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By Janice Edelman

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I know you've been taught that painting a portrait in watercolor is a very difficult task. Let me tell you how I can make it easy to do. Painting a portrait is no different than painting any other subject. All the same rules and techniques ... more »

How to Participate in Illustration Friday

By Jennifer Walker

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If you are looking for a weekly creative prompt and a way to share your sketches, doodles or digital experiments, Illustration Friday is the place to check out. It's completely free to participate, you aren't competing with anyone and it's not a ... more »

How to pick a hobby

By Soulsearcher83

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My summer off from school has afforded me a lot of time to try new hobbies and pick up old ones that I haven't done in years. If you are like me and looking to fill holes of time because you are out of school, or looking for new things to ... more »

How to Prepare an Image for Scanning

By JetFish

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Although it is possible to draw directly onto your computer these days if you have an expensive tablet or light pen it is also possible to scan your image from a drawing with a little preparation. This article refers to the Adobe Photoshop 5.5 ... more »

How to simplify values with a GRAY chart

By Janice Edelman

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Art school students used to begin their education by drawing with pencils or charcoal. Working in color was postponed, sometimes for years, until the student learned to see everything in values of gray. This excellent training was transposed into ... more »

How to Sketch (Part 1 of 2)

By David Nungesser

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How to Sketch. Skeching is a way to draw that does NOT include color. Sketching is a great skill to have for many professions. I'll give you some nice tips on how to sketch... more »

How to Sketch (Part 2 of 2)

By David Nungesser

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How to Sketch. This second half of my article focuses on shadowing and lighting, and detail techniques. Have fun!.. more »

How to Sketch a Realistic Head

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Drawing a realistic looking face is a challenge, but with a little practice and the right focus you can master it. To succeed in drawing a face with proper technique, pay attention to proportions and shading as you work and the picture will come ... more »

How to Sketch people on the subway without pissing them off

By Colonna

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Are you an artist with a long commute who wants to use his or her time being productive? We've all heard about and seen artists on the subway or bus doodling or drawing fellow commuters , and perhaps you, like me, have wanted to do what they do. ... more »

How to Start a Successful Art Business

By DrKnowItAll

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Learn step-by-step how to start a successful art business. From creating your art to getting comissioned projects. Start with spare time, and turn into full time business. Dont even need great ability.. more »

How to Succeed as an Illustrator

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you've always dreamed of becoming a professional illustrator, now's the time to make it happen. Cracking the illustration market takes real talent, drive, persistence and professionalism. To succeed as an illustrator you need to build a body ... more »

How to turn a color photo into a black and white sketch.

By msmsmanu

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Ever seen profile pictures that are black and white and you wished you could do it too..? Well, with this tutorial, u can..... more »

How to understand and paint: COLOR

By Janice Edelman

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Color is the language of emotion; a pathway to understanding the painter' s intentions. In this article are six ways to use color which may be used alone or in combination with one another. Happy painting!.. more »

How to use blending options

By Faen

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Wondering what exactly does what when you use your blending options in adobe photoshop? Here's something that will help!.. more »

How to use Pencil Proportions to Draw or Paint from a Photograph or Scene

By derbyka

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Have you ever been in the middle of a drawing or painting only to find you've run out of room for a head, fence, or other important part? Everything had looked nice in the drawing as you put it on paper, but suddenly, it becomes obvious that the ... more »

How to Use Prisma Water Color Pencils in Drawings

By bzero

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Water color pencils are great to draw with and can add beautiful effects to an artwork. Using them is simple, but there are additional art techniques with them that are a little obscure... more »

How to Use Proportion When Drawing People

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Sometimes a drawing can capture the features and expression of a person perfectly but it still looks a little off. Most likely the proportions aren't right, even if the viewer can't figure out what's wrong. People come in all shapes and sizes, ... more »

How to use snapshots and slides for a watercolor

By Janice Edelman

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Here are a few ways to accomplish a fine tracing in preparation for a painting... more »

Learn How to Draw

By delorean88

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Many people say they can't draw. But learning how to draw is easier than you might think... more »

How to Choose a Dog Portrait Artist

By Melissa Maroff

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Some of us would like to have a portrait of our dog for posterity—or simply to hang on the wall to brighten our day. Just like not all dogs are the same—neither are all dog portrait artists. There are ways to ensure that you find one right for ... more »

How to Choose what kind of tattoo you want

By geske1221

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Getting a tattoo? here are some tips on how to decide what to get.. more »

How to Collect Vintage Postcards

By Akejama

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Collecting postcards can be as fun, easy, and inexpensive as you want it to be. Postcards cover nearly every imaginable topic and being small are an easy collection to maintain. For the most part postcards appreciate in value quicker than other ... more »

How to Create a Comic Strip

By bruceleroy

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Ever dream of creating your own comic strip? Well, if you have a sense of humor and moderate drawing skills, it might not be as hard as you think... more »

How to Create a Line Drawing From a Photo

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Line drawing, or contour drawing as it's often called, is a basic way to hone your drawing skills. By producing simple images that adhere to major shapes and the outline of a figure, you can practice scale, perspective and number of other drawing ... more »

How to Create an Online Art Gallery

By CCrock

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Are you a starving artist wanting to make a web gallery for your images, but can't afford to pay for your own website? Check out this great solution!.. more »

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