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]

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]