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How to Crepe a Mustache

If you're going as a mustached man for Halloween or dressing up as one for a play, there is a way to make a realistic-looking mustache such as the ones created by movie makeup artists. Crepe hair is made of wool and is used for creating facial hair effects. It comes in many different colors, so you

Cartoon Art Supplies

When a cartoonist works on a cartoon, he uses basic drawing supplies, painting supplies and household materials. The supplies are available at any art supply store, office supply store or department store. If the cartoonist uses a computer for creating his work, he still uses a large variety of mate

How to Draw Sexy Cat Girls

In manga, anime and even western comics, seductive women dressed as cats seem to creep into the frames of many different stories. Perhaps this is because women in these art forms have a slightly feline quality to begin with and adding even more pronounced catlike features creates a unique visual tak

How to Draw Wagons

There are many different types of wagons in the world. While it would take ages to describe their variations, they all follow the same pattern of design. A wagon is made of three general parts: the body, the wheels and the hitch. When you strip it down to these basics, it's quite simple to draw. On

Introducing Art to Children on the Autism Spectrum

How can we help children have a positive experience with new routines, activities and hobbies? Let's start by addressing their sensitivities to sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Children on the Spectrum have an increased ...

2009 San Diego Comic-Con International – Transformers

Fans pose in front of a large Bumblebee Transformer statue at the Hasbro booth in the Exhibit Hall at San Diego Comic-Con International 2009. See photos of highlights from 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center, California, including the crowds of fans, manga artists,

Dominion Tank Police

If you loved the original manga by Masamune Shirow, then check out the first Tank Police OVA. Get the details on Dominion Tank Police here.

How to Flux Paint

"Life in flux" is a common expression, however, flux is also a style of painting created in the mid-20th century. Uncertain, uncontrollable events that happen in life, are translated in to art pieces, with the paint expressing emotions or events or humanity without ever painting a specific scene or

Black God Volume 2

Read a review of Black God Volume 2, a seinen manga series by Dall-Young Lim and Sung-Woo Park from Yen Press. Black God Volume 2 introduces readers to Mikami and Shingo, an older mototsumitama / human duo. At first, Kuro is thrilled to meet a fellow mototsumitama, but her happiness is short-lived a

How to Clean Asian Bone Carvings

Bone carving was an art used by many ancient cultures. Asian bone carvings are carvings that use animal bones. They are porous and generally smooth and, depending on the age and history of the piece, can vary in color and condition. When you acquire an Asian bone carving, you should not consider imp

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 ...

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

How to Get a Chrome Looking Finish With Acrylic Paint

Paint can dramatically alter the surface of any item, making it look like something completely different. There are commercial spray paints available that can, for example, make simple plywood look like expensive redwood. Plastic and wood items can be made to look metallic with the application of a

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 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 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