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How to Paint a Seahorse
Seahorses are unusual sea creatures that are often found in shallow tropical waters. Ranging in length from .06 inches to 14 inches, the seahorse is the only species in which the males give birth to the offspring. They swim by fluttering a small fin on their backs up to 35 times per second. Their
2011 Best Manga Lists
See all of the 2011 Best Manga Lists in one spot! See my picks for the Best New and Best Continuing Manga, the Critics' Top 10 Manga for 2011 and 2011 Readers' Choice poll results
What Kind of Pens Do I Need for Inking Manga?
Manga is a specialized Japanese animation form that has become popular in the U.S.manga styled lady samurai image by Anastasia Serdyukova from Fotolia.comManga is a Japanese comic book and cartoon animation form in which all characters are drawn with specific facial and bodily...
Wagner Airless Paint Sprayer Tips
Wagner has several different styles of airless paint sprayers available, although the company is best known for its Power Painter line of products. Airless sprayers make quick work of hard-to-paint projects like shutters, fences and wrought iron. With a little practice and the right equipment and sp
Painting Over a Panel
Wood paneling can make a room appear dark and outdated. However, removing the paneling may not be so easy since the wall behind it could get damaged in the process and require repair. An easier option to disguising old wood paneling might be to paint over it. Painting wood paneling can revitalize an
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (Movie) Review
Dragon Ball Z is back with the new movie, Battle of Gods. Is it any good? Check out the full review complete with high quality images and viewing age info.
How to Paint Retro Squares
If you're into retro furniture and decor, finding the perfect piece can be tough. If you spot an item with a good shape but ugly coloring, consider redoing it in a square motif to give it a colorful retro vibe. This treatment works well on angular wooden furniture, but it can also work on an accent
How to Paint a Cloud
Painting a cloud may seem simple enough to do, but creating a realistic-looking cloud with a true artistic touch actually requires close observation and good technique. Clouds are not just white; they reflect the various colors in the sky. Armed with a range of paint hues and a little know-how, thou
How to Get Latex Paint to Flow Like Oil
Latex-based paint, unlike alkyd or oil-based paint, is difficult to apply and retains a sticky feeling long after the paint after it has dried. The extent of this problem is due to a number of factors such as the number and thickness of the paint coats you apply, quality of materials you use and how
Animatronics and Special Effects - Now and Then
The term animatronics refer mainly to movie making. It is based on having some objects moving in front of a video camera. During the early days of the movie industry, animatronics were so simple and just included some special effects and that was due to many reasons: There was a limited technique av
How to Draw Orchid Leaves
Unlike some plants with complicated-looking leaves, the structure of the orchid's leaf is quite simple. They resemble a ribbon that ends in a point. The combination of the orchid's leaves with the orchid itself makes it a beautiful flower to draw. If you're trying to draw orchid leaves, make sure th
How to Make a Drawing of the Goddess Artemis
As a daughter of the mythical gods Leto and Zeus, Artemis was considered the goddess of fertility and wilderness. She was often seen pictured with a bow and arrow, surrounded by lush forests and related mythical creatures of the wild. If you wish to draw a picture of the Greek goddess, browse throug
How to Draw an Abstract Eye
Abstract art consists of painting or drawings that do not refer to concrete reality. Geometric shapes, splatters of paint and canvases of pure color define this style. Abstraction may serve as a technique when approaching figurative, or representational, subjects. Because an accurate image of the ey
Repairing Etching Marks on Travertine
Travertine is a form of limestone, or calcium carbonate, that builders often use for floors and facades. It’s used less frequently for countertops because its calcium content makes it vulnerable to common household acids such as vinegar, citrus juices and soft drinks. In a matter of seconds,
The Ultimate Pokemon Contest
Like Pokemon? You can win some great Pokemon merchandise in the Ultimate Pokemon Contest from Prima Games and Viz, LLC. Get the details here.
How to Paint Checkerboard Walls
Painting the walls a different color is one way to change the look of a room, but if you want to alter the look even further you can paint a design on the walls as well. A checkerboard pattern can make a room look hard and linear with black and white squares, or it can warm a room up with light-colo
How to Draw Flames With Pencil
The techniques used to draw flames with pencil will vary depending on the particular type of flame you wish to draw. Steady flames, like those from candles and gas lines, are symmetrical and rely mostly on shading a series of basic oval shapes to give the appearance of fire. Moderate flames, like t