beliefs. Visit her website to enjoy more of her luminous imagery.     Since childhood, I have had a passion for creating my own world, drawing … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ruben Cukier

“Moral Eye” Oil on Canvas, 32” x 36” by artist Ruben Cukier. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Dreamlike in subject and timeless in form, artist Ruben Cukier's images appeal to our collective unconscious. To learn more about this artist's work, visit his website.     I was born in the city of Buenos Aires but grew up in … [Read more]

Art Business Success: Design for Interiors

Designer Veretta Garrison-Moeller creates art that is translated into interior furnishings

by Carolyn Edlund Art can translate perfectly into different formats that enhance living environments. Each of these five artists approaches the marketplace for interior design products in their own unique … [Read more]

Featured Artist Bea Roberts

“Together” Watercolour and Drawing Pens, 10” x 8” by artist Bea Roberts. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Delightfully eccentric, the mixed media art of artist Beatrice Roberts exudes a playful energy. Enjoy more of her work by visiting her website.     I am a mixed media artist from Nottingham in the United Kingdom and my style of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Carl H. Bradford

"Miles Davis Kinda Blue" Ink, Watercolor, Pastel, Pencil and Conte on Paper, 25" x 38" by artist Carl H. Bradford. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Carl H. Bradford’s recent mixed media works focus on jazz, telling a visual story about the artists and their music. Learn more by visiting his website.     My name is Carl H. Bradford III. I'm a bit of a creative idealist … [Read more]

Featured Artist Diane Jorstad

“Red Silk Flowers & Apples” Oil, 36” x 24” by artist Diane Jorstad. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Diane Jorstad’s paintings and colored pencil drawings of landscapes, portraits and still lifes reflect her love of light, color and form. Find more of her art by visiting her website.     My art is about life. I consider … [Read more]