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Halloween is just around the corner and as a parent, I hate the thought of my children eating to much junk that will either cause a belly ache or rot their teeth. If you're looking for another...
Whether at the home or the office, safe and tame pranks are a fun way to keep the day from moving at a snails pace. Read further to find some examples of easy and innocent examples of ways to...
Most people think of art produced with colored pencils as a drawing. This two dimensional medium is referred to as a painting. Let's explore the basics of painting with colored pencil. This will...
Summer vacation is almost over and school will be starting soon. Do you have a left-handed child? If so, you may want to give this some serious thought. Many left-handed children struggle...
The schools are in trouble. The bad economy is taking its toil on our children's school. The newspapers, the television news, are full of stories about the bad economy. The one story that breaks...
We are as parents are our children's first teacher! With so many gadgets come into the market, and money is tight, we can reverse back to the good old days by living simpler. Reading and writing...
My daughter gave me these thumbprint sketches one Easter. It's a fun art project for children (and adults). Only a few supplies are needed but with imagination, you can create endless...
Outdoor plants are not the only plants that can become invested by unwanted insects. Here is an easy and attractive way to keep bugs away from your treasured houseplants.
It's time to save money and recycle whenever possible! While the world is abuzz with talk of 'bonuses', it's the time of year that most people are getting ready to start their Spring Cleaning...
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to use the laws of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive qi or chi (energy.)...
Select a drawing pencil that's suitable for your sketching project.
What are the advantages of buying artist grade colored pencils? How can I store these expensive art supplies in a way that prevents internal breakage? This article shows how, why and where to get...
Are you a weekend artist or someone who has the skills but not the drive? I'm going to show ou what you can do to inspire the artist inside you, and also learn a few trick and hints about portrait...
It's that time of year again when you are browsing the aisles for back to school stuff. Here are some tips for getting your child everything he/she needs for school.
Colored pencils are a clean, convenient medium that can get very detailed, realistic results. Geraniums are a bit tricky because the flowers are a cluster and some of the blossoms are at different...
Color shading is a bit like shading in black and white--but it has its own tricks. You can set mood, change lighting, make the world of your picture a prettier place with color shading. Colored...
Moths cause damage to protein fibers such as that found in wool or fur materials but they will also be attracted to those quality art brushes you have so much invested in that are made of hair....
Elementary students have specific needs when it comes to school supplies. While classroom requirements may vary from school to school, there are some common needs that exist within each grade...
Sketching your infant can me a timeless treasure if done properly. The drawing does not have to be complicated at all, it can be kept very simple and be just as precious. Here is a quick guide to...
Do you have enough tubes of mascara to keep a movie star's lashes covered for the next three years? Does it take you more time to find your lipstick than to apply it? Organizing and maintaining...
Having trouble finding your muse? There are many ways in which one may gain inspiration. The steps one takes can be on an as needed basis and can depend on the matter in question. Read on the...
With only five large, distinctive petals and many color variations and patterns, pansies are some of the easiest and most satisfying flowers to draw. Beginners can get good results with a pansy on...
I listed this as Easy, because the process is actually fast and easy. Whether your drawings resemble your photo reference or not is a matter of practice, but drawing fast is a way to get in much...
Water color pencils are great to draw with and can add beautiful effects to an artwork. Using them is simple, but there are additional art techniques with them that are a little obscure.
Learn some tips on what types of pencils are best for drawing the human form in this free video art lesson.
Have you ever felt that the clothes you see in stores need a pinch of color here and there or a jacket to throw over it? Well now you can design your own clothes. It is really easy to express...
It's crazy to spend $2.50 or more for a greeting card when you can make a beautiful, inexpensive card in less than a hour! You can make lovely, inexpensive greeting cards, birthday cards,...
You need a pencil, but how do you choose the right one? Learn everything you need to consider to choose the perfect pencil.
It's final examination time and we all tend to make simple mistakes that cost us a great deal. I just finished my finals this week, so my mind is still fresh on the common mistakes. Please read on...
Face it. It's the rare kid who looks forward to homework. After a full day of school most of them are ready to do nearly anything other than buckle down to more work when they arrive home. They...
Grease pencils are made of wax to allow them to write on surfaces that are normally hard to mark on, such as glass or glossy paper. Their outer covering is made of wood or paper, and they are used...
This tutorial will demonstrate how to make a simple Easter egg card. Easter egg cards are great handmade gifts for your loved ones on Easter day. This is a great project for parents that do not...
Note taking is a skill and very useful in college but also at work during conference calls or meetings. Whichever the reason here are some helpful tips for effective note taking.
Instructions on how to learn to draw and develop the art and skill of drawing. The benefits of drawing are also discussed.
A watercolor painting can be a beautiful work of art, but painting with watercolors is messy. Watercolor pencils, however, allow the artist to be more precise in applying the color and that saves...
Is your child going to a new school but you dont know what to do first and how to do it? well i know what to do because well im a child myself.
Have you ever wanted to send original art for holiday cards to special people, or seen those attractive blank cards available in art supply shops and card shops? Here's how to create a beautiful...
Some artists prefer to draw with pastel pencils rather than pastel chalks. A thin strip of pastel inside the pencil gives the finished drawing a stronger composition than the more delicate pastel...
It is inevitable that you will have at least one mean teacher in your schooling career. Teachers you don't like are difficult to deal with and can make school miserable if you act out against...
Although an artist can draw on any paper, she achieves the best results with paper specially designed for sketching or line drawing. The right paper will allow the artist to create shading, draw...
How to use colored pencils and rubber stamps to make handmade greeting cards; tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.
Drawing clowns is easy for an artist, a little more difficult for a novice, but doable for anyone. The greatest advantage of drawing clowns is their versatility. Even the amateur can draw an...
Learn how to avoid smudges with art pencils in this free video art lesson on pencil drawing.
When you're buying just one package of pencils or a notebook, you probably won't notice the price. However, when you try to purchase the entire list of school supplies your child's school...
So you are the king/queen of procrastination. There is not much that you can do to prepare yourself for the SAT in one day. However, this guide will tell you the best things you can do the day...
If you've got kids you know what it's like when they've got energy to burn and nothing 'good' to do. You could plop them in front of the tv or break out the video games - and there are times when...
Making your own gourmet scented pencils is an easy craft for children of all ages. After you master the scented pencil technique, you can experiment with an entire bouquet of scents and colors....
What a great invention those mechanical pencils are! No need for a sharpener or those messy shavings--you can write as much as you want with never a dull point (and they are becoming evermore...
The school is one of the most important instutions in the world. It helps mold young children into working adults. We never forget our schools but what can we do to help the schools and the...
Everyone has had trouble studying for something. Certain techniques allow you to retain more and study faster. Every Subject requires different methods but this offers general tips applicable to...
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