Featured Artist James Robert White

“Corona, a drop in the ocean” Metal Dust, Acrylic Gel on Glass with Lacquer, 118cm x 140cm by artist James Robert White. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist James Robert White explores the concept of complexity, illustrating the natural algorithms that shape our world. Learn more about his work by visiting his website.     I have worked as an artist for over twenty-five years. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Caroline Deeble

“Ripples” Holbein Watercolour on Arches Paper, 560cm x 760cm by artist Caroline Deeble. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

The natural world is artist Caroline Deeble’s muse. Her expressive paintings, layered with color, light and shadow, show her passion for her subject. See more by visiting her website.     From a young age, I was a creative … [Read more]

Selling Art: Out of the Box and On the Road

Sparkling Art Mobile

by Carolyn Edlund Artist Nettie Price has been selling her designs for several years, using different methods to leverage her business. Her newest endeavor involves a colorful step van and the open road.     AS:  You’ve been … [Read more]

Featured Artist Leslie Franklin

"Final Surge" Alcohol Ink, 36" x 36" by artist Leslie Franklin. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Enjoy the free-flowing alcohol ink paintings of artist Leslie Franklin. Using a medium that is hard to control enables her to find a balance between realism and abstraction. Learn more by visiting her website.     Sometimes You … [Read more]

8 Ways to Be More Efficient

8 Ways to be More Efficient, guest article by Corrina Thurston

by guest blogger Corrina Thurston I’m a chronically ill artist, so I have limited time and energy to get my work done for my art business. Through research and experimentation, I’ve discovered ways to help myself be as efficient as … [Read more]

Featured Artist Eva Polak

“Romantic Evening” (from Parallel Universes series) Digital Photograph, Various Sizes by artist Eva Polak. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Eva Polak specializes in impressionist photography, using her camera like a paintbrush to capture  images filled with light and color. Enjoy more of her art by visiting her website.     My inspiration comes from the beauty … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jak Ruiz

“Play with me” Mixed Media on Canvas, 55” x 43.5” by artist Jak Ruiz. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Painter Jak Ruiz creates spontaneously, inspired by music and the flow of life. Learn more about this artist and his work by visiting his website.     I am 35 years old and from Las Cruces, New … [Read more]

All About Art, Money & Success

Art Money Success by Maria Brophy. Read her interview at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Don't miss this newly-released practical guide for artists who want to market themselves more effectively.     Maria Brophy's new book Art, Money & Success addresses many of the fears and challenges that … [Read more]

Featured Artist Karen Lehrer

“Gold Rush” Acrylic and Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 30" x 30" by artist Karen Lehrer. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Karen Lehrer creates images that are influenced and inspired by her attraction to the patterns and textures caused by natural erosion. See more of her artwork by visiting her website.     I have been an artist my entire … [Read more]

Marketing Strategies for Photographers

Photographers Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion by Maria Piscopo

by Carolyn Edlund Photographer's representative Maria Piscopo has written a definitive guide for marketing photography. She shares insights for improving your own business.     In her newest (and Fifth) edition of The … [Read more]

Featured Artist Shayla Maddox

“Doorway to a Thousand Churches” (in process #2) Mixed Media, 30” x 48” by artist Shayla Maddox. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Mixed media artist Shayla Maddox creates “light reactive paintings” that appear to change with the light of the day as well as with the seasons. Visit her website to enjoy more of her work.     I call my art "paintings" but … [Read more]

Featured Artist Anne-Marie Zanetti

"BEC" Oil on Linen, 95cm x 99cm by artist Anne-Marie Zanetti. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Sumptuous color, fine detail, and a strong use of light and shadow bring the oils of artist Anne-Marie Zanetti to life. See more of this artist’s work by visiting her website.     My relatively short art career began when my … [Read more]

Smart Art Marketing: Build Your Network

In person events help develop relationships. Interview with photographer Emily Hancock at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Want more fans and customers? Reach out and develop relationships with them. Two artists share strategies and results.     Would you agree with this quote? You can make more friends in two months by becoming … [Read more]

Featured Artist Lee Sorg

“Blue SPLASH Sun Catcher” Fused Glass, 12" x 6" x 2" by artist Lee Sorg. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Glass artist Lee Sorg’s works, both functional and decorative, are alive with rich, vibrant color and modern lines. Visit his website to learn more about this artist and his work.     As an artist, it’s the relationship between … [Read more]