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How to Teach Kids to Paint
Art education is important in the development of children. Studies have shown that creative children learn important skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. Encouraging your child to express herself through art can help her relate to other school subjects and learn more about different cult
Group Art Projects
Group art projects help students work together to create a stunning image or object. Through clear communication, a vision for a final product and dedication, the group creating the artwork can come together to find inspiration and deal with compromises. To come up with ideas for the group, ask arou
How to Rate Paint Sprayers
A paint sprayer is a convenient way to quickly add a perfect layer of paint without leaving brush marks behind. Paint sprayers are ideal for contractors, handymen and the occasional do-it-yourselfer. With the vast array of paint sprayers on the market it can be somewhat of a challenge to choose the
How to Make Turtle Doves on Paper
One way to communicate the message of love and peace to others is with a drawing or painting of a turtle dove. Made popular by their presence in the "12 Days of Christmas," turtle doves are domesticated birds that originated from Africa and symbolize faith and loyalty. Pale gray-blue, white and tan
Interview: Kurt Hassler - Page 2
Once named "The Most Powerful Person in Manga" by ICV2, Kurt Hassler was once the sci-fi and graphic novels book buyer for Borders, one of the major bookstore chains in the U.S. He's since taken his lifelong love of comics and graphic novels and moved to the publishing side of the bus
How to Troubleshoot Enamel Paint
In the painting and decorating world, the term "enamel" denotes a type of glossy paint product that dries to form a hard and durable surface. Oil-based enamel paints are "fussy" and often prone to problems in application, but enamel paints more durable and quite different from non-enamel paints.
Top 8 Favorite Supernatural Animes
Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump? Me too :) So in honor of these creepy goodies, I put together a list of my favorite supernatural anime shows. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Drop me a line and tell me about it!
Review: DreamWorks Dragons - Riders of Berk
A review of Cartoon Network's DreamWorks Dragons - Riders of Berk from a parent's point of view.
How to Make Ankle Moccasins
Ankle moccasins are traditional Native American footwear that are usually handcrafted from different types of hides. Because of their durability and charming appearance, ankle moccasins make great footwear. Crafting a pair is a great project if you'd like moccasins that are custom-made for your feet
How to Hold a Gallery Wrap Canvas on an Easel
A gallery wrapped canvas has been painted, then stretched over the frame and stapled to the back of it. This means the painting does not stop at the sides of the frame, but stretches over it. These canvases are usually hung with no picture frame since it would block part of the painting. Discover ho
How to Add Scars to a Poser Figure
Poser is a software program that creates three dimensional images for artwork, games and animation. The basic form is created in the Poser program, and is exported into other programs for adding intricate details and backgrounds. The main programs used with Poser for adding detail are Photoshop, Cor
2009 Kawaii-Kon – Naruto Cosplay
Zachary L. as Tobi from Naruto at Kawaii-Kon 2009. See photos of highlights from 2009 Kawaii-Kon at Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, including the crowds of fans, creative cosplay, special guests and events.
NYCC / NYAF 2010 – Chibiterasu
Capcom posted these "lost wolf" posters to publicize the release of their Okamiden video game outside Jacob Javits Center in NYC.
Indian Painting Schools
After centuries of artistry in India, one school of painting has persistently influenced Indian schools of painting. Mughal paintings, also known as the Mughal miniatures, have a strong influence in both ancient and modern Indian schools of painting. The influence dates from the 16th century to the
Sakura-Con 2008 – Pink Godzilla
Shopping for anime and manga collectibles at the Pink Godzilla booth at Sakura-Con 2008, Seattle, Washington
Spray Tips for a Wagner 404 Plus
The Wagner 404 is a commercial-grade airless paint sprayer. As its name implies, an airless sprayer applies liquid paint or other material without using compressed air to propel it. Instead, a piston compresses the paint itself and delivers it under high pressure through a hose and out very fine or