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26th May 2010

Graffiti

Some would say and even verified by some experts that arts are the best method of self expression. People can create works of art when they are sad, happy, ecstatic, stressed, heartbroken, and other emotions. Some known artists, painters or novelists even song writers would attest that their strong emotions made them produce these works of art.

Graffiti is a kind of art and self expression usually done on walls. This art is a combination of different drawings and images or lettering. Graffiti are usually very colorful and full of life and emotion. Graffiti artists usually make use of spray paints, paints or markers to create a wonderful creation.

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14th May 2010

Mosaic

With all the trinkets and other bits and pieces around our house, we do not know what to do with them sometimes, most of these things just end up in the trash bin. But if you just stop and think of things that you can do instead of always throwing away things, you will be able to think of something you can make out of them. If you are creative or imaginative enough, a mosaic is a perfect work of art that you can make as a result of putting all these materials together to create an image.

Making mosaic is fun, you just need all unused trinkets, stones, pieces of colored glass, and tons of other similar things and you are off to a good start.

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5th May 2010

Picture Perfect!

We love reminiscing unforgettable events in our lives, special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas parties and the like. Capturing these remarkable moments in pictures can be extra meaningful if we can compile all the photographs in an album or a scrapbook. Scrapbooking is more personal and special than just placing all the pictures in an album. You only need some patience and time to come up with some creative ideas and a theme. We have a lot of stores nowadays that can provide us with all the necessary tools and other materials that we need.

Making a scrapbook doesn’t need expertise, what matters most is that it is done wholeheartedly.

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4th May 2010

ORIGAMI

If you are looking for something to do during your spare time and you are keen on doing arts and crafts, then you have to try ORIGAMI. This is the traditional Japanese folk art of folding paper into different shapes and forms. “Ori” in Japanese means folding, “gami” or “kami” on the other hand means paper. Origami is very interesting since you only need a paper and nothing else, no tapes, glue, scissors and other materials. You start with basic shapes, like heart, a flower, and of course the very common and popular crane origami.

Nowadays, origami has evolved into not just paper folding, it became more interactive since we now have more complicated and intricate designs. There are already a variety of origami styles, like inflatable origami and origami animation.

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2nd May 2010

Abstract Art

There are actually a lot of ways that we can express ourselves and one of which is through art. Of course, there is the kind of art that follow a logical perspective while there is art which possess independence from the standard visual references. This is what is referred to as Abstract Art. Also called, nonfigurative art, nonrepresentational art or nonfigurative are, it shows the artists unique view of the world.


Some artists try to unify the philosophy, science and technology in their work while others rely on how they see the world through their emotions or feelings.

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30th April 2010

Drawing Anime Characters

The Japanese anime characters are very popular among cartoonist because of its uniqueness and distinct styling. If you would like to learn how to draw manga, you will benefit from an online tutorial. Luckily for you, there are plenty of videos which can teach you anime drawing. For instance, check out these videos:

Before you start, make sure that you have the right tools and you are prepared to make mistakes. Learning the art of drawing anime characters will certainly take some time but once you have mastered it, you will be pleased with how simple it actually is.

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29th April 2010

How to Draw A Cartoon Character Hair and Face

Ever dream about becoming a cartoonist? Believe it or not, these artists actually rely on a simple system which they follow when drawing characters. As with any artwork, you should first learn about the basics.

Drawing the hair and face is actually the hardest part since these two features can express so much of the character’s feelings. Check out the videos below on some tips that will help you determine if cartoon drawing is for you.

Of course, you will have to practice a lot before you perfect your cartoon character. Never be afraid to experiment especially since creativity plays a major part in this field.

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