Featured Artist Charles Ott

Artsy Shark features an American classic! Enjoy these architectural drawings from talented artist and illustrator Charles Ott. See more of his work by visiting his website.     My name is Charles Ott and I am a self-taught … [Read more]

Interview with Surtex Manager Penny Sikalis

Surtex show floor

d sBy Carolyn Edlund Penny Sikalis, manager of the art licensing show Surtex in New York City reveals what artists need to know about exhibiting.     Surtex, the "marketplace for original Art and Design" is a major art licensing … [Read more]

Featured Artist Elisabeth Fitzhugh

Rita in Trinidad

Featured Artist Elisabeth Fitzhugh uses discovered objects to create new realities. She de-constructs and re-constructs junk and memorabilia to create assemblages. See her website for more about this artist.     BITS & PIECES … [Read more]

Tired of Haggling Over Prices?

By Carolyn Edlund In life we teach others how to treat us; it happens all the time. Whatever we are willing to put up with is often what we get.     When selling your art or craft product, do you allow customers to devalue your … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jina Wallwork

Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of artist and mystic Jina Wallwork. She has exhibited internationally with some of the finest contemporary artists. See her website for more images and information about this fascinating … [Read more]

On Rejection

By Carolyn Edlund   The other day I received a rejection, and it wasn’t pretty. I was passed over, dismissed, shot down. Ouch. Any creative person who has put their work out into the world knows this feeling well. Many of us develop a … [Read more]

Featured Artist Pamela Viola

Featured Artist Pamela Viola expresses herself and her observations in a stunning photography portfolio. For more information and images, visit her website.     For me, it’s all about seeing, exercising my awareness and seeking … [Read more]

A Guide to Pricing Your Artwork

Artist, teacher, curator and blogger Karen Atkinson of GYST truly understands the art world from different perspectives. She shares her best advice for artists who want to price their work appropriately.     Pricing work can be … [Read more]

Featured Artist Neela Pushparaj

Girasol

Enjoy the lovely portfolio of Featured Artist and watercolorist Neela Pushparaj. You can see more of her work by visiting her website.     Dr. Neela Pushparaj is a retired Pathologist who has been doing watercolor paintings for … [Read more]

Energy Art Gains Momentum

"Some paintings vibrate with energy. Impressionists like Monet tried to capture light. Futurists like Boccioni portrayed motion and speed. Expressionists like Van Gogh conveyed emotions. These qualities – light, speed, emotion – are variations of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Jeanne Bessette

Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of featured artist Jeanne Bessette. Visit her website for more information and to see more examples of her stunning work.     I received my first art kit when I was four years old. I remember … [Read more]

6 Ways to Learn from Your Customers

By Carolyn Edlund How much do you know about what your customers want? Here's how to find out, directly from them.     I get all my best ideas from my customers - Harvey Mackay One of the most exciting things artists and … [Read more]

Featured Artist Mike Filippello

Artsy Shark presents the work of American folk artist Mike Filippello. Enjoy his naive portfolio, and see more by visiting his website.     I've always considered myself lucky to be creative because I come from a creative family. … [Read more]

Spring Announcements

New Logo You may have noticed that Artsy Shark has a new logo, designed by Anthony Ferguson, one of the featured artists on this site. Thanks so much Anthony - the check is in the mail!   Featured Artists Submissions Now Open Artsy … [Read more]