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Learn How to Paint Like Rembrandt
One of the greatest artists to ever hold a brush was the Italian painter Rembrandt van Rijn, better known as Rembrandt, who revolutionized the way the art world perceived the easel. If your ambition is ...
How to Learn to Draw Animals Step-by-Step
Animals make enjoyable subjects to draw because they are fun, and there is such a variety of species to draw. Sketch your favorite animal or even create a drawing of your pet. Once you learn how to draw an animal step-by-step, you can use the method to draw other animals. Feel free to experiment dra
How to Tag Graffiti Bubble Letters
Graffiti has been a popular fad in mostly hip-hop and rap cultures for decades. In large cities, you are most likely to see colorful and artistic graffiti on walls of parks and even businesses that are done by experts. In past decades, it was not uncommon to see subway trains decorated with graffiti
Painting & Stressing Furniture
Old furniture is often sought out because it has a stressed, vintage look to it. Painting and distressing furniture is an easy way to make new furniture look old. Painted furniture is distressed by lightly sanding around often used areas of the furniture. These places usually include corners, knobs
Yaoi-Con 2007 - Drama Queen Yaoi Manga
Lynn Chen, Tran Nguyen and Thuvan Le of DramaQueen, a Houston, Texas-based yaoi manga publishing company.
What Items Are in the King Tut Exhibit?
The King Tut Exhibit is a famous art exhibit that features historical artifacts from King Tut's tomb, as well as artifacts from other famous Egyptian Kings. The exhibit is not just limited to King Tut, but actually spans the over 2000 years of Egyptian history during which the Egyptian Empire was a
How to Resurface Bathroom Sinks
If you'd like to alter the color of your bathroom sink or hide scars and discoloration, apply a new surface coat. Whether your bathroom sink is metal, porcelain, or another waterproof material, it is poorly-suited for a new surface coat. Prepare it, using techniques appropriate to its composition,
How to Refinish aTub
You can purchase a tub refinishing kit at your local home remodeling center. The kit contains one quart of epoxy paint, rubber gloves, steel wool, and a package of cleaning solution. Cleaning and preparing your tub for paint is the most important step to achieving a successful long-lasting finish. Y
How to Paint an Acrylic Butterfly
Butterflies symbolize transformation because they change from caterpillars to cocoons and then to their mature form. They are delicate and gentle, and array a wide variety of colors and patterns. Butterflies are difficult to paint from direct observation because they rarely stay still, but they are
How to Get a High Gloss Finish on a Vinyl Floor
A high gloss finish won't just add beauty to a vinyl floor; it will add durability and protect the surface from stains. Unfortunately, when amateurs attempt to finish a vinyl floor, they often end up with discoloration due to chemical reactions between the vinyl and sealer. Opaque polyurethane finis
What Is the Difference Between Abstract & Representational Artwork?
In essence, all art represents a reality or thing that the art itself is not. But in terms of style, abstract and representational artworks are easy to differentiate between.
Aoi Tada - Anime Voice Actor Profile
Want to know the voice behind Ed, the quirky technician aboard the Bebop in the Cowboy Bebop anime series? Meet, Aoi Tada, a Japanese voice actress with quite a few credits under her belt.
JManga.com Report Card – Fall 2011
Read a report card about the pros/cons of JManga.com, a website featuring Japanese manga in English from 39 Japanese publishers. After two months, it's time to take a closer look at this ambitious website that promotes and sells Japanese manga to fans in North America, and eventually the world.
X-Men: Misfits Volume 1
Read a review of X-Men: Misfits Volume 1, a shojo manga series by Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman and Anzu from Del Rey Manga and Marvel Comics. In this shojo manga-inspired remix, Kitty Pryde is the sole female student at the very exclusive Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and her classmate
How to Paint Realistic Baby Skin
If you truly wish to paint realistic looking baby skin, you need to take special care to have a perfectly smooth painting surface. For this type of subject, oil paint is the best medium because of its slow drying time and thick consistency. Unlike acrylic paint, oil paint blends easily, giving its s