Art

In this article you will learn how to draw a simple scull using simple shapes. The lesson is design for beginners but it makes a great exercise for someone at an intermediate level.

It is a lot of fun to create a story book featuring one of your most favorite childhood stories or fairy tales. It will make a great gift to a child you love. There are so very many wonderful...

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...

Having a party or a event and you want to have a cool craft for everyone to do? Or are you just bored and want something to do? Even if there's another reason, I'm sure you'll enjoy making your...

Frosted glass ornaments are more fragile than clear glass ornaments because the surface can be easily scratched, stained or chipped off leaving the ornament ruined. Sometimes frosted ornaments...

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

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...

Tuning a tattoo machine just the way you want can be made easier by learning to cut your own springs. Here is a quick video and article I put together on how to cut your own springs for a tattoo...

Colored *pencil painting is a fun art form that is relatively cheap compared to oil or acrylic painting. The best thing about it is the versatility. You can easily grab your box of colored...

The Nikon D200 is a sturdy and practical camera body with a wide range of options. These options allow the photographer greater artistic control over the image. During the course of working with a...

Knotty pine paneling was once a popular wall treatment in most homes, then fell out of favor. It now looks badly out of date, and if you cannot remove it, you can give it a fresher, more...

Color is all around us. The computer screen you are reading this on can create millions of colors. However, each one originated with a combination of eight basic colors.

A street lamppost is a very simple object to draw. Lampposts are something we look at everyday when we walk down the sidewalk or drive down the street. One of the most famous lampposts can be...

Preparation for painting around windows is important, whether you are repainting the interior or exterior with a spray gun. Taping off areas to avoid paint transfer is the best solution. Leaving...

If painting on unusual surfaces is one of your trademarks as an artist, you may have considered trying to use paper towels as a form of found canvas. In many ways, painting on paper towels is...

A metal pipe fence is usually used on farms and ranches for animals like horses and cattle because it is very durable. However, a metal pipe fence is also prone to rusting. It must always be...

Art students on a budget may want to paint over an old canvas to save money. Repainting over acrylic paints is simple, however, painting over oil paints is typically not a good idea. The work may...

The most important component about finding out if your bronze statue is worth money is research. What may seem like an old, worthless relic could really be a priceless piece of art. There are many...

Excessive use of sanders can cause the sanding belt to become clogged with saw dust and residue. This diminishes the effectiveness of the belt and can make a simple sanding job extra tedious....

Whether your concrete patio was painted before you moved in or you painted it afterward to increase its visual appeal, you may find yourself having to look for help with paint flaking off the...

Homeowners have two options for removing paint from woodwork: mechanical or chemical. Mechanical methods physically remove the paint from the wood, while chemical methods dissolve some of the...

Brett Whiteley, an Australian painter, is widely known for his avant garde style. He was a prolific artist who won many prizes during his lifetime, and his studio in Sydney is now a thriving...

In 1933, Tennessee adopted the purple iris as the state flower. The iris has three petals that symbolize bravery, faith and wisdom. Iris was the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, and the...

Rubber glue, also known as rubber cement, is most often used with art projects where you need to assemble different pieces of paper together. However, because the glue is a thick liquid form it...

Drawing may seem like a difficult task to those who are untrained, but it doesn't have to be. Breaking a picture down into smaller, more navigable sections can help nearly anyone conquer the task...

No matter how carefully a room is taped off before painting, it is inevitable that paint flecks and streaks will end up in unintended places. One of the most common places that paint splatters...

Many people like the look of a personal photo that has been customized to look like a cartoon. Today you can have this done to any photo that you have without the need of an expensive software...

How to prepare your body for a tattoo.

Taking pictures of things or people and making them look good!

Tattooing has seen a huge rise in popularity in the last 10 years. Good or bad this has created a need for talented artists who have the devotion, dedication and drive to make it in this now very...

Have you felt that paintbrush does not give you what you want and its difficult to control the lines when you draw. This is what you want. This will help you draw like a professional.

When working with super glue, it is a good idea to wear some sort of protective glove. If not, it is extremely easy to accidentally spill super glue onto your fingers. If the glue isn't remove...

Painting skin tones can be intimidating for young or inexperienced artists. Unrealistic, lifeless or "cartoonish" skin colors result when the artist uses the same generic flesh tone for the entire...

The word "gilt" can be both a noun and adjective that means "gold" or something that is colored gold. It also has a few less common definitions.

When painting a mason jar lid, use acrylic paint and a thin brush for the details. For a simple and easily recognizable image, use flat, bold colors and don't go into too much detail. Details will...

Your drawings show what you see and also show the inner you. Drawing is a skill anyone can learn; being able to draw well depends on how you see and perceive subjects you want to draw. Using the...

If you have run out of room on your walls and are looking for a way to store your extra poster prints, or if you just need a way to keep your posters safe until you can display them again, then...

Streams and rocks are typical subjects in landscape painting. They both require a bit of blending for realistic results, a task made difficult in acrylic painting because of the fast drying time....

For professional and amateur photographers alike, using a studio space and lighting equipment can be a good way to take control of the environment and produce images that wouldn't be possible on...

Chateau builds a series of mid-priced faucets that are classical in design and based off the Moen cartridge system. Although they contain very few parts, the Chateau series of faucets can develop...

Flowers are the common topics of many paintings and sketches. Georgia O'Keefe is a prime example of an artist who saw the beauty in flowers and created monumental representations of several...

Painting a fence is one of those jobs requiring repetitive movements. It also can be a time-consuming task. A nicely painted fence can add an attractive element to your home's exterior, yet not...

American Artist Georgia O'Keeffe, born in 1887, said "making your unknown known is the important thing." O'Keeffe engaged in the process of painting the mysterious in the exterior landscape so she...

Stained concrete can enhance the look of your patio, your basement or even the main living areas of your home. Stained concrete is gaining popularity because, just like other paints and stains,...

Stained concrete is becoming increasingly popular, showing up regularly inside homes and restaurants. A variety of designs and faux painting techniques can make concrete mimic wood, leather or...

Restoring older homes to their original glory means keeping a steady focus on authenticity. Wood floors have been popular for hundreds of years. If you are lucky enough to have an existing wood...

Painting the exterior of your house is one of the most cost-effective ways to change its entire appearance. Before you start, make sure the temperature outside is conducive to obtaining the best...

When drawing, switching from culture to culture can sometimes be a difficult task; so many faces are different already but when switching cultures the facial differences vary greatly. Drawing the...

You have installed the drywall, filled the cracks and installed the new flooring in your basement. Everything is clean and new, but one project you didn't complete is the one wall that contains...

Do you have a bathroom vanity that could use a little help? Old laminate counter tops instantly date your bathroom. Applying paint to a laminate counter top will instantly transform your vanity...