Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of Dean and Linda Moran, who have taken their work with fibers and marbling to a new level. Visit their website to more about these fascinating artists. We are self-taught artists, who along the way … [Read more]
Top 5 Tips on Getting into More Juried Art Exhibitions
by guest blogger John R. Math Use these strategies for greater success in getting accepted into the art exhibitions you want to enter. If an artist wants to be considered and known as a “serious” artist, it will be necessary … [Read more]
Featured Artist Rosemarie Adcock
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the masterful portfolio of talented painter Rosemarie Adcock. See more of her work by visiting her website. Rosemarie Adcock (née Oehler) studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago … [Read more]
Why Artists Need a Mentor
by Carolyn Edlund Artists frequently work in isolation, and without guidance can feel lost and frustrated. A mentor helps to put things into perspective, and can bring new energy into a creative small business. “I’m too shy … [Read more]
Featured Artist Linnea Heide
Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of abstract artist Linnea Heide. See more of her expressive work by visiting her website. I've been an artist / designer / visual communicator in some capacity all my life. I hold a BFA in … [Read more]
Featured Artist Chantelle Sales
Artsy Shark is pleased to present featured artist Chantelle Sales, who celebrates color in her wonderful abstract work. Coming from a graphic design background, I appreciate the fundamental ‘orderliness’ of well-executed design—the … [Read more]
Are You a Scanner?
You don't have a creative block - in fact, you have too many creative ideas. So many that it's hard to decide. You may start on a huge project, get halfway through and start something else. Why can't you follow through and complete what you started? … [Read more]
Featured Artist Daniel Edlen
Featured artist Daniel Edlen creates fascinating portraits on vinyl, celebrating both music and art. What are your goals? My main driving goal is to be an artist, in the broader sense of being true to myself in everything I do. As a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Larry Klukaszewski
Pittsburgh artist Larry Klukaszewski takes sports seriously - and so do his many fans, who collect his work as memorabilia of their favorite sports teams and stars. My name is Larry Klukaszewski and I am a self taught sports … [Read more]
What is Success?
By Carolyn Edlund Artists, what’s your definition of success? Being a full-time artist? Selling your work? How many pieces? Making a certain amount of money? How much? Having your work in a museum collection? Having a long CV of … [Read more]
Featured Artist Wendy Martin
Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of talented illustrator Wendy Martin. Enjoy her charming work and see more by visiting her website. What are your goals? It seems to me that I recreate myself once a decade. I’m coming up … [Read more]
Brilliant Idea Increases Art Studio Income Dramatically
By Carolyn Edlund Are your sales down in a tough economy? Here's what one art glass studio did to attract customers and put their business into overdrive. While the economy was slowing sales for many businesses, the owners … [Read more]
Featured Artist Kara Rane
Artsy Shark presents the work of Featured Artist Kara Rane. Enjoy her delightful portfolio and visit her website for more information. Kara Rane is an artist, an entrepreneur, an eco-lover and a healer. She studied Biology … [Read more]
Interview with Greeting Card Designer Kate Harper
Kate Harper is a well-known greeting card designer, with lots of experience and a wonderful blog for card entrepreneurs. She speaks about how her business developed and what she sees next for the industry. AS: Kate, you made a major … [Read more]