Art

If you have photos sitting around the house or in boxes, one of the best ways to make use of them is to frame them. Framing a photograph is not only a great way to decorate a house, but it helps...

Metal door frames are typically made out of steel, and must be painted to protect them from weather-related corrosion. If possible, paint the door frame before installation to reduce the amount...

Sometimes after framing a photo, you might feel it is still missing something. The addition of a mat to a photo can add extra pizazz to a framed photograph. Mats are available in virtually any...

Silk Screen, also known as screen printing, is a versatile, easy-to-learn technique for printing on a variety of surfaces such as paper, fabric, wood, metal, plastic and glass. Silk Screen inks...

The proper height to hang art is at eye level. People often have different eye levels, making it difficult to decide on the proper height to hang photos and artwork to properly accent the decor....

In this article, I will take up a VERY easy topic in photography that might be very well ENORMOUSLY difficult for some. And there is absolutely valid reason for it. Photography is a wonderful...

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...

After taking the time to create a collage from your favorite CD covers, you want to be able to enjoy and proudly display it for many years. Framing your collage is a wonderful idea. Instead of...

You can create the look of beautiful mosaics with paper. Making your own wall art for your home doesn't have to be incredibly expensive. You can create it yourself with free color sample strips.

Window frames take a beating on the outside and are often neglected on the inside. Repainting and performing minimal maintenance every three to five years will ensure that your windows are better...

Framing a painting contributes to its value and its appearance. It is the final piece in the presentation of the work. During the Renaissance, framing of artwork was defined by the architecture...

Tin ceiling tiles can offer a unique alternative for wall art. Using the square pieces in conjunction with other pieces can give a stunning view. Varying the layout of the pieces can change the...

If you are looking at framing and hanging a picture, you may want to include a mat around the piece. The mat is going to draw viewers into the picture by isolating the picture with a several inch...

Line drawings are simple yet expressive. Anyone who can see and move a pencil can learn to do them better and better. Here is how to begin to make line drawings by starting to turn 3 dimensions...

Black and white pictures in frames will fit into the decor of every room in your house. They are so generic in these neutral colors that they work!!! Just decide what kinds of pictures fit each...

Acrylic paintings are most commonly done on canvas stretched over wooden bars. Although most paintings can be hung by the bars unframed, framing the painting will give it a professional quality....

Canvas is one surface that is commonly used by artists for painting. Some common mediums used to paint on canvas include oil and acrylic; however, any type of paint can be used on canvas....

Using wood mold patterns is an easy and inexpensive way to frame a beautiful work of art. A well-built frame will hold the picture in a perfect window for viewing the piece. Pattern pieces are...

What is the best method for handling a particular work of art in need of tender, loving care? Do you attempt to do the restoration yourself, or do you send it to an expert? Here are some...

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...

Creating two-dimensional animation in its basic form is one of the oldest forms of recorded visual entertainment. However, it is a slow, time-consuming process that requires drawing lots of...

Silk screening is a fun hobby and a good way to make unique, homemade T-shirts, gifts, cards, posters or a number of other things. It involves pushing ink through a stencil and a piece of cloth to...

Clay animation, or "claymation" as it is more popularly known, is an imaginative and exciting medium of animation. This animation has a handcrafted and loving feel to each frame. Memorable...

A media art collage is such a fun piece of artwork for your home, considering you can make it about any certain subject that you love. You can also design one as a gift for birthdays or holidays....

This is a how-to guide for transforming any old cheap picture frame into a creative bamboo frame. It's as easy as you can possibly get. This is suitable for a child, as long as the adult does...

Take your imaginations to the limits. Old Picture frames can be purchased at flea markets and yard sales. Half the fun is to tell your friends that you made it your self and recycled at the same...

Silk screen printing is an easy and enjoyable way of mass producing images across all types of media. This process works well for printing T-shirts, posters or even fine art. Although you can find...

Paper can be animated in a variety of ways. You do not have to animate paper by simply drawing on it like traditional animation. The paper itself can become the subject of your animation, allowing...

Framing a picture can be done at home, provided that you have the right tools and materials. Constructing and fitting a frame requires precision and care, but can add dimension to any piece of art.

Recycling is a very "green" thing to do and it is free. Creating a Picture Frame out of a window is simple. Follow my easy to follow directions, and it will help you to recycle in a...

There are a variety of ways to display photos to get potential buyers to take notice of your work. Photos ranging from the very formal to the artistic to the casual can sell. Market your photos...

If you purchase posters and leave them rolled up without ever placing them on display, you are missing out on the opportunity to display your taste to friends and family. By framing those posters,...

Making photo collages is something we usually venture into in our young years. Scrappy, glued on pictures of friends and past enemies (Think pictures with blacked out heads or ones that are cut...

Many beautiful antique prints become damaged over time, and are often cast aside as hopeless projects. This is a relatively fast, simple, and inexpensive way to fix scratches, creases, and tears...

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!

Imagine that you have just started your own company and you want to make a few t-shirts with your company logo for your employees. Or perhaps you would like to make some flyers to advertise your...

Stretching your own canvas for painting on is much more economical than buying prestretched canvases, and many artists stretch their own for this reason. Stretching your own canvas also gives you...

Are you building your own painting canvas? Well, here is the second step. Learn how to stretch the canvas over your frame.

Do you want to make your own painting canvas? Well, you are in the right place. This is where you start, at the frame.

Image the attention you'll get when you walk into your senior prom wearing a home made duct tape suit! Everyone will want to know how you made it, how much duct tape you used, and how long it took...

This heart is made up of clusters of four air-filled latex balloons tied directly to a sturdy wire line. This heart can be dressed up with tulle.

Usually the frame is raised and the picture is lower. I want the picture closer to the viewer and the frame lowered.

Paintings are an ideal way to decorate a wall. If you're decorating or preparing for a gallery showing, it's essential to frame paintings for a more finished look. Frames can be expensive when...

You have got the latest model digital camera. You have added a couple of expensive lenses with vibration reduction technology. It cost a lot of money so the pictures you take with it have to be...

Tired of not finding the right frame for a precious picture? Need a unique gift for any special occasion without spending too much? This tutorial is for you! Make the picture frame that is...

Save a little money, make your screen frame yourself. A lot of people choose to make their own screen frame even if your just starting to get into screen painting or you have been doing it for...

Silk screening, the use of a very fine screen filled with emulsion to stencil ink onto fabrics or other materials, can be a difficult process. If the screen is not lined up properly when it is...

The pre-production of cartoons begins with a storyboard, where the entire story is drawn out comics-style to provide an example of what goes on in the story and a guide for the animators. These...

I want to match my picture and extend and complement its setting. This picture is "Apple Blossom Fairies" by Cicely Mary Barker. So I am going to give it an apple blossom frame, (with...

I didn’t paint this frame this ugly color; I bought it for .25 at a garage sale. Okay, I did chip it. So I’m going to make it into the perfectly beautiful frame pictured at end of article.