Enamel paint is the Tasmanian devil of the arts and crafts world. It’s tricky to use, unpredictable when drying, and might even present problems once it’s dried. More than one eager young painter has set out on a craft or modeling project meaning to use enamel paint and wound up bitterly disappointed. Make no mistake: enamel paint has its advantages. It’s tough as nails, will last a lifetime, and offers a sleek translucent finish that ordin (more…)

The other day I started experimenting with alternative art materials. There are so many ways to create really original art. With a blank white piece a paper in front of me there are no limits.

I immediately went to the refrigerator. I used broccoli scrubbed into the paper, then carrots, and beet juice. This led me to the spice cabinet where cous-cous seasoning put out a powerful, and rich ochre color. Cinnamon was lovely and soft and work (more…)

Art therapy is a modality in the psychology field that’s focus is on the transformative power of nonverbal language. Because art therapy brings together the fields of art and psychology, it integrates visual arts, human development, behavior, mental health, creative process, imagination and personality. It is based on the belief that the act of art making can help us understand more of who we are, enhance lives, and lead us towards personal growt (more…)

Face painting is a delightfully creative way to provide hours of fun children and adults alike. It is surprisingly easy to create your masterpiece on someone’s face – or on your own if you are the adventurous type – using simple techniques and tools no more complicated than a brush, a bit of non-toxic paint and a sponge.

Painting faces goes back thousands of years in human history. Our earliest ancestors often dabbed soot, blood, cla (more…)

In the world of consumerism, where internet converted the whole world to a big marketplace with opportunities galore, almost every object has got a buyer today. Art pieces, likely too, have not limited to the studio of an artist today. Like all the objects saleable, an art piece too attracts its buyer. If some of them are considered as valuable possessions – far more expensive than any precious or semi-precious stones, there are many which can be (more…)

Art Nouveau interior design as a style originated in the end of the 19th century as a reaction to the fast growing industrialisation of society. There was a general fear that the modern breakthroughs would destroy the true art forms. At the same time, Victorian decorating style was fading, as it was considered cluttered and heavy at the time.

Art Nouveau tried to remove the clutter and bring light and space into rooms. Compared to Vi (more…)

To be good something in creativity is always determined by all the techniques that have been used to make it good and attractive. Same in case of painting but we think that its an easy job and one can do it very easily without any use of techniques as kids are more found of doing it but when you see this professional painters that time one can imagine of the techniques used behind their hard work.

Painting is an art and behind it lots o (more…)

Art quilting has become immensely popular in recent years as more women and men take a step beyond traditional quilting and venture into this very creative field. But what exactly is an art quilt?

An art quilt is most commonly defined as having the basic characteristics of a quilt, i.e. a layer of batting sandwiched between two layers of fabric and held together with stitching, however this is where the similarity ends.

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