Hello! The weekend went by fast, as always and July is pretty much over. This month’s Close-Up is coming from Artsy Shark. Inspiring Artists to Build Better Businesses, this website inspires artists to create and build their businesses with great tips and workshops. Here are a few posts that can help you get inspired to start your own art business…

Credit source: Artsy Shark

6 Steps to More Online Art Sales

by Carolyn Edlund

Instagram Story Tips for Artists

by Karlie Carpentier Rosin

What Artists Must Know about Pricing Consistency

How to Choose the Right Artist Residency

by Carolyn Edlund

Does Your Art Business Need a Media Kit?

by guest blogger Leslie Kell

Hope these encouraging posts put a spring in your creative step. Go to www.artsyshark.com for more posts and read about artists that are featured on the webpage.