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]

Featured Artist Carlos Mercado

“Como Salchicha en Lata” Mixed Media Photography, 64” x 48” by artist Carlos Mercado. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Reinterpreting imagery from old magazines, artist Carlos Mercado creates mixed media images as well as three-dimensional installations that invoke the past. See more of his work by visiting his website.     I was born in Ponce, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lori Schinelli

“Ocean Flower” Glass Sculpture, 10. 25” x 8” x 4.5” by artist Lori Schinelli. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

With deep blues and greens, flowing curves and light-filled reflections, artist Lori Schinelli’s abstract glass sculptures evoke the ocean and its surging waves. See more of her work by visiting her website.     When I was a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ken Roberts

"Low Tide on Eden Estuary" Acrylic, 70cm x 70cmby artist Ken Roberts. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Vibrant rich colors and sweeping views painted by artist Ken Roberts draw the viewer into the beauty of his dreamlike landscapes. Learn more about him by visiting his website.     This iridescent pearl of a planet we live on … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sharon Sayegh

"Bittersweet" Oil and Gold Leaf, 24" x 36"by artist Sharon Sayegh. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Sharon Sayegh’s paintings contain layers of meaning, symbolism and narrative. Visit her website to learn more about this fascinating artist.     Making art was always my passion. I majored in painting in college and attended the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Robert Heller

“Balance” Bronze, 27” x 25” x 8” by artist Robert Heller. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist and physician Robert Heller has a passion for both sculpting and medicine. His contemporary sculptural forms convey movement and energy, blurring the lines between anatomy and the abstract. See more by visiting his … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ruth Sharton

“Deeper # 21” Acrylic on Canvas, 12” x 12” by artist Ruth Sharton. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Ruth Sharton shares paintings from her “Deeper” series, that focuses abstract imagery that reflects the interconnection between the cosmos and humanity. Visit her website to see more.     Acrylic on canvas is the medium … [Read more]

Featured Artist Sima Schloss

“It All Came Together in the Weirdest Way” Mixed Media on Vellum, 50” x 50” by artist Sima Schloss. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Sima Schloss creates blind contour drawings of the human figure, then rips up and reassembles them, creating multi-layered images. See more of her work by visiting her website.     I grew up in a suburb of New York City on … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lola Sandino Stanton

"Jeffrey" Oil on Canvas, 20" x 24" by artist Lola Stanton. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Whether painting people or flowers, artist Lola Sandino Stanton’s intimate portraits strive to capture the character and personality of her subject matter. Learn more about this artist and her work by visiting her website.     As … [Read more]

How Artists Can Gain Publicity

How to Create Publicity as an Artist, by Todd Scalise. Read his article at www.ArtsyShark.com

by guest blogger Todd Scalise Publicity is an area of business that most artists do not take advantage of, for some good reasons. With more and more media in our lives, it can be difficult to know where to start.     Moreover, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Maria D’Souza

"Prayer to the Whirlwind" Bead on Bone, 25" x 26" x 10" by artist Maria D’Souza. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Using beads and other materials, artist Maria D’Souza adds pattern, texture and depth to animal skulls, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Visit her website to view more.     To me some of the most beautiful things I have seen occur … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gail Mancuso

"Window” Photography, 40" x 40" by artist Gail Mancuso. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Gail Mancuso creates unexpected and complex visuals through an intricate process of layering and collaging photographs. Learn more about her process by visiting her website.     As a fine art photographer, I use my camera … [Read more]

Featured Artist Douglas Deveny

“Glacial Navigation” Mixed Media on Wood, 16” x 16” by artist Douglas Deveny. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Abstract expressionist Douglas Deveny's elegant mixed media paintings convey a dreamlike, almost ethereal visual. To enjoy more of his work, please visit his website.     My abilities and interest in the arts were evident at a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Brigitte Polemis

“No Freedom” Mixed Media, 3D Synthesis of Multiple Layers of Cardboard, Oil Paint and Ink Print on Cardboard, Framed in a Box of Perspex, 150cm x 125cm x 9cm

Reminiscent of pure iconic forms of pop art, artist Brigitte Polemis’ 3D digital prints address humanity, conformity and standardization. See more of her work by visiting her website.     My work has evolved through the economic … [Read more]