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Just How Simple Can a Portrait Be?

Some artist's portraits take the face down to its basic elements and this got us thinking. Just how simple can a portrait actually be before one stops recognizing the person - in fact, how is it that we recognize faces at all? Three recent papers on the subject have revealed some very interesti

The Long History of Food in Art

Still life paintings of edibles such as bread, fruits and vegetables have been around for centuries. Archaeologists have found drawings of food on the walls of Egyptian pyramids. It was believed that, through magical properties, they would nourish those gone on to the after life.

Shooting for your stock images in low light

Clicking images during night is not every photographers foray but if you have the guts and the determination to go that extra mile to have he best collection of stock images you need to experiment wit

Real cheap tattoo kits under $ 70

Tattoo kits are very important for those who are interested in learning about tattoos or wish to become a tattoo artist. So if you are one of those looking for a tattoo kit with decent quality and als

His Most Famous Painting (Oath of the Horatii) - Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was born on August 30, 1748, to a very prosperous couple in Paris, France. His father died when he was very young and his rich uncles brought him up. Jacques-Louis was an influential French painter and draughtsman of the 'Neoclassical' style and is considered among the

How to Learn About Graphic Design

If you're interested in a job in graphic design, as long as you enjoy it and have a few basic tools, you can begin right away if you want. But it's even better to take a few courses, try to understand the different software, and begin to build a network in graphic design before you try to

Pop Art of Delftware

Delft is a little village in Netherlands famous for its unique prints on pottery. Made in unique shades of blue, this form of pottery art is famous the world over, for its unmatched finish, glaze and beauty. Today the art of pottery has influenced the world of pop art as well, resulting in a new sty

Benefits of Choosing The Cool Watch

We sleep in days wherever a fine timekeeper is appreciated. The culture of carrying cool watches springs from AN appreciation of finely crafted things, recognizable brands, disposition and fashionable things. If you reside in a ...

Order Finest Digital Prints on Canvas

As a matter of fact; there is continuous improvement even in the technology involved in canvas stretchers and the stretcher frame for the giclee prints on canvas.

Do It Yourself: Fabric Flag Banner Tutorial

How to make your own fabric flag banner. This tutorial will help you create a banner quickly. Perfect for birthday parties, kids bedroom decorations, holiday decorations, or just for fun!

Oil Painting for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

Oil painting, like any other fine art, provides much pleasure and is spiritually elevating. Although it is made out to be complicated and suited to only the "artistic", any person who wishes to pick up this as a hobby or full time occupation, can do so with a little patience and practice.

How to Get the Most Out of your Oil Painting

Learning how to become a good oil painter is a difficult undertaking. In fact, it is more than likely one of the most difficult painting mediums to master. Things like color mixing & theory, persp

How to Draw Cool Graffiti Art

Mastering the skill of drawing graffiti art can be hugely rewarding. In reality there are no hard rules about how you draw graffiti. To learn more about how to draw graffiti, read the rest of this article.

The Marketing and Branding of the Artist

There appears to be more and more talk about the success of an artist being associated with how much his or her works get sold for. Or that recognition of an artist and the work ...

Creative Designing - A Lucrative Business Option

A graphics design venture for a business idea is very appealing. These days everyone is on the lookout for creative talent to display and create good visually appealing ideas to convey information. This is one such business option that is a good mix of a home based online money making idea.