The most basic element of all relationships is trust – business associations as well as friendships depend on it.
Artists on Location
Artsy Shark celebrates artists in the field, hard at work, showing, selling, or gathering inspiration.
Artists, Do You Need an Agent?
There is a huge hunger (and confusion) among artists about how to sell their work. Would an agent be the solution?
In The Studio
Artsy Shark celebrates the artist’s studio, and presents a gallery of candid shots of our artist friends at work
Working for Free
Should artists work for free? Some people think so. This attitude hurts the business of art and can destroy self-confidence.
Top Traits of Successful Artists
It’s one thing to seek business, but sometimes it doesn’t work out. That’s just a speed bump to artists who are in a success mindset.
Thriving as an Artist in Mid-Life
Rhonda Schaller, author of Create Your Art Career shares wisdom for getting centered and creating a vision in mid-life.
In Praise of Older Artists
Later-in-life artists bring a tremendous amount of life experience to their chosen practice, and with great dedication somehow often end up making up for lost time in building a new career.
An Artist’s Life in Italy
Being a plein air painter is special: it allows me the opportunity to interact with people every day while I’m out working and to really learn about a place. Italians love to stop and talk and to answer my questions about the place where I am working.
Studio Shots
The artist’s studio, a place where we imagine and where we create, havens for artists and incubators of inspiration.
10 Ways to Make Your Art Business Stand Out
How can you as an artist stand out from the crowd? Here’s your list of next steps.
The Upside of Rejection
Failure can teach you that “it’s a numbers game.” Most sales attempts don’t make it. Most people don’t want to see or buy your art.
Artists at Work
Artsy Shark presents some artist friends hard at work in their studios or on location. Enjoy!
6 Ways to End the Year Creatively
During the quietest time of the year for your art business, you can make the most of your time even if you’re not meeting customers and selling your work.
