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January 02 2008: Bonsai Tree Information and Bonsai Tree Care by: antons
Bonsai trees have been growing in China, not only as part of landscapes, but also in shallow containers. Approximately 1,500 years ago, Bonsai trees were first grown individually after being collected from mountainous regions.
December 30 2007: 30th Birthday Invitations: Previewing an Important Celebration by: gisbert
When you make 30th birthday invitations, your personal preference is an important element, but your guests' convenience should also come into play. It will be more special if your guests enjoy it as much as you do.
December 25 2007: Creating a Masterpiece by: jimmycox
One of the advantages of watercolor painting is that it calls for but little in the way of equipment. We shall consider briefly the materials needed before you can start to work. By following these few simple pieces of advice, you will be well on your way to creating your own masterpiece.
December 25 2007: Manipulating Clay the Right Way by: jimmycox
Pottery is a wonderful hobby, and below are details to construct two objects: a hand sculpture and a pinch bowl.
December 12 2007: Jewelry Design Ideas: How You Can Wow Them With More Color by: cgd123
How can you colorize metal with 3 commonly found materials used in uncommon ways?
December 04 2007: What You Need to Know About Face Painting Children by: philadelphiajt
Face painting children is probably one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks out there. Despite being a tiresome task especially for overly enthusiastic kids who can't wait to see the finish product, face painting children can help you gain patience and skill in doing the artwork quickly.
November 27 2007: Learn Face Painting for Birthday Parties by: philadelphiajt
One of the secrets to a successful and fun birthday party for kids is face painting. This is because the birthday child as well as the guests can enjoy mimicking a different person, character, or personality through different face paint designs.
November 25 2007: How to Understand Color in Painting by: jimmycox
Unlike some teachers of watercolor, I advise students to start painting as soon as a satisfactory drawing is completed. So let 's start right in with a simple explanation of value and color.
November 25 2007: Essential Tools for the Model Ship Builder by: jimmycox
Before beginning to fashion the model, materials, tools and supplies must be collected. It is good practice to begin with only essential items, because these things have a habit of accumulating.
November 25 2007: How to Understand the Qualities of Color by: jimmycox
Let us consider color as an artist sees and uses it. Color has three main qualities: hue, value and intensity.
November 24 2007: Materials Needed to Build Old-Time Ship Models by: jimmycox
The building of old-time ship models is one of the most fascinating of hobbies, the work is clean and simple, can be carried out practically anywhere by either sex, without fuss, bother or mess; the result is a picturesque reminder of the spacious days of romance and high endeavor.
November 23 2007: The Preparation and Care of Clay for Ceramics by: jimmycox
There are two main types of clay used in ceramics: pottery clay and sculpture clay.
November 22 2007: How to Make Your Face Paint Designs Stand Out by: philadelphiajt
Funky face paint designs is what makes face painting really a fun and enjoyable activity. Whether you are doing it as a hobby for your kids, for your friends, or making a profit out of it by doing it in different parties and gatherings, face painting is truly an inspiring, interesting, and rewarding pursuit.
November 21 2007: Hemp Jewelry Making Resources on the Internet by: cgd123
Looking for patterns and instructions for making your own hemp jewelry? The author of this article has waded through the quagmire of broken links and computer generated websites to bring you the cream of the web crop.
November 21 2007: Learn How to Face Paint at Home by: philadelphiajt
If you want to learn how to face paint, the best place to learn is inside the four corners of your home. This is because your home will provide all the comfort and accessibility of the materials that you will need.
November 20 2007: Jewelry Business Strategies: List Marketing by: cgd123
Selling handcrafted jewelry is a competitive business in a relatively saturated market, so how do you make yourself stand out from the sea of other jewelry makers? One great marketing strategy is to have a mailing list and to actively send out mailings.
November 20 2007: Beginner Watercolor Painting Tips - Getting Started With Watercolor by: rserpe
Like any new form of art, watercolor painting can be difficult at first. It is only with time and practice that one becomes a better painter. Never become discouraged by your mistakes or lack of progress.
November 20 2007: Oil Painting Techniques - The Many Ways to Apply Oil Paint by: rserpe
Oil paint is one of the most versatile and adaptable painting mediums in existence today. There are many techniques and effects possible with oil paint. This article will talk about some of the many ways you can use oil paint.
November 20 2007: An Introduction to Pastel Drawing & Painting by: rserpe
Pastels are a wonderful medium to work with. If you are used to painting in wet mediums like oils and acrylics then you should give pastels a try.
November 20 2007: Art Lesson: Learn About Color Schemes for Your Next Painting by: rserpe
This article will talk about five different color schemes you can use to plan out your next painting. The tips in this article can be applied to any painting medium.
November 20 2007: Oil Painting Lesson - Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Painting by: rserpe
Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have.
November 20 2007: Sell Your Art Online With Your Own Unique Website by: rserpe
If you are serious about selling your art online, then you should be serious about developing your own website. I am not referring to those free website builders your Internet Service Provider gives you or any other free website providers. I am talking about a professional website with your own unique domain name: www.yourname.com.
November 20 2007: Selling your Art Online - Website Tips For Artists by: rserpe
If you plan to sell your art online with your own unique website, my advice is simple: Be Different! There are hundreds of artist websites online today that are all making the same mistakes.
November 20 2007: Oil Painting Lesson - Introduction To Oil Painting Fundamentals by: rserpe
To accurately convey your feelings about the subject you are painting, you should learn and understand the fundamentals of oil painting like drawing, color theory, value and composition. I hope to give you a better understanding of these fundamentals in this article. This article is meant to be an introduction. You should study these topics further on your own when you have time.
November 20 2007: Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques by: rserpe
Oil paint is an amazing versatile medium. It can be applied in a thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency. This versatility opens the door to a number of different painting techniques.
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