Modern Art

How to Create Abstract Art

By Sondrac

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Abstract Art might look as if it simple to create, with a splash of paint here and there then framed and hung on a wall. At times some of the paintings seem as if an artist takes paints and splatters them on canvas. Sometimes that is exactly ... more »

How to Draw Graffiti Names

By sylva2453

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While many people associate graffiti with tasteless vandalism, it is also an art that has been appreciated since antiquity. The Italian word from which the word graffiti was derived, coming from Greek graphein meaning "to write," was ... more »

How to Enter Art Competitions

By Jennifer Walker

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Inspiring both excitement and fear, art competitions can serve as a proving ground and offer opportunities for emerging artists to gain a name and a following. Though the award or prize is nice--and in the case of monetary awards--profitable--the ... more »

How to Get The Best Abstract Art in South Florida

By Donella Debesa

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If you want it just read the article... more »

How to Learn About Degenerate Art

By Michael Motta

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Degenerate art was both a term of condemnation applied by the Nazis to various modernist works of art and also formed the name of an exhibit of many such works. As part of Nazi antisemitic propaganda, such art was often branded as "Jewish" even ... more »

How to Minimize Pain From a Tattoo

By christinevand

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Ask a tattoo artist whether it hurts to get inked and he'll tell you: Yes, of course it hurts. It's a needle. Jabbing into your skin. Over and over. Once you get past this ringing endorsement for tattooing, keep in mind there are things you can ... more »

How to Print Your Placenta

By Heidi Gonzales

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Placenta printing is a very interesting way to preserve the memory of your baby's life source. Placentas can be different shapes and different sizes. Each one is unique. Printing your placenta is pretty simple and can be done with blood or ink. ... more »

How to produce a body of textile work to show at a museum

By smidgen

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This is an article for all of those fabric crafters out there that want to take their sewing skills to the next level of creativity and professionalism. There are so many wonderful gifted quilters out there that should have their work show all ... more »

How to produce art, on clothing with Bleach

By Phelyx

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Stenciling Fabrics with Bleach By Phelyx of phelyx.com My name is Phelyx. Sometimes, I am called the bleach guy. This is the tutorial I produced for Stencil Revolution, a year ago, for my bleaching process. In 2002, I was hired by a small ... more »

How to Purchase Original Art for Less than Prints or Reproductions

By Limowreck

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You don't have to settle for prints or reproductions to buy affordable art. In fact, buying original art is often less expensive and offers you greater variety. This is a great time to beautify your home, invest in an art collection, and ... 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 different mediums in the same painting

By derbyka

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Artists recognize that different mediums achieve different effects. However, if you take a good look at a photograph, or the scenery around you, you will notice that different aspects resemble different light and color sensations. It makes sense ... more »

How to Visit the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Contemporary Arts Center, or CAC, is a magnificent 80,000 square foot building in Cincinnati, Ohio. Built in 1939 to showcase contemporary visual arts, the CAC quickly became one of the top institutions of its kind in the country. The ... more »

How to Appreciate Modern Art

By Audie Metcalf

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Modern art isn't scary. But, as Seurat says in Sunday in the Park with George: Art isn't easy. Nothing good or beautiful or lasting is. Something which will enrich and enhance your life usually requires a hearty dose of your attention and ... more »

How to Buy Artwork on eBay

By AlinaBradford

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The online marketplace eBay is hugely popular. You can buy anything on eBay, including art. You have to be careful, though. There are a lot of crooks out there (see the link below for a story about stolen eBay art); so you need to be aware of how ... more »

How to Buy Modern Art

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Buying modern art for your home or office should not be looked upon as merely for decorative purposes. Modern art does enhance the décor of your home or office, but it also should be looked upon as an investment as well. To find modern art that ... more »

How to change your walls in minutes

By wav-e-walls

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Welcome to wav-e-walls, We bring you high style that's affordable and help you create a space that will make your walls come to life. Walls no longer have to be boring and flat but can be works of art themselves. Be a trendsetter and create a ... more »

How to Create a Work of Dada Art

By Stalphonso

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Dada art was a politically charged artistic movement arising out of the barbarism of World War One, fueled by frustration toward the colonial powers and bourgeois rule that initiated the conflict. It is often labeled as "anti-art" and its ... 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 »

How to Create Torn Paper Painting; Artist use only tiny bits of torn paper to create impressionistic style paintings

By tornpaperart

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Fine Art is created using the artist hands to tear tiny bits of recycled magazine paper; layering the pieces using everyday glue to the canvas of choice. Many artists have chosen to create their work in mixed media or collage, the artwork ... more »

How to Damage or Destroy a Diamond

By cclough

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Diamond are extremely hard, but as with many hard objects, can break upon a strong impact. The question is, why would you want to do this?!.. more »

How to Distinguish Spotlight Consciousness from Floodlight Consciousness

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Are you awake? Not, "not sleeping," but "awake" awake? Read on..... more »

How to Draw Smooth Tonal Layers in Colored Pencils

By robertsloan2

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Smooth tonal layers are important in pencil drawing and especially colored pencil drawing, where smudging isn't going to help smooth out shading. It's easier to fill an area with hard strokes covering it completely than to fill it with a light ... more »

How to Draw with Good Composition

By robertsloan2

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Composition is an important part of creating any artwork. It's possible to get very skilled at realistic drawing and still get artworks that look bad on the page. Composition means "where to put your subject in the drawing." Here are ... more »

How to Fake an Interest in Art

By RockOnRockL

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With the emergence of new talent each year, the roster of accomplished artists grows faster than most people can track. Fortunately, you don’t need to know every detail about art if you find yourself in a crowd of enthusiasts and want to make a ... more »

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