by
Tim Robinson
Fads come and go and fashion is always on the rise, but in the world of collectors there are certain items which remain valuable on a monetary and personal level. These collectibles range from action figures and miniature cars to porcelain plates, toy decorative dolls, and vintage cameos. They may even be worth a fortune like rare paintings, first-edition books, and trading cards.
by
Frederick Gimino
Designing your own Tarot Deck can be fun and fulfilling. Even if your artistic talents are less than masterful a fully functional, unique, and aesthetically pleasing deck can be created. Whether you choose to decorate an existing deck or create your own here are some helpful ideas to get you started down the right path.
by
Tim Robinson
Once you’re in film school or in a film program there are certain classes that will be required no matter what you decide to take simply so you can learn more about the industry and how things work so you’ll be better informed of the process. But at some point you’ll have to declare a major or an emphasis. You might choose one and then realize you’re not happy doing that. Just know that changing in the middle is fine, you want to explore your options and find the discipline that is right for you.
by
Allison Ryan
Striped patterns are a distinctive attribute found in coastal decorating. Thin stripes or thick, multi-colored monochrome furnishings, upholstery, bedding, and pillows in the coastal theme are all probable contenders for materials using this pattern. While stripes are attractive, in order to keep them from overpowering a room, solid fabrics should be integrated into the furnishings as well.
by
Barbara Robins
Painting with acrylic paint is very versatile. The paints are either tube or jarred acrylic or craft paint. These paints can be found at craft stores and /or art stores. Acrylic paints dry quickly and are easy to use. Paint brushes generally use synthetic hairs and have an easy clean up with soap and water.
by
Barbara Robins
Would you like to live in a world of dull, grey tones? Vibrant beautiful colors makes for all the visual beauty found in nature. Artists have always tried to replicate the real world through their paintings and drawings. Artistically we use color to bring life to the flat one dimensional elements to our drawings and paintings. The basic hues of the color wheel is as follows: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet.
by
Barbara Robins
Grisaille painting can develop structure and animate flat surfaces through the effect of grisaille relief painting. The painted objects are in three dimensions. The effect of painting with light grey, middle grey and dark grey shades will develop the look of three dimensional elements. To achieve the illusion of light and shadow painting in shades of grey is considered to be a form of Trompe L’oeil.
by
Allison Ryan
Rubbing off the filler in such a manner as to leave well filled pores and a level surface is the real test of a wood-finisher's skill. After painting on the filler the condition of the surface must be watched, and the excess of the dulled mixture should be rubbed off crosswise of the grain at the proper time. If you rub the filler too soon, before the thinner has evaporated, the thickening body mixture of silex and pigment will pull out of the pores.
by
Allison Ryan
The speed at which paste filler dries when you apply it to wood depends on several things. These are the condition of the atmosphere in the area where you are doing the work. The filler will dry a lot faster in a warm and dry area. Other conditions include the amount and the kind of oil that you use, the quality of the paste filler and the volatility of the solvents. Using raw linseed oil in the mixture and damp cool air check or slow up the drying of filler in wood for wood frames, wood corner blocks, and plinth blocks.
by
Tim Robinson
It does not matter what kind of costume party you are going to be attending, there are a few costume masks that will always make you the king (or queen) of the party. With these outfits people will remember you and talk about it for a long time.
