By Carolyn Edlund What your customers can tell you about where you fit in the marketplace. Your artwork has value. Not everyone will appreciate that value, however. In fact, most members of the American public don’t buy … [Read more]
Featured Artist Brian Sylvester
Featured Brian Sylvester combines geometry, spirituality and floral imagery. Enjoy his portfolio and learn more about this artist by visiting his website. I am a traditional brush-to-canvas painter, and in the past three … [Read more]
Featured Artist Beth Judge
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the stunning portfolio of jewelry artist Beth Judge. Find out more about this talented artist by visiting her website. My name is Beth Judge. I am an artist. My chosen medium is … [Read more]
Selling to Large Retailers
This article is a follow-up to Selling to Large Retailers: How to Survive and Thrive Without Losing your Shirt The Sales Process Buyers for large retail stores may be working with vendors at the national level, or at a regional level – which could … [Read more]
Featured Artist Marsha Thornton
Featured artist Marsha Thornton expresses her love of nature in her paintings. See more about this versatile artist by visiting her website. My name is Marsha Thornton, and growing up on the Oregon Coast, I loved art as a … [Read more]
Selling to Large Retailers
by Carolyn Edlund Want to join the "big leagues" and get your work into chain stores? Here's how to survive and thrive without losing your shirt. I received a phone call a while back from a man who wanted a consultation … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz devotes his time to painting the art of the high heel. Enjoy his charming work and visit his website for more from this talented artist. Although I now focus my work on creating paintings of shoes, I actually … [Read more]
Featured Artist Stephanie Failmezger
Featured artist Stephanie Failmegzer presents her portfolio of intricate Bead Mosaics. I have been working in the sign industry as a graphic designer for 23 years. In 2001 I discovered I was pregnant with my third child and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Gwendolyn
Get nostalgic with classic cars painted by featured artist Gwendolyn. See more vintage auto images by visiting her website. Painting and printmaking are mediums which allow me to turn my unconscious world into something … [Read more]
Featured Artist Alasdair Roy
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the intricately drawn portfolio of featured artist Alasdair Roy. Enjoy his work and visit his website for more information. I specialize in Cross Hatching using Pen & Ink. I believe it is … [Read more]
Selling to Niche Markets/Wedding Industry
This calligrapher used multiple smart strategies to market and grow her creative business. Michigan-based calligrapher Jennifer Buck of Graceful Expressions offers a variety of services, but 60% of her business involves … [Read more]
Featured Artist Helen Dearnley
Inspired by a music video, Helen Dearnley created an art career in various media. Find out more about her work by visiting her website. Helen Dearnley grew up in the 1980s in Lincolnshire, graduating in 2008 BA (hons) Fine … [Read more]
The Truth About Art Publishing
What's in the future for art publishing? Guest blogger Harriet Rinehart of Bentley Global Arts shares her insight. It’s been exactly two years since I wrote my initial column for Artsy Shark. A lot has changed, but a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Alexanna Padilla Johnson
Mixed Media artist Alexanna Padilla Johnson is a passionate believer in the power of art. See more about her by visiting her website. I am an emerging mixed media artist, making art again after several-year’s hiatus, where I … [Read more]