Featured Artist Don Rankin

“Misty Morning, Boundary Waters” Watercolor, 22” x 30” by artist Don Rankin. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Don Rankin prefers the unpredictable spontaneity and transparency of watercolors as he captures the mood and beauty of his subjects. See more by visiting his website.     I am happy for the opportunity to share my work. I … [Read more]

Featured Artist Catherine King

"Dreamcatcher" Digital Art, Varied Sizes by artist Catherine King. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Catherine King tells stories through her photographic imagery, using digital tools to create otherworldly scenes and fantastical characters. Visit her website to see more.     My art began behind the lens of a … [Read more]

5 Tips to Make Your Portfolio Images Web Friendly

Kelly Heck, photographer and self-taught SEO guru shares tips on artist portfolio images

Guest blogger Kelly Heck, photographer and "self-taught" SEO guru, shares her best tips on making your portfolio images work for you online.     Organic SEO is my marketing giant – efforts I exerted years ago are still working … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lyndall Bass

Artist Lyndall Bass finds her identity in still life and figurative painting, creating images that convey a subtle narrative left open to the viewer’s interpretation. To learn more about this artist, visit her website.     I was … [Read more]

Featured Artist Haylee McFarland

"Cosmic Lion" Watercolor and Pen and Ink on Watercolor Paper, 18" x 24" by artist Haylee McFarland. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Haylee McFarland shares her portfolio of delightfully colorful animals, created by combining watercolor with pen and ink. View more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     After a long hot day at a job where I was … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ira Kennedy

"Hill Country Spring" Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 24" by artist Ira Kennedy. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Inspired by Aboriginal art, painter Ira Kennedy presents a vibrantly colorful nature-themed portfolio. Learn more about his work by visiting his website.     Although I am a native Texan, my first exposure to art was as a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Tom Kelly

Artist Tom Kelly uses bright, contrasting color to enhance his photographs, creating a vibrancy that makes them pop. Visit his website to enjoy more of his work.     I like photographing subjects that have a lot of things … [Read more]

Why Artists Must Have a Brand Story

Why Artists Must Have a Brand Story. Read about it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund How can a well-written brand story reach out to your audience like nothing else?     If you want to know how to craft a compelling brand story that engages your audience, ask Daniel DiGriz, Marketing and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Deborah Tilby

"High Oaks Farm" Oil, 18" x 18" by artist Deborah Tilby. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

With a focus on light and shadow, texture and soft color, artist Deborah Tilby captures the beauty of the landscape in her oil paintings. Enjoy more of her art by visiting her website.     It was my all-consuming love for horses … [Read more]

Featured Artist J.W. Hyatt

“Tour de Ciseaux” Oil on Canvasboard, 8” x 10” by artist J.W. Hyatt. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist J.W. Hyatt gives his paintings a life of their own, filling them with character and personality. To learn more about this artist, please visit his website.     You know that special feeling you get when you come across an … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rocio Villanueva

“I Want Me Free” Photography on Canvas, 30” x 30” by artist Rocio Villanueva. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Rocio Villanueva presents a collection of photography filled with mysterious and otherworldly imagery to capture your imagination. Visit her website to learn more.     My name is Rocio Villanueva. I am an Italian-Guatemalan … [Read more]

Featured Artist Tanya Marie Reeves

"Kimberly" Acrylic on Canvas, 101cm x 151cm by artist Tanya Marie Reeves. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Australian artist Tanya Marie Reeves creates vibrant paintings that celebrate and embrace femininity. See more of her art by visiting her website.     First and foremost, I am the luckiest forty-something single mum of two … [Read more]

Your Art Portfolio Checklist

Your Art Portfolio Checklist. See it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund How to select and assemble your best possible portfolio, and take photos necessary for professional presentation and effective marketing.     If you want to promote and sell your art, you will need a body of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kurt Wedgley

"Epsilon" Acrylic on Shaped Canvas, 72" x 36" x 2" by artist Kurt Wedgley. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Kurt Wedgley creates “shaped canvas” art using paint, canvas, wood and steel. Visit his website to see more of his fascinating work.     I've been an artist from since I was about five years old. There was a kid in my … [Read more]