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How to Draw the Big Dipper

The Big Dipper is not a real constellation, although most people believe it is. It's actually an asterism, a recognized collection of stars, that is part of a larger constellation called Ursa Major or the Great Bear. The Big Dipper is named for its shape, which looks like a large spoon. The dipper i

How to Draw Cute Cats

Cats can be tricky subjects for a drawing project. Their bodies are not difficult to sketch, but it takes practice to achieve the right proportions and balance of facial features. However, one benefit to choosing a cat as a drawing subject is that they are familiar to most people, so it should be ea

How to Draw 3D Images

Drawing 3D images can be difficult to master, but there a few well known techniques that make it easier. Every school child uses drawing and coloring to develop and evolve the brain; eventually the child wants to change their 2D drawings into more realistic and lifelike images.

Forensic Sculpting Description

When someone discovers skeletal human remains, law enforcement officers must identify the deceased. However, with only a skull instead of a face, the chances of anyone recognizing the victim dwindle. Without an identification, investigators have fewer leads to uncover the circumstances of the death.

How to Make Crinkle Paint

Crinkle paint, sometimes referred to as crackle paint, is a faux painting treatment that you can apply to projects to give them a weathered look. Appropriate for many surfaces, crackle paint will "crinkle" and flake when dry, giving your projects the appearance of an old piece of furniture

LavaMind's Manga Contest

I keep saying there's tons of untapped talent out there. Well, here's your chance to prove me right. Check out LavaMind's Manga Contest and get busy creating your next manga masterpiece.

How to Refinish a Stainless Sink

You can breathe life into a plain, ordinary stainless sink by refinishing it with the appropriate coatings. Before you hurry into the application process, understand some important points. Stainless sinks are metallic. This characteristic makes them poor candidates for new finishes. You must enhance

How Do I Create a MySpace Rest in Peace Graphic?

Social networking has provided many with the opportunity to share their lives with the world from a home computer. MySpace is a popular venue for expressing one's self to a group of friends or family. Many use it as an outlet to express grief or post a memorial after a loved one has passed. Creating

How to Use Wax Pastels

Using wax pastels comes naturally to most art students because the application for these colorful little sticks closely resembles that of many other drawing tools. Many artists have used crayons since preschool, which makes them ready for a step up in quality with the wax pastel. Like average crayon

Animation As a Teaching Tool

Animation is not simply mindless eye candy. In the right circumstances it can be used to communicate sophisticated concepts across many levels. It also can be a great equalizer in a class setting where students who often have difficulties understanding or communicating have a form of media which all

How to Create a Stop Motion Animation

In the days before computer generated images, stop motion animation was used to make 3D-style animated films. While Hollywood has moved on to what they can make exclusively with software, you can use the stop motion style with your action figures or other inanimate objects for any film project you h

WonderCon 2009 - Street Fighter Cosplay

Street Fighter cosplay at WonderCon 2009. See photos of highlights from WonderCon 2009 at Moscone Center South, San Francisco, California, including the crowds of fans, comics, toys, games, creative cosplay, special guests and events.

2009 FanimeCon – Mojgon Vatanchi

Mojgon Vatanchi shows off some of her manga-inspired illustrations and doujinshi at Artists Alley at FanimeCon 2009. See photos of highlights from 2009 FanimeCon at San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California, including the crowds of fans, creative cosplay, special guests and events.

Capspray HVLP Techniques

High volume, low pressure (HVLP) painting systems are often referred to as a happy medium between traditional brushes and the larger, commercial systems. HVLP systems, which provide a finish similar to brushes, are not prone to the volume of waste that commercial painters sustain with their systems