Featured Artist Marina Kim

“Portrait of Victor Herbert” Acrylic on Canvas, 97cm x 107cm by artist Marina Kim. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Marina Kim breathes life and character into her mixed media portraits, capturing the essence of her subjects. Visit her website to see more.     My work is motivated by my deep-seated curiosity about people. Art is the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Rachel Favelle

“Camouflage Creatures” Oil on Linen, 30” x 40” by artist Rachel Favelle. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Australian artist Rachel Favelle presents figurative paintings that explore the contrast between light and darkness, and the interdependence of humans and nature. Learn more by visiting her website.     During my illustration … [Read more]

Artist Showcase, Winter 2019

"Degradation" Acrylic on Canvs, 24" x 24" by Artist David Leverett. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

From paint to pastel, and print to photography, this showcase reflects the work of a talented group of invited artists. Click on each name to learn more.     Bela Fidel My current work draws inspiration from the memories of my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Silke Cliatt

“Dance with Joy” Cotton and Embroidery Floss, 60” x 60” by artist Silke Cliatt. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Fiber artist Silke Cliatt creates richly detailed quilts using colorful textiles and “passionately executed embroidery and appliqué.” Visit her website to enjoy more of her work.     How exciting it is to learn something … [Read more]

Licensed Art Goes to the Wholesale Marketplace

Artist Kristi Caterson shows products featuring her designs at the Americasmart trade show.

by Carolyn Edlund Two licensed artists recently represented their work at a wholesale trade show. Here's how their designs evolved from idea to products sold in retail stores.     Inspired by her background in classical … [Read more]

Featured Artist Elke Daemmrich

“The Drones” Oil on Canvas, 59” x 71” by artist Elke Daemmrich. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Elke Daemmrich’s etchings and paintings showcase her variety of interests, including a love of nature and connection with world culture. Visit her website for more.     Born in Dresden, East Germany, and living in the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Monica Coyne

"Imprisoned" Forged Steel, 15" x 15" x 5" by artist Monica Coyne. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist and blacksmith Monica Coyne forges abstracted human forms out of steel, creating figures that appear to emerge from the metal. Visit her website to learn more.     I was raised in San Francisco. When I was little, I did … [Read more]

Featured Artist Juliana Coles

“Hammam” Mixed Media Painting on Cradled Panel, 36” x 36” x 1.75” by artist Julianna Coles. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Juliana Coles’ mixed media art is not preconceived, but spontaneously created through a unique layering process that uncovers stories in each piece. Visit her website to view more of her work.     As a student at the Academy of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Clea Witte

"Untamed" Oil, 120cm x 120cm by artist Clea Witte. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Inspired by equine beauty, South African artist Clea Witte creates stunning and graceful horse portraits, capturing their essence with each brushstroke. To see more of her work, visit her website.     My love for art and my love … [Read more]

3 Website Updates Artists Need for the New Year

3 Website Changes Artists Need to Make for the New Year. Read about it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by guest blogger Sandi Dettman The new year is a time to set new goals, both personally and professionally. For artists, one thing which is often overlooked is updating their website.     As an artist, you wear many hats. Trying … [Read more]

Featured Artist Trevor Keen

“Animals in Plane” Cover Illustration for Crain’s New York about a NYC airport having a special terminal just for flights carrying animals, Photoshop, Various Sizes by artist Trevor Keen. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Energetic and humorous, these stylized illustrations by artist Trevor Keen are designed for a variety of different clientele. Visit his website to see more.     I am an illustrator and animator with over twenty years of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Susan Hurwitch

Whimsical mixed media collage of a bird and vases of flowers by Susan Hurwitch

Artist Susan Hurwitch found her artistic voice in the art of mixed media and collage, where she expresses a love of color and texture. Enjoy more of her art by visiting her website.     From a very early age, I was fascinated by … [Read more]

Featured Artist Mishel Schwartz

Abstract painting with Alcohol Ink on yupo by artist Mishel Schwartz.

Canadian artist Mishel Schwartz’s alcohol ink paintings are sensually rich with color, movement and form. Discover more of her work by visiting her website.     When I was a young girl, I used to hide near the entrance to my … [Read more]

Art Business Planning with a Reality Check

Elizabeth Hulings, Director of The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists

by Carolyn Edlund Artist advocate, strategist and educator Elizabeth Hulings talks about dreaming big, trusting yourself and staying balanced in your art business.     Elizabeth Hulings grew up in a household knowing that it is … [Read more]