Oil pastels are created by combining mastic, which is a kind of tree resign, with oils and waxes to create a hard-colored medium with a wax-like finish. Oil pastels can be used alone or combined with other artistic mediums. Similar to wax crayons, oil pastels offer a variety of art activities for ch
Read an interview with manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the creator of A Drifting Life and Good Bye. Tatsumi-sensei was the special guest at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2009 and impressed fans with his forthright recollections of manga's early days, and his rapid-fire sketches. Tatsumi chatt
Has the "OEL (original English language) manga" label helped or hindered comics creators who create works that are heavily influenced by Japanese comics? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what
Drawing a simple picture of a duck is not difficult and can be done by artists and non-artists alike. The process involves following easy steps, each of which make up one of the duck's body parts. Once your duck is drawn, you can add in its habitat in the background space on your page. The duck draw
In Eyeshield 21, Sena is a puny 10th grader who discovers that his speed and agility makes him a perfect running back for the Deimon Devil Bats football team. Read a description of this shonen sports manga series, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creators, R
Everyone needs an umbrella. Many people keep them in their cars or shoulder bags in case of a sudden rain. Others use very large umbrellas as walking sticks or carry them as a shield against the sun. They come in many different colors and sizes with some sporting prints from famous artwork or bold,
Henri Matisse was a famous artist from the early twentieth century, part of what is known as the Modern art movement. He lived and died in France, and rubbed elbows with some of the most famous artists of his time, including Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques.
Graphic designing can be a cut-throat business. As trends and styles change, designers must be vigilant in finding a way to stand out from the large amount of competition. It's important to keep current magazine subscriptions for graphic designers, books with inspiring prints and designs...
Drawing cats can be a fun and creative activity for anyone. No matter how much--or how little--experience you may have as an artist, this should not be too difficult a task. Select a picture of the particular cat you wish you to draw, paying close attention to the position of the animal. Remain pati
Craftsmen spend hours making newel posts, bannisters, railings and balusters. Its should be a crime when someone paints over them. The beauty of fine woodworking is still there though and you can revive it. Paint is reasonably easy to remove with chemical strippers. Once the paint is removed, usuall
Before you attempt to paint malleable iron pipe, consider some critical points. Unlike wood and drywall surfaces, iron pipe is nonporous. If you apply the wrong type of primer to iron surfaces, flaking will result. Thus, pre-treat the iron pipe with acidic etching primer before you paint to ensure p
Read a description of Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Kazunari Kakei. Nora is a demon who's misbehaved just a bit too often. To punish him, the chief demon sends Nora to the human world, where he can only
The best way to overcome your fear of drawing is to practice and enjoy your work. Your drawings will not be perfect--nothing is perfect. Don't look at your work critically (at least, not at first)--don't study the masters or try to imitate the works of the better artists who came before you. Just re