Australian artist Cynthia House is known as "The Pastel Cat Artist" for her focus on animal subjects. She shares her story and invites to you visit her website for more information. Capturing the heart of my subject is the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Gabriella Cleuren
Belgian artist Gabriella Cleuren paints scenes of emotional upheaval, desperation, confusion and joy. See more of her work by visiting her website. Full Emptiness 2013 I lived many years on a Caribbean island where I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Norman Pirollo
Featured artist Norman Pirollo uses a traditional craft medium as an art form. Enjoy his portfolio, and see more of his work by visiting his website. I enjoy working with wood as my primary medium, drawing inspiration from … [Read more]
Promoting Artists in a Pop Up Gallery
Jester Jacques Gallery features emerging artists in a pop up space in London. Artsy Shark interviewed co-founder Karen Shidlo on this trend and how artists can get involved. AS: How common are pop ups in the UK? KS: Pop ups in the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Andrea Schouten
Enjoy the intricate and delicate work of artist Andrea Schouten, and visit her website for more information. My work utilizes unconventional tools. Not paints and canvas, but knife blades and Scratchboard. Scratchboard is a rigid white clayboard … [Read more]
10 Free Ways Artists Can Get Publicity
By Carolyn Edlund Do you have big plans but a small budget? Here are 10 ways to get the word out about your art without breaking the bank. Let’s get started: 1. Social media. Networking online includes sharing images and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Will Kefauver
Will Kefauver's classic style captures beautiful moments in time. Enjoy his landscapes, and see more from this talented artist by visiting his website. I paint to remember. I paint to imagine. I paint to share the … [Read more]
Networking Success for Artists
An interview with Bob Burg, bestselling author of "The Go Giver" and über-networker, on how artists can start networking their way to success. AS: Many artists feel they do not have strong business skills. They would rather … [Read more]
Featured Artist Chrissy Mahuna
Enter the imagination of fiber artist Chrissy Mahuna as she presents her delightful needle-felted creations. After getting my BFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland in 2002, I moved out to … [Read more]
An Artist’s Life in Italy
Guest author Kelly Medford is a plein air painter living her dream in Rome, Italy. She shares her travels on the Adventures in Painting blog. Whipping and navigating through Roman traffic on my bicycle, easel and canvas … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sophie Kittredge
Illustrator Sophie Kittredge shares her charming portfolio. Enjoy, and find out more about this artist by visiting her website. I illustrate maps, books, magazines, games and product packaging. But I feel most creative and … [Read more]
Studio Shots
The artist's studio, the place where we imagine and where we create. Whether neatly organized or in complete chaos, they are havens for artists and incubators of inspiration. Melinda Campbell's busy studio, filled with the … [Read more]
Featured Artist Wendell Myers
Wendell Myers creates spontaneous, abstract landscapes that pop with dynamic color. See more of his work by visiting his website. Both music and art have always been very important to me, and both play an integral part in my life … [Read more]
10 Ways to Make Your Art Business Stand Out
By Carolyn Edlund How can you as an artist stand out from the crowd? Here's your list of next steps. 1. Create a signature body of work. What makes your art different? Do you have a unique style, with that “extra something”? … [Read more]