Featured Artist Jake Beckman

Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of painter Jake Beckman. Check out her other thought-provoking works by visiting her website and blog. To me nature is a world of mathematical beauty; I literally see the beauty of the numbers everywhere I … [Read more]

Turning Artists into Businesspeople/Interview with MICA Dean David Gracyalny

by Carolyn Edlund Are you an artist with the desire to make a career in your field, but feel that you don’t have the business knowledge to be successfully self-employed? This is a common problem, which has been exacerbated by a general lack of … [Read more]

Featured Artist Olga Gouskova

Thinking of You

Enjoy the stunning portfolio of Olga Gouskova, and visit her website to see more from this talented artist.     I have been a professional contemporary fine artist and painter since 1998. I was born in Moscow, Russia. When I … [Read more]

Featured Artist Michael Leadingham

Ready to journey to fantastical worlds? Check out the website of freelance artist Michael Leadingham, who is pursuing a career illustrating book covers and licensing his work. Enjoy! What is your goal? My main goal is to create art that lets … [Read more]

Featured Artist Bianca Moscatelli

Artsy Shark presents featured artist Bianca Moscatelli.  This New York photographer tells us in her own words about her interests and goals for her art career.     My inability to draw is what led me to photography in the … [Read more]

Featured Artist Bill Werle

Artsy Shark presents the wildlife portfolio of painter Bill Werle, and the compelling story of his journey as an artist. Enjoy the rest of his portfolio and get additional information about Bill by visiting his website and his … [Read more]

Featured Artist Kelly O’Neal

Artsy Shark presents the work of Kelly O'Neal. Visit her website and blog to see more of her portfolio, become a fan of her Facebook page, and stop by her Etsy shop.     E. Kelly O’Neal is a fine-art nature photographer, … [Read more]

3 Ways to Increase Every Sale

Shopping for handmade goods

by Carolyn Edlund Do you want to increase your income on every sale of your art or handmade items?     Here are three simple and accepted methods of marketing and selling to add value to your customer's purchases and increase … [Read more]

Featured Artist Yasmin Bseiso

Artsy Shark presents the fascinating portfolio of Yasmin Bseiso.  Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, she is a printmaker who loves experimenting with different art mediums and techniques. Visit her blog for more about Yasmin and her art, and check out … [Read more]

Featured Artist Anthony Karl Harris

Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of featured artist Anthony Karl Harris. Like what you see?  Visit his website to find out more about this intriguing artist. In my mind there is a never ending line. It twists, turns, curves, and transforms … [Read more]

Featured Artist Hazel Berger

Artsy Shark presents the portfolio of Featured Artist Hazel Berger, who captures natural beauty with her camera.  Visit her website to see more of her portfolio.     Hazel Berger has found her niche as a flower photographer. … [Read more]

Anatomy of a Dynamic Website

By Carolyn Edlund How important is your website? If you're an artist trying to make a living from your work, it's essential to have an online presence that will attract visitors and convert them into customers.     How do you … [Read more]

Featured Artist Heidi Alamanda

Artsy Shark presents featured artist Heidi Alamanda.  Her entire portfolio can be seen by visiting her website. Stop by and check our her blog as well!     Heidi Alamanda is a self taught artist who was born and raised in … [Read more]

Is an Art Residency Right for You?

by Joseph Cavalieri Have you ever considered applying for an art residency? This type of opportunity can be a great experience - or not.     The Residency Dance Within the last two years, I’ve had three residencies in Australia, … [Read more]