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How to Recoat a Concrete Pool

The relentless use of pool acids and harsh chemicals such as chlorine have the cumulative effect of eroding, fading and staining concrete pool surfaces over time, leaving them looking unsightly and uninviting. Rough and eroded surfaces are not only abrasive to swimmers but also a breeding ground for

How to Draw Immortal Rain

Have you ever watched the anime Immortal Rain? If you've become a fan, there is a good chance you've perhaps wanted to draw the characters from this anime yourself. But where do you begin? Even though it may seem overwhelming, drawing characters from Immortal Rain is easy to learn. Drawing Immortal

Tips for Removing Latex Paint From Upholstery

Though you try to be careful, it's all too easy to drip latex paint on upholstered furniture. Latex paint can set permanently, ruining upholstery. Fortunately, latex paint is easy to remove when you find spots early. Act quickly to prevent latex paint spots from setting in upholstery.

How to Draw Aladdin

Aladdin is a popular character from several Disney movies. Visually, Aladdin is known, in particular, for his puffy-shaped pants, vest and long black hair. To draw Aladdin, break it down into steps, and use a pencil and eraser to erase mistakes.

Yaoi-Con 2007 Cat and Fairy Cosplay

Yaoi manga creators Elana Martin and Jessica Montreuil make the scene at Yaoi-Con 2007 wearing their finest fairy wings and cat ears. Look for their web comic Here in Limbo to debut at Yaoi-Con 2008.

How to Draw Portraits Using a Pencil

Drawing portraits does not have to involve different media like paints, pastels or colored pencils. In fact, a convincing portrait can be drawn with only a graphite pencil. Graphite is the “lead” inside most artist’s pencils. It creates a smooth line that gives your artwork a finis

How to Airbrush Dragon Scales

Airbrushing creates smooth, colorful effects on a variety of mediums. Artists value it highly for its ability to create blended textures and gradients. Creating fine detail, such as dragon scales, without a high-end airbrush can be tricky, but you can overcome this limitation through the use of mask

Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Ryuk

Shidou Nakamura as Ryuk in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.

Comic Book Drawing Tips Using Adobe Photoshop 7

Photoshop is an excellent tool for creating sequential art like comic book drawings. The sheer amount of brushes, colors and filters can make your life as an illustrator much easier. To truly take advantage of all of the tools Photoshop has to offer you should dive right in and start using some of t

How to Apply Latex Paint

Latex paint is a specific type of interior or exterior paint. Paint manufacturers formulate primer and paint to work together according to their composition. When preparing to apply latex paint, always choose primer and paint of the same brand to ensure that they are compatible. Choose high quality

How to Make & Design Fantasy Maps

Making a map is one of the most important steps in fantasy world-building. The locations of natural features and the relative positions of countries and cities play an important part in the development of both culture and climate. If you're writing a story about characters in this world, knowing whe

How to Draw a Samurai Armor

A Samurai's suits of armor feature intricate detail and the finest of craftsmanship. The armor's hundreds of individual pieces sewn together by hand are not only ornate but utilitarian in their purpose of protection. The warrior's intricate armor, face masks and iron plating can be captured in drawi

Information on Paint Finishes Flat Eggshell Satin

When choosing paint, color is not the only thing to consider. Choosing the right finish is just as important as getting the color right. Paint finish describes the texture and sheen of a paint, and the best type will vary depending on the desired look and where you will use it.