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TOKYOPOP Announces Winners From Manga Contest
As a previous finalist signs a book deal, TOKYOPOP announces ten winners from its 4th Annual Rising Stars of Manga contest. Get the details here.
Techniques for Painting Simple Watercolors
The basic techniques in watercolor painting are those which beginners and experienced artists alike use over and over. Once you completely master these skills by repeatedly applying them to simple watercolor exercises and paintings, you will move steadily to the next level of expertise. You need ple
How to Make Paint Run and Drip on a Canvas
One of the best known American artists who dripped and splattered paint was the abstract expressionist painter, Jackson Pollock, who lived from 1912 to 1956. According to The Andy Warhol Museum, Pollock witnessed Indian Sand Painting at New York's Museum of Natural History in 1941, which influenced
USA Painting Tour on the Road Promoting Art for Change
Artist Leisa Collins' USA Tour is traveling cross-country from LA to NYC to raise funds and awareness for children and art education through the use of live kids art projects. The tour also speaks out ...
How to Draw Deep Sea Animals Step-by-Step
The relatively recent discovery of deep sea animals has revealed an ecosystem beyond our imagination. Incredibly, crabs and shrimp live near toxic vents at the bottom of the ocean several miles down. Fish have developed photo-luminescent biophores, which are light emitting organs to catch their prey
How to Shade With Ink
Shading with ink is unlike any other art method. Painted pictures are shaded using a variety of dark and light colors. Shading with other mediums, such as chalk, charcoal and pencil, can be done by applying pressure to the tip of the art apparatus. Ink shading uses a different technique than others.
How to Draw Comics Online for Free
The origins of comic art, or "sequential art," reach back to prehistoric cave paintings. One of the first occurrences of what we would recognize today as a comic strip appeared in 1895 in the American newspaper The World. The one-panel strip, called Hogan's Alley, featured the Yellow Kid character.
Choosing a Decent 3D Animation Studio
It is crucial to choose a decent 3D animation studio when your business is in need of a marketing solution via 3D animation. In fact, the entire success or failure of the marketing campaign depends upon the type and quality of animation, pricing, and project delivery. Although, it is quite difficult
How to Draw Pictures Using a TI-84 Calculator
The TI-84 calculator is an advanced machine commonly used in both classrooms and workrooms for doing high-level computations. The TI-84 is multifaceted and can run a variety of other programs. While some may opt to load games and other programs from the Web, the TI-84 already comes preloaded with a
How to Repair a Sandstone Sculpture
Sandstone is a relatively soft material. Over time, sculptures made from sandstone are subject to deterioration and may require repairs. While major repairs can be difficult and should be left to professionals, minor repairs to a sandstone sculpture can often be done using simple tools and methods.
Explore Several Facets of Animation
Animation involves the appearance of motion caused by exhibiting still images one after another. It is a form of art which has advanced with the development and advancement of computer technology.
How to Draw a Mean Face
A mean face is a face showing anger, hatred or otherwise looking unhappy. Drawing a mean expression will vary depending on what you are trying to achieve. When drawing a mean face, keep in mind there are certain factors that are important to the finished product.
Enhance DéCor of the House With Fine Art Oil Paintings
In order to enhance the appearance of your house one of the thing that you can consider to have is fine art oil paintings. There are some of the people who in a few months ...
First Squad: The Moment of Truth
Russian psychics battle Nazi undead in this Russian/Japanese anime coproduction.
How to Design a Woman's Boutique
While quality products matter in the clothing industry, something as seemingly small as a store’s decorations can make or break a women’s boutique. Women tend to visit stores that appeal to their sensibilities and reasons for purchasing. All buyers want an environment that enhances the v
How to Make a Goya Etching
Spanish artist Francisco Goya (1746-1828) created etchings using the intaglio aquatint process. Significant aquatint works created by Goya include: Los Caprichos, Estan calientes and a series of 82 prints titled Los Desastres De La Guerra, or The Disasters of War. The aquatint process utilizes a cop
How to Paint a Mailbox Black
Keeping your mailbox presentable is all a part of the curb appeal for your home. Some subdivisions prefer the uniform, standard black mailbox that should be taken care of just like any other part of your home. If you notice your mailbox is starting to fade because of age and the sun, repaint it.
How to Make a Comb Joint
A comb joint --- also known as a finger joint --- is a joint used to connect two pieces of wood together in a right angle. The joint gets its name from the method of strengthening the connection with interlocking notches and teeth in each of the pieces of wood. These give the impression of interlock
Picasso Guernica
Guernica is amongst Pablo Picasso's best known paintings and a popular choice as print for those looking to apprecite the finest Cubist art within their own homes. Guernica is covered in detail within this article ...