Top Traits of Successful Artists

by Carolyn Edlund What’s the secret of success? Here are some traits of artists who know. They have a plan. Successful people in any business, including artists, have a game plan which they have thought through carefully, and they act on that plan. … [Read more]

Featured Artist Meg Black

Northshore Scape III

New England artist Meg Black uses a unique process to create gorgeous seascapes. See more of her fascinating work by visiting her website.     My work expresses my relationship with nature, particularly the splendor I experience … [Read more]

Create Your Own Art Book

art book

by Carolyn Edlund Add a catalog of your artwork in book format to your marketing toolbox.     With the easy availability of just about any kind of custom printing today, many artists have hardbound books of their portfolios … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jeff Mueller

Digital Art portrait by Jeff Mueller

"Computer Art Man" Jeff Mueller's hyper-realistic portfolio draws from everyday life. Enjoy his work, and find out more about him by visiting his website.     The current conditions of the art world inspire me. Social media … [Read more]

7 Ways to Promote Your Art with Notecards

art notecards

by Carolyn Edlund Use these tips to make notecards featuring your art work harder for you.     It’s easy to order blank cards with your artwork on the front from a printer or a print-on-demand website. Or, you can print them … [Read more]

Featured Artist Doreen Kassell

polymer clay figures

Enjoy the delightful polymer clay work of Doreen Kassel, and visit her website to see more from this successful artist.     I have always felt fortunate to be an artist. No matter what else is going on in my life I’m always an … [Read more]

Thriving as an Artist in Mid-Life

  Rhonda Schaller, author of  Create Your Art Career shares wisdom for getting centered and creating a vision in mid-life.     Becoming an artist in mid-life is a great choice, because you are never too old to be who … [Read more]

Featured Artist Deborah Keogh

Young girl with feathers

Australian artist Deborah Keogh presents her dreamlike portfolio of portraiture and whimsy. Enjoy and find out more about this artist by visiting her website.     Being an artist is all I have ever wanted to do since a small … [Read more]

In Praise of Older Artists

By Carolyn Edlund Art communities can thrive with a membership mix of ages and life experiences. Meet three older artists who share a community and the joy they find in their work. At the Capitol Arts Network (CAN), an art studio and gallery center … [Read more]

Featured Artist Terry Everitt

kestrel

Artsy Shark is pleased to present the woodcarvings of English wildlife artist Terry Everitt. See more of his work by visiting his website.     I've been interested in art since I was a little boy. It was my favourite subject at … [Read more]

Featured Artist Keri Ippolito

landscape painting

Featured artist Keri Ippolito presents her stunning portfolio. Find out more about this talented artist by visiting her website.     Right now I am finishing a commission and can’t wait to start playing in the studio and creating … [Read more]

Wear Your Art

Artist Anne Gudrun in her "Daisy" dress with original painting

By Carolyn Edlund Just for fun, imagine turning one of your paintings into a piece of wearable art. Now you can do it.     In today’s Print on Demand world, just about anything is possible. It's not hard to get t-shirts created … [Read more]

Featured Artist Anne Gudrun

flower painting red

Enjoy the brilliance and color of Canadian artist Anne Gudrun's lovely portfolio, and visit her website for more from this talented artist.     I’ve always loved to draw and create; to visually express the beauty I experience in … [Read more]

10 Great Reasons Artists Should Have a Blog

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 Do you have a blog on your art website? You might want to consider it. Here are 10 benefits of becoming a blogger.     Blogging adds fuel to your web presence with new content, and makes your website more visible in search … [Read more]