Featured Artist Milla Malchow

Animal Collage (Nine Separate Artworks) Material, Thread and Acrylic, Various Sizes By artist Milla Malchow. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Milla Malchow creates captivating and detailed animal portraits using a thread painting technique. Visit her website to see more of her work.     It wasn’t until 2015 that I started quilting in my signature freehand … [Read more]

Breaking into New Art Markets: It’s All About Targeting

“BioTechnica #3: Drive,” Composite Photograph Printed on Metal, 36” x 36” by Steve Bennett

by Steve Bennett Differentiate Your Art to Rise Above the Noise The first words that an art business consultant said to me after reviewing my portfolio were, “Your pictures of the Grand Canyon are lovely. But so are the photos of thousands of other … [Read more]

Featured Artist Adorable Monique

"Wilderness" Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 36" by artist Adorable Monique. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Adorable Monique’s paintings burst with vivid colors, pattern and contrast. Enjoy more of her art by visiting her website.     I am an artist currently based in Florida. I grew up abroad in Central America. Growing up was … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sherif Hakeem

“Owl Monkey 2” White Charcoal, 18” x 24” by artist Sherif Hakeem. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Sherif Hakeem’s meticulously detailed black and white charcoal animal drawings are deeply intimate portraits of the natural world. See more of his work by visiting his website.     I started drawing at a very young age. I … [Read more]

Featured Artist Olivia Alexander

“Wild Indigo Sea” Acrylic and Ink on Canvas, 36” x 36” by artist Olivia Alexander. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Olivia Alexander’s abstract mixed media paintings are ethereal, light-filled interpretations of the ocean’s majesty. Visit her website to learn more about her work.     I discovered a natural ability as an artist in my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Flip Solomon

“Seeds” Pen & Ink, 48” x 60” by artist Flip Solomon. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Flip Solomon’s large-scale pen and ink images are drawn from dreams. See more of her fascinating work by visiting her website.     After a twenty-year hiatus, I came back to my art through circumstance. At the age of … [Read more]

How One Artist Succeeded with a Pop-Up Gallery

"Wild We Roam" pop-up gallery featuring Jennifer Irving's photography.

Canadian photographer Jennifer Irving planned and produced a pop-up gallery event to display and sell her work to the public. Here’s how she achieved outstanding results.     With a background as a commercial photographer working … [Read more]

Featured Artist Terry Mellway

“Old Door” Coloured Pencil, 8.5” x 11” by artist Terry Mellway. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Richly detailed and colorful pencil drawings by artist Terry Mellway capture the subtle nuances and character of her subjects. To see more of her work, visit her website.     My name is Terry Mellway and I have been creating art … [Read more]

Featured Artist Joseph Boddy

"Connectedness" Wood, Wire, Glass and Ceramic Sculpture, 25" x 12" x 11" by artist Joseph Boddy. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Joseph Boddy gives new life to farm equipment and tools by integrating them into sculptural works. Visit his website to see more of his portfolio.     The very first time I felt a passion for art was while running a piece … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jennifer Yoswa

"If You Kiss She Said" Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20" by artist Jennifer Yoswa. See her portfolio by visting www.ArtsyShark.com

Painter Jennifer Yoswa imbues a wealth of emotion and expression in her figurative art, using a rich color palette. Learn more by visiting her website.     I am a self-taught artist. I was in my mid-thirties when the urge to … [Read more]

Art Career Hot Streaks and How to Keep Them Hot

Art Career Hot Streaks and How to Keep them Hot. How artists can make the most of work that goes viral, and use instant success to build their businesses further. Read about it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Most artists would welcome the chance for their work to go viral or get massive publicity. What happens then? And how can artists make the most of the wave?     A craftsman who produced handmade kitchen … [Read more]

Featured Artist Denise Presnell

“Koi Ripples I” Acrylic and Oil Paint Stick on Canvas, 48” x 48” by artist Denise Presnell. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Painter Denise Presnell intuitively captures the rippling, reflective movement of water in her art. Enjoy her portfolio and visit her website to learn more about the artist.     I am an artist living and working in Eau Claire, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Leanne Hamilton

"Abundance in Blue" Oil on Canvas, 30" x 30" “Abundance in Blue” Oil on Canvas, 30” x 30” by artist Leanne Hamilton. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Leanne Hamilton’s paintings are alive with the beauty and flowing gracefulness of undersea flora and fauna. Visit her website to see more.     In my Abundance series I am focusing on the opulence of nature—the outrageous … [Read more]

Featured Artist Brett Hall

“Sweetgrass Sorrow” Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas, 24” x 18” by artist Brett Hall. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Brett Hall creates historically accurate portraits of Native Americans, bringing them to life for the observer. See more of his portfolio by visiting his website.     I always knew that I wanted to be an artist. And my … [Read more]