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Learn How to Draw with Crayola Crayons By : Chris Robertson Not only can anyone learn to draw with Crayola crayons, but they can take those ubiquitous wax sticks and transform them into masterpieces. The Art of Selling Art By : Catherine Matthew A work of art can be a photograph, illustration, painting, cartoons, sketches, graphic design or digital art. With the advancement of technology, more and more artists are able to sell art through online art galleries. Exposure to Great Art Influences Child Development By : Amitai Sasson For many years, doctors and researchers have advised parents to expose their children to fine classical music. CD's & DVD's are marketed and sold worldwide preaching of the great influence music has on our children's development. Classical music represents the epitome of harmony and musical sensation. It is a creative technique such as music that can enhance a child's development. This is also true of a toddler's first encounter with visual artistic greatness. Exactly Why Professional Artist Need High Quality Professional Artist Easel By : Ie Kuo Yen A high quality art easel is not a luxury for a professional artist, it is a must. Artists spend an obscene amount of time with their work. Painting at the wrong angle not only effects the quality of the piece you are working on, it can have severe implications for your physical well being while painting for long hours. Finding The Best Calligraphy Books By : Jimmy Cox Before the beginning of the 20th Century little had been written about calligraphy. But since the time that Edward Johnston published his book on Writing, Lettering and Illuminating a steady stream of works upon all aspects of the subject have been written. Decorative Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners By : Chris Robertson Learn how you can get started in acrylic painting with these quick tips.... What are Complementary Colors? By : Gary Terrazas A brief history about coplementary colors and their application in design. Digital Tools to Take Your Art to the Next Level By : Grant Eckert The advent of technology has introduced significant changes into the art world. While artists continue to produce work in the "traditional" manner, many are turning to the computer and technology to advance or change the way they do things. Out of this has arisen digital art. An Artist's View of Scenic America By : Renee Nemerov American landscapes from an artist's perspective Making Art with Pasta By : Sarah Jones Creating art using household items like pasta. Three Things to Look for in an Art School By : Grant Eckert If you are planning to enter an art school, you should be aware there are a number of options from which to choose. Sit down and consider several important personal characteristics. These will help you in the process. First, list what your goals are. Do you wish to teach art? What medium do you wish to work in? Are you planning to become a graphic artist, a portrait painter or a commercial artist? 3 Top Cartoon Drawing Tips For Beginners By : Tapan Sarkar Cartooning is not about drawing it is about telling stories. Yes, even when you are drawing a single illustration you are telling a story. Cartooning is about expressing your thoughts. And it is your thoughts expressed beautifully through your cartoon characters that make you different from other average cartoon makers. But as in every other field of life here also you must learn to walk first before you try running. To express your thoughts and ideas through your cartoon ... Effects Of Children Art Work In Their Life By : Nina McCaulley Strokes of brushes lying scattered, petri dishes filled with unused colors and little smudges of color decorating, [or is it spoiling ?] your walls. Well, if you have a small budding artist, then the above-mentioned scenario might not be a new one for you. Children love to create artwork. Though, at times their work might not make much sense to adults, the fact remains that children find art an amusing little hobby. But why are children attracted to art. What effect does i... Tips to Help Represent Light and Form By : Todd Harris This article helps artist avoid common mistakes when representing light and form in their figure drawings. Tips and info to help their figure drawings take life and improve drastically. Tips to Instantly Improve Your Figure Drawings By : Todd Harris This article reminds the artist of the most important principles of figure drawing. It shows the importance of observation and practice. Car Paintings – Doing It Like The Pros By : Andreas Niklasson Painting a car well is what makes the whole artwork look like it was done by a pro. When I started drawing cars I focused to much on painting the cars right instead of looking at the proportions of my car painting. So before you start shade and paint be sure that you are satisfied with the cars lines so far, because once you start paint and shade it will be very hard to change any lines. So if you are absolutely sure, then let’s start shading the car. One big tip here is t... How the Paint Color Chart Impresses People That View Your Work By : Jimmy Cox Experience has taught us that certain combinations of colors, whether in nature or art, affect the eye and mind agreeably, while others give offense. We call the former "harmonies," the latter "discords." The Art Of Woodcut Prints By : Steven Shanin History of Woodcuts No one knows the origin of woodcut prints, only that the cutting of an image into a wood plank, inking and printing that image onto another material, is the earliest known means used by artists to make multiple copies of works of art. Prior to that each creation stood as a unique and singular piece. The oldest known dated print is a Buddhist scripture from A.D. 868. This is a fully realized reproduction. The intricacy of detail and skill of execution... Oil Painting: The Basics And Beyond By : John Darby This article will comprise a list of basic requirements which needs to be complied before indulging in oil painting portraits. The basics and the miscellaneous, once met, will bring out the best portraits. Color Plays An Important Role In Design And Graphics By : Ken Snodin Color schemes are fun no matter what they are being used for. Color schemes come into play when decorating a room or painting a house. They are created for use in web pages, clothing, or arts and crafts. There is something joyous in looking at, planning, and working with colors and trying to make them fit, aesthetically, into a piece of work. Colors send emotional messages, and they illustrate traditions, trends, or themes. Some of the most interesting color schemes are those... How to Use Color Schemes to Sell By : Daniel Lesser Be they used in a living room, a therapist's office, or a set of web pages, color schemes will have particular emotional/intellectual impact. The Art of Design By : Adrian Barrett Do you know your design principles? How to Sell Your Jewelry Through Art Galleries By : Rena Klingenberg - Art galleries can be a wonderful place to sell your handcrafted jewelry, especially when you find a gallery with a theme that matches your work. Here's how to research and locate ideal galleries for your jewelry, and establish a good business relationship with a gallery's owner and staff. Does Aura Exist In Digital Art By : Jonathon Hardcastle Ever since Walter Benjamin published his essay "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," scholars have debated whether mechanically reproduced art can have "aura" as Benjamin discussed this concept. The debate has now included digital art and cybernetic systems, but the question has remained the same. Can a work of art not produced by human hands, but by a machine have the same quality or atmosphere as conventional works? Referring to Benjamin's own definiti... How To Make Art School Work For You By : Michael Long When I was in school I had a graphic design professor – a very smart individual who graduated from Yale and whose expertise was fonts. I spent two hours a day for an entire semester building fonts with a pencil and a clipboard. As the professor did not know how to use a computer, he did not require any of his students to either. This class was boring, but what was worse is that it was completely useless. Rarely is a real company going to pay for a font. They are going to p... Oops... And How To Avoid It: Basic Miniature Painting Errors By : Ryan Ambrose I had just bought my first box of plastic Dwarfs. I admired the expertly painted miniatures on the cover and thought: How hard could it be? I just need to do a good job. So with this in mind, I dove right in and painted my very first miniatures ever. As in right out of the box with absolutely no clue whatsoever. The result looked something like a cross between a cheap plastic souvenir and a Kindergarten finger painting. I wasn't thrilled to say the least. But after some th... I Love Watching Caricatures Being Made By : Analeese Burnabaker I am not the most artistic person that has ever happened. In fact, my friends and family often laugh at me for how little I know about all things art. I cannot paint a picture to save my life, and any photographs I take usually end up off of center and unusable for anything. There is, however, one part of art that I cannot get enough of: caricatures. I absolutely love them. I cannot create them myself, yet I still never tire of watching them be made by other people. I will... You've Gotta Love Cat Art By : Hallidae Thomason As an artist, I have grown to appreciate all kinds of art. It took me studying art in college to really learn the fact that all people have different ideas of what art is and of what beauty is. I learned that I can value something as beautiful and that the next person might see it as strange or even lacking beauty. This is okay. And that is the true beauty of art. I have always loved cat art, for example, and it took a long time for the people around me to learn to appreciate... The Art Of Cleaning Art By : William Teleo Art is a part of life and for some, it is their way of life. Others usually consider art as a worthy investment. Regardless of how you see art, restoring and preserving art pieces are important techniques to maintain their value. Painting restoration is a serious matter; that is why most people prefer to have their paintings professionally restored. However, if you like the thought of restoring your own pieces, lots of practice and familiarity with techniques are necessary. B... How To Boost Your Airbrush Art Business With Craft Fairs & The Internet By : Maxine Schel Airbrush art is a popular form of artistic expression in the world and it is also one of the most profitable. An artist is not just someone who picks up a pen or a paintbrush, but can also be someone who is capable of creating images through the use of airbrush art. Using a spraying device, art is created using an airbrush effect that sprays the paint onto a surface. Airbrush art can be controlled by the pressure the artist applies to the spray device or by how close he/she i... Painting Like The Masters: By : Sandra McKeever Oil paintings began in the Mediterranean during the era of the Greek and Roman civilizations. The Egyptians also used paint techniques that were rich in bees wax, pigments of such minerals as copper, iron and manganese oxides and tempera. While historians have noted that the Mediterranean civilizations of this time were aware of flax, walnut, poppy seed and other vegetable oils there is not definite proof that they were used in oil paintings of the time. The tempera the... Framing And Hanging Oil Paintings By : Candice Christie The frame gives a more finished look to the oil painting and helps define the boundaries of the artwork. The marriage of a frame with an oil painting may be harmonious or discordant, enhancing or distracting - a poorly chosen frame can ruin the appearance of the oil painting, while an appropriate one can make it shine. There are many different styles, colors and price ranges of frames with cheap ones made in moulded plastic and more expensive ones carved in wood. An oil pa... Try Your Hand At Illustration By : Analeese Burnabaker My creative side has been blossoming in the past few months for some reason I cannot understand. Nothing in particular brought on my desire to explore my creative capabilities, I just simply started desiring to add a little spice and variety to my days. One of my first attempts at furthering my abilities in the arts was to sign up for a introductory illustration class at a local college. I have always wanted to try my hand at illustration and I finally decided that it was ... Painting Throughout History By : Tom Takihi Painting is the art of applying pigments to a surface whether it is on paper, canvas, a wall or any other medium, to create an image with lines and colors. The image can represent real objects found around us or imaginary ones. Varnishing An Oil Painting By : Candice Christie Varnish is more than simply a layer to protect your oil painting from ultraviolet light, pollution in the atmosphere and abrasion. It will also bring out the brilliance in colors, making them sparkle. Varnish is made from Damar resin dissolved in a mixture of turpentine and other organic solvents. Keep in mind that oil paint dries from the outside in; when it dries, it forms a surface skin first. During the drying process small pores form in this surface skin. The surface of ... How Your Oil Paintings Can Flower By : John Francis When you are producing flower landscape oil paintings, keep in mind the short canvas blend life of oil paints. If you are producing an oil painting of a flower landscape and you need to make a change that isn't immediately effective, the best thing to do is wipe it off with your paint rag and start over. This will work for the first 24 hours after your painting, as oil paintings take this long to dry. In fact, it's important not to make too thick a first coat or you'll never ... Stretching An Oil Painting By : Candice Christie Oil paintings on canvas are always mounted on inner, wooden frame bars (a stretcher) before framing. A stretcher is a wooden support that a canvas is attached to for stability. A frame around the stretcher, in addition to complementing the appearance of the painting, provides extra support for the canvas. A competent picture framer will be able to stretch the oil painting onto a stretcher frame or you can stretch the canvas yourself fairly easily once you know what to do a... Using Color to Express Your Creativity By : ian Williamson Colors have an amazing impact on our lives. From the red of our stop signs and traffic lights, to the ever important green of a dollar bill, color is integrated into every facet of our daily adventures. No where is this more clear, than in our art and in our artistic creativity.

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