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The Best Paint Scraping Tools
If you apply fresh paint directly over an old, failing finish, flaking is likely to result. Inadequate preparation is the No. 1 cause of paint failure. To generate a lasting finish, you must eliminate peeling and chipping portions of the existing finish. The right tools can make paint removal much e
How to Make Drawing Transfers
Sometimes it takes several tries to get a sketch just right. In the process, the drawing is marred with eraser marks and pencil grooves. The graphite-transfer method is used by artists to transfer the outline of a sketch to a fresh sheet of paper. After the image is transferred, you can shade and ad
How to Paint Photos As Altered Art
Altered art can be an interesting introduction to the world of art or provide further artistic exploration for those who already enjoy painting or photography. The process is simple, because there are no canvases to prepare or prime. All you need to turn a photo into a piece of altered art is a phot
What Paint to Use on a Fiberglass Pillar Post
Ordinary paint does not adhere well to the resins that go into making fiberglass. Fiberglass is made with epoxy, vinylester or polyester resins, so you will need a resin based paint suitable for fiberglass. Most major brand paint stores carry fiberglass paints that are designed specifically for this
Cactus's Secret Volume 1
Read a review of Cactus's Secret Volume 1, a shojo manga series by Nana Haruta from Shojo Beat Manga / VIZ Media. After years of admiring her classmate Kyohei from afar, Miku finally musters up the courage to confess her love. Unfortunately, the object of her affections is funny, cute,and too d
Which Papers And Surfaces For Pastel Painting?...
What kind of surfaces in general are available to use for pastels? Some people like watercolour paper, as using any paint with a water base, you can tint it first. If you like a good ...
How to Write Your Personal Messages in the Sand
Writing a personal message in the sand is a creative way to express yourself. Not as easy as it looks, writing a message in the sand requires that a lot of factors be in your favor. Good weather conditions, the right kind of sand and having something reliable to write with are a couple of necessitie
NYCC / NYAF 2010 – Warhammer Cosplay
An Ork from Warhammer 40,000 cosplay at New York Comic-Con / New York Anime Festival 2010, New York City, NY
Tutorial for Drawing 2D Animation
You can create traditional two-dimensional animation similar to the professionals by using the same materials and techniques. For beginners, preparation is as important as the drawings in simplifying the process. Use a 2D animation project as part of a demonstration reel to showcase your versatility
How to Draw & Shade a Horse
Horses have had an important role in society for several thousand years and continue to do so today. They have worked alongside humans on farms and they have been essential on battlefields. Before automobiles, they had an indispensable role in transportation. Horses also have always had a starring r
How to Clean Pictures Made of Canvas Material
Canvas is a durable cloth material that is usually stretched across and tacked to wooden frames. This frame is then prepared for painting. If you own an older canvas painting it may be covered in dust or spotted with fungus. Cleaning works on canvas is simple, but it requires a delicate touch and th
How to Make a Lithograph From a Photo
Lithograph images mimic the basic representation of their subject while leaving out many of the finer details. Usually lithographs are high contrast, two-tone images, although sometimes one or two more complementing colors are integrated into the image. Andy Warhol famously used repeating lithograph
How to Sketch Out a Fence
Whether you want to draw up your vision of a dream home, sketch out a new home upgrade, or you just want to practice drawing, having the ability to draw a fence is a skill that can help in various situations. It is important to learn to sketch accurately so that you receive the best resulting image
How to Start a Kids' Entertainment Business at Festivals
Each season brings its own unique cadre of community festivals. Indoor and outdoor festivals entice people to come out to enjoy community life, arts and crafts from talented artists, good and often eclectic food and beverages, as well as scores of family entertainment options. For those who enjoy th
Pop Japan Travel - Snow Domokun and friend
Domokun and friend snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival, Pop Japan Travel 2007 Snow and Samurai Tour
How to Remove Paint to Expose an Interior Brick Wall
Some homeowners paint interior brick walls to update the room or to add a decorative touch to the brick. Over time, paint peels, colors fade and styles change making a decorator want to remove the paint and expose the brick. An interior brick wall adds interest and visual appeal to the room. Removin
How to Draw Gravity Defying Hair
Have you ever wanted to draw someone's hair as if they were in space, or skydiving? This article will show you how.
How to Use Oil Pastels for Monoprints
Monoprints are one-of-a-kind prints made by transferring a drawing made on a slick surface such as glass onto a sheet of paper. Oil pastels are made of a pigment, non-drying oil and a wax binder. They can be held like a crayon when drawing. It is possible to layer colors and blend directly on the gl
How to Draw a Pretty Girl Vampire
Vampires remain a fixture throughout pop culture. Some artists draw vampires as evil and frightening creatures, while others choose to make them appear attractive and non-threatening. In fiction, attractive vampires, both male and female, use their looks to lure in potential victims. To draw an attr