Jonathan Lara, also known as "Jonny Transcend" is our newest featured artist. Using diverse mediums, he creates bold colorful art. Enjoy! I am both a visual artist and woodworker, and with some of my art I tend to fuse both … [Read more]
How to Generate Buzz for Your Next Studio Event
By Carolyn Edlund Are you planning an open studio for the holiday season, and want to draw a crowd? Have you been brainstorming about ways to meet new prospective customers and create interest in your art? Take a … [Read more]
Featured Artist Michelle Hunter
Artsy Shark is please to present the newest featured artist Michelle Hunter, who presents her "Brain Series" Visit Michelle’s art blog for detailed descriptions of her artwork and creative process. Michelle Hunter is a … [Read more]
How to Work with Sales Reps
by Carolyn Edlund Do you need sales reps to sell your creative work? Or a new strategy? An interview with Meryl Hooker, internationally recognized writer, speaker and consultant. With nearly 25 years in sales, she brings … [Read more]
Featured Artist Rain Longson
Artsy Shark presents the hyper-realistic work of amazing painter and featured artist Rain Longson. Enjoy her portfolio and visit her website for more information. I would like to tell you a bit about myself. I was born in … [Read more]
Starting Your Career as an Artist
By Carolyn Edlund Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller have recently released a new book with lots of information for those looking to begin or enhance their art careers. Wojak is the Career Services Director at Columbia … [Read more]
Featured Artist Jan Crooker
Artsy Shark is pleased to present the art of Jan Crooker. Enjoy her delightful portfolio and see more by visiting her website. Making art has always been what I learned to do as a child to express all ranges of emotion. (I … [Read more]
Featured Artist Cheri Halsema
Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of featured artist Cheri Halsema. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of her work, and visit her website for more about this talented artist. I grew up on the island of Trinidad, near the sea, and … [Read more]
4 Things Artists Can Learn from Their Day Jobs
By Carolyn Edlund Are you working all day and making art during your free time? Even if you don’t love your day job, you can take a few tips from how you work there and use them as you develop your own business as an … [Read more]
Featured Artist Andy Frost
Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of artist and writer Andy Frost, whose work is filled with joy and creative energy. Visit his website to see more of his paintings. Andy Frost’s paintings have been featured in exhibitions … [Read more]
Featured Artist Deborah Sherman
Painter Deborah Sherman presents a portfolio of artwork in her layered, signature style. Enjoy, and be sure to visit her website for more from this talented artist. "Colors in the Studio," acrylic, 20" x 24" My work has been … [Read more]
Consultation Case Study: Improving a Greeting Card Line
By Carolyn Edlund An artist who designed a line of greeting cards requested a consultation to evaluate her collection and sales strategies. Is this line ready for retail? My artist client had created an entire line of cards … [Read more]
Featured Artist Janice Lawrence
Artsy Shark presents the dynamic wildlife portfolio of artist Janice Lawrence. Enjoy the work of this talented artist and visit her website for more! I am a polymedia artist. I love to switch media every few months – oil, … [Read more]
Featured Artist Nithya Swaminathan
Artsy Shark presents the colorful portfolio of featured artist Nithya Swaminathan. Enjoy her work and visit her website for more! I am a self-taught Indian artist who loves to explore a whole gamut of subjects and media. I … [Read more]