Featured Artist Paul Hopman

"Kaya" Scratchboard, 16" x 20" by artist Paul Hopman. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Paul Hopman takes the art of scratchboard to new heights, creating meticulously detailed animal portraits, and adding light and shadow to convey depth and luminosity. Visit his website to see more of his work.     The … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jan Fagan

“I See The Moon” Prismacolor Verithin and Micron on Bristol Vellum, 4” x 6” by artist Jan Fagan. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Jan Fagan’s art conveys a feeling of wonder with whimsical, bright color pencil drawings that promote happiness and imagination. See more of her portfolio on her website.     Many years ago, I read something so … [Read more]

Featured Artist Patricia Bingham

“Long Distance Runaround” Board, paint, photos and wooden pieces, 24” x 24” by artist Patricia Bingham. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Focusing on geometric shapes and patterns, artist Patricia Bingham creates assemblages and mixed media paintings that highlight the magic in the small details around us. Discover more about this artist by visiting her … [Read more]

How to Get Traffic to Your Artist Website

How to Get Traffic to Your Art Website. Read about it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by guest blogger Clint Watson How do you draw visitors to your art website, and what kind of traffic do you need?     In my previous article, I discussed how to launch an artist website that works. We covered many common … [Read more]

Featured Artist Suellen McCrary

"Cameron" Oil, 9" x 12" by artist Suellen McCrary. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Suellen McCrary’s portraits go beyond her subject’s likeness, capturing their very being in oils. Learn more about this artist and her work by visiting her website.     I am a figurative painter working primarily in oils. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kelly Quinn

“Florida Gator” Acrylic on Canvas, 40” x 30” by artist Kelly Quinn. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Passionate about conservation, artist Kelly Quinn uses her talent to create stunning images of the wildlife and landscape of her native Florida. Learn more about her mission and her art by visiting her website.     I’m Kelly … [Read more]

Featured Artist Andrea Alvin

"Mini Robot" Oil on Canvas, 24" x 34" by artist Andrea Alvin. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Using brilliant color, eye-popping reflections and unusual perspectives, artist Andrea Alvin creates nostalgic-themed oil paintings. Enjoy her “moments in time” and see more by visiting her website.     Nostalgia and realism are … [Read more]

Featured Artist Fabrice de Paola

“Three Plus Two” Acrylic, 89cm x 116cm by artist Fabrice de Paola. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Fabrice de Paola’s paintings reveal a dreamlike world of abstract, highly expressive figures formed with strong lines, shapes, color and pattern. See more of his portfolio by visiting his website.     I am of French and … [Read more]

How Daily Painting Can Help You Grow as an Artist

"Moose, Celebrate Canada Series" acrylic, 12" x 12" by Yvette Cuthbert. See her work at www.ArtsyShark.com

Two artists undertook major projects that involved daily painting. How did this affect their work and their approach?     Daily painting groups and challenges have been around for a long time. These artists took the practice … [Read more]

Featured Artist Paulapart Pino

"Shell Collection" Wood, Acrylic and PLA, Dimensions Variable by artist Paulapart Pino. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Sculptor Paulapart Pino creates acoustically honed spiral sculptures which affect sounds passed through them. Visit his website to learn more about his work.     My soul has always been a curious one. I am driven by a desire to … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jeannette Sirois

“Permission Granted” Colour pencil, Charcoal, Graphite and Chalk Pastel, 32” x 24” by artist Jeannette Sirois. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Jeannette Sirois’ provocative portraits capture the complexities and uncertainties of life through an overlay of words and sentiments. See more of her artwork by visiting her website.     For me, my art is a process about … [Read more]

Artist Showcase Spring, 2018

"Colors of a Bright Life" Watercolor and Ink, 12" x 9" by Cary Wyninger. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

We invited artist friends to share some of their favorite work in our 2018 Spring Showcase. From oils and encaustic cold wax paintings to photography and digital artwork, these images have been inspired by the artist's passion, curiosity and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Valeriy Klamm

"Fortune Telling at Holy Trinity Day" Photography, Various Sizes by artist Valeriy Klamm. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Russian artist Valeriy Klamm’s photography captures the essence of the Siberian countryside and the people who live there, giving the viewer a connection with its stark beauty and the warmth of its inhabitants. See more by visiting his … [Read more]

Should You License Your Art?

Floor of the Surtex Trade Show in NYC. Learn more about art licensing at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Art licensing is an option for artists, but it’s not right for everyone. How does it work, and how can artists become involved in this market?     Art is everywhere in our lives. Quite often the art you see printed … [Read more]