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Marc Chagall Biography and Life
The art of Marc Chagall is often difficult to classify within a specific artistic movement. His artwork balances between influences such as fauvism, cubism and surrealism, though as an artist, he subscribed to none of ...
Acrylic Painting Techniques for a Weathered Look
Taking something brand new and making it look old and weathered is a technique that anyone can accomplish. By using acrylic paint, sanding paper and stain, you can make any project look old and weathered in just a couple of hours. For the ultimate finishing touch, flyspeck the entire project to add
How to Create an Eight Sided Geometric Flower Pattern
Whether you want to draw a geometric picture, or design a custom pattern for a homemade quilt, drawing your own eight-sided geometric pattern can be easy and enjoyable. All you need is tracing paper and some creativity to add and subtract lines in your pattern. For a design to be geometric, you need
How to Color With Manga Pens
Pens manufactured for coloring manga are high-end markers that are fade resistant and have a flow that is many times that of the average marker. These markers are designed for quick application and easy blending. Proper usage of manga pens will make the most amateurish of drawings suddenly look prof
How to Paint Exterior Wood Trim
The final step in the process of painting your house is to paint the trim. The term "trim" usually refers to any part of the outside of your house that is not the same color as the siding. This includes moldings around windows, doors and corners; the fascia; and often the soffits. You should paint t
How to Draw Great Cartoons - Step by Step
Learning to draw cartoons is not nearly as hard as you might be thinking it is. There are, in fact, many, many ways you can learn how to draw cartoons step by step.
How to Paint a Front Sight
A front sight is an optical device affixed to the front of a firearm to assist aim by guiding the shooter's eye and aligning the barrel toward a target. Some front sights are painted to help them stand out from the rest of the firearm. You can paint your own front site as long as you properly prepar
How to Write on Plexiglass
Plexiglass is a very lightweight and durable material that can be used as a substitute for dry-erase boards or bulletin boards if you prefer to make your own writing surface to save money. Plexiglass resembles clear, hardened plastic and while it can scratch if you're not careful, it can function as
Famous Rothko Art Works
This article discusses abstract American painter Rothko, who has left us with a powerful legacy and impressive back catalogue of paintings from the 20th century. Mark Rothko is best remembered for highly abstract, simplied pieces ...
A Guide to Engineering Drawings
Drawings are the central means of communication in the world of engineering, according to Dartmouth University. Engineering drawings display the constructive elements of a physical object. More specifically, drawings indicate the form, dimensions and attributes of the object. Deciphering drawing inf
Why Beeswax Is Used in Paint?
Whether as a varnish, a binder or a paint stabilizer, beeswax has long been combined with paint to alter its light-reflecting qualities or to help retain pigment colors over time. Beeswax is among the most ancient additives to paint.
Painting Vinyl Shelves
Vinyl is not normally painted because you can buy it in a variety of colors. However, if you want to give it a new look or add a pattern, you'll need to properly prepare it, or the paint will slide right off the slick surface. Make sure to cure the paint properly between coats or it won't stick as w
How to Draw Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts is a visually stunningly video game. The creators of this video game combined familiar Disney characters with traditional Final Fantasy style characters created by Square Enix. This blending of genres was received with open arms by fans of both Disney and Square Enix roleplaying games
How to Finish a Gazebo Top
Gazebo tops come in a variety of styles. While larger gazebo tops are covered with shingles, smaller, inexpensive gazebo tops are composed of vinyl, plastic or wood. If you would like to finish a gazebo top, you will must condition the surface a certain way, based on its composition. Improper prepar
How to Mask for Spray Painting
Spray painting has many benefits over traditional brushing and rolling. This painting technique can drastically speed the application process and tends to produce a slick finish free from unattractive roller bumps and brush marks. Unfortunately, spray painting tends to produce heavy paint fog and ov
Anime Expo 2010 – Card Captor Sakura Cosplay
Card Captor Sakura cosplay at Anime Expo 2010, Los Angeles, CA
2008 New York Anime Festival – Trinity Blood Cosplay (Ion Fortuna)
Jennifer H. as Ion Fortuna from Trinity Blood. See photos of highlights from 2008 New York Anime Festival at Jacob Javits Center, New York City, NY, including the crowds of fans, creative cosplay, special guests and events.
How to Remove Urethane From Wood
Urethane is one of the most durable wood finishes available, but it doesn't last forever. When it becomes degraded by sunlight and normal wear and you need to remove it prior to refinishing, its toughness can be a disadvantage. Chemical strippers don't soften urethane as easily as they do paints, so