By Carolyn Edlund You might be under the impression that your homeowners or renters insurance will cover your home studio and your business. You would be wrong. You might think that you can’t afford to purchase business insurance … [Read more]
Featured Artist Pia de Girolamo
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the stunning portfolio of painter and featured artist Pia de Girolamo. See more of her work by visiting her website. I grew up in New York City, spent summers in Italy, and got to travel a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mohan Ballard
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the delightful work of British artist Mohan Ballard. Enjoy his work and visit his website for more art. Colour, colour and colour! This is what I feel best describes my work. I feel this is a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Sara Hunter
Artsy Shark presents ceramic artist Sara Hunter. Enjoy her whimsical designs, and visit her website for more from this talented artist. My name is Sara Hunter and I began drawing and painting at an early age. Every summer, I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kylie Fogarty
ArtsyShark presents the portfolio of talented Australian artist Kylie Fogarty. Enjoy her work and find out more by visiting her website. My name is Kylie Fogarty; I am a Professional Artist living in Canberra, Australia. Primarily … [Read more]
An Artist’s View of Pinterest
By Carolyn Edlund Artist Carolyn Pappas has taken down her Pinterest boards. She didn’t delete her account, though, because she wants to be able to comment on boards where her art has been pinned. One comment was made … [Read more]
Featured Artist Melissa West
Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of printmaker Melissa West, who tells stories through her artwork. See more by visiting her website. My work explores the fine line between comfort and menace in our most common stories and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jennifer Weiss
Enjoy the vibrant energy and color of featured artist Jennifer Weiss' portfolio. Find out more about this artist by visiting her website. My name is Jennifer Weiss. My interest in art began when I was very young after an art … [Read more]
Shooting Fish in a Barrel
How one artist planned such a great strategy for presenting her work that picking up new accounts was "like shooting fish in a barrel." Patti Dowse is the owner of Erda Leather in Cambridge, Maine, which produces leather and fabric purses and … [Read more]
Featured Artist Mickey Baxter-Spade
Artsy Shark presents the work of versatile artist Mickey Baxter-Spade. See more of her work by visiting her website. Mickey Baxter-Spade is a self-taught artist who finds nature constantly beckoning. Her murals may be viewed … [Read more]
An Artist’s View of Art Publishing – Part 2
Guest blogger Todd McPhetridge is a photographer with considerable experience in art publishing. In part 2 of his guest article, he discusses money, timing and change. Persistence and timing will pay off I reached out to a close friend … [Read more]
An Artist’s View of Art Publishing – Part 1
Guest blogger Todd McPhetridge is a photographer with considerable experience in art publishing. In part 1 of his guest article, he offers insight and advice for other artists. Do you have what it takes to work with an art publisher? So … [Read more]
Featured Artist Adriana Guidi
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the versatile portfolio of painter Adriana Guidi. Enjoy, and visit her website for more information about this talented artist. What are your goals? My goals are to gain more exposure ,to … [Read more]
How Artists Can Make an Effective Press Kit
By Carolyn Edlund Here's a perfect opportunity to get in front of the press. I recently attended a major trade show and checked out the press room. Press kits (also called media kits) were available from some of the … [Read more]