Articles written by Alina Bradford
All 225 articles written by Alina Bradford
How to Increase Creativity During an Illness: Encourage Innovation in Your Art Through Experiences
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Sometimes it takes an illness to show the artist what is really important in life. If the artist is thoughtful, an this experience can increase creativity in their art. more...
The Health Benefits of Cinnamon: Medicinal Herb that Tastes Great
Category: Herbal Properties/Benefits
The health benefits of cinnamon can be major for such a simple spice. Cinnamon aids weight loss, can prevent type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and much more. more...
Three of the Best Free Holiday Decorations: Use Natural and Homemade Items to Decorate Your Home
Category: Reducing Waste
Using free holiday decorations is not only economical, it's also a good way to have eco-friendly holiday decorations. more...
10 Unusual Still Life Ideas: Creative Painting Inspirations
Category: Still Life Painting
Sometimes artists face a creative block. Often, this is caused by a lack of interesting painting subjects for still lifes. Luckily, still life ideas are everywhere. more...
How to Choose a Sketchbook: Choosing This Art Supply Carefully Can Get You Sketching Every Day
Category: Drawing
Choosing the right sketching supplies helps an artist sketch more, and no sketching supply is more important than a good sketchbook. more...
How to Treat Dry Skin: Skin Care Tips from Roberta Perry
Category: Skin/Nail Care
Dry skin is caused when skin it loses too much water or oil, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The key to treating dry skin is preventing moisture loss. more...
How to Create a Signature Painting Style: Making a Visual Brand for Your Artwork
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
A signature painting style makes an artist stand out from the crowd. This can bring the artist more sells, a following and maybe even fame. more...
How to Paint Autumn Landscapes: Using Color and Light to Warm Fall Paintings
Category: Landscape Painting
As with any type of seasonal landscape painting, autumn landscapes incorporate certain colors and light to set the mood. more...
Make Custom Post Cards for Artwork: Market Your Artwork with Homemade Art Postcards
Category: Art Cards
Art postcards are a great way to offer customers an inexpensive way to own a piece of art at galleries and art shows. more...
How to Make a SpongeBob Costume: A No-Sew Kids’ Costume for Halloween or Dress-up
Category: Crafts (general)
This no-sew costume is easy to make and can be used as a children's Halloween costume, a dress-up costume or as a party costume for a SpongeBob SquarePants fan. more...
Fixative Alternatives for Soft Pastel Drawings: Protect Paintings without Chemicals
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Plucky pastel artists can protect pastel drawings and paintings by using free fixative alternatives that are chemical-free. more...
Photography Shoot Tips for Models: Legal Tips to Protect a Modeling Career Before and After a Gig
Category: Career Advice (general)
Being an "au naturale" model for photography shoot may get you some extra cash, but it can also get you jail time. more...
How to Draw a Cartoon Baby: A Step-by-Step Cartooning Demo
Category: Drawing
Drawing cartoon babies gives an artist the chance to exaggerate body proportions in fun ways. Plus, it's a great drawing project for kids. more...
14 Creative Ideas for Creating Art: Two Weeks of Painting Exercises
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The best way to hone painting skills is to paint; and to paint the artist needs ideas. These painting prompts give the artist 14 days of creative painting ideas. more...
Creative Ideas for an Autumn Wedding: How to Have a Fall Themed Reception and Ceremony
Category: Wedding Planning (general)
An autumn can be a colorful time to have a wedding. The invitations, ceremony and reception can be a bright celebration of love and nature with a few creative ideas. more...
How to Do Colored Pencil Techniques: The Fine Art of Burnishing, Layering and Blending
Category: Drawing
When many people think of colored pencil, they think children's art supply. Using advanced colored pencil techniques, though, the artist can create paint-like drawings. more...
How to Make a Cloth Brush Holder: This Easy-to-Make Holder Keeps Fine Art Brushes Safe
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Keeping brushes flat and the bristles protected ensures that they paint the way they should. Crafty artists can make a cloth brush holder that makes brush storage a snap. more...
How to Paint a Straight Line: Make Clean, Crisp Strokes in Your Paintings
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
They say that there are no straight lines in nature, but what about everything else? Painting straight lines for man-made items can be done easily, even with shaky hands. more...
How to Draw Feathers: Simple Step-by-Step Instructions
Category: Drawing
Whether drawing birds, angels or gryphon's, it is important to know how to draw feathers. more...
How to Deal with Art Critics: When to Take Criticism on Your Art and When to Ignore It
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How does the artist deal with a stinging critique of their art? The only way to turn a comment into a constructive learning experience is to consider the source. more...
How to Draw 3-Dimensional Buildings: Using Basic Shapes to Create Perspective
Category: Drawing
Drawing realistic architecture relies on a basic understanding of perspective and basic 3-dimensional shapes. more...
How to Take Care of Soft, Hard and Oil Pastels: Art Supply Storage and Use Tips for Pastel Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Pastels need certain care to work their best. Storage, cleaning and handling all affect the lifespan and effectiveness of an artist pastel. more...
How to Pose a Subject for Portrait Painting: Creating Personality and Strong Composition
Category: Portrait Painting
The goal of posing in a portrait painting is to covey the subject's personality while creating an interesting composition. more...
How to Use References Photos for Art: Get Inspiration without Copyright Problems
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Using reference photos when creating paintings or drawings can be convenient, but there are several important things to consider. more...
How to Fix Mistakes in Your Art: Tips to Find and Correct Your Paintings and Drawings
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
If a painting or drawing just doesn't look right then the artist needs to find the problem and fix it. more...
How to Paint en Plein Air: Take Your Artwork Outside for New Inspiration
Category: Landscape Painting
Painting masters such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted en plein air. The aspiring landscape artist should, too. more...
How to Draw a Hand Demo: Step-by-Step Process of Making Realistic Fingers and Palms
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Hands are one of the most feared parts of the body to draw. This is because they are made up of complex three-dimensional shapes. more...
Spring Sketching Ideas: Fill Your Sketchbook with Springtime Drawings
Category: Drawing
Spring not only brings new life to Mother Earth, it can also bring new life to an artist's sketchbook. more...
How to Be a Green Artist: Earth-friendly Ways to Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Artists can save the planet by recycling, reusing and reducing the amount of waste they produce. more...
Semi-Homemade Recipes: Dishes Inspired by the Work of Sandra Lee
Category: Recipes (general)
Here are five recipes that are simple to make, inexpensive, and inspired by Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade meals. more...
How to Paint with Pastels: Create Wet Media with Soft Art Pastels and Oils Pastels
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Changing art pastels into wet media is an easy way to get many different looks from one medium. more...
New Year's Resolutions for Artists: How to Create Goals to Take Your Art to the Next Level
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Every artist can make this new year a more artistically productive and creative one by setting goals with their New Year's Resolution. more...
Using Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate: Beginner’s Guide to Making Pictures Their Best
Category: Digital Photography
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate is digital photography software makes editing photos a snap and is very easy to learn for photography novices. more...
How to Enter Art Shows: Tips from Professional Artist Beth Livingston
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Before an artist enters an art show, the type of show, presentation, guidelines, shipping and installation should be considered. more...
How Writers Can Create Passive Income: Making Money With Old Articles
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
Using their old articles, freelance writers can create a steady stream of income through pay-per-click sites and blogs. more...
How to Make Gift Jars: Inexpensive Food Gifts to Create at Home
Category: Crafts (general)
Gift jars are easy to make gifts that can be made for birthday and Christmas presents and added to gift baskets. more...
How to Draw Teeth: A Tutorial to Help Portrait Artists
Category: Drawing
Many young artists think that teeth are just blocks of white drawn into the mouth. Teeth are actually formed from drawing the negative space around each tooth. more...
How to Kill Bosses Grandmaster Vorpil and Murmur: Strategies for Defeating the Shadow Labyrinth
Category: Online Games
In the instance called Shadow Labyrinth in World of Warcraft, there are two bosses that can be defeated by using a strategy based on the boss' abilities. more...
How to Mine in World of Warcraft: For Skill Level 1 to 375 in the Horde Faction
Category: Online Games
Leveling your World of Warcraft Horde faction character's mining skill is easy if you have a plan to use during each step of your character's overall leveling process. more...
Category: Art Books (general)
Embracing Encaustic is a beautiful, fully illustrated how-to guide with step-by-step demonstrations on encaustic painting. more...
How to Become a Selling Artist: Artist Gregory Piazza Shares His Art Sales Tips
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Artist promotion and selling paintings is done through hard work, networking, and a joy for the business says artist Gregory Piazza. more...
How to Draw and Sketch Deciduous Trees: A Step-by-Step Demo on Drawing Trees
Category: Drawing
Drawing and sketching deciduous trees is easy when several simple methods are used. more...
How to Sell More Paintings: How Frames and Mats Can Help an Artist's Sales
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Choosing the right frame and mat can help an artist sell more paintings than ever before. more...
How to Recycle a Junk Car: Creative Waste Management for Used Autos
Category: Reducing Waste
There are five options for recycling a junk car: junkyards, scrap metal yards, charities, city clean-up days, and giving it away. more...
Category: Drawing
Watercolor and vellum papers have unique qualities that can be a help or a hinder to the colored pencil artist. more...
How to Paint Unusual Sunsets: Avoiding Cliché to Create Fantastic Paintings
Category: Landscape Painting
Using unusual colors, perspectives, and props, a sunset painting can go from commonplace to exceptional. more...
How to Create Depth in Landscapes: Using Layering, Color Saturation, and Texture
Category: Landscape Painting
Creating depth in landscape paintings is a three-step process that includes layering, atmospheric perspective, and texture. more...
Making Business Goals to Make More Money: Finding Your Needs and Achieving them at Work
Category: Strategic Business Planning
Business goals are important to climbing the corporate ladder, but they are also important to any business endeavor if you want to make money. more...
How to Make Comics: The Steps to Creating and Illustrating a Comic Book
Category: Illustration
It takes more than one illustrator to create a completed comic book. The penciler, inker, colorist, and letterer are all important to the process. more...
How to Reconnect in Your Relationship: Building Stronger Sexual Connections by Loving Yourself
Category: Women's Sexual Health
Many relationships lose the heat, fun, and sex because of disconnection. That can be stopped with reconnection and self love. more...
Small Town Helena, Montana has Big Art: June's Destination for Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
When most people think of art, Montana doesn't come to mind. This misconception couldn't be farther from the truth. more...
How to Pick a Pencil for Drawing: Learing About Choosing Art Pencil Types and Uses
Category: Drawing
There are many kinds of drawing pencils; here's an overview of lead hardness, line darkness, and varieties of pencils for drawing. more...
Beavers Bend Resort Park: May's Vacation Destination Tip for Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Beavers Bend Resort Park in Oklahoma will satisfy artists and their families, as well. more...
How to Move in Together: A Dating Guide to Sane Co-habitation
Category: Dating (general)
How to move in with your boyfriend or girlfriend and keep the relationship full of romance. more...
How to Draw Parts of the Hand: Create Realistic Fingers, Thumbs, Nails in Your Drawings of People
Category: Drawing
Here are tips and tricks to help make your hand drawing fears fade away. more...
How to Draw Children: Simple Steps to Creating Realistic Kids
Category: Drawing
How to use simple principals to draw realistic children. more...
Low Calorie Cooking Basics: How to Reduce Calories in Cooking: Simple Substitutions & Techniques
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
The article covers all the basics of how to cook foods that are lower in calories and gives some information on the history of the low calorie movement. more...
Low Calorie Banana Pudding Cake: A Delicious Guilt-Free Dessert
Category: Healthy Desserts
This yummy cake is much lower in calories than most, but still has a moist, soft texture. more...
How to Lower Calories in Foods: 8 Ways to Cook With Fewer Calories
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Cooking healthy, low calorie foods can be a challenge. Here are some tips to make any dish lower in calories. more...
Acrylic Painting for Beginners: How to Get Started Working with This Versatile Art Medium
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
All you need to know to start painting with acrylics. more...
NYLO Hotel in Texas: March's Destination for Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
This month's Destination for Artists is the fabulous NYLO Hotel in Plano, Texas. more...
Artist Workshop Getaways: Places to Have a Great Vacation and Learn More About Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Want a vacation that teaches as well as relaxes? Take a look at these Artist Destination picks. more...
How to Draw the Eye: Tips on Making a Realistic Eye
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The eye can be broken down into easy to handle parts to make your drawings more realistic. more...
Skin and Face Painting Tips: Suzanne Robbie Hay Explains Her Craft
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Suzanne Robbie Hay explains her passion for the art of skin and face painting and gives tips on how others can start painting on skin, too. more...
Marquis Los Cabos Beach Resort: An Art Lover’s Dream in Beautiful Mexico
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Destinations for Artists Series features the Marquis Los Cabos Beach Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico as an artist-worthy destination. more...
How Copyright Affects Artists: Protect Yourself from Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
You may think that copyrights and public domain have nothing to do with artists, but they are very important for protecting your art and your reputation. more...
The Antioxidant Drink Sambazon: A Review of the Organic Acai Juice
Category: Juices
Sambazon Organic Acai Juice is high in antioxidants and other vitamins, but is it high on taste? more...
Antioxidant Drink Purple: A Review of the Açaí Berry Drink
Category: Juices
Yes, Oprah loves the açaí berry. But will you love the antioxidant drink called Purple? more...
How to Draw a Gingerbread Man: Drawing a Christmas Favorite in Color
Category: Drawing
How to draw a colorful gingerbread man for Christmas with a complete Flash demo. more...
How to Draw a Cartoon Santa: Create a Cute Christmas Drawing
Category: Drawing
A short demo of a cartoon Santa Claus that can be drawn by kids and adults for this holiday season. more...
Basics of a Warrior Talent Tree: How to Make a Better World of Warcraft Warrior
Category: Online Games
This article explains a warrior's talent tree. more...
Building Tank Combat Strategies: How to Play a Defensive World of Warcraft Warrior
Category: Online Games
How to create and play a tank, or defensive stance, warrior. more...
How to Draw Babies: Artist's Guide to Understanding Infant Proportions and Shapes
Category: Drawing
Babies are easy to draw once you understand their proportions and drawing rules. more...
How to Draw and Paint a Mermaid: Getting the Right Look When Drawing Skin and Scales
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Mermaids are a fun fantasy creature to draw and paint. This article will give you tips on how to make them look perfect. more...
Art Reference Sources: Image and Photo Resources on the Internet
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Here are several great websites that offer visual reference material for artists. more...
Basics of How to Draw a Nose: Sketching the Human Nose the Easy Way
Category: Drawing
How to draw or sketch a nose with basic ideas any artist can use. more...
Interview: Artist Mary Roberson: Wildlife and Landscape Painter Talks About Her Inspirations
Category: Landscape Painting
Wildlife and landscapes painter Mary Roberson talks about how a small town and the outdoors effects her passion for painting. more...
Functional Fitness: How to Lose Weight without Exercising
Category: Weight Loss Methods
Adding movement to your day can burn calories quickly and lose weight without major commitment to exercise. more...
Starting Your Baby on Solid Food: Start Safely
Category: Infant & Toddler Health
How to start baby on solid foods safely, and how to avoid food allergies. more...
Tips for Easy Research: Write Better and Faster
Category: Writing for Non-Fiction Genres
Don't waste time with research. Get it done and move onto the part you love, the actual writing. more...
Achieving your Artistic Goals: The How and Why of Goals
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How to reach you artistic goals with simple planning and the benefits of goals. more...
How to Paint Clouds: Cloud Differences and Using them in a Composition
Category: Landscape Painting
There are many types of clouds. Here's how to paint clouds well, and add them to a composition properly. more...
Interview with Charlie Athanas: A Talk with and Artist Who's Done Graphic Novels, Comics, and Plays
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Artist Charlie Athanas, who does graphic novels, comics, graphic art, and more, talks about his craft and the importance of sketching. more...
Interview with Artist Pamelina H: Rock-in-Roll Acrylic Artist
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
This second instalment of Interview with the Pros is with guitar, motorcycle, and acrylic artist Pamelina H. more...
How to Find Jobs for Artists: Finding Artist Work with the Internet
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Article on finding work as an artist. Sell your skills, paintings, illustration work and more. Find out how to make an artist resume, portfolio, and search websites. more...
How to Paint with Watercolor: Watercolor Basics for Beginners
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Terms, tips, and how-to paint with watercolor. Paper, paper stretching, saturated and opaque colors, and more. more...
How to Promote Your Paintings: Ideas for Selling Your Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
So you've painted your masterpiece and now you want to sell it? Here are some tips to find people to buy your art. more...
How to Paint: Basics that Every Beginning Artist Should Know
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Article for people beginning to paint. How to mix colors, chose canvas, treat brushes, and more. more...
The Art of Impressionism: How Impressionism Changed the Art World
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
A history and overview of the Impressionism movement started by Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro. more...
Oil Painting Tips and Terms: Learn every word you need to know about oil painting.
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Oil painting tips and terms. Learn what lean to fat, value, and more mean. more...
Painting with Coffee: An Interview and How-to
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Artist Jennings Lee Johnson talks about how he paints with coffee and how this 76-year-old got started in art. more...
Van Gogh and Composition: Learn how Symmetry Effects your Drawings and Paintings.
Category: Still Life Painting
How symmetry and asymmetry affect the composition and aesthetics of an artist's drawing or painting, as shown by Van Gogh's works. more...
How to Draw and Paint Flowers: Learning to See and Draw the Parts of a Flower
Category: Drawing
Learn how to identify the shapes and parts that form flower, leaves, and stems to make beautiful floral drawings and paintings. more...
How to Use Soft Art Pastel: Beginner’s Guide to Soft Pastels
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How to get started drawing and painting in soft pastel. more...
Digital Painting and Photo Collage Art: Using Digital Pictures for Fine Art
Category: Illustration
Everyone has photographs just laying around waiting to become fine art. Here is how to take a bad picture and turn into into painted collage art. more...
Ideas for Holiday Sketching and Painting: Inspiration for Your Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How will you get inspiration this holiday season for your paintings and drawings? Here are some creative ideas. more...
Lessons from Picasso: Finding Your Artistic Period
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Pablo Picasso is an artist known for his many "periods" of work. Find out how to inspire your own period. more...
Skin Tone Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use to Painting Software to Create Realistic Portraits
Category: Portrait Painting
Here is a tutorial to shed light on the process of creating realistic skin tones by painting and drawing with art programs. more...
Johannes Vermeer: The techniques of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
A look at the life and painting techniques of Johannes Vermeer, painter of "Girl with a Pearl Earring." more...
Painting a Nighttime Sky: How to Use Vivid Color To Paint a Night Landscape
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The night is full of color! Here is how to paint a nighttime landscape. more...
How to Ink Comics: Learning Inking Skills and Techniques
Category: Illustration
Ben Soto, comic artist extraordinare, gives us an awesome demo on how to "ink" illustrations for comics. more...
Free Drawing Programs: Art Programs That Are Free to Download
Category: Drawing
Why spend $100 and up for a good art program? Download these free today! more...
How Draw More Realistic Faces: Make Your Head Drawings More Believable
Category: Drawing
Learn how to use details to make your drawn or painted portraits of faces look more realistic and believable. more...
How to Start and Keep a Sketchbook: Learn to Use a Sketchbook Like the Masters
Category: Drawing
Keeping a sketchbook is the best way to help your skills grow as an artist. more...
Category: Drawing
Fresh tips for boosting your creativity: Bambootiger (author of Connect the Dot Face) shows us that, as an artist, sometimes you have to have fun! more...
Summer Painting and Drawing Ideas: Get More Creative Ideas this Season
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The great warm weather can bring out a host of things to paint or draw. Here are five ideas for summer themed paintings or drawings. more...
Jobs for Artists (Apr 25 2006): Places that Hire Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Here's a list of illustrator and graphic design jobs for April 25, 2006 more...
Draw a Face with Dots 7: Part 7 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
Here is part seven in how to draw a face with dots. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 3: Part 3 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do more...
Draw a Face with Dots 6: Part 6 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
Here is part six of how to draw a face with dots. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 2: Part 2 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
Part 2 of Connect-the-Dot Face Lesson. How to draw a face using a simple series of dots. more...
How to Find Work as an Artist: Jobs for Artist, Illustrators, and Other Creative Types
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
This article covers several ideas as to finding work as a freelance illustrator, artist, and more through job boards and forums, including site addresses. more...
The Lessons of Leonardo da Vinci: Take Ideas from a Master Artist to Improve your Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Need inspiration? Leonardo da Vinci's work can spur hundreds of ideas. more...
The Best Holiday Recipes for Healthy Muffins: Make a Special, Nutritious Breakfast
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Want to make a healthy, but festive, breakfast Thanksgiving or Christmas morning? These recipes for healthy muffins will make the family's day. more...
The True Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea: Cutting Through the Hype
Category: Food Trends (general)
Green tea is in everything from chewing gum to diet supplements. The health benefits of green tea are more than just a fad, though. more...
Category: Holiday Entertaining
Holiday entertaining can be stressful. Crafty hosts can make last minute miracles happen, though, using only common kitchen items using these holiday tips. more...
How to Get Cheap Tickets for Last Minute Flights: Get Discount Airfare with These Simple Travel Tips
Category: Budget Transportation
No matter the situation, it is usually important to get cheap tickets for last minute flights quickly. Travelers can grab low cost plane tickets through several methods. more...
Facial Skin Care Tips: Prevent Wrinkles and Get Radiant Skin
Category: Skin/Nail Care
According to the Mayo Clinic, good skin care can delay wrinkles and skin problems. Learning about how to wash your face and about products for sensitive skin are key. more...
10 Ways to Celebrate International Artist Day: October 25th is a Holiday for Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Picasso's birthday marks a day of celebration for artists all over the world. International Artist Day is a grassroots campaign to bring awareness to the fine arts. more...
The Archie Bray Foundation: World-Renowned Center for Ceramic Arts
Category: Ceramics (general)
The Archie Bray Foundation is a world-renowned center for the ceramic arts. It is the first of its kind and is sure to be of interest to most art lovers. more...
Tips on How to Draw Dolls: Creating Art with Fashion Dolls and Rag Dolls
Category: Still Life Painting
Sometimes the simplest of items can create interesting still life paintings. Drawing a doll, for example, can bring a human element to an artwork. more...
How to Paint Dramatic Still Lifes: Create Drama in Paintings Using Contrast, Tension & Storytelling
Category: Still Life Painting
Sometimes a still life painting needs a little extra drama. An artist can create drama in still lifes using color, contrast and storytelling. more...
How to Protect Pastel Paintings: Using Fixatives and Studio Storage to Keep Artwork Safe
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
It is important to protect pastel paintings from smudges and tears. Artists can protect their work by using fixatives and special storing methods. more...
The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook Review: A Healthy Eating Cookbook by Judith Finlayson
Category: Health Books
When a cook thinks "low calorie cooking" they may not think of whole grains, but this healthy eating cookbook has recipes for low calorie whole grain dishes of all kinds. more...
How to Use Life Models for Fine Art: Legalities that Every Artist Should Know
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Using a life model as a painting or drawing muse may have been the norm for masters like Peter Paul Rubens, but it can potentially bring modern artists legal problems. more...
How to Draw a Cartoon Baby Monkey: A Simple Drawing Exercise for Kids
Category: Drawing
It is important to give kids simple drawing exercises, like this baby monkey cartoon character, to boost confidence in drawing skills. more...
A Month's Worth of Drawing Ideas: 31 Creative Ideas for Creating Art with a Pencil
Category: Drawing
Sometimes an artist just needs to produce art to hone their skills. The hard part is coming up with drawing ideas. This list will keep an artist busy for a whole month. more...
How to Paint with Leaves: Make Botanical Paintings and Collages Naturally
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The key to making fantastic botanical paintings and collages is going straight to the source by painting with leaves. more...
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The most important tool a painter uses is the paint brush. These brushes can cost a lot of money, so it makes since to take clean, store and restore them. more...
How to Travel with Art Supplies: Getting Everything to Your Destination and Back Home Safe
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Traveling with art supplies isn't just about protection; it's also about airport guidelines. No artist wants expensive supplies ruined. more...
How to Make Sure Your Art Lasts: Dos and Don'ts for Quality Artwork
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Many artists dream about their art being treasured for generations. This can't be done, though, if the artwork wasn't made with archival and quality products. more...
How to Draw Wings: Basic Wings for Angels, Fantasy and Sci-Fi
Category: Drawing
Being able to draw wings is a staple of fantasy, anime, manga, sci fi and cartoon art. Luckily, just a few simple steps are needed to create a wide-range of wing types. more...
How to Draw Clothing: Mastering Wrinkles, Draping and Creases
Category: Drawing
Drawing clothing is an essential part of figure drawing. The artist should know how to translate the folds, wrinkles and creases they see into convincing lines on paper. more...
How to Draw 3-Dimensional Shapes Step-by-Step: Creating Cubes, Pyramids, Prisms and Cones
Category: Drawing
No object can be drawn without an understanding of advanced 3-dimensional shapes including the cube, prism and pyramid. more...
Lose Weight with Writing: How to Create and Use a Food Journal and Fitness Journal
Category: Weight Loss Motivators
Journaling is an important weight loss technique for any dieter because it uses thoughtfulness to combat bad habits and encourage good habits. more...
Where to Find Work as an Artist: Get an Online Job in Commercial Art or Fine Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Artists just starting out in illustration, graphic arts, conceptual art or fine art, can find a job using several helpful websites. more...
Art Supplies Every Artist Should Own: 5 Tools to Make Fantastic Artwork
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Every artist should have several art supplies on-hand to make their finished artworks the best they can be. more...
How to Draw Cartoon Facial Expressions: Showing the Character’s Mood to the Viewer
Category: Illustration
Comics and cartoons rely on very few words, so the character's expressions must do a lot of talking for them. more...
Papershow the New Digital Drawing Tool: Bluetooth Pen Takes Sketches from Paper to Digital
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Papershow is a digital drawing tool designed for business meetings, but it can be a handy tool for artists, as well. more...
Painting Ideas for Springtime: Build Skill and Creativity While Celebrating the Season
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Need a creative boost? Let spring make your artistic skill and paintings better than ever. more...
The Art of Lomography: An Insight Into the World of a Lomographer
Category: Film Photography
Lomography is an unusual form of photography full of artistic flair. Here, Lomographer Andy Hayes shares his love for the art of lomography and 8-lens features. more...
How to Draw Fashion Designs: An Interview and Demo with Rachel Burt
Category: Drawing
Fashion designer/ fashion sketch artist Rachel Burt shows budding fashion artists what they need to know to create fashion designs and fabric sketches. more...
How to Make Homemade Watercolor Paper: Recycle Old Paper to Create Inexpensive, Fine Art Paper
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
With scrap paper, a blender and a window screen, an artist can create their own homemade, recycled watercolor paper. more...
How to Draw Manga Heads: A Step-by-Step Demo
Category: Drawing
Drawing manga is easy as long as you follow some basic principals when drawing the head. more...
How to Save Money on Art Supplies: How Artists Can Get Free Art Materials and Discount Painting Gear
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Getting free art supplies or discount art supplies is a great way for artists to fight budget problems caused by the recession. more...
How to Draw Santa's Elf: Create a Christmas Cartoon Character
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Learning how to draw a cute cartoon Santa's elf is a great holiday activity for young and old. It is easy to learn and can be done with a variety of mediums. more...
How to Draw a Christmas Stocking: A Simple Drawing that Can Turn into Holiday Fun
Category: Drawing
Christmas stockings are a fun image to draw on the blustery days leading up to the big holiday. Their simple shapes make them easy for anyone, even children, to draw. more...
How to Get Your Artwork Shown in a Gallery: Expert Advice on Finding an Art Gallery to Represent You
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
A major part of getting artwork shown in a gallery is research, connections, and professional presentation. more...
How to Make Thrifty Gift Baskets: Inexpensive Gifts for Christmas or Birthdays
Category: Crafts (general)
Using inexpensive items found at thrift stores and dollar stores, a price conscious gift giver can make gift baskets to give as presents. more...
Category: Online Games
Simple strategies focusing on abilities are all that are needed to beat the first two bosses in the Shadow Labyrinth instance in World of Warcraft. more...
How to Make Homemade Filters for Cameras: Quick and Easy Ways to Create Creative Filters
Category: Photography Techniques
Camera filters are useful for adding certain effects to photos, but can be quite expensive. The best solution is for photographers to make their own. more...
Corel Painter Essentials 4: A Review of the Digital Illustration Software
Category: Illustration
Corel Painter Essentials 4 is the perfect piece of software for artists who want to create digital art and illustrations by painting and drawing with their computer. more...
Artist Trading Cards: How to Create, Trade, and Collect ATCs
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Artist trading cards (ATCs) is a way for artists to create small works of art that can travel the world through trading. more...
How to Draw and Sketch PineTrees: A Step-by-Step Demo on Drawing Conifers
Category: Drawing
Drawing and sketching evergreen trees is simple and can be done with short, dashing strokes of the pencil to create bark, needles, and the general shape of the tree. more...
Art: The Definitive Visual Guide: A Review of DK Publishing's Ultimate Art Reference Book
Category: Art Books (general)
Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a useful reference guide for the art student, artist, and art lover, alike. more...
Choosing Mats and Frames for Your Artwork: How to Give Your Paintings the Best Look
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Paintings look best when packaged in a nice frame and mat. Two things to consider are what colors are best and what style will work with the painting. more...
Understanding One-Point Perspective: A Demo and Explanation of this Drawing Technique
Category: Drawing
One-point perspective helps the artist draw images are three-dimensional using a vanishing point, horizon line, and orthogonal lines. more...
How to Use Flowers and Leaves for Painting: Being Creative with Botanicals in Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
When painting with botanicals, flowers and leaves are crushed, smashed, and rubbed to release their natural juices, making interesting patterns and washes. more...
How to Draw Breasts: Creating an Important Part of Female Anatomy
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The female breast is drawn differently depending on shape, environment, and perspective. more...
How to Be a Portrait Artist: Making Money With Portraiture
Category: Portrait Painting
Being a portrait artist can bring in a lot of money if networking and the proper studio is used. more...
Health Benefits of Green Tea: How to Use Tea to Boost Wellbeing
Category: Natural Medicine (general)
Green tea has become one of the latest fad foods touted as the new must have for healthy diets, but what makes it so good for you? more...
Big Time Artists in Small Idaho Towns: July's Destination Getaway Vacation for Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Small town Idaho is our focus this month in our article series Destinations for Artists. more...
How to Pose Groups for Portraits: Making Symmetry and Composition from Live Subjects
Category: Portrait Painting
When portrait painting, posing groups of people can create a problem with composition. The trick is to use angles and symmetry to your advantage. more...
How to Choose Drawing Supplies: Drawing Tools for Drawing, Comics, Cartoons and More
Category: Drawing
Most people think of pencils when they think of drawing, but there are many other drawing tools for creating a drawing, sketch, comic, or cartoon. more...
How to Use a Model Release Form: Using Other People's Images in Artwork Legally
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Make sure that your artwork is legally covered when using models. more...
How to Blend Soft Pastels: Tools and Techiques to Use In Your Chalk Pastel Paintings
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Here is how to take your chalk pastel paintings to new level using blending techniques. more...
How to Have a Romantic Bedroom: Making the Bedroom a Place for Love, Not War
Category: Marriage (general)
How to make your bedroom romantic and sexy, without fighting with your lover. more...
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How to make a simple artist tool that can help you with the composition and cropping of your artwork. more...
Understanding Food Labels: How to Tell the Difference Between Reduced Calorie and Light
Category: Food Facts
If all of those terms on labels has your head spinning, never fear! This article will teach you all the calorie terms you need to know. more...
How to Make a Tropical Party Menu: Fixing a 3 Course Low Calorie Meal for Guests
Category: Party Food (general)
This meal has a tropical feel and lots of flavor, without all the calories. more...
Sugar Replacement Review: Four of the Best Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes
Category: Diet Food Trends
Here is a review of some of the best artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes on the market. more...
Free Videos for Artists: Internet Art Inspiration, Entertainment, and How-to Tutorial Videos
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
The Internet has a wide array of free videos for artists. Here are just a few. more...
How to Paint Illustrations: Suggestions for Beginning Illustrators
Category: Illustration
How to get started in painting illustrations. more...
Interview with Daniel Vosovic: A Fashion Designer's Ideas About Being Creative in Art
Category: American Fashion Designers
Daniel Vosovic, of "Project Runway" fame, shares his feelings about creativity, fashion and inspiration. more...
Tips for Raising Your Child Alone: How to Be a Great Single Parent
Category: Single Parent Support
Tips on how to raise your child alone, including finding role models, building strong bonds, and finding time for simple parenting time. more...
How to Draw Eyelashes: Tips and Tricks for Drawing Realistic Lashes
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Tips and tricks to make drawing eyelashes less of a mystery. more...
How to Be an Art Critic: Artist Diane Loving Gives Tips on Becoming More Expert About Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Guest artist Diane Loving gives her four-step plan to go from being an "armchair art critic" to a knowledgeable art connoisseur. more...
How to Draw a Dragon: Art Tips from Author and Fantasy Artist Cynthia Cummens
Category: Drawing
The talented Cynthia Cummens shows us how to draw a dragon in this article for Painting at Suite 101. more...
How to Frame Your Artwork Basics: Make Your Art Look Great and Protect It for the Years to Come
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
You've done the hard work of painting or drawing your artwork, now display it with the right frame, supports, and more. more...
The Artist Within by Greg Preston: A Review of the a Book that Looks Inside Famous Artist's Studios
Category: Illustration
Greg Preston's book, The Artist Within, is an interesting look at the studios of famous cartoonists and comic artists. more...
How to Draw an Angel: Sketching a Freehand Cartoon Angel
Category: Drawing
How to draw a simple angel with wings. more...
How to Choose an Art Pastel Brand: What to Look for When Buying Pastels
Category: Drawing
How to pick the best art pastel for you with the least surprises. more...
Portrait Drawing by John T.Freeman: More Than a How-to-Draw-a-Head Book
Category: Drawing
A review of artist John T. Freeman's wonderful how-to book Portrait Drawing. more...
World of Warcraft Warrior Ability: How to Create a Tank or Damage Dealer with Abilities
Category: Online Games
An overview of the different types of World of Warcraft warriors and how they work with abilities. more...
Powerhouse Combat Strategies: How to Play a Damage Dealing World of Warcraft Warrior
Category: Online Games
How to create and play a damage dealing, DPS, or powerhouse warrior. more...
Photographing Your Art: The Pros and Cons of SLR Cameras
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Photographing your art is important, but what kind of camera do you choose? Digital? Point-and-shoot? SLR? more...
World of Warcraft Stats: The Basics of Building a Character
Category: Online Games
If you are new to World of Warcraft, then picking a race and character with the proper stats is a good idea. more...
Avoid and Fix Creative Burnout: Keep Your Art Ideas Flowing
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Don't lose your creativity! Keep it working like a well-oiled machine. more...
How to Paint with a Palette Knife: Simple Techniques for an Artist's Alternative to Paint Brushes
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How to use a palette knife in your oil or acrylic paintings. more...
Drawing Ideas for Autumn: A Season of Creativity
Category: Drawing
Autumn provides a great range of subjects for the creative artist. You just have to know where to look. more...
How to Draw 3-Dimensional Shapes: Shading, Perspective, and Form
Category: Drawing
Learn the basics of drawing 3-dimensional shapes with this easy demo. more...
Celiac Disease in Children: The Overlooked Food Allergy
Category: Early Childhood (general)
Celiac Disease: What it is, who gets it, and what can be done. more...
Category: Resources for Writers (general)
Online writing websites that can give you creative ideas and tips for for nonfiction, article writing and creative writing of all types. more...
How to Make More Art: Finding More Free Time to Paint and Draw
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Think you don't have the time to get better at painting or drawing? This article shows you how to grow as an artist when you really don't have time. more...
How to Paint Fireworks: After the 4th How-To
Category: Landscape Painting
How to paint fireworks of all types in a landscape. more...
Encaustic Painting: An Interview and How-to with Leah MacDonald
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
This third instalment of Interview with the Pros is with encaustic painter Leah MacDonald. more...
Interview with Artist Joey Wester: A Pro Acrylic Artist Gives a Glimpse into Hollywood
Category: Illustration
This first instalment of Interview with the Pros is with Hollywood backdrop and prop artist Joey Wester. more...
How to Draw Trees Better: A Little Observation Goes a Long Way
Category: Drawing
From oaks to pines and birch to cedar, this article will show you how to draw them all better with a little observation. more...
More Ways to Promote Your Art: More Ideas for Selling Your Painting
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
More tips and ideas to promote, network, and sell your art to buyers. more...
MySpace for Artists: How MySpace Can be a Valuable Tool for Your Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Learn how to use MySpace to network, display art, and learn from other artists. more...
Simplicity: Chinese Brush Painting: Make Painting Zen
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Relax and learn the zen basics of Chinese brush painting including brushes, equipment, and technique. more...
How to Draw Birds: Basics of How to Draw Birds
Category: Drawing
Article on how to draw wild and domestic birds. more...
Art Paper Terms and Uses: Learn How to Find the Right Paper for Your Art
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Art paper uses and terms defined. Learn the difference between cold and hot press, what lbs., sanded, and archival means, and how to pick the right paper for you. more...
How to Draw Leaves: From flowers to trees, draw them all!
Category: Drawing
Everything you ever wanted to know about drawing leaves for flowers and trees. more...
How to Build an Almost Free Artist's Desk: Easy-to-Build Storage for Artists
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Create your own workspace and storage for your art supplies using recycled and reused items for very little money. more...
A Different Canvas: Painting on Antler Sheds
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
An interview with Jan Adams ,in which she describes her interesting art form of painting on antler sheds. more...
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
December and New Year's Eve brings sights and sounds that you can't get any other time of the year. Use this time to boost your creativity for next year. more...
Drawing Human Proportions: Tips to help ease the stress of sketching humans.
Category: Drawing
This article will help you draw and sketch human proportions with ease. more...
Sponge Painting: Painting with Sponges, Kitchen Aids, and More
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
How to use household objects in your paintings, from sponges to toothbrushes and beyond. more...
How to Draw a Face In Pencil: Sketching the Nose, Eyes, and Mouth.
Category: Drawing
This article shows how to draw the face in pencil by breaking it down into easy components. more...
Artist Interview: Susan Kirsch: An inside look at the life of a successful watercolorist.
Category: Drawing
In 2004 I had the pleasure of writing an article about artists in the state of Idaho. There I met a wonderful watercolor artist by the name of Susan Kirsch. more...
Lessons from the Wyeths: Painting lessons from N.C., Andrew, and James Wyeth.
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Learn what the work of three generations of extraordinary painters, the Wyeths, can teach you about art, mood, and color theory. more...
Free Art Supplies: Free supplies and services for artists.
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Yes, art supplies are expensive, but here are some ways to try products free, get free materials to ship your art, and more! more...
Shadow Effects in Painting: How To Add Mood with Shadows
Category: Drawing
Step-by-step drawing demo on how to paint moody portraits with shadows. more...
Comic Artist’s Resource: Links for Comic Book Artists and Illustrators
Category: Drawing
This article lists some great resources for artist aspiring to dive into the world of comic illustration. more...
How To Draw the Human Face: Draw Head with Simple Principles
Category: Drawing
Learn how to draw the human face and head with the simple principles found in this article. more...
How to Use Fine Art Lighting: Learning to Shade Objects
Category: Drawing
The way you light your subject determines if it comes to life or stays flat on the paper. Learn how to use light, shadow and shading when painting and drawing 3D object. more...
How to Use Oil Pastels: The Basics of Drawing and Painting with this Flexible Medium
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
If you love to draw but want to get that look of paint, then oil pastels are the way to go. Here is an overview of how to go from drawing to painting with oil pastels. more...
Ten Tips to Inspire Creativity: Boost Your Art Inspiration with These Ideas
Category: Painting/Drawing (general)
Everyone can get into a creative slump. Here are ten ways to stimulate your creative juices and generate fresh inspiration. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 8: Part 8 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
Here is part eight in how to draw faces with dots. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 5: Part 5 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
The next step in drawing faces with dots. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 9: Part 9 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
The final step to drawing a face with dots. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 4: Part 4 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
The next step in drawing faces with dots. more...
Draw a Face with Dots 1: Part 1 in the Face Drawing Series
Category: Drawing
Drawing with dots is a useful technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing. more...
Computer Art: Illustrating and Drawing Made Easy
Category: Illustration
This is a simple intro to using computers to refine or edit your artwork. more...
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