Painting

HOW TO CREATE A BIG BOLD BRASH ABSTRACT ART. MAYBE YOU HAVE BEEN COMMISSIONED TO DO A CORPORATE ABSTRACT FOR THERE LOBBY. WOW! WHERE DO YOU START?

In this article you will learn how to paint features seamlessly into a tile-able texture using Photoshop.

This is just a video to explain to you how to make a picture with scan-lines. Most people want to do this but don't know how or maybe they think it's just too hard. In actuality this video...

IF YOU WANT TO GIVE YOUR HAND AT TRYING TO PAINT AND DRAW ABSTRACT ARE A GREAT WAY TO START. JUST ABOUT ANYTHING GOES, SO GIVE IT GO

There is a couple of different airbrushes out there. There is single action and dual action. A lot of artists want to use the single action because of the free flow of paint. While people that...

Anyone can arbitrarily throw paint on a canvas and create an abstract painting. My dog can paint an abstract by walking across a canvas with paint covered pads(which looks pretty cool) but, would...

When you are done painting for the day, you usually clean your brushes, but that can be a waste of paint and tedious. Here is how to keep oil and acrylic brushes good for your next session of...

Kitchens are a bright and social room in the house, which means that the room decor can be as playful and creative as you like. Here are some ideas to make your own kitchen art.

Hand painted ornaments can be highly collectible pieces of art, and can sell extremely well in art & craft sales. This snowman goes along perfect with my pine tree painting instructions!

Having perfect nails are essential to a persons overall presentation. Since many people tend to talk with their hands, it is vital that their nails are clean and groomed. Also, if you are going to...

I get all my things from Michaels The Art & Craft Store. I go there for all my crafts.I made that picture frame for my sister's birthday since she wanted me to be creative. Anyways, this...

What ever color your Christmas tree is this Crafty idea is a wonder on any tree. You can make these to match your tree decorations or make them as gifts. This is so easy that your children can...

Every night you dream. You may not remember your dreams, but every night you dream. They calm your nerves, work on your troubles, find solutions, and sometimes, reveal truths. Dreams create...

There are few things in life as beautiful and emotive as a sunset. An artist is always trying to paint their surroundings and a sunset can be one of the most dramatic and inspiring subject matters...

Mixing skin tones for oil painting portraits can be tricky, but knowing some basics can take all the guess work out of it. The following article will give you the mixtures for skin tones in a...

It's almost the time of year again, and with money tight we are all looking for crafty ways to decorate and spend a little less this year. Well here's a crafty way to make some homemade ornaments....

Hand painting your own ornaments can be a very creative and inexpensive way to give beautiful one of a kind gifts to family and friends. Ornament sales can also do quite well at Craft and Church...

If you have never painted an abstract painting before or just exploring a new ways to create an abstract art this article will help you to get a jump-start. I will provide you with a list of tools...

This will be a step by step tutorial on the easiest way to paint with watercolor and gouache.

Do you have a piece of furniture that needs a face lift? Gessoing is fairly easy and can make an old piece of furniture look like a work of art (literally).

When you're painting with watercolors, it's really easy to make snow using table salt. The effect is sparkling and beautiful. Using salt with watercolor paint combines science and art for...

How many times have you walked into that room that you soo often try to avoid because of the dreary color scheme on the walls? Well, put your worries away because I've got great news for you!...

This is an intro for air brushing a marble effect on a human body.

How to brush a two stencil overlay using two colors of paint.

This paint "puffs" on it's own as it dries!! This unique and fun painting technique has many great qualities. Since you will be using a squeeze bottle to paint, it is a very neat form...

Did you ever want to create something special, something your family can treasure? Sometimes the answer is as simple as a home made greeting card, something that cannot be duplicated--because...

Look over the shoulder of artist Elizabeth Tyler while she works on one of her hyper realistic paintings.

This is a brief tutorial on how to stretch you own canvas. It will definitely save you money stretching your own versus buying one pre-stretched. Also it is rewarding to do it yourself :)

You are trying to redecorate your home on a budget and decide that you would like to hang some new pieces of art to help liven up the room a bit; but you are having a hard time finding that one...

How many times have you read your child a bedtime story comprised entirely of words? Probably not many, because kids usually don’t appreciate being read an encyclopedia for bedtime… although it...

sometimes when your guitar is being played it can get worn out. some people like this but to get your guitar looking new again you need to refinish it.

Painting a guitar gives you a chance to customize your guitar and make it all your own or just give it a new look.

How to make a very cute craft apron with your child. My son and I have made them as gifts for adults as well. One for dad, for fathers day, with some grilling utensils is an awesome gift. I have...

A children's apron can be easily constructed out of found materials in about ten minutes. You can create a children's apron for virtually no cost if you have the materials on hand. This will come...

The technique that I show you here can be used to leaf stamp t-shirts, canvas, walls, or anything else you can imagine. This is a fun family project you can do with children too. If you use...

This article will help you teach your children the love of painting, giving, and accomplishment. It will teach you make several paintings at once and an activity that you and your child will have...

Painting with M&M's is an interesting take on watercolor painting that's uniqueness can add to the interest of an art piece. Painting in this manner is essentially painting with the food...

You, too, can create an amazingly realistic painting, suitable for framing, out of spray paints within minutes! Here's how.

Are you interested in tagging areas with graffiti? Graffiti is an art form that allows us to express ourselves. Tagging marks territory, gets your tag name out there, and can display a message. I...

Wanna convert photos into paintings? Turn the pictures you took to look like a painting using Adobe Photoshop in a few simple steps.

Every time I show my work someone asks me if it is oil paint. I can't tell you how many times I have been asked that question. My proudest moment was when my painting professor at Maryland...

You don't need to go to Art School to learn to be an artist. Your local art center holds painting workshops and other classes to suit every creative need. Not only will you save money and time,...

This article will teach you how to create an art studio in your home. As the mother of a child with Aspergers Disorder, I found that art therapy was most helpful to her growth and development. ...

Looking after your paint brushes for artists

You will quickly learn to be very comfortable creating your own painted windows. You may wish to keep some and others you will probably sell. The steps are easy! I think in just moments you will...

Have you ever wanted to paint something on a wall in your home, office, or school, but are afraid that you'll make a mistake? This is a fool-proof way to paint a wall mural - even if you don't...

A fantastic craft to do on a rainy or a sunny day. This craft is particularity popular with young children! They'll love the magical effect that the crayon and watercolor make!

Distressed Picture Frames are all the rave and very expensive!! Its somthing you can do and with creativity you can even start your own line of frames!

Sponge painting is a non traditional way of painting. It will add a curious tone to any wall and add depth to the wall. It is a creative, fun, and visual pleasing technique. It will brighten any...

Everyone has seen beautiful seasonal landscapes painted on hand saws and saw blades, these steps are the best way to get an old rusted blade from the yard sale to the easel