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Calligraphy Learning Made Easy

Calligraphy is generally divided into two types: Western calligraphy and East Asian calligraphy. If you want to learn these two styles of calligraphy writing it is very simple and easy - you can learn just by following the tutorials that are available in calligraphy learning books or online. It is n

The Beauty of Acrylic flower paintings

Acrylic flower paintings look very pretty and beautiful. People generally tend to purchase the original ones but even the reproduced aren't poor at all.

The Great Home Art Collections

It is possible to lift the prospects and outlook of your home collection using landscape oil paintings. There are some really wonderful pieces on offer and you can mix them up according to the different tastes and decorative decisions in the home.

Clipping Path and Image Masking Go Hand in Hand

Advertisement is an essential part of the marketing plan of a business. As a matter of fact, advertising is a huge industry in the here and now. Advertisement is done with promotional stuff, such as poster, flyer, infomercial, handouts, brochure, fact sheet and catalog, just to name a few. The motiv

How do I begin a plus size modeling career?

While you are checking for modeling agencies, you might try to find a few part time modeling work with the time being. Go to your local stores and check out if they need live in house models. You coul

How to Paint Landscapes

Painting an outdoor landscape is one of the most peaceful, rewarding and relaxing things that you can do. It's not often that you can exercise your creative side and relax, but painting is one of the few things that allows you to do this.When using watercolours, it's often best to first us

An Introduction to Pastels

Painting with pastels can be quite daunting, but many artists have discovered the beauty of this timeless medium.Pastels have a versatility that is not usually associated with other painting mediums.

A Study of Jean-Honore Fragonard

Jean-Honore Fragonard was a fashionable French artist who produced over 550 paintings within his 74 year life span. A remarkable aspect concerning Fragonard's artistic practices was that he rarely dated his work. Of the hundreds of paintings which he created there has been only five discovered

Venetian and Murano Glass History - Part 1

In 450 the area surrounding the Venetian lagoon was known for its glass works, supplying the local churches the tesseras for the mosaics. None of this work has survived. No glass preceding the 15th century ...

How Does a Pen and Ink Illustrator Work?

Pen and ink illustrators in the UK begin by practicing with pencil sketches. Pen and ink drawing has the distinction of being the most visually varied art forms in history. The ink drawing has appeared ...

Temper - The Most Successful Artist of His Kind

Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. This art has evolved with ...

The Art of Tattoos – Beautiful Self Expression

Tattooing has long been practiced since the old times around the world for decorative, ornamental, spiritual, identification, cosmetics, and even medical purposes and uses. In spite of some issues and

Artist Jean Francois Millet in My Eyes

If Delacroix were a romantic hero, then Millet would be in another type although they were probably in an era. He never admitted that others made the use of "hero" to describe himself and he would rather be a farmer, since the land and painting had a comparable attraction.

Essential Personal Tools For a Mixed Media Artist

Learn the essential tools for becoming a mixed media artist. Recognize how to use constructive criticism to bolster your future art. Learn how and where to come up with new ideas to put into your work. Realize how your own beliefs and opinions are vital to your creativity.

Get that Sassy Photo on Canvas

Have you ever done something sassy and someone was able to capture it on camera? Well, you can freeze that sassy moment forever by converting it to a photo on canvas. Rare moments, like these, ...