British artist Matthew Nicholas presents his stunning nature-themed portfolio. Enjoy his work and find out more by visiting his website. When I first began to draw it felt wonderful to see something come to life on paper and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Monica Moody
Enjoy the portfolio of artist Monica Moody, and be sure to visit her website for more from this talented artist. I have dabbled in one artistic endeavor or another for most of my life but never felt like I had found my medium … [Read more]
Your Greatest Asset in Finding Gallery Representation
New York City artist and agent Samantha Levin shares her expertise on how artists can make connections with the right galleries for their work. It can be very demoralizing when you get no response from multiple galleries to … [Read more]
Featured Artist Davis Engel
Enter a world of fantasy imagined by artist Davis Engel. Enjoy this portfolio and see more of his art by visiting his website. I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. I've been making stuff all my life, whether it's a mess … [Read more]
Top Tips for a Successful Open Studio
Is an open studio your next successful art event? Melinda Cootsona is a recognized authority in staging a successful Open Studio. Over the last 11 years she has hosted over 15 Open Studios, routinely grossing as much as … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kim Carlino
Enjoy the fascinating abstract portfolio of artist Kim Carlino, and visit her website to find out more about this talented artist. What are your goals? I am constantly elaborating and expanding my visual vocabulary of … [Read more]
Featured Artist Christina Markin
Featured Artist Christina Markin explores industrial environments with her fascinating body of work. Find out more by visiting her website. I was born in Canada; my heritage is half Cree Indian of the First Nations People. In … [Read more]
An Artistic Life Well-Lived
By Carolyn Edlund Marilu Norden is an impressive lady. A multi-talented actress, artist, and author in her eighties, she has combined her interests to create a novel about the art world. Artsy Shark caught up with her recently to find out more … [Read more]
Featured Artist Maxine Taylor
Painter Maxine Taylor shares her portfolio and speaks from the heart about being an artist. See more of her work by visiting her website. The last couple of years since I retired from my day job have been amazing. After … [Read more]
5 Steps to Gaining Referral Business
by Carolyn Edlund Referrals from existing customers are just about the best prospects you can get, and many artists grow their business mainly through being referred. Here's how to get started. When you really think about … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jordi Pedrola
Enjoy the compelling portfolio of Catalonian painter Jordi Pedrola and see more about this talented artist by visiting his website. I work with a diversity of sizes and shapes. In my childhood, I always took wooden left overs … [Read more]
Featured Artist Deborah Gregg
Eclectic artist Deborah Gregg creates an array of fascinating art and objects. See more from this artist by visiting her website. All through my life, my hands were always making something. Earlier on, before it was chic to … [Read more]
Selling Wholesale as a Business Model
By Carolyn Edlund How artists and makers can take advantage of a sustainable business model and grow their sales. At the end of each year, many artists are frantically busy, especially if they are traveling to retail shows … [Read more]
Featured Artist Erin Shaw
Erin Shaw presents her portfolio of narrative images. Enjoy, and find out more about this fascinating artist by visiting her website. I was born and raised on a farm in Southeastern Oklahoma. My connection to place and people … [Read more]