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Are you trying to find the right easel and oil paints, looking for the best art school in your area, or trying to gain a better appreciation for what you see at the art museum? Our experienced art writers are here to help in all of your art-related matters.

How To Create Fine Art Photography

 
 
 
 
 
December 1, 2009
Fine art photography is one of the best selling artistic expression in the world today. You can create fine art photography as a beginner by remembering the following.

How To Use Stock Art

 
 
 
 
 
November 29, 2009
Some artists contribute their work to stock art websites so that other people can use their art as art resources for different purposes, according to licensing.

How To Learn Oil Pastel Technique

 
 
 
 
 
November 26, 2009
Suggested tools for oil pastel work include your surface, an oil pastel set, and a few blending/scraping tools such as blending sticks and a palette knife.

How To Add Color to a Caricature Portrait

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2009
A caricature portrait can be an expressive style to bring out the character of a subject, and the results make for wonderful gifts, made even better with a touch of color.

How To Build Your Own Modular Desk

 
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2009
The concept of modular furniture is attributed to Louis Herman de Koninck, and now a myriad of modular furniture such as the modular desk has come into use.

How To Add the Finishing Touches to Nail Art

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2009
Colorful nail polish colors have been in style for several years, and now nail art is coming back in style. Learn to apply great finishing touches.

How To Explore Techniques in Pastel Drawing

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2009
You might like to use charcoal or oil, but something you must try is pastels. Pastel drawing is quite an enjoyable and fun direction to go in making your artwork.

How To Learn Painting Techniques

 
 
 
 
 
November 11, 2009
For a beginner learning the strokes, there are a few basic painting techniques that you can focus on studying.

How To Learn Mosaic Techniques

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2009
Though the craft of creating a mosaic is ancient, the technique has gone through little change. Follow these steps to learn mosaic techniques.

How To Locate Stock Art

 
 
 
 
 
November 5, 2009
This article provides some resources where you can locate stock illustration art resources.

How To Arrange Glass Pieces for Stained Glass Art

 
 
 
 
 
November 3, 2009
Cutting stained glass for a picture or abstract design is a tedious process, but can be very rewarding. Learn how to arrange glass pieces for stained glass art.

How To Do Canvas Painting with Oil Paints

 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2009
If you want to make an oil painting, use these tips to learn how to paint on a canvas with oil paints.

How To Make a Decal

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2009
Making a decal at home has become one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to form the exact decal that you want.

How To Use Tips and Techniques in Pastel Drawing

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2009
Pastel drawing is surely a fun way to make use of your time and encourage you to be a master at what you do.

How To Learn Watercolor Painting Techniques

 
 
 
 
 
October 29, 2009
Watercolor is known for the great number of painting techniques among the different mediums of visual art.

How To Make a Graduation Invitation

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2009
Why spend a lot on a graduation invitation and graduation parties when you can save by doing it yourself?

How To Make a Collage

 
 
 
 
 
October 22, 2009
The idea of the collage is to make one picture or photograph from several others. This is a very effective way to display family photos in one large frame.

How To Make a Color Photo Resemble Pen and Ink

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
Now you can make your color photo look like it was hand drawn with a little help from a photo editor.

How To Make a Color Wheel

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
Painting can be very rewarding, enjoyable, and educational, but when you start you need a guide to show you how to mix colors. The best type of guide is a color wheel.

How To Buy Poster Art Online

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2009
Poster art is sold in art exhibits with price tags that are as competitive as any other rare art. There are even many of these art works sold on the Internet.

How To Buy Sculpture Art

 
 
 
 
 
October 13, 2009
If you are thinking of getting either an indoor or outdoor sculpture art, please check these following guidelines first.

How To Find Vintage Poster Art

 
 
 
 
 
October 13, 2009
If you are into vintage poster art and you want to purchase some pieces for yourself, here's how to go about finding and buying vintage poster art.

How To Find Fine Art Posters

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2009
Fine art posters can be found in locations other than galleries. Learn about the various types of art that are considered as fine art and where to find them.

How To Make a Technical Illustration

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
Technical illustrators are always in high demand. If you can make a technical illustration from direct observation, you can easily find work.

How To Take Art Classes

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2009
If you'd like to expand your creativity and develop your artistic skills, why not take an art class? With just a little planning, it's easy to do.

How To Do Drama Acting

 
 
 
 
 
October 10, 2009
The professional actor is always on top of his lines, and this practice should start early in one's career. Read tips for drama acting.

How To Look for Antique Decorative Art

 
 
 
 
 
October 8, 2009
A person who appreciates antique decorative art is an intelligent person. He sees the hidden beauty of an old-fashioned décor and classic collections of art.

How To Choose from Art Lesson Categories

 
 
 
 
 
October 6, 2009
These are just some of the most common art lesson categories available. If you’re in the process of choosing among these, remember, go with your interest.

How To Use an Outdoor Stage

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2009
The first thing that you will need is to decide what kind of settings you want for your production, because that will determine what size you need for an outdoor stage.

How To Make a Lizard Wire Sculpture

 
 
 
 
 
September 28, 2009
Buying pieces of home decor is fine, but making your own adds a personal touch to your house. Here's how you make a lizard wire sculpture for your home decor.

How To Make a Scientific Illustration of Your Surroundings

 
 
 
 
 
September 27, 2009
Here are some tips on how to make a scientific illustration of your surroundings.

How To Visit the Getty Museum

 
 
 
 
 
September 27, 2009
If you're visiting Los Angeles and love art, the J. Paul Getty Museum should be a must see on your list of things to do. Read specific information about the Getty Museum.

How To See a Broadway Play

 
 
 
 
 
September 26, 2009
Seeing a Broadway play is fun and easy to do, especially if you live in or near a large city. First, decide which Broadway play you want to see.

How To Find the Highest Rated Video Artists

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2009
This article looks at the minds behind the contemporary, famed and highest rated video art submissions.

How To Do Pencil Sketching

 
 
 
 
 
September 23, 2009
Pencil sketching is an ideal way to try out different compositions or design ideas, and it can sharpen your ability to focus. Read tips on how to do pencil sketches.

How To Draw Cartoon Characters Animated Characters

 
 
 
 
 
September 21, 2009
After watching cartoons, children may enjoy trying their hand at drawing the characters. Here are some simple tips to get them started.

How To Find Technical Drawing Supplies

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
Essential supplies for people engaged in technical drawing include drawing boards, a T-square, and other supplies. Here's how to find them.

How To Become a Sketch Artist

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
If you have a passion for art and love to draw things that catch your eye, then being a sketch artist is for you. Here's how to get started.

Learn How To Sketch

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
So you'd like to learn to draw, but you're not an artist? No problem. Learning to sketch like one is easy.

How To Start a Scrapbook Club

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
If you enjoy putting together scrapbooks while in the company of others, then follow these tips on how to start your own scrapbook club.

How To Answer the Riddles of the Sphinx

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
The sphinx is a mythical creature with a body of a lion and head of a hawk, falcon, ram or pharaoh. Here's how to answer to the riddles of the sphinx.

How To Visit an Art Museum

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
We offer to you a few tips on how to make your art museum experience more enjoyable and a benefit to your love of art.

How To Use Paint Stencils

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
If you can't find a wallpaper border that you like, or if you just don't want to use a wallpaper border, you should consider using paint stencils.

How To Get Artist Supplies

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
Getting art supplies that are right for the job and the concept that the artist has in mind can be a challenge with all of the choices in paper, brushes, pens, and pencils.

How To Answer Pageant Interview Questions

 
 
 
 
 
September 18, 2009
Learn how to answer pageant interview questions with confidence, character, wisdom and charm, and the crown will be yours.

How To Know Nobel Prize Categories

 
 
 
 
 
September 18, 2009
The Nobel Prize was established back in 1895 in honor of Alfred Nobel. Here's how to learn about the five Nobel Prize categories.

How To Preserve Vintage Artwork

 
 
 
 
 
September 12, 2009
Here are some helpful tips on how to maintain and preserve your vintage artwork.

How To Find the Best Art Gallery in New York

 
 
 
 
 
September 8, 2009
Here's how to get started in finding some of the best art galleries in New York City.

How To Prepare an Art Gallery for Abstract Paintings

 
 
 
 
 
September 8, 2009
Abstract Art is a way of expressing a certain idea through an inaccurate form of design. Here are tips on how to prepare an art gallery for abstract paintings.

How To Draw a Cartoon Monkey Face

 
 
 
 
 
September 7, 2009
Learn how to use simple line drawing techniques to draw a cartoon monkey face.
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