Featured Artist Barbara Rachko

Soft pastel painting of a Carnival mask by Barbara Rachko

Artist Barbara Rachko showcases her “Bolivianos” series of dynamic colorful pastel paintings of Bolivian Carnival masks. Enjoy this selection of her work and view more by visiting her website.     In 2017, I was fortunate to have … [Read more]

Featured Artist Ben Harju

Jewelry by Ben Harju

Enjoy the gorgeous portfolio of jewelry artist Ben Harju. See more of his work by visiting his website.     I have always loved metal and creating with my own two hands. When I was a kid, I spent summers on my grandparents’ farm … [Read more]

Gallery Interview: ArtHaus

ArtHaus

By Carolyn Edlund An interview with ArtHaus gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz of  ArtHaus in Francisco.     AS:  What type of artwork could a visitor expect to see in your gallery? James Bacchi:  Our program is an … [Read more]

Featured Artist Janet Glatz

Reef Renewal

Enjoy the lovely portfolio of New England artist Janet Glatz, and see more of her work by visiting her website.     I have always lived in Maine, so nature is a vital part of my existence.  The smells, sounds and sights of the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Virginia Greaves

Beach Guardians

Virginia Greaves creates fascinating and detailed textile "paintings." Enjoy her portfolio and see more from this talented artist by visiting her website.     Perhaps the hardest thing for any of us to do in this lifetime is to … [Read more]

Featured Artist Roger Wood

Roger Wood

Canadian artist Roger Wood of Klockwerks presents his amazingly creative portfolio filled with Steampunk and fantasy assemblage.     I am a hopeless romantic with a love of an idealized past – a dreamer, longing for times gone … [Read more]

Selling Art with Confidence

Art Show San Diego

By Carolyn Edlund Is lack of confidence dragging down your art sales?     The other day a good friend and I walked through an art show taking place on the grounds of a park in beautiful San Diego, California. Art was displayed … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kelly Thiel

Balance

Ceramic artist Kelly Thiel creates sculpture inspired by nature and symbolism. Enjoy her portfolio, and see more from this talented sculptor by visiting her website.     I create sculpture that is narrative of my life as a … [Read more]

Selling Art | How Does Your Art Get Sold?

Barney Davey

Author and industry expert Barney Davey shares smart strategies on how to grow your art business locally.     Many factors go into selling art and building a successful art career. Top selling artists learn to achieve a balance … [Read more]

Featured Artist Gayle Faucette Wisbon

The Tulip Garden

Artsy Shark is pleased to present the portfolio of artist Gayle Faucette Wisbon, who paints the beauty of the American Southwest. Enjoy her work and see more from this talented artist by visiting her website.     I grew up in … [Read more]

Featured Artist Chris Maynard

Dance, Macaw Flight

Chris Maynard works solely with feathers.  With a background in both biology and art, he combines science and beauty in his feather shadowbox creations.  See more of his amazing work by visiting his website.     He began by … [Read more]

Building an Art Community

Artist Judith HeartSong, Executive Director of Artists & Makers Studio near Washington, D.C. shares insights on the benefits of a community for artists.     Building Community – and growing an art center For decades my mantra … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kristina Closs

Green Cabbage

Artist Kristina Closs paints images of nature and home. Enjoy her lovely portfolio and find out more about her by visiting her website.     I am a self taught artist, working in watercolor and oil. My work is centered around … [Read more]

Stop Copyright Theft at the Border

US Customs and Border Protection

by Emily Danchuk Customs and Border Protection is a resource to stop illegal profits from copyright theft.     Many of my clients complain about knock-offs of their products being imported from China or India and sold in the … [Read more]