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Artists: An Imaginative Persona In Mankind

The world of art has always been a matter of interest for artisans, non- artists and even for those who have no idea about what art is or a liking for the same. Art has not only been a form of expression, but a way of life for many. There are artists who have submitted their entire lives to art, bre

Climbing the Ladder to Reach Soul Food

Expressing yourself was always the way to really get to know yourself. Since drawings in caves, art has advanced - but, the point is the same. To find a way to show how one sees ...

How to Draw Anaconda

The anaconda is a variety of the non-venomous boa snakes of tropical South America. It is a very large and powerful animal, capable of growing up to approximately 17 feet in length. Owing to its enormous size and non-venomous character, anaconda uses entrapment and crushing techniques to kill its pr

Classic Album Cover Design - 'Fragile' by Yes

The late sixties saw the birth of the album as a serious artform. This era through to the late seventies also produced some of the classics of album cover design. One such classic is the Yes album, Fragile, artwork and design by Roger Dean.

3D Digital Rendering Technologies

A short essay about different types of 3D rendering technologies. It covers the latest technologies in the area of 3D computer graphics.

Mackenzie Thorpe

Mackenzie Thorpe's vocation as an artist would seem to be a million miles from his upbringing in industrial England in the 1950s. Yet the seemingly endless struggle for light and meaning in his life brought about by the bleak surroundings of his youth has manifested itself in some extraordinary

Meet Illustrator - Kasim Earl

My favorite pieces from your Gallery are Emalikai the Great, I Imortal, The Angel of Death and Portrait Study. Can you tell me the story behind these pieces? Let see, Emalikai the Great was done in acrylics.

The Irony of Luxury

Paintings from the Dutch Golden Age are known for their realism and intricate meanings. Artists depicted scenes from everyday life, and painted portraiture of everyday people. Within these common subject matter however, are multitudes of ...

Utterly Beautiful Photos with Canvas

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the archaic expression goes, and this is applicable with any photo on canvas that you want to create. If you want to save those utterly beautiful ...

Graffiti Writing Style - Learn to Graffiti

Originally linked to gangs, hip hop and street culture, graffiti is now beginning to take its place in the art world as well. Some critics out there undoubtedly still see graffiti as 'waste of space' vandalism, but for many others it is a way of life. We learn to graffiti to express oursel

What Is the Pop Art Movement?

Pop art which is an abbreviation of "Popular Art" seems to have emerged in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. It spread to the United States and the rest of the world over the next few decades. It is this spread and acceptance across the world that was referred to as the pop art movement.

Wedding Videos Melbourne - A Lifetime of Memories

Capturing every moment, every motion that you go through is a very good way of truly capturing the moment because everything that happens during and in between is what makes grand events such as weddings ...

Vehicle Wraps: Five Things You've Always Wanted to Know

Vehicle wraps are the huge graphics decorating the cars, buses and even subways you've seen around. Typically used for advertising, they're everywhere, but not a lot of people know exactly what they are. Here are some things you've probably been wondering about vehicle wraps.

Cecil Aldin Was a Brilliant Dog Illustrator

Cecil Aldin is well known for his paintings of animals and rural life, but dogs seemed to be his most popular subjects. His illustrations have been published in his own collections but he also provided illustrations for authors Richard Kipling, Charles Dickens, and James Douglas, and they were used

How to Choose the Appropriate Art Materials Online

As an aspiring artist, it is vital that you have the correct art supplies so you can use them properly from the start. This article will help you choose the right tools that could enable ...

What to Avoid when you write a Story Online

When people write a story online, they need to watch out for some common errors that they might make. These errors can take a lot away from the story and reading it may stop being ...