Easter is just around the corner, and kids love to create crafty projects for every holiday! Whether you’re planning an Easter party, need a project for school arts and crafts time or just want some quiet projects to pull out …
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If you’ve decided to give watercolor painting a try, one thing you need to experiment with is different types of paper. There are several basic types, and each manufacturer’s product has distinctive characteristics. Trying out a lot of papers can …
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I’ve been considering reproducing my paintings, and I’ve started researching how to go about that. There are two methods; you can either use photography or digital scanning. Since I don’t own a good camera and I know nothing about photography, …
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A hand-made Valentine’s Day card is a lovely gift, but what happens after the holiday? These cards are usually relegated a keepsake box or drawer to be seen only when nostalgia rears its sentimental head. This year, why not create …
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Where I live, we’ve seen nothing but white and brown for some time now. It’s either a white winter wonderland or when the snow melts, it’s a drab landscape in shades of brown. I’ve started daydreaming of greens in their …
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Are you still looking for an artsy present for the ‘starving artist’ on your holiday gift list? Here are some great gift ideas that any artist will appreciate! Whether you’re looking for something practical, useful or just a whimsical memento, …
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Whether you’re 9 or ninety, you can create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that’s sure to please anyone on your holiday gift list. For these fun and easy paintings, you don’t need any art classes or drawing skills – just pick up …
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You’ve put away the Halloween decorations and most of the candy has been eaten. That means it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. While you’re busy making preparations for your annual cooking fest, take some time to plan some craft …
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If you and your little ones are all about creating your own Halloween masks, it’s time to get started! All you need is a few art supplies and assorted embellishments, along with youthful creativity to fashion fun and funky Halloween …
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Autumn has arrived and with it the ever-present chore of raking leaves. After the leaves have been gathered into piles and the ensuing leaping and cavorting into them has lost its appeal, have the kids gather a few of the …
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Do you remember playing outdoors with a big tub of colored chalk? You got a new container at the start of summer and had big, fun totally messing up your folk’s driveway and the sidewalks in front of your house. …
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I’ve been known to spend a bit of time on social media, and I’ve recently become involved with a discussion group of watercolorists that includes every level of expertise. From rank beginners with a set of paints from the dollar …
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I’ve noticed that beginning painters seem to ignore light and dark values in their paintings. There’s so much to learn and get comfortable with, and because painting is all about color, students are so busy learning about mixing colors that …
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Painting portraits is a whole other level of painting proficiency. First, you have to be able to create a recognizable likeness of your subject. Then, you need to be able to produce flesh tones that are comparable to the coloration …
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Acrylic paints are a real godsend to almost every artist. It’s the real chameleon of the art world. This modern paint can be used to mimic the appearance of oils or watercolor; it’s permanent, easy to clean and widely available …
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Don’t you just love working with oil paints? You can spend time messing around with a complex detail without worrying that it will dry mid-brush stroke. You can leave your painting, come back at another time and still have the …
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Are you looking for a great way to make your child’s room a unique, personalized haven? Consider painting a mural that’s full of your little one’s favorite things. You don’t need to be a great artist to create a colorful …
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