Other Art

You can make over all of your thrift store finds with a few simple brush strokes. This project is about giving and old and forgotten object a fresh new look. Don't miss out on a treasure find just...

Christmas time got you down? Low on cash, and afraid you will be unable to afford the perfect gift for your friends and family? I am going to show you how to create a simple little snowman pin,...

Flames, a popular subject with airbrush artists, can add flash and color to cars, motorcycle gas tanks, helmets and clothing. Flames are also ideal for beginning airbrush artists because they...

Airbrushing painting is accomplished with a gun that applies paint to a work surface using compressed air. It is one of the easiest art disciplines to learn, and it is ideal for beginners. With...

Wall mural art can be either painted directly onto a wall or pasted on. Prefabricated wall murals will suit those who don't possess artistic ability and enjoy do-it-yourself decorating at home....

Painting a mural from a picture is an easy but time-consuming project. By renting an overhead projector and transferring your image to a transparency sheet (a thin plastic sheet), you can trace...

If you are able to make the time and try, you can restore something precious that was broken and seems impossible to repair. If it was precious to you before, it will be even more valuable now,...

Create your own wall art with a little bit of paint and free paint sample strips. If you have a wall in your home in need of some attention you can transform it yourself using these simple steps.

Stenciling is an art form that nearly anyone can master with a little time and attention. There are endless applications and variations. You can stencil on ceilings, walls and nearly any surface...

When the paint on the car begins to fade or chip, it may be time for a new paint job. Most people usually go to professionals to give their cars that new look. However, if you're the adventurous...

Creating your own pottery can be a nice artistic release from the stresses of a typical day. Usually, when you finish creating and sculpting your pottery you paint it with a gloss and fire it in a...

Enamel paints dry to an extremely hard and glossy finish. For this reason, they are used to provide a protective layer for items that are often subjected to heavy use, such as refrigerators and...

Hand painted ornaments can be highly collectable if done right. This hummingbird can be painted on an ornament, a plaque, a wall, a greeting card, or just about anything. You can make a...

Marbled ornaments are beautiful on any Christms tree, curtain rod, chandelier, or as a colorful decoration anywhere. They are always a big hit at Art & Craft Sales, Church sales, and...

Handmade gifts can be priceless,timeless, and cherished for years. And... cost less than store bought gifts!

Over the years, you have taken many pictures to capture many life events. It is now easier than ever with the technologies of a digital camera to take and print photographs, but what do you do...

There's no reason to hang the same posters on your wall that all of your friend are hanging on their walls. With a few supplies and a little creativity, you can make posters that say something...

Paint Shop is a graphic program which allows users to, among other things, create objects. Objects such as gemstones may be used to enhance other objects and photos, create icons, and much more.

Wall murals for exterior walls take a good bit of time and effort, but the basic process is relatively simple. By starting with a small design and expanding it to fill your outside wall, you can...

Artists often enjoy adding custom paint jobs to their personal effects. Among custom paint jobs, one of the most sought-out decals are flames. Custom body shops will charge large amounts of cash...

Ceramic is a nonorganic, nonmetallic object created by heating and cooling. Ceramics, which often contain crystalline, are very much like clay pottery. Ceramic making has long been a popular hobby...

Computers, digital printing and canvas paper are easy mediums to use to create a piece of artwork on canvas. The variations and opportunities of the artwork are endless, given altering abilities...

Collage art in its most basic form is simply creating a picture or design by adhering a collection of items to a flat base. The base, or substrate, can be anything sturdy enough to support the...

I decided to contribute these treats to a school Holloween party. At first I did it with white tissue but then I tried it with cloth to make them last longer. Kids take them more as little toys...

Whether painting your child or significant other for Halloween, or using a professional model as part of a real art installation at any time of year, there are steps and precautions that you will...

Creating your own canvas art saves you money while allowing you to customize the look to the color and style of your room. Creating artwork is a way to express your creativity. You don't need any...

By second grade, students begin to understand that art provides humans with another way to express thoughts and feelings. They recognize many art elements such as line, color and shape while being...

Used to decorate walls, floors, boxes and fabric, stencils are the best way to transfer accurately repeated designs to any surface that can be painted. Some of the first stencils made can be...

Take your imaginations to the limits. Old Picture frames can be purchased at flea markets and yard sales. Half the fun is to tell your friends that you made it your self and recycled at the same...

Finger painting is so exciting for children. To make it even more exciting, try using edible finger paint! This way, when they eat the paint you don't have to worry if it is toxic!

The kids will love getting their hands dirty for this one, creating their own unique kid-size apron! They can then wear their "artwork" to keep their clothes clean from future art...

Stretching all the way back to the Middle Ages when many were illiterate, wooden signs have been used by merchants advertising their craft, for house signs identifying families and more recently...

When we worked on a recent project of four transom windows for Kent Walker, one of our favorite architects, we wondered if we could paint leaves on some of the big panels. This would allow us to...

It's not just for kids anymore! Potato prints are a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to get your creative juices flowing. Wrapping paper, book covers, and greeting cards are just a few of the...

This is a fun craft for kids using pop bottles to create colorful fish that will liven up any room. Younger children will need help from an adult because sharp cutting tools are needed. Older...

We all want our guests to be comfortable at our parties. Why not allow them to choose their own drinking glass, adding a conversation piece and icebreaker? This will start your guests talking and...

Instead of going and buying plastic animals for school projects, or for arts and crafts fun, you and your children can make it at home and learn by making it. These tips will help you begin your...

Are you always missing the exact color you want when you paint? If you have the three primary colors plus white, you can make almost any color. Here's a sample of how you can make gray or brown...

A painted flowerpot makes all the difference to your patio or garden. I will show you how to achieve this.

Decorating a wooden bird house for the garden. This idea has come from Great Gifts in under 30 minutes.

People are most familiar with black lights as devices that illuminate posters made of special material that glows in the dark. However, these lamps are put to a variety of uses in such industries...

Whether your child wants to dress up as a certain character for Halloween or wants a facial souvenir from the carnival, face painting has many applications. The best way to ensure a memorable face...

Looking for a truly unique way to update your kitchen cabinets? Then alter them into a one of a kind piece of art.

Microsoft Paint (MS Paint) software is typically included with computers installed with Windows operating systems. One of the most beneficial features of MS Paint is its capability to display,...

If you want to create an effective camouflage pattern, you might want to learn to paint something like the Multicam pattern. This pattern is made up of four colors, light green, dark green, black...

Clowns make a fun and easy art project. Their bright colors and many shapes make a perfect young child art activity. However, they become a more mature art form when working in paint and adding...

Fish come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Creating a model of a real fish with art supplies offers a great deal of variety and choice. Once you know the basic parts of a fish, creating an...

Graffiti drawings are made by either the freehand or stencil method. The stencil method is more common because it's easy, quick, and you don't need to be skilled at drawing to produce a nice piece...

A wave has a basic shape, comprised of the crest or peak, and the trough or low point. Before creating a wave mural, consider what you want the wave to look like---it can be realistic, abstract or...

Need some color inspiration, but don't know where to start? This article will give you some tips that will help get your creative juices flowing.