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How to Paint The Moon
A blog by professional artist “nol” on how to paint professionally in the 21st century. Telling the world about my art, painting techniques and experiences, my practice and its evolution. Inspired by my love of art, the dream of being a painter and the daily fear of not making it. I’m a freelance illustrator and […]
How to Take Lazy Drawing to the Next Level With Zentangle
I am a fan of the art of Zentangle. The idea is to take a simple form and fill it in without lifting the pen. This sounds easy to do but is actually quite challenging. Zentangle is so named because tangling is how the Japanese refer to this type of drawing. Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn […]
Is Print Dead? Here Are Just A Few Reasons Why It Isn’t
It may come as a surprise to many but traditional print media is still going strong and is still very much alive. In fact, the print industry remains vital for artists and businesses alike. Printing is still used by professionals in art and design, photographers, journalists and the media, creatives in general, visual merchandising, architecture […]
Want Privacy? Learn About Encryption
This is a blog about encryption, to help readers understand how it works and how to use it. I will try to explain why encryption is important, what it can provide, and what the risks are. Art is a common theme in this blog. The reason for this is that encryption and privacy are essential […]
The Importance of Reading Reviews Before Buying a Modern Art Painting
I am going to write a blog post about the importance of reading reviews before buying something, particularly when it comes to modern art paintings. I believe that the more you know about a piece of paint and what the artist was trying to convey in the painting, the better your final product will be. […]
How to Choose Painting Materials
Choosing the right paints and mediums is a big part of the creative process. When you are just starting out, you don’t know what will work best for your project, so it helps to have a variety of products to experiment with. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right paints and […]
Stock Photography for Sale- Learn about what sets our stock photography apart from the rest.
You’ve probably heard the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. In fact, it is probably worth even more than that, since you can use pictures to show the written word in action. Telling your story visually through the use of stock photos is a great way to grab the attention of […]
Cyberpunk Where It Is Now And Where It’s Going
Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction that emerged in the 1980s. It is characterized by a gritty near-future setting, an atmosphere of decay, an emphasis on technical detail, and a focus on “high tech low life” – a juxtaposition of the utopian promises of technology and the dystopian realities of poverty and crime. William […]
Sculpture Art
Sculpture art is the use of polymers and fibers to create a sculpted piece, generally considered to be art. The material and process selected for this particular sculpture was chosen because of its aesthetic appeal to the sculptor. In this particular case, the sculpture is made out of plastic and has a plaster mold which […]
Figurative Art and How it can Give You Subliminal Messages
For example, if an artist is drawing a person and the person’s arms are crossed, it sends the message to the viewer that the person is feeling defensive. This is especially true if the artist chooses to draw the person in a tense position. It can even be seen in the way that the arms […]
Want To Learn How To Make Stencil Art? Here’s A Basic Guide
Stencil art is a form of art that uses the process of stenciling. It’s popular in graffiti and street art, but the process can be used for other forms of art as well. Creating a stencil requires you to use a template that you cut from cardstock paper or any other sheet of paper. Like […]
do rock art
Rock art, or at least the sort of rock art we do ourselves, is the most important thing humans have ever done. And yet it’s not well-known. When people think of human culture, they think of art museums, symphonies, and literature. But rock art is both older and more numerous than all those things combined. […]