Featured Artist Patricia Mitchell

"Zach's Big Catch" Prismacolor pencils, 12" x 16" by artist Patricia Mitchell. See her artist feature at www.ArtsyShark.com

Canadian portrait artist Patricia Mitchell skillfully captures the subtle differences that make each of her subjects unique. See more of her work by visiting her website.     The most important asset that an artist can have is … [Read more]

Why Corporations Collect Art

Art collection at Baltimore Washington International Airport

by Carolyn Edlund What are the reasons corporations collect art? There are definite benefits to the company, their employees, clients and the community, as well as to the artists represented in those collections.     Let’s take … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gill Tomlinson

“A Village House” Mixed Media Collage on Canvas, 30cm x 30cm by artist Gill Tomlinson. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Gill Tomlinson uniquely captures the bright sunshine and a slower way of life in Greece through her mixed media watercolors. Learn more about this artist by visiting her website.     I’m an English artist with a home and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Robin Harris

“Raining Blueberries” Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 24”by artist Robin Harris. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Contemporary realist painter Robin Harris’ food-related paintings captivate the senses. To see more of this artist’s work, please visit her website.     We all eat; but even if the goal is merely survival, food means different … [Read more]

Featured Artist Joyce Kubat

"Baby Face" Ink on Paper, 9" x 12" by artist Joyce Kubat. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Joyce Kubat’s art is focused on the human figure, in all its pathos, rawness and uneasy beauty. View more of her art by visiting her website.     I received a BS in psychology from Michigan State University. During my … [Read more]

Foreign Vistas

Artwork by Mark Hilsden

Inspired by landscapes in many international locations, these artists present their work and share their technique. Click on each name to visit the artist's website.     Carolynne Fromme Santorini is one of the most beautiful … [Read more]

Featured Artist Mike Jory

“Scratching My Back” Acrylic on Canvas, 16” x 21”by artist Mike Jory. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Using bright colors, and broad, flowing brushstrokes, artist Mike Jory paints joyous animal portraits and landscapes of his native Devon countryside. Visit his website to learn more about this artist.     I’m an artist based in … [Read more]

How a Creative Idea became a Collaborative Project

"Entering The Old Bay" by Jeff Sturgeon

How does inspiration and a creative idea take root and grow into a major collaborative project? Artist Jeff Sturgeon shares a story of transforming sci-fi illustrations into an exciting business project.     As a professional … [Read more]

Featured Artist Karen Glosser

“Dangerous Dance” Digital Photograph, Various Sizesby artist Karen Glosser. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Photographer Karen Glosser captures the powerful beauty of Lake Erie, creating stunning visual imagery of the lake and its surrounding landscape. To see more of her portfolio, visit her website.     As I sit down to write this … [Read more]

Featured Artist Linda Ann Weber

“Graffiti Series 1-12” Acrylic with Mixed Media on Paper, each piece 9” x 12” by artist Linda Weber. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Through the application of painting and mark making, color, shape and layers of texture, artist Linda Ann Weber creates abstract paintings using her intuitive expression. See more of her art by visiting her website.     Art and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Laura Newmark

"Microscopia #18" Acrylic and Collage on Panel, 10" x 10" by artist Laura Newmark. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Laura Newmark’s imaginative paintings of microscopic “other worlds” take the viewer to fantastical landscapes filled with undulating and graceful creatures. Visit her website to see more of her work.     My objective in … [Read more]

How Artists Can Inoculate Themselves Against Rejection

"San Miguel Cathedral" by Clark Hulings, oil on canvas

by Carolyn Edlund A conversation with artist advocate and business strategy consultant Elizabeth Hulings on the inevitability of rejection, strategies to cope, and how to move forward.     AS:  It can be difficult for some artists … [Read more]

Featured Artist John Leben

"Balloon Town" Digital Art, Various Sizes by artist John Leben. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Digital artist John Leben's fantastic series of amusing (and somewhat disturbing) images focus on whimsically creative solutions to the urban explosion. Learn more about this artist and his work by visiting his website.     Ever … [Read more]

Featured Artist Judith Selcuk

“Reynard” Coloured Pencil, 9" x 9" by artist Judith Selcuk. See her portfolio by going to www.ArtsyShark.com

Using of layers of prismatic color, artist Judith Selcuk’s colored pencil artwork is filled with detail, depth and translucence. Visit her website to learn more about this artist and see her gallery of work.     Originally … [Read more]