Featured Artist Kathleen Elam

“Paradise Found” Photography, Various Sizes by artist Kathleen Elam. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Photographer Kathleen Elam creates dramatic and detailed portraits of hummingbirds. Please visit her website to see more of her work.     Spreading the joy, beauty and magic of hummingbirds is the intention of my photography. I … [Read more]

Featured Artist Mary Chaplin

“It Was the Time of Flowers, It Was a Sunday Afternoon” Acrylic on Canvas, 39" x 47" by artist Mary Chaplin. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

French artist Mary Chaplin paints wonderfully expressive portraits of flowers, bursting with light and color. To see more of her art, please visit her website.     Painting is my main food of my life. I find my balance in … [Read more]

Collaborating on Art? Why You Need a Contract

Art Business 101: Contracts by Marlo Spieth. See her legal checklist at www.ArtsyShark.com

by guest blogger Marlo Spieth Use this legal checklist to understand your rights and responsibilities when collaborating on artwork.     Collaboration is a frequent component of making great art. The efforts of several people … [Read more]

Featured Artist Paula Ogier

“Tremont Street” Digital Mixed Media, 16” x 20” by artist Paula Ogier. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Digital artist Paula Ogier’s bold, bright interpretations of Boston’s urban scenes are charged with life and emotion. View more of her artwork by visiting her website.     My artistic aspiration is to highlight and transform … [Read more]

Celebration of the Landscape

Artwork by Susan Pepe. Her work appears in the Celebration of Landscapes at www.artsyshark.com

Artsy Shark invited artist friends to share landscapes in their own signature styles. Click on each artist's name to visit their website. Enjoy!     Denice Peters - Using pastels, I try to capture that vanishing rural beauty … [Read more]

Featured Artist Don Kelley

"Golden Hue" Pendant, Sterling Silver Fork Tines, Rainbow Jasper Stone, 3” x 2” x 1” by artist Don Kelley. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Using sterling silver from vintage forks combined with natural stones, pearls and cubic zirconia, artist Don Kelley creates simple, stunning  jewelry designs. Visit his website for more.     While at a dinner party, my mind … [Read more]

Featured Artist Brooke Harker

“Driving Fire” Ink, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 59" x 66" by artist Brooke Harker. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Urban scenes and landscapes by artist Brooke Harker seem to move with her use of color, line and layering of paint. See more of her energetic artwork by visiting her website.     The paintings I create of bustling city scenes and … [Read more]

How to Create Successful Art Events

How to Put on a Successful Art Event. Guest blogger Renee Phillips shares great tips on www.ArtsyShark.com

by guest blogger Renée Phillips An experienced gallerist and expert shares smart ideas on how to plan your own successful art events.     At one time in my multi-faceted art career, I was hired to organize art events in New York … [Read more]

Featured Artist Theresa Otteson

“Consider the Lilies” Oil, 24” x 48” by artist Theresa Otteson. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Theresa Otteson’s stunning oil paintings bring memories vividly to life. See more of her portfolio by visiting her website.     Painting is an expression of me, a portrayal of something, someplace, or someone I feel a connection … [Read more]

Tips for Promoting Your Art on Instagram

How to Promote Your Art Instagram. Read about it at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Have you joined Instagram? It's the fastest growing social media platform, and offers plenty of opportunities for artists. Use these tips to get started and build your audience!     Plan your strategy. Want to … [Read more]

Featured Artist Dmitry Savchenko

"Glamour" Photography on Canvas, 15.7" x 11.8" by artist Dimitry Savchenko. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Artist Dmitry Savchenko presents a portfolio of striking and graceful photographs that feature his masterful use of light. Visit his website to see more of his work.     For many years I’ve been trying to connect in my … [Read more]

Featured Artist Christelle Grey

“Sunset In Africa” Watercolour, 17cm x 25cm by artist Christelle Grey. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Watercolour artist Christelle Grey grew up in Africa, and her paintings reflect a deep connection with the wildlife. To enjoy more of her art, please visit her website.     I have always been inspired by the textured beauty of … [Read more]

An Added Dimension: Interactive Art

Artist Majie Lavergne's interative artworks shown in a variety of possibilities. Read his interview at www.ArtsyShark.com

by Carolyn Edlund Canadian artist Majie Lavergne adds a playful interactive element to his work. He invites the viewer to become part of the process. We spoke about using this experiential dimension to move through … [Read more]

Featured Artist Laureen Marchand

“One Stone” Oil on Board, 16” x 20” by artist Laureen Marchand. See her portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

Laureen Marchand’s detailed oil paintings of roses capture the delicate essence and beauty of each flower. Visit her website for more.     I always loved what I called making things, but as I was growing up I never met an artist … [Read more]