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The Rokeby Venus by Diego Velazquez
In the summer of 1651, Diego Velazquez returned to Spain from Italy and the king promoted him to the Director of Royal Art, which made him fall into the complex art affairs. The painter felt ...
How to Peel a Beatles "Butcher" Cover
The Beatles 1966 album "Yesterday and Today" debuted to much controversy in the United States. The album cover depicted the members of the band wearing butcher smocks with parts of dismantled baby dolls spread over them. Capitol Records later reissued the album with new artwork. To save money, the r
How to Paint Beams in a Basement
Painting the beams in your basement is an excellent alternative to covering the ceiling with drywall or another wallboard. Paint is inexpensive, easy to apply and, if you don't like the color, you can easily change it in no time. Painting your basement's beams is not a difficult project if you use a
How to Use Non-Permanent Ink to Paint With
Ink and wash paintings are an Asian tradition producing beautiful results. Traditional non-permanent Asian inks are pigment-based and are ground with water before painting begins. Non-permanent ink can be used in traditional Asian ink and wash techniques, which are typically painted on rice paper. W
Visit A David Hockney Exhibition - Explore A World Of Wonderful Artworks
If you are looking to enjoy some great artworks under one roof; David Hockney exhibition can be the only place where you can enjoy an unlimited collection of unique creativity. Art exhibitions are extremely popular ...
How to Draw Tropical Lilies
Tropical lilies are beautiful plants found in sub-tropical parts of the world, and are a common household decoration. Blooming in a variety of striking colors, you can find lilies in dazzling pinks, bright blues and exotic purples. When drawing a tropical lily, pay close attention to the leaves of t
Drawing Techniques for Stippling Metal
Metal tends to be far more reflective than other materials, especially when polished. To make a drawing of a metal object look more realistic, therefore, the artist must correctly shade the object so that it looks like it is reflecting light. One way to shade drawings of metal objects in a way that
How to Draw a Feminine Nose
Noses prove to be one of the most difficult components of portrait art. If a nose looks too big or too small, the resemblance to your intended subject may be lost. When drawing a face frontally, noses offer further difficulties because the artist cannot simply draw a hard line to suggest its shape.
What Are Color Swatches?
Color swatches are samples of colors.They are found printed on small cards next where paint is sold so that people can choose what shade and hue of a color they would like. Color swatches are also used digitally for graphic designers to choose colors for design-related materials. Color swatches are
What Kind of Paint Can You Use on Foam Core Board?
Artists are using foam core boards for fine art painting but the material is not archival quality. Foam core boards have a polystyrene, pillow-like center which will eventually breakdown from ultraviolet light. It can be damaged by dents or punctures and the paper facing cannot withstand moisture. S
How to Create Skin Texture With a Color Pencil
Shading a drawing brings the image to life, adding depth and textures to the artwork. Shading skins can be challenging, especially when trying to create convincing shadows and highlights around a subject's face. Texturing and shading skin with a color pencil can be even more challenging than a gray-
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie Is Coming
Can't get enough Yu-Gi-Oh! in your life? Maybe this will help. Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie is on its way.. get the details here.
Initial D Live Action Movie Available on DVD
If you're a fan of the 1990's anime hit, Initial D, you're going to love this. Tai Seng Video has brought the live action movie to DVD. Get the details here.
Colored Cat Card Ideas
Cats are an inspiring subject for creative projects. Because cats are popular pets, cards can be designed with a beloved family pet in mind. Cat cards should be designed in a way which will appeal to the age of the recipient, but there should be no shortage of design ideas.
Water Base vs. Oil Base Polyurethane Kitchen Cabinets
Whether your kitchen cabinets are natural wood cabinets or you’ve painted them, a polyurethane coating gives them that extra durable finish to help them last. Polyurethane finishes protect cabinets from stains and water damage. Both finishes come in semi-gloss, satin and gloss sheens. When you
How to Draw Polygonal Eyes
Some artists see anime eyes as being one of the easiest eyes that can be drawn. Other artists are overwhelmed by the variety of shapes, sizes, coloring, and shading methods that can go into creating an anime eye. Creating a polygonal eye is easy when an artist uses the right geometric shapes as guid
Can I Apply Latex Primer Without Removing Old Paint?
Latex primers are problem solvers. They conceal surfaces that have been damaged by dirt, abrasion, water damage, rust and even peeling paint. In addition, they make your next coat of paint work better by providing a good surface for new coatings to adhere to. While they're doing all that, they still
How to Upload Drawings Onto the Computer
People upload drawings to a computer for various reasons. Typically, the most common reasons include creating electronic copies of artwork as backups to original materials to protect against loss or damage and creating copies to share/distribute for personal, academic or business reasons. No matter