Art

Smith & Wesson's original .357 magnum is widely recognized as one of the world's most powerful handguns. Several leading manufacturers make versions of the gun that vary little compared to the...

As with drawing most objects in the everyday world, drawing truck tires, at least realistic ones, means paying attention to details. While it would be relatively simple to just draw a circle, a...

Palm fronds are a beautiful but intricate natural shape that can be challenging to render in clay due to the fragility of the leaves and the uniformity of the shape. In order to sculpt...

Painting a birch tree trunk is a good exercise in learning how to paint a subject that is almost totally black and white. Birches often grow in clumps along the waterways and lakes of the north...

Hearts and roses are well-recognized symbols of love, and they are often placed together on tattoos, stickers and motorcycle helmets. Interestingly, hearts are commonly drawn in such a way that...

Anime girls have a lot more variety in fashion than their anime counterparts. This can include dresses, skirts and gaudy "magical girl" costumes to go with shirts and pants. The secret to drawing...

If you're looking for a step by step guide of how to draw skulls, you definitely hit the jackpot by coming to this page. Here I will teach you how to draw skulls in 6 short, easy steps.

Disney's "Aladdin" is filled with colorful images and characters. The one character that sums up the entire feel of the world of Aladdin is the genie. This colorful and powerful character acts as...

Anime is everywhere these days. The style, plot lines, action and character development of anime films and TV shows have made the media of anime popular in the United States. While anime comes...

Drawing anime is a popular past-time amongst young artists; many people enjoy the light-hearted art style that often revolves around more adult plots than most cartoons. Anime is a vastly growing...

Anime characters' personalities are often defined by their hairstyles. For example, large flowing locks of hair can be used to show a spiritual nature while a short, stern hairstyle can indicate a...

There would be no cartoons without funny characters. People are central to cartoons because humans enjoy making fun of themselves. We use cartoons to poke fun at the nasty side of humanity. Greed,...

You may have seen some evocative abstract paintings at your local art museum or art gallery. Most likely, they were completed on a large canvas and had a nice frame that outlined the painting....

Anime features unique characters in all of its stories. Character development is integral to the backbone of Anime films and television shows. You can design your own Anime character for an...

Ears are difficult to illustrate in any medium. One reason for this is that ears are not distinctly expressive. Humans do not typically convey emotions like anger, sadness or joy through their...

Disney's Aladdin made use of high adventure with Persian mythology as a backdrop. Genies, sorcerers, sprawling medieval cities, rooftop chases and cunning thievery all contributed to the success...

I love art especially drawing. So I would like to share with you a very easy and fun way to draw. Using a perspective is an easy way to make 3-D drawings. I use this form of drawing to teach...

Animation creates the illusion of movement through the subtle changing of pictures flashing in front of our eyes. Masterpieces of animation like Disney's Fantasia have created complex characters...

While a tattoo design of the Italian flag may be a fashionable and impressive way to show your heritage or devotion to Italian culture, a basic tattoo of the flag alone is awfully simple. In order...

Masashi Kishimoto illustrates the widely popular Japanese anime, "Naruto." The manga premiered in 2001, and has since spawned many animated series, movies and merchandise. The anime now has fans...

Animals are easy to draw and are an enjoyable way to teach young children about basic shapes. Inspire kids' creativity by going to a petting zoo or perusing their favorite books to spot animals....

Stone carving is one way to create a unique piece of art or decoration that can last for many generations. However, this art form can also be extremely daunting and often people lack the most...

Spirographs are used to produce wave pattern drawings, especially when a circular cog moves around the inside or outside of a circle. Different shapes can be produced by changing the shapes and...

To draw a pyramid shape that looks three-dimensional, use two-point perspective to illustrate the triangular sides and the square base. Sketch a pyramid in perspective with a demonstration from an...

Stone carving is an art form that seems quite daunting to many artists. This might be because of the sheer beauty and power of classic works like the "David" or "La Pieta" by Michelangelo....

When it comes to kids' crafting projects, modeling clay is a perennial favorite. The tactile, hands-on nature of this material makes it engrossing for even very young children while allowing for a...

Orthodox icons have an incredibly distinct style to their artwork. The figures in these images have rigid lines and stiff, stylized poses. This is possibly due to the importance of ritual and...

A tessellation is a mathematical design based on a geometric shape that is repeated over and over to make a pattern. A tessellation can be created with an equilateral triangle, a square, or a...

Vegito is one of the more intense characters in the Dragon Ball Z universe. While he initially begins his career as a villain in the series, he soon joins sides with Goku and the rest of his band...

The creation of any part of the human form in art is one of the most sought-after skills, as well as one of the most challenging. The creation of a human face leaves little margin for error, as...

The Dragon Ball Z anime originated in Japan in the mid 1980s. The franchise has three installments: Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT. The franchise has created hundreds of TV episodes...

Soldiers have been immortalized in artwork since humankind was first able to paint figures. Hunters with spears decorated the insides of cave walls, and soldiers with helmets and spears adorned...

Kingdom Hearts is a visually stunningly video game. The creators of this video game combined familiar Disney characters with traditional Final Fantasy style characters created by Square Enix. This...

The Mr. Men and Little Miss characters have been very popular children's book characters for many years. Originally the stars of a book series for toddlers (they have since branched out into other...

Three-dimensional animals are becoming the preferred format for animation in video games and children's television and film. Portraying animals as 3-D objects is something that artists have...

When Naruto is under great stress, angered intensely or protecting the life of a loved one, he becomes incredibly vicious. Part of the reason for this is that Naruto has a gigantic demon magically...

Naruto is one of manga and anime's most popular new characters. Over the years, he has grown from a rebellious and immature prankster to a dedicated ninja and powerful young man. Creating a...

Wolves are a type of wild dog, and actually share a common ancestry with today's domesticated dog. Because of this, drawing wolves is similar to drawing a domesticated dog. Wolves have appeared...

The Superman logo is one of the world's most iconic images. Whether someone is a fan of the film or comic franchises, most everyone knows what this symbol stands for. Recreated time and again, the...

Graffiti has a truly unique style all of its own. Graffiti blurs the lines of what is or is not art by being part cartoon, part fine art, and part social statement. One of the ways that graffiti...

No flower is more traditionally romantic than the rose. Roses are referenced in literature from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" to Gertrude Stein's poem "Sacred Emily," and is a staple...

Santa would have an awful lot of work to do on his own without the help of his hordes of elves. These unsung heroes of Christmas are the dominant labor force behind Christmas toy production and it...

Drawing high-heel shoes is something that an illustrator needs to learn how to do for a variety of reasons. Footwear can often reveal a great deal about a character without having to lavish other...

I've always loved Emperor Penguin Chicks. I found this easy way to draw them so now I can have Emperor Penguin Chicks anytime I want.

The Iron Giant was originally a novel by Ted Hughes from 1968. In 1999, it was made into a movie directed by Brad Bird. It's about a lonely boy who befriends an Iron Giant that falls out of space...

Violins have been almost synonymous with beautiful and painfully romantic music for many years. Because of this, illustrators are often requested to incorporate a violin into their artwork....

In the summer months or anytime of the year, you can design a vector illustration of a seashell for many occasions. You can create custom greeting cards for someone who loves the beach, home...

A vector boxing glove is a great graphic to have on hand not only for boxing events but also for anything that has to do with victory or hard work. This is a simple boxing glove for even the...

Bunnies are undeniably cute. So much so, in fact, that they have their own calendars, stuffed animals and have been immortalized in fiction and children's books. Drawing a bunny with a bent ear...

Bathing suits are seen all throughout summer. Learning to create a vector swimsuit can be useful for summer artwork, beach party invitations and pool parties. In a few steps, you can create a...