Art

A basic photography tip for kids and beginners is to start with a regular point-and-shoot camera. Get some more basic tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.

Black-and-white photography is best created by shooting in color with a digital camera and converting the uploaded image to black and white using photo-editing software. Maintain a nice contrast...

When taking landscape photography, a wide-angle lens creates the best effect and includes the most image in a single shot. Consider using a wide-angle lens for landscape pictures with tips from a...

Good landscape photographers understand what qualities make a landscape distinctive. Find out how to photograph landscapes by studying paintings of landscapes with the tips in this free video on...

When asking a gallery, or even a coffee shop, to show your photographs, make sure to act in a professional manner by calling them to set up an appointment. Choose the right venue for showcasing...

A key aspect of taking great photographs of pets is making pets feel relaxed and comfortable around the photographer. Earn a good living photographing pets for adoring owners using the tips in...

As an illustrator today it is important to come up with many ideas and compositions before starting a project. Use depth of field and spontaneous ideas to create more than one feeling in a piece...

When doing tabletop photography, try using strobe lighting, natural light or under-light. Learn lighting tips for tabletop photography, such as using a monitor, from a professional photographer in...

When doing low-light photography, keep noise in mind for digital photos and grain for film photos. Learn low-light photography tips, such as adjusting the ASA setting, from a professional...

Collage work requires painters tape and Q-Tips due to their less bonding nature and gentleness with mediums. Use painters tape and Q-Tips for collages with tips from a professional artist in this...

Dealing with paper that is curling can be done with brushes or Q-tips. Deal with curling up paper for collage with tips from a professional artist in this free video on visual arts.

Brushes for watercolor painting come in a variety of sizes, prices and tips for different styles of painting. Learn about selecting paintbrushes for watercolor painting with tips from an...

it is important to remember to always work on the entire piece all of the time and not just one section at a time. Become a great watercolor artist with tips from an experienced professional...

A watercolor pencil is just a fun tool to use to get different textures in a watercolor design. Become a great watercolor artist with tips from an experienced professional painter in this free...

Some think that it is not possible to glaze watercolor painting to get the shine of oil paintings but it can definitely be done. Become a great watercolor artist with tips from an experienced...

The temperature of colors in a painting affects the overall mood as well as the focal point. Learn about color temperature with tips from a professional artist in this free painting video.

During sketching exercises, it is important to concentrate on what you see. Get more sketching tips with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

When drawing cartoons, begin by sketching out the shapes in pencil very lightly, darken the main lines and details and outline the entire thing in black marker for a higher-contrast sketch. Start...

Watercolor softening in a windmill painting should be done while the paint is still wet. Get more softening tips with expertise from an art teacher in this free painting video.

Get tips for touching up the outline of cyanotype prints. Learn about developing cyanotype prints in this free photography video about how to make cyanotype prints.

There's distinct width changes in the letter 'M'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'M' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Make sure a 'G' doesn't look like a 'C'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'G' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The bottom half of an 'H' should look heavier in weight. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letters 'H', 'I' and 'J' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The letter 'J' grew out of the letter 'I'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letters 'H', 'I' and 'J' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The bottom half of a 'K' should be the heavier half. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'K' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The 'L' is a simple letter in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'L' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The crossbar makes an 'A' an 'A'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'A' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The top bowl of a 'B' will be small than the bottom one. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'B' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Calligraphy takes a lot of brain power and coordination. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'B' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The 'C' letter just requires one stroke. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'C' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Make a 'C' open enough so it doesn't read as an 'O'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for distinguishing the letter 'C' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

A 'D' is distinguished by having one rounded side and one straight side. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'D' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The crossbar is a distinguishing characteristic on the letter 'E'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'E' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

If you want to become an airbrush artist, learn tips for improving creativity with airbrushes in this free airbrushing video clip about beginning to airbrush.

Think about the shape of letters and their graphic order. Learn about order in calligraphy and tips for writing the alphabet from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Pay attention to the counters when writing the letter 'S' in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'S' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Go slowly when writing in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'S' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The 'U' is a more modern letter than a 'V'. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letters 'U', 'V', and 'W' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Be understanding of everything you do in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'U', 'V', and 'W' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The letter 'X' is a two-story letter. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'X' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Join three strokes together below the center line. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'Y' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The 'Z' is supposed to be written in one strokes. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'Z' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

All rounded forms in calligraphy have an implied axis. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'O' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

The letter 'P' has the same principles as the letter 'F' in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'P' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Patience and proportions are helpful skills in calligraphy. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'P' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.

A 'Q' is distinguished by its tail. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'Q' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Think of inventive ways to fix calligraphy problems. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'Q' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.

An 'R' has four strokes to it. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing the letter 'R' from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Relaxation is key for doing calligraphy well. Learn about calligraphy and tips for writing 'R' words from a calligrapher in this free art video.

Letter Spacing a huge aspect of calligraphy that can add or take away from your piece. Learn tips on how to place spaces from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip.