Articles in Home | Arts And Crafts Celebrities (10) Entertainment (355) Humanities (18) Humor (10) Movies (19) Music (55) Photography (214) Title|Newest|Oldest Learn how to draw comics  By : Mike Grafos We all remember how we got our hands on our first comic. It was a magnificent experience that will always be remembered. But have you ever thought about creating your own comic? Cupola  By : barharborweathervanes A Cupola is a dome-shaped ornamental structure which is mounted on the top of large roof. They are also defined as small roofed structures placed on the roof of buildings. It is used to admit light and for ventilation purposes. A cupola is basically a small addition of the main roof placed at the roofline of many barns, stables, garages, gazebos and colonial-style homes. Popular Modern Art Movements  By : Mario Ruiz When choosing art for your home, it is important to understand the piece's background and history. Art is an extension of its maker, so cleanly categorizing art is like trying to categorize human personalities. It is an impossible task that needlessly detracts from each individual's special characteristics. Panda Gold Coins  By : Alex De Mostafa Gold is one of the best known and most prized elements on earth and continues to be an authentic standard reflecting wealth since its discovery. A panda gold coin collection is no exception to this rule, as panda coins are favorites of both investors and collectors alike! Semantic Theories: Neotextual deconstruction and expressionism  By : Tim Palmer If one examines postdeconstructive semioticism, one is faced with a choice: either accept textual neodialectic theory or conclude that narrative is a product of the masses. However, the subject is contextualised into a that includes narrativity as a whole Help reducing the number of printed pages  By : Delisa Carson There is no doubt that printing is not environmentally friendly. Regardless of what is printed text of photos printing involves using paper ink and printers all polluting the environment. Please do not print unless in an emergency  By : Delisa Carson Ok the title might be a bit of an exaggeration but the idea behind it is viable and simple. In the modern era of digital cameras and in a new century where the environment is an important consideration and where keeping everything we do as green as possible is everybodys goal printing photos is something that should be avoided if possible. Start Scrapping! - 4 Quick Scrapbooking Tips  By : Jay Staudt Scrapbooking can be a great way to share the memories of your family and friends by taking advantage of a creative medium and organizing them in a pleasing way. For many of us, the problem is getting organized in the first place! Tips on Pencil Portrait Drawing - Positioning Skull Landmarks  By : Alex De Mostafa In this commentary we talk about the all important sketching and positioning of the main landmarks of the skull. Aside from the arabesque, these include the brow ridge, the hinge of the jaw, the top of the nasal bone, and the facial angle. Tips on Pencil Portrait Drawing - The Arabesque  By : Alex De Mostafa In this commentary we discuss the all significant sketching of the arabesque as the first step in the production of a line-drawing. We discuss its properties and its importance to the production of a correct likeness of your portrait subject. Tips on Pencil Portrait Drawing - Blocking-in Large Masses of Value  By : Alex De Mostafa In this article we discuss the construction of tone. We make clear several techniques and approaches to observe and block-in big masses of tone. We also comment on the importance of learning the anatomy of the skull. What makes a good persuasive essay compared to a bad one?  By : Jordan Kavoosy Essay writing involves creative and proper organization of the content. There are many ways to present an essay on the basis of the topic of essay and the type of essay given. Whatever the essay topic is, the content is highly important and should influence the readers. Among many different types of essays, persuasive essays require a lot of persuasive skills. This is the reason why most of the novice writers ask the most basic question ‘how to write a persuasive essay?’ Tips on Pencil Portrait Drawing - The Six Steps of Portrait Drawing  By : Alex De Mostafa In this article we discuss in detail the 6 elements of a pencil portrait drawing: form, proportion, anatomy, texture, value, and planes. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie Review  By : dennis702 The plot synopsis of Benjamin Button: Old but good photo printing service Snapfish  By : Delisa Carson There are many online digital photo printing services that provide fast and cheap photo printing services. One of the oldest and more reliable services is Snapfish. Different paper print sizes  By : Delisa Carson In the film days photo paper sizes were developed to the aspect ratio of film negative frames. Digital camera sensors use different aspect ratios, and as such when printing digital photos on traditional paper the photos have either cut or shrunk. Photo printing is not as expensive as it used to be  By : Delisa Carson Digital photo printing used to be an expensive experience. Back in the days the total cost of having a printed photo in your hand was in the dollars. Today reality has changed and watching a photo can cost anywhere from zero dollars up to a few for professionally enlarged prints. Subcultural appropriation in the works of McLaren  By : Delisa Carson In the works of Pynchon, a predominant concept is the distinction between ground and figure. If dialectic feminism holds, we have to choose between Baudrillardist simulation and posttextual narrative Discourses of Defining characteristic: Cultural desituationism in the works of Joyce  By : Delisa Carson In the works of Joyce, a predominant concept is the concept of subtextual sexuality. It could be said that the characteristic theme of the works of Joyce is not, in fact, discourse, but postdiscourse Dialectic narrative in the works of Koons  By : Delisa Carson "Sexual identity is part of the failure of narrativity," says Lyotard; however, according to Long , it is not so much sexual identity that is part of the failure of narrativity, but rather the genre, and subsequent fatal flaw, of sexual identity Constructivism and neotextual deappropriation  By : Delisa Carson The primary theme of Buxton's analysis of capitalist objectivism is a self-sufficient totality. Sartre uses the term 'constructivism' to denote the fatal flaw, and some would say the dialectic, of preconceptualist class Subcultural deappropriation and subcultural libertarianism  By : Delisa Carson "Society is part of the absurdity of art," says Derrida. In a sense, Cameron states that we have to choose between textual discourse and the postdeconstructive paradigm of discourse. Sontag's analysis of subcultural libertarianism holds that narrative is a product of communication, but only if the premise of textual discourse is valid; otherwise, Foucault's model of subcultural deappropriation is one of "textual subcultural theory", and therefore fundamentally used in the service of hierarchy Textual libertarianism and Lacanist obscurity  By : Delisa Carson In the works of Stone, a predominant concept is the concept of predialectic truth. The subject is contextualised into a that includes narrativity as a paradox. "Art is a legal fiction," says Sartre; however, according to Cameron , it is not so much art that is a legal fiction, but rather the defining characteristic, and eventually the absurdity, of art The Dialectic of Consensus: Constructivism and capitalist pretextual theory  By : Delisa Carson "Sexual identity is intrinsically dead," says Bataille; however, according to Scuglia , it is not so much sexual identity that is intrinsically dead, but rather the genre, and subsequent fatal flaw, of sexual identity Realities of Rubicon: Foucaultist power relations, objectivism and cultural construction  By : Delisa Carson If one examines the structuralist paradigm of context, one is faced with a choice: either accept Sartreist existentialism or conclude that expression must come from the collective unconscious, given that Debord's analysis of the structuralist paradigm of context is valid Expressionism in the works of Burroughs  By : Delisa Carson In the works of Pynchon, a predominant concept is the concept of postsemantic truth. In Gravity's Rainbow, Pynchon denies structuralist objectivism; in Vineland, however, he analyses expressionism. Therefore, Sontag promotes the use of cultural theory to attack consciousness Growing Your Collection: How to Choose Your Dollhouse Kit  By : Lily Morgan Doll house kits are an excellent way to begin or even grow your existing doll collections They offer a wide variety of houses to choose from, and some even come with furniture and accessories to match your first home Make Haunting Halloween Miniatures for the Dollhouse  By : Lily Morgan Halloween, Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays are almost here That means it is time to bring the seasonal decorations out Digital Pictures Help You Capture Your Stories  By : MJ Johnston Photo Storage Stories Each of us has a story to tell Granted, some of us have a story longer than others Tips on Page Layout to Create Photo Books  By : MJ Johnston If you’ve decided to create photo books, you might do well to think a little about page layout Most likely your photo books are going to be combinations of words and photographs Alexandra Nechita: Is Her Art Really Good?  By : Andrew Kasch On a recent Princess cruise my wife and I decided to go to the art auctions since this particular trip had a lot of sea days We were introduced to Alexandra Nechita pieces, both originals and numbered reproductions 7 Things the Successful Voiceover Artist Knows (that the Rest of the Plebs Don't)  By : Priscilla Groves Making money as an actor can be a tough gig - but voiceover work is one of the few ways you can top up your acting income without resorting to a 'proper' day job This short article gives you 7 tips to getting more voiceover work Digital Photography: Macro Lenses  By : Patrick Heathcock Good photography, whether it’s using digital or conventional film, relies on a number of basic things - a camera body, a lens and you All three of these things can be top quality or just plain average Italian Designer: Osvaldo Borsani  By : Jessica Whittaker It is said that design and architectural spirit were in Osvaldo Borsani’s blood since an early age He was born in 1911 to Gaetano Borsani, who was a celebrated furniture designer of his time Furniture Design by Josef Hoffmann  By : Jessica Whittaker The legacy of Josef Hoffmann, even after his passing on in May 7th 1956, still lives on throughout Europe especially in Vienna and the world over His exemplary contributions have inspired upcoming artists and will continue to inspire many for ages to come Furniture Designers - Job Portrayal  By : Jessica Whittaker Furniture designers are the people, who create an inimitable piece or collection of designs by working on new designs or innovating from the existing designs in correspondence with a customer or design associate The designs have an operational requirement and an artistic appeal Create Photo Books As A Scrapbook Or Diary  By : MJ Johnston Are you in the habit of keeping a scrapbook or diary Would you like to start Making Your Own Postcards With Online Photo Printing  By : MJ Johnston Have you ever wanted to make and send your own postcards You can, if you use a digital camera and take your own digital pictures A History of Orientale Tapestry Art  By : Angela Dawson-Field Tapestry art has many hidden surprises, one of which is the Asian Tapestries These were famous in Europe for around 150 years and reflected growing European colonial aspirations The Elegance of Fine Art Tapestries  By : Angela Dawson-Field An everyday commodity combined with the exclusivity of the art world, fine art tapestry provides a melange of elegant home décor suited to most homes Wall tapestries bring a combination of tactile luxury and good taste through distinctive art and textile design Tapestries: An Exploration of World Maps  By : Angela Dawson-Field People have always been curious about the world around them and the development of maps has echoed this historical fascination Maps were once considered to be valuable objects and were treasured by their owners and regarded as works of art in their own right Choosing Among the White Gold Irish Rings  By : Scott Wilhelmy When you are looking for White Gold rings, why not look into the great selection of genuine Irish Rings that are sure to please your beloved in ways that mere words alone or any other ring design cannot All of these Irish Rings are made exclusively in Ireland and will always have “Made in Ireland” stamped on the inside of that band somewhere Taking Great Pictures For Online Photo Sharing  By : MJ Johnston The Internet has created a whole new way for us to organized and share our favorite photos With all the high tech digital cameras, the many websites out there for online photo sharing, and photo editing software that can help refine photos, it can be easy to lose sight of the simple fact that taking a good picture is the most important thing Furniture Design by Ernest Race  By : Jessica Whittaker Ernest Race the textile and furniture designer was recognized as one amongst the most creative and challenging personality of mid-century design His furniture designs included for dining, lounge and furniture for case, which was completely, constructed using metals and other improvised materials Famous Furniture Designers  By : Jessica Whittaker Before the 20th century, furniture designers used only handicraft art However, in the 20th century, the whole scenario is changed due to the emergence of new and innovative techniques Taking Inspiring Macro Photographs  By : Alex Don Macro photography refers to the situation where the photographer gets very close to the subject This means approximately 1:1 ratios or more, producing a picture that is the same size or much larger than the subject that is photographed The Secret to Shooting Fine Art Portraits  By : Alex Don What's the difference between a common snapshot and a portrait What does it take to transform a portrait into fine art Advanced Photo Taking Tips  By : MJ Johnston Online photo sharing is a fun way to share your favorite photos with friends and family Needless to say, when you post your pictures up on a website for all to see, you want people to look at them How to Become a Great Landscape Photographer  By : Alex Don Landscapes are one of the most appealing areas of photography and with so many beautiful scenery it's easy to figure out why You may want to escape from the city for one day and taking the camera with you seems natural How Mosaic Tile Can Be Used Outdoors  By : Peter Geisheker Mosaic tile is a wonderful element to add to your outside landscaping If you have a patio or pool area, using mosaic tile in these places can create a unique look that you won't find with any other material The Dollhouse and Why You Should Build One?  By : Lily Morgan The doll house has been a popular toy and hobby for many children and adults for many centuries In fact, the doll house has been in existence for thousands of years How to Practice Shading and Create Realstic Art  By : Enigma Valdez In order to do this practice exercise, you will need to have a photo of a shaded ball One of the most important keys to being able to master realistic drawings, portraits and illustrations is shading Finding the Best Wall Tapestry  By : Susan Russell If you happen to have a blank spot on one of your walls and you are having trouble thinking about what to use to fill the gap, then you should consider getting a wall tapestry It’s a unique and interesting way to cover up that bland and boring wall space that just seems to stare back at you every time you walk into the room Customize Your Dollhouse by Using Your Very Own Dollhouse Plans  By : Lily Morgan Building a dollhouse can be lots of fun, especially if you love arts and crafts, decorating, or even if you are just an architect want-to-be But one of the first questions you will ask yourself is: Should I use a doll house kit or make my own doll house plans The Secret of Travel Photography  By : Alex Don One of the most appealing areas of photography is travel photography When visiting a new place, every photographer wants to find a way to catch its feel, its uniqueness and bring it home with him Professional Advice For Starting Photographers  By : Alex Don Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by people new to digital photography How is optical zoom different from digital zoom Free Photo Editing Glossary  By : MJ Johnston Learning to use new technology is always a confusing experience They are often full of complex jargon and you may feel lost without some kind of reference The Smart Way to Make Photo Enlargements  By : Alex Don The market for digital cameras is evolving very fast Even if you tried to keep up with the highest resolution, unless you are willing to invest in a new camera every six-twelve months you would find that impossible How to Become an Expert Photographer  By : Alex Don Both amateur and professional photographers are often shifting to digital cameras due to their convenience, usability and efficiency, the possibility of deleting pictures you don't like and sharing photos with friends or storing them to your computer Whether you are a hobbyist, a novice or a professional in photography, there is some basic information you need to know about digital cameras How to Get the Best Photo Prints  By : Alex Don As images have come to play an essential role in any publishing material, the quality of printing has also gained importance and has become a matter of research and development Photographic printing is the technique of producing a printed material that is identical to the original picture and involves preparing the negative to be transposed on sensitized paper Wooden Wick Candles: A Sound Surprise  By : Tara Smith Many people enjoy the glow of a fireplace with the lights out, staring into the flame mesmerized is a favorite pastime and anyone can appreciate the warmth of a fire coming from a fireplace The cracking sound of the wood burning is pleasant to hear The Association of Romance and Candles  By : Tara Smith Candles are a special light that adds something to a romantic dinner or to the bedroom when romancing your spouse The candle and the bed coverings can be coordinated Christmas Idea: How to Make a Christmas Card  By : Tony Maddison Christmas is just around the corner That means it's time to start thinking about what to get everyone as gifts for Christmas day 3 Tips For Digital Photo Printing  By : MJ Johnston With all the pictures we take, learning digital photo printing is essential If we don't learn the best way to to do it then the pictures we print will look less than wonderful Incredible Outer Space Wall Stickers  By : Aurelia Outer space 2 Outdoor Digital Photo Techniques  By : Carey Paris If you love to take digital pictures outdoors, then you've probably already experimented with a variety of up a notch, and you may even start to prefer taking your photos to a lab for printing, or doing your digital photo printing through another professional service, like your favorite online photo sharing service, for the best results How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Video Shooting  By : Alex Don The differences between the videos produced by a professional and an amateur videographer are obvious for an audience, but not so obvious when you are behind the camera With so much on your mind, it is easy to overlook some important aspects while you are shooting and these mistakes may be impossible to fix afterwards 10 Secrets to Take Better Photos  By : Alex Don People often have problems finding balance in their photos because they simply do not know how to start Most of them lack any professional training in photography and don't have the knowledge to get the most out of their photos The Secret of Shooting Beautiful Portraits  By : Alex Don Don't you feel a little jealous when you look at photos taken by someone else and they look incredibly good, while yours are almost always bad Some amateur photographers feel that everyone can take a great picture except for them Why You Should Become a Photographer  By : Alex Don I became acquainted to photography only a little while ago My friends had recently taken up this new hobby and went on and on about how great it is asking me to give it a try The Best Ways to Take Advantage of Your Old Photos  By : Alex Don After a few years of owning a digital camera, the average amateur photographer has a huge number of pictures somewhere on an external hard disk or on CDs Some of his favorites have been printed out and placed into an album and he may have used a few with a Calendar Kit to give out as a gift Who Else Wants Beautiful, Long-Lasting Photos?  By : Alex Don The days when you were supposed to have a dark room to print photographs are now long gone Digital technology has not only taken up photo cameras, but also photo printing The Easiest Way to Capture Unique Moments From Your Holiday  By : Alex Don Traveling outside the country for a holiday is generally a great opportunity to relax, release the stress and enjoy some memorable moments with your friends and loved ones Whether you want to spend long lazy days just lying in the sun or visit some extraordinary places, you will definitely live moments that you will never want to forget What Everyone Should Know About Canvas Prints  By : Alex Don A few years ago, if you wanted a portrait of yourself you needed to hire an artist, which was a privilege that only rich people could afford Not only was it expensive, but you had to spend hours standing still in front of the painter Who Else Wants to Take Beautiful Wildlife Photos?  By : Alex Don Even experienced photographers find wildlife photography a rewarding, but sometimes frustrating experience A good photo of a wild animal in its natural habitat is a great memory, but the challenges it brings can make a beginner feel a bit overwhelmed How to Take Full Advantage of Digital Photography  By : Alex Don While traditional film cameras required some sort of skills in order to make sure half of your photos are not ruined, digital cameras are much easier to use and have a lot of built-in options that even a total newbie can use You can easily learn to zoom in, adjust lighting, change backgrounds and many other useful techniques The Secret of Having Great Photos  By : Alex Don With traditional photography and photo processing the idea of customizing your pictures after taking them seemed really far-fetched You were basically stuck with the photo you took with your camera and there was almost nothing to do to change it Tips & Tricks to Become a Better Photographer  By : Alex Don Great photos come with experience, but there are a few tips and tricks you can learn from the experience of others to help you improve your photographing experience Listed below are eleven of them: 1 Christmas Gift Baskets Are the Perfect Gift Baskets  By : Danny Fox Christmas is the most celebrated and popular Christian holiday throughout the world The Christmas season is not only observed by purely Catholics and Christians but even other non Christian countries celebrate it, too Photo Collage Frames -- How to Be Creative With Them  By : Kathy Page The word “collage” itself evokes a sense of artistry, for good reason The word, after all, is defined as using different kinds of materials and mounting them to a surface in order to create an artful masterpiece Niels Joergen Haugesen  By : Jessica Whittaker Versatility is the word that perhaps best describes this architect from Denmark who told the world how important it was for furniture to be operative Niels Joergen Haugesen did not believe in extremely beautiful artwork unless it matched its beauty in effectiveness and efficiency Osvaldo Borsani  By : Jessica Whittaker One man changed the face of modern furniture with his radical thinking and perfectionist views in design This man is Osvaldo Borsani Peter Opsvik  By : Jessica Whittaker Peter Opsvik has been designing furniture for about 30 years His renowned piece of work is the balance chair George Nelson Furniture Design  By : Jessica Whittaker George Nelson was born in 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA and he died in 1986 in New York at the age of seventy eight George Nelson is seen as one of the factors in Americans modernism along with Charles and Ray Eames 5 Secrets of Having Great Photos  By : Alex Don With traditional photography and photo processing the idea of customizing your pictures after taking them seemed really far-fetched You were basically stuck with the photo you took with your camera and there was almost nothing to do to change it Have Photos You Can Be Proud Of  By : Alex Don Though digital photography has a lot of advantages, the fact that you no longer have to worry about running out of film makes you end up with hundreds of photos that are all good except for some small faults that need to be corrected These may include the red eyes in most of the photos done at night or a picture being too dark or overexposed Now You Can Turn Your Photos Into Works of Art  By : Alex Don Where do most of our digital pictures end up We all know that he vast majority of snapshots are burned on a CD or saved on the PC in a not so organized fashion so they are very difficult to find Christian Arts  By : Sarah Martin In the second century of the Christian era, important events were developing in Rome that eventually shook the foundations of the Empire itself The Roman legions had suffered defeats which had weakened the confidence of the people in their existing government Gift Ideas and Suggestions For Your Boyfriend  By : Anand Maheshwari It doesn’t matter that whether you and your boyfriend have been together for so long or not, you should focus your search for boyfriend gift ideas to just a few areas to begin with though He still deserves a gift from you on his birthday, the idea of Boyfriend birthday gift are really great way in order to patch up a relationship at more warm level Wooden Nutcracker History  By : Joe Will How The Nutcracker Came To Be Finding tools for opening or removing the shells of nuts challenged our ancestors Nutcrackers in America  By : Joe Will Although these characters have been around for ages, they were not always the collectible items as we know them today In fact the nutcracker only became popular in the United States about 60 years ago Free Photo Editing Makes Photo Stories Fast  By : MJ Johnston Life is so busy these days and it often seems there aren't enough hours in the day Keeping in touch with family and friends via the internet helps people stay in touch even during the busiest times Christmas Gift Baskets: Tips in Buying These Gift Baskets  By : Danny Fox When you surf the Internet, you will be amazed of the numerous websites that gives you ideas on what the best Christmas gifts to get Gift ideas can range from the most expensive artworks to the cheapest toys Holiday Gift Baskets For Your Special Someone  By : Danny Fox Christmas holiday is right around the corner The practice of giving presents to your loved ones is exciting for both the one who give and the one who is given such gift Celtic Jewelry Pieces For Special Occasions  By : Alice Wilkene Having a special occasion coming up but do not know what to get your special someone Celtic jewelry pieces have become one of the most popular gift ideas that are available in the market today How to Take Care Your Celtic Rosary  By : Scott Wilhelmy Celtic rosary is known the world over for its flowing patterns and intricate designs It is an ancient form of art which is symbolic to knots, shapes and patterns which are different from the rest and a clear depiction of the Celtic era Jens Risom  By : Jessica Whittaker Having set up his own institution, the Jens Risom Design, Inc (JRD) on May 1st, 1946 Jens Risom has never had a second glance backward Jean Prouve  By : Jessica Whittaker Jean Prouve was a pioneer when it came to conceptualizing design and was one of the founders of the nomadic school of thought where a chair and a house are essentially equal and both need to be portable His designs took into account how his creations were going to be used and he designed them in such a way as to ensure longevity and comfort for the user Gerrit Rietveld  By : Jessica Whittaker When one talks about neoplasticism, the first name that comes to everybody’s mind is that of Gerrit Rieveld Born on June twenty fourth 1988, he went on to be one of the most influential figures in the world of furniture design Gerald Summers  By : Jessica Whittaker Gerald Summers is one of the unsung heroes of furniture design and arts He was born in 1899, the youngest of five children and grew up travelling all over the world in Tangiers, Morocco and Madrid [1] [2] [3] [4]

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