Fine Art

The portfolio is the most important part of an artist's resume. The quality and merit of work drives a successful career. A portfolio should have 15 to 20 images, and a great portfolio is...

As humans, we may see hundreds of thousands of faces over the course of a lifetime. We are naturally sensitive to tiny variations in each face of each person we know, so that each person may be...

So you've decided that you're ready to go back to school and get your M.F.A. in fine art. Are you really ready? What do you need to do?

Well to me being a loving person takes skills, not all people who say they are loving people are not really loving people. It's a treat to get what they want or need in life. I'm not mad just...

In this article I will show you how to draw faces that look believable and lifelike instead of flat or like a cartoon. Learning how to draw a realistic face is not easy, and it takes years of...

Clay pots are an art form as old as civilization itself. They were used for cooking, carrying water, storage and to add aesthetic beauty to a home for centuries past, and the same hold true today.

Transferring an art print to to canvas has several advantages. The art becomes more durable. It no longer needs protective glass during framing. The colors become richer. The process of...

If one carefully follows this technique, the result is a very wonderful and unique art. It gives you the priviledge of an original and customised design which you may not see any other person wearing!

How our eyes see is a visual phenomenon which the painter must understand and for which there is no accountability with others. We live in a three-dimensional environment. An artist works on a...

doldrums.... where's the inspiration.

Engraving is a type of intaglio printmaking process where you incise lines on a smooth metal plate that then catch ink when you rub it over the surface of the plate. You then use a printing press...

Showcased in museums, galleries and art fairs and festivals, photography is a favorite art form for many people. But many don't understand how to separate photos simply taken to capture everyday...

Being an artist is a wonderful thing. At times it is both a blessing and a curse, but I have not met one artist yet who would trade their calling for anything else. There is a downside to being so...

The art world can be a tough business. With so many talented artists it can be hard to make a particular piece stand out. If you have a sculpture, however, it may be easier to make a splash on the...

Whether you are sending your artwork to buyers or mailing a print to a loved one, you'll want to ensure that your artistic treasures are packed properly for shipping. In only takes a few supplies...