Featured Artist Konni Jensen

"Las Vegas" Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 30" by artist Konni Jensen. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Konni Jensen’s colorful acrylic paintings use hidden pictures to convey meaning and add narrative to her work. Enjoy more of her art by going to her website.     I fell in love with painting after living in France and … [Read more]

The Art of the Landscape

Artwork by Barbara Kinnick. See the photo article at www.ArtsyShark.com

What is a landscape? We asked some artist friends to share their work, and received wonderful and even surprising interpretations! Click each artist's name to visit their website.     Allison McGree I am in awe of enchanted … [Read more]

Featured Artist Denisa Prochazka

“Bhride” Detail of Celtic Goddess, Cast stone (Aqua-resin, Hydro-stone) and Stainless steel, 70” x 50” x 7” b artist Denisa Prochazka. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Denisa Prochazka’s sculpture is influenced by her love of the Italian Renaissance combined with the influence of spirituality, and symbolism of Native, Aboriginal and ancient art. Visit her website to see more.     I began my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kathy Armstrong

"Tulip 3" oil, 20" x 20" by artist Kathy Armstrong. See her feature at www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Kathy Armstrong captures the light in her stunning oil paintings of the natural world. Enjoy and visit her website to see more of her portfolio.     Light touches the world and immediately brings it to life. It shapes and … [Read more]

The Value of Art In Situ

Artwork by Don White, shown in a commercial setting. Read about this at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund These artists use in situ photos to share their art with customers. Here's why you should, too.     Selling artwork successfully means that you have to present excellent images of the art itself. But you must … [Read more]

Featured Artist Geoff Thornley

"Jaguar XK150" Acrylic on canvas panel, 16" x 11" by Geoff Thornley. See his feature at www.ArtsyShark.com

British artist Geoff Thornley presents a delightful portfolio of paintings, inspired simply by his love of creating. Enjoy and visit his website to see more.     Like most artists, I started to paint at an early age, initially … [Read more]

Featured Artist MaiYap

"Hope #6" Oil on Canvas, 36" x 36" by artist MaiYap. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Environmental Abstract artist MaiYap creates paintings that bring happiness and ecological awareness. Enjoy more of her art by visiting her website.     My love for nature started in the back of my parent’s car on our way to … [Read more]

Featured Artist Vinette Varvaro

"White and Pink Peony" Archival Digital Print, 12" x 18" by artist Vinette Varvaro. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Vinette Varvaro creates portraits of flowers through a digital light printing process, with spectacular results. View her portfolio by visiting her website.     Trained in the fine arts with a masters degree in painting, … [Read more]

New Kickstarter Campaign Supports Free Art Education

Professor Clara Lieu teaches art.

by guest blogger Clara Lieu This art professor is launching a new project that offers online teaching for visual artists - free for people of all ages. Here is her idea.     I am a visual artist and adjunct professor at the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Robert Lott

"Marshalton Inn" Photography, Various Sizes by artist Robert Lott. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Photographer Robert Lott uses multiple images and post processing techniques to create beautiful, painterly photographs of nature and landscapes. Visit his website to see more of his work.     About two years before retirement I … [Read more]

Boost Your Art Marketing with Printed Materials

Lookbook of Chelsea Johnson's jewelry designs. Read how we made this at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Can artists use copy and print services when promoting themselves and their work? Absolutely! Here are a few ideas to get you started.     Staples invited me to write a sponsored post about these services, … [Read more]

Featured Artist Joan Hall

“Gatekeeper” Mixed Media Assemblage, 7”W x 17”H x 3”D by artist Joan Hall. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Joan Hall creates intriguing and expressive assemblages using found objects. Visit her website to view more of her creative work.     I was born in Brooklyn, New York. My parents were both artists, so I was encouraged to … [Read more]

Featured Artist Carolyn Sterling

"Parable of the Vine" Oil on Linen, 60" x 30" by artist Carolyn Sterling. To see her portfolio, visit www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Carolyn Sterling paints in the style of the old masters. Her floral portraits are beautiful renderings of what she considers one of God’s sweetest gifts to the world. To see more of her work, please visit her … [Read more]

Art & Meaning

Marnie Blum is one of 7 artists in an article on Art & Meaning. Read it a www.ArtsyShark.com

Art is often more than just a visual experience. These seven artists all have a deeper meaning and concept to their work.     Beth Heit I create still life assemblages by combining my organic clay sculptures with items curated … [Read more]