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Y - Youth Age 10+ Content Rating
Definition of the "Y - Youth Age 10+" content rating for manga as used by U.S. publishers of Japanese comics and manga-style graphic novels, plus examples of popular manga titles available for readers in this age group.
How do I Draw a Smiley With a Double Chin?
Slight variations of the smiley face will change the emotions and the look of this recognizable image. Since the birth of the smiley in 1964, the simplistic cartoon figure became the symbol for peace and happiness. Give the smiley a new attitude by drawing a frown, or an open circle for a surprised
Why Should a Canvas Be Taut Before You Paint?
Store-Bought CanvasesSmaller-sized paintings usually are the best option for store-bought canvases. Smaller paintings are stretched over a smaller space and don't move when paint is applied. If the store-bought canvas is too large, it will be flimsy. It is much more difficult to paint...
How to Make a Mirrored Skirt for Wedding Cakes
After thumbing through the latest bridal magazines, you’ve decided upon a glamorous mirrored skirt pedestal to hold your wedding cake. These elegant pedestals are created from dozens of tiny mirrors. They reflect the table surroundings and the cake itself. Fortunately, they are easy to make a
Types of Seal Varnish to Finish a Canvas With Acrylic Painting
When you are finished working with an acrylic painting on canvas, sealing it with a varnish is a simple way to protect the surface from damage. The types of varnish used for acrylic paintings often are not the same coatings applied to oil paintings. Among the types of varnishes suitable for acrylic
Naruto - Sharingan
The Sharingan, which translates to Copy Wheel Eyes, is the Uchiha Clans Bloodline limit. This is the most desired and wanted bloodline throughout out the world of Naruto. The eye is said to have descended from the Hyuuga clan who possess the bloodline of the Byakugan eye...
How to Properly Paint Something
A fresh coat of paint offers one of the easiest and fastest ways to give a wall, an entire room or furniture a new look. Different types of paint, such as latex, acrylic or oil-based, work well with different surfaces and situations, and they yield different results depending the type of paint and f
Nana - Nana and Ren in the Snow
Mika Nakashima as Nana Osaki and Ryuhei Matsuda as Ren in Nana, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Nana is a live-action Japanese romantic rock and roll movie based on the shojo manga series by Ai Yazawa, starring Mika Nakashima and Aoi Miyazaki.
How to Draw an Ancient Egypt Sphinx
Egyptian sphinxes were usually featured with the body of a lion and the head of a human and they were often in a reclining position. Sphinxes were frequently used as guardians of tombs. The most famous sphinx is the Sphinx at Giza, which is made of stone and missing part of its face. Many examples o
How to Draw Various Types of Cartoon Eyes
Cartoon eyes come in an infinite number of varieties. In some mediums, the shape and style of the eye is the most crucial part of determining a character's appearance and identity. Cartoon eyes also are useful when expressing a character's personality. Wide eyes indicate emotion, while more narrowed
How to Draw an Alien Face
Stories and visual depictions of aliens have been tossed about the media for quite some time now, often appearing in science fiction films and comics. Catapulted by the infamous UFO sighting in Roswell, N.M., in 1947, many people are still fascinated with the concept of alien life. Whether or not yo
Painting Furniture Black & Giving It an Antique Look
An outdated finish on furniture can make it ugly and undesirable. Many well made pieces of furniture end up at garage sales because homeowners hate the way it looks. Paint can change the look of furniture. A black paint distressed finish is a popular way to take an old piece of furniture and dress i
About How Eye Illusions Work
Eye illusions occur within drawings and objects that are placed at particular angles or set at certain contrast or color levels to confuse the eye. People assume that what the eye sees is what is there, but that is not true in many cases. The eye can only interpret what it sees and often relays stra
Animation Character Bible - What Goes Into It
A character bible is the heart and soul of a cartoon series. Without a proper character bible you cannot even get started on talking to anyone about your concept. I have seen many character bibles from producers around the world in the past few years asking for co-production collaborations. I'v
How to Adjust the Draw Length on a Diamond Razor Edge
The Diamond Razor Edge is a high-tech hunting bow intended for young beginning archers. Its flexibility allows new archers to become accustomed to the various features of a modern bow as they gain confidence and experience. The design considers physical growth with a specially designed grip that is
How to Make Peaks Form on Glass Using Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paint is a popular medium for painting glass, ceramic and other smooth surfaces. Because of its relative thickness and its tendency to dry quickly, acrylic paint is ideal for creating impasto, or texture created by layering. Impasto technique can create peaks and valleys of pigmented materia
How to Paint Rivers or Lakes and Achieve Realistic Reflections
River scenes are always popular with the general public. The movement of water quietly flowing along to its destination carries the imaginative mind in the same direction, conjuring up visions of the various types of ...