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Does House Paint Go Bad?
House paints, whether latex or oil-based, can go bad over time. Many stores that sell paint stamp the date the paint was mixed on the can. The suggested shelf life varies between manufacturers, and the shelf life may shorten if the can has been opened or has been stored in non-ideal conditions, suc
Fair Use of Photographs to Make Paintings
The term "fair use" originates in copyright law in the United States. Other countries have adopted the phrase and adapted the laws to their own copyright legislation. General copyright law in the U.S. mandates that the creator of a work get the rights and permission to use the work of another creato
What Kind of Paint Will Bond to Epoxy Paint?
Although most any paint will stick to epoxy, it will eventually peel up unless the epoxy is conditioned to promote adhesion prior to application. Once the old epoxy is properly prepared, there are a variety of paint choices available. However, certain paints are more suitable for particular surfaces
How to Draw a Maid Manga Outfit Online
Manga is a popular form of comic art whose Far East roots are at least 200 hundreds years old. Features of modern manga art include characters with slender bodies and oversized, glistening eyes. Though associated with comic art for children, manga art is produced for audiences of all ages and litera
Graphic Design Resources
These are just a few of the thousands of resources online.computer graphic image by peter Hires Images from Fotolia.comGraphic design isn't a static medium. It changes all the time, and the tools you use change as well. There's always a need for something new, whether it's for inspiration...
How to Identify Reverse Foil Artwork
Reverse foil artwork is also known as reverse-glass painting, where artists painted on the back of glass for mostly decorative objects. According to the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art, reverse-glass painting was popular in America in the late 1700s to the early 1800s, though the technique was use
How to Draw an Anime Male
Hailing from Japan, anime is a style of character design and animation that is unlike anything in the United States. Characters in Anime are known for their expressive faces and emotional depth. Anime has been growing in popularity and is now part of the mainstream culture in America. This article w
Beginning Artists – Beginner tips and information to make painting fun
Information Overload As a beginning artist/painter there is so much information out there that can help, but a lot of it can be overwhelming to the beginning artist. I have put together some ideas that ...
Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)
Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) Title page for "Mystery Man of the Blast Furnace," 1961 by Osamu Tezuka, from the exhibit "Tezuka: The Marvel of Manga," at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
How to Make a Miniature Road
Whether you're building terrain for miniature wargames, designing a model railroad layout, or building a diorama for a school project, making roads for your scenic layout is an important part of creating a convincing scene. If you're building a permanent display, you can affix your miniature road di
These Junior Cosplayers Look Amazing
Check out some of the best junior cosplayers at Melbourne, Australia's Supanova Pop Culture Expo. These kids give the adult cosplayers a run for their money!
Tips for Drawing Comic Strips
Drawing a comic strip is a personal artistic adventure, but there are some general tips that will help you achieve an attractive and original cartoon. Cartoonists collect ideas from their environment, master the use of the proper materials and techniques, and then let the joy of the art make the com
How to Fly With a Carry-On Painting
Not everybody is comfortable with throwing a precious painting into the luggage compartment of an airplane. If a painting is tossed in with other heavy luggage, it could possible get damaged. Don’t take a chance. Carry the painting on the plane and store it yourself. Since it is not on the TSA
Tools for Stripping Paint
There are dozens of tools that can be used to remove interior and exterior paintPhotodisc/Photodisc/Getty ImagesStripping paint is no easy task. It requires strength and time, especially if there are multiple layers of paint that need to be stripped away. The tools for stripping paint are...