by guest blogger Andy Derrick The basics of digital images, and why they matter. In the first article of this series, I talked about the power of a high-quality digital portfolio and how to start building one. A high-quality … [Read more]
Featured Artist Laura Berman
Artist Laura Berman enhances her photography with painting to create images that show the natural world in a new way. View more of her art on her website. My path as an artist has been a winding one, always spiraling around … [Read more]
Featured Artist Hans Poppe
Hans Poppe’s richly painted oil on fabric portraits share his heritage and the culture of Tanzania. To see more of his artwork, please visit his website. This past year has been incredible for me. I debuted at the Toronto … [Read more]
Why You Fail to Sell Art at Festivals and Fairs
by guest blogger Mckenna Hallett Get ready to change everything you currently believe about selling your art. First of all: Congratulations! You combed the internet carefully choosing between many dozens of shows. Then you … [Read more]
Featured Artist Loren Batt
Loren Batt's mixed media works are like small stages on which the human condition is played out. Please visit her website to see more of her fascinating work. I’m one of those people who can’t see the forest for the trees. … [Read more]
Featured Artist David L. Prescott
Wildlife artist David L. Prescott uses light, composition and detail to capture the essence of the animals he paints. Visit his website to see more of his artwork. As a child, I was always interested in nature, animals and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Barbara Rogers
Artist Barbara Rogers uses botanical and ornamental forms to draw the viewer into her complex paintings. More of her artwork can be found on her website. I want to remain vulnerable to beauty. I want to be stopped in my … [Read more]
The Art of Color & Texture
Artsy Shark asked some artist friends to share works that radiate color and texture. Click on each artist's name to visit their website. Adam Lefevre – My work utilizes a variety of vibrant and dull colors. These are used as … [Read more]
Featured Artist Hayley Roberts
Australian photographer Hayley Roberts’ photographs are magical stories brought to life. To see more of her portfolio, please visit her website. When I was young I was enchanted with the fairytales my parents read to me … [Read more]
How to Build Profitable Relationships with Galleries
by Carolyn Edlund Artists and the galleries that represent them both benefit from taking steps to act as partners. It just makes good business sense for artists to work in tandem with galleries by taking regular actions to … [Read more]
Featured Artist Lisa Bartell
Oil painter Lisa Bartell finds whimsical animal and human forms in the textures and colors she creates on her canvas. Visit her website to see more of her work. Taking the path of an artist seemed an obvious choice. My mind … [Read more]
Featured Artist Lori Field
Artist Lori Field creates dreamlike worlds filled with ornate and fanciful characters. Please visit her website to see more of her art. My encaustic paintings and drawings portray hallucinatory visions derived from my … [Read more]
Featured Artist Clive Duff Gordon
British artist Clive Duff Gordon portrays the passion of the musicians and dancers who inspire him. To see more of his artwork, visit his website. During 2102, my lifelong love affair with the performing arts created one of … [Read more]
The Power of a Quality Digital Portfolio
by guest blogger Andy Derrick As an artist, having a high-quality digital portfolio is one of the most important things you can do for your career. I work with artists every day. Some already have a rocking digital portfolio … [Read more]