An Artistic Life Well-Lived

Spirit of the Sleeping Pueblo

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

Artwork in progress

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

Speak with your customers about referrals

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

Grandioso Performing

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

I Get the Message

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

Trade Show shoppers

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

On the Grave of Dreams

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]

Featured Artist Margaret Dent

Portrait of Jewel

Enjoy the stunning portfolio of artist Margaret Dent and visit her website to see more of her work.     Up til now I was primarily a graphite artist focusing on equine art. In the recent years I have expanded into watercolor and … [Read more]

Portrait of a Curator

The Conversation

Cynthia Fountain, Director of Artetude Gallery in Asheville, NC addresses the topic of curation. She shares her story and some of the finer points of curating an exhibit.     My commitment to a career in contemporary art is a … [Read more]

What Makes Art Remarkable?

Roger Wood

By Carolyn Edlund What's the secret behind creating art that inspires interest, excitement and conversation?     In my everyday work, I'm exposed to a lot of work that artists are currently making. And in looking at artwork … [Read more]

Featured Artist Robyn Ryan

Watch Your Back

Enjoy the lovely mixed media portfolio of Robyn Ryan, and see more from this talented artist by visiting her website.     Virginia artist Robyn Ryan celebrates life through art; the making of it, the appreciation of it, and the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Michel Poirier

Canoes

Enjoy the portfolio of Canadian artist Michel Poirier and visit his website for more from this talented artist.     Living in Mont Tremblant, I’m surrounded daily by nature’s splendor and influenced by the ever changing seasons. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Eduardo Gomez

The artist at work

Enjoy the stunning portfolio of master sculptor Eduardo Gomez, and visit his website to see more figurative work from this artist.     I was born in Bogota, Colombia in 1951 and moved to the USA as a young man. I graduated with a … [Read more]

Crafting Potent Press Releases That Get You Ink

"Extra Extra" by artist Nikolas Allen

By guest blogger Nikolas Allen Despite what the tech pundits will have you believe, there is still a place for traditional media in your art marketing arsenal.     When you need a potent device for bringing your message offline … [Read more]