The Lay of the Landscape

Artsy Shark celebrates the diversity of styles, colors and ideas that our artist friends use in their own interpretations of this popular theme.

Featured Artist Garry McMichael

Do I want my art to be painterly or realistic? It’s a conundrum I try to balance everyday.

Featured Artist Barbara Simmons

I believe the emotional content of an image is the most important element, regardless of the technique.

Featured Artist Estelle Vernon

I have always been able to see both patterns in my environment and subtle divergences from the ordinary.

10 Website Mistakes that Kill Your Art Sales

A confused customer won’t buy; avoid that problem by providing all the details about becoming a collector of your art.

Featured Artist Mary McGill

I enjoy working in a series, and using symbolism to convey an emotional response. I strive to show the journey life gives.

Featured Artist Rhanna Nyman

They are designed to hang on your walls like art quilts, though my wall pieces are very different from quilts, both in appearance and technique, from traditional quilting.

Build Your Opportunities Through Commitment

Commit yourself to a level of professionalism in everything connected with your business as an artist. Set your bar to a high level and live there.

Featured Artist Karen Sikie

I am always creating work in my studio which I have learned is a discipline. I have studio hours that are flexible but that I do adhere to.

The Art of Color

Enjoy this photo article as artist friends share their work and talk about the importance of color in their art.

Featured Artist Brett Jarrett

Polar subjects are close to my heart. The sheer beauty of a vast landscape dotted with wildlife enduring the worst of climates is hard not to get impressed about

Featured Artist Steven Long

As you can see from my work, my paintings are nonrepresentational and are more about a feeling or emotion about a certain topic.

Featured Artist Sherrie York

Even when I’m not printing, natural and cultural history and conservation are an important focus for me.

5 Essential Steps to Cultivate Online Art Buyers

You are not truly a visible business without a fully engaged website.