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by Carolyn Edlund Ready to market and sell your work? Here's how to get started. You’ve put in tons of studio time, developed a signature style, created a body of work and are serious about selling your art and building your business. Even if … [Read more]
Our newest featured artist is American painter Patricia Smith. She presents her portfolio of work and answers some questions about what inspires her to create. See more of her work by visiting her website. What are your goals? My goals … [Read more]
Artsy Shark's newest Featured Artist is Kellyann Gilson-Lyman. She talks about her inspirations and presents her portfolio. See more of Kellyann's work at her website, www.kellyannart.com. Enjoy! I love working big and … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Are you finding it difficult to get motivated and follow through with artwork you have planned? Are you procrastinating or getting overwhelmed with the process or your inability to complete tasks? Artsy Shark spoke … [Read more]
List Your Twitter User Name - List Your Website Let's build our art community by connecting on Twitter and networking. Leave a comment and a link to your Twitter page and your website. Visit other people's websites and follow them on Twitter. … [Read more]
British artist Francis Powell, currently residing in France, presents some of his sculptural work. He is an artist, musician, writer, and videographer, with exposure on MTV. He also enjoys working as a DJ and performance … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Want to gain more business through personal referrals and word of mouth? Who doesn’t? After all, personal recommendation is one of the most powerful ways to grow and expand your business. Have you ever met … [Read more]
Artsy Shark presents Brazilian artist Lucas Albergaria de Magalhães . . . enjoy his portfolio and statement about his artistic journey! "Before considering yourself a draftsman, you have to commit your first 5,000 mistakes”. I heard this strong … [Read more]
by Carolyn Edlund Want to increase visitors to your art website and gain visibility? Use these strategies to attract traffic and promote your small business. 1. Promote other artists. The art community works best when we … [Read more]
Artsy Shark presents an interview and portfolio of Italian artist Alice Arisu. You can see more information about her on her website. What are your goals? Communication. It may sound obvious, but this has been my main goal from the very … [Read more]
by Carolyn Edlund Wholesaling your art or handmade goods? Here's how to deal with the "exclusivity" issue. If you are a creative entrepreneur with a handmade or manufactured line of products, you may be doing some … [Read more]
by Carolyn Edlund Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology is a researcher and writer, and founder of TalentDevelop.com. His many years of study in creativity, giftedness and mental health issues originated from self-exploration into his own … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Meryl Hooker is a nationally recognized award-winning sales rep, writer, speaker and all-around sales rockstar, and co-author of the book Pushing the Envelope. Tell me what your company does . . . in one … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Quilter Jean Judd forged a career in fiber arts from the ground up. Self-taught and determined, she has been successful for over two decades and remains very busy with commissions and exhibitions. Jean had no … [Read more]
