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How to Repaint Nikon Lens

A Nikon 35mm lens, or any brand of lens, due to long-term usage can show scratches and worn off paint on the barrel which exposes its underlying base of brass. Although aesthetics won't impact performance of the lens, it is possible to paint the metal portions to make it look close to new. Rather th

How to Draw Wolves Step-by-Step

Wolves are one of nature's most majestic creatures, especially when you see them in the wild or experience their haunting howl. Drawing them for the first time isn't difficult if you focus on their shape rather than the detail within. One of the most typical images of wolves is the way they are pict

How to Draw the Superman Insignia

The insignia emblazoned on the front of Superman's muscular chest signifies the ending of evil and the coming of all that is good. Superman, with his extreme strength and flying capabilities is able once again to save the day, when he reveals that he is not the nerdy Clark Kent after all, he is some

Lessons & Activities on Scale Drawings

Scale drawings include blue prints and maps, and serve many purposes in every day life. Many technical illustrations require to-scale drawings. Reading, creating and understanding scale drawings is integral in many careers, and requires both artistic and mathematical skills to master.

How to Stencil a Brick Pattern

Popular in the Arts and Crafts movements in the late 19th century, stenciling recently has made quite a comeback. A brick pattern can look quite interesting as a stenciled mural on an interior wall, or applied to an ordinary concrete patio. You will find that stenciling is a lot of fun, extremely af

What Degrees Are Required to Become a Graphic Designer?

Graphic designers communicate ideas visually by blending photography, illustration, animation, text and layouts. Their work can appear in magazines, books, newspapers, packages, signs, websites or smart phone screens. The field is highly competitive because many talented people are attracted to this

How to Draw Cave People

In 1940, some children stumbled across a hidden cave in Lascaux, France. Inside, there were drawings of bulls, horses and people created by ancient cave dwellers. Cave art, or rock art, is the drawing of figures via pictographs or petroglyphs, engravings in the stone. The most common pictures drawn

The Connection Between 'Good Times' & 'Diff'rent Strokes'

On the surface, it would seem that "Good Times" and "Diff'rent Strokes" have no connections or similarities outside of being TV shows created in the 1970s. "Good Times" follows the trials and tribulations of the Evans family, a poor struggling minority family living in the projects on Chicago's Sout

How to Clean Manga Pages

Manga comics are Japanese-style comic books and strips. They follow specified forms (such as being read from back to front), characters with exaggerated features and gestures, sharp lines and lots of color. When creating your own Manga or prepping a page to color, you'll need to clean it up. This en

What is the Average Time Needed to Paint a Room?

You can apply paint to an average-sized bedroom (approximately 150 square feet) in about two hours. However, additional time is needed for preparation and cleanup. It could take anywhere from half a day to several days to paint an average room, depending on complications.

Kawaii-Kon Convention Profile

Profile of Kawaii-Kon, an anime and manga convention held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii. Includes information about dates, location, special guests and events.

How to Scrape Old Paint Off a Palette

When painting on canvas or another medium, it helps to have a palette in your hand so your colors are always accessible. If you stop painting and forget to clean your palette, your paint will dry to a rock-hard finish, making it difficult to remove. Although it's difficult to take off, with a few to

How to Calculate Gallons of Paint for a Room

Painting a room is an inexpensive home improvement project that often adds a fresh decorative appeal to a home design. Depending on the type of paint, current color of paint on the walls and room measurements, an entire room can often be completed with just a few gallons of paint. Calculating the nu

Best Continuing Manga of 2011

See my picks for 2011's best continuing manga series, including Cross Game, One Piece, Kimi ni Todoke and 20th Century Boys. Also see my choices for best under-appreciated gems and the worst manga of the year.

How to Draw a Pot Leaf

Whether you need a pot leaf drawing for a school project or for more professional reasons, drawing a pot leaf is considerably easier than you might think. Break it down into basic steps, take it slow, and you're good to go. It is best to always draw with a pencil rather than a pen so if you make a m