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Why I hate modern art - Tillie the Dog Artist

Some while ago I wrote an article that attempted to explain why I hate modern art. The thrust of my article was that modern art appreciation has shifted the emphasis from the finished artwork to ...

Designing Fictional and Special Effects 3D Materials

Whether you have been working with your 3D application for a few weeks or since the early days of 3D programs, you have already created at least one fictional material-or at least tried to. Fictional and special effects materials are the most taxing to create for one simple reason-they stretch our c

His Most Famous Lithograph - Rue Transnonain - Honore Daumier

The original lithograph of "Rue Transnonain" was created by Honore, in the year 1834, set in a colossal frame, sized 33.9 cm X 46.5 cm. The genocide of April 14, 1834 by the French National Guard inspired this disturbing piece. This incident took place in the regime of King Louis Philippe,

Canvases: What You Need To Know

The word 'canvas' is used to refer to any sort of material that's used as a support for a painting. In other words, it's the material you paint on. As with all art supplies, there are lots of different types of canvas: it comes in different forms and can be made from different ma

Pencil Drawing As A Pastime

Find out the benefits of pencil drawing. Not only do you finish up with a piece of artwork, but it is a balm for your weary mind as well.

A Look at Art Reproductions

There are many types of art that are incredibly high value. Some are even nearly priceless. Sometimes the value of art cannot be properly assessed as it may grow more valuable with time or for a number of other reasons.

The Making of Art Glass

For thousands of years, glassmakers have created glass works that are both functional and decorative. So how is glassware produced in the first place? Here methods for creating handmade glassware will be covered.

Near-Eastern Painting - Warli - The Painting of the Tribes

Warli Paintings belong to the largest Hindu tribe in India called the Warli or Varli tribes, tracing back to the Neolithic Period, between 2500 3000 BC. They are found in the Thane, Nasik, & Dhule district of Maharashtra, extending up to the Valsad district of Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Dama

Four Art Exhibits To Take A Peek At In New York

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Role of a good extras agency

A professional extras agency has good tie-ups with popular production houses, film and TV shows producers and directors.

Design Your Tattoo For You and the World

Later on, after receiving their first tattoo, many individuals wish to acquire more. If you are one of these people and you want to design your next tattoo, then there're many things you should want ...

Help!My Watercolor is Broken

I've always heard that watercolor painting is one of the most difficult types of mediums to paint in because it is unforgiving.

Drawing and Sketching: Draw Like an Artist

When people first pick up a pencil and decide that they want to learn how to draw professional looking portraits and pictures, they often doubt that they will ever be able to draw like the pros. This is because most people label drawing as being a sort of natural talent. However...