By Carolyn Edlund Headed to a trade show this year? Here’s how to close more sales. The National Stationery Show, Surtex and The International Contemporary Furniture Fair are coming up soon at the Javits Center in New York City. … [Read more]
Featured Artist Keith Dotson
Keith Dotson makes quiet photographs, inspired by the sublime, silent beauty of the natural world. See more of his work by visiting his website. As an artist, he's inspired by simple things... rain, barren tree branches, … [Read more]
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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]