Featured Artist Kirsten Stingle

“Bubble Burst” Porcelain and Mixed Media, 14” x 16” x 6” by artist Kirsten Stingle. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Kirsten Stingle’s handbuilt porcelain figures share a narrative about the common bonds of human experience. Learn more about this artist by visiting her website.     My sculptures aren’t intended to sit quietly on a shelf … [Read more]

Featured Artist Fiona Groom

"Mulga Mob" Acrylic on Canvas, 100cm x 80cm by artist Fiona Groom. Visit www.ArtsyShark.com to see her portfolio.

Expression, detail and humor are the hallmarks of Australian artist Fiona Groom’s captivating animal portraits. Visit the artist’s website to see more of her work.     For me, the animal kingdom has always been a source of … [Read more]

Make Your Art More Collectible

Display of jewelry designer Mckenna Hallett's collection

by Carolyn Edlund Increase repeat sales by creating art that inspires collectors to buy again and again.     Does your art or handmade work fall into the "collectible" category? Use these strategies to add appeal and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Matt Beard

“California Spring” Acrylic on Canvas, 60" x 36" by artist Matt Beard. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Matt Beard’s deep love for his native California inspires his colorful and expressive paintings of its coastline. Visit his website to learn more about this artist and his work.     The story I aim to tell is a love story … [Read more]

Featured Artist Daniela Majic

"Wisteria Princess" Photography, Various Sizes by artist Daniela Majic. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Ethereal and dreamlike, the Secret Garden series by photographer Daniela Majic takes the viewer on a magical journey. To learn more about this artist, visit her website.     I have been a portrait and fine art photographer for … [Read more]

Art and the Animal World

Pete Davies - Reaching the Moon 12 x 16 Oil on canvas

We invited some artist friends to share their observations and mediums, resulting in a fantastic display of many different animals, both wild and domestic. Click each artist's name to see their website portfolio.     dbJR This … [Read more]

Featured Artist David Hoque

“Josie” Colored Pencil on Bristol Paper, 11” x 14” by artist David Hoque. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Using colored pencil, graphite and watercolor, artist David Hoque creates stunningly realistic, expressive drawings of people, animals and still lifes. See more of David’s work by visiting his website.     I am a professional … [Read more]

Know Your Customer

Customers shop at an art festival. Learn how to create your own target customer profile at www.AtsyShark.com

The more you learn about your target customer, the better you are able to reach them, speak their language, engage them and make sales of your art.     As you gain experience meeting customers and gaining traction in the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gloria Sánchez

"Tomorrowland" Digital Collage, 70cm x 50cm by artist Gloria Sánchez. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Otherworldly, whimsical and surreal, the digital collage artwork by artist Gloria Sánchez is filled with an intriguing combination of images and meanings. Learn more by visiting her website.     I'm a Spanish illustrator and … [Read more]

Hiscox Report Reveals New Online Art Sales Trends

A live art auction at Christie's

by Carolyn Edlund The Hiscox Online Art Trade Report was just published. It contains important information for artists who want to sell their work online.     Created to examine current trends surrounding the buying of art … [Read more]

Featured Artist Eleanor Goudreau

"Fluttering Amongst the Wreck" Colored Pencil with Paper Cutting, 26" x 40" by artist Eleanor Goudreau. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Eleanor Goudreau skillfully shares her observations of nature and mankind’s effect on the environment. Learn more about this artist by visiting her website.     As an artist I was trained mostly in acrylic. In my adult … [Read more]

10 Ways to Share Your Artist Story

How to Create and Share Your Artist Story. Read about it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund As an artist, your story is an integral part of your work and the experience that your collectors have. Here's how to create it, and share it.     Telling your artist story is an effective method of making that … [Read more]

Featured Artist Yelena Strokin

"Blue Vase with Plums and Grapes" Photography, Various Sizes by artist Yelena Strokin. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

The sumptuous and expressive photography of artist Yelena Strokin captures the feel of an Old World classical still life composition. Visit her website to see more of her art.     I was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and have … [Read more]

Featured Artist Malin Ӧstlund

"Love Me, Love Me Not" Acrylic, 60cm x 80cm by artist Malin Ӧstund. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Dreamlike images of beautiful women fill across the canvas in artist Malin Ӧstlund’s paintings, filled with soft color and infused with glowing light. To see more of her uplifting art, please visit her website.     I eat, sleep … [Read more]