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How to Turn Your Closet Into a Home Office

Turn your closet into a home office? Willingly forfeit precious closet space? For those who, from the title alone, think I’m crazy: Hear me out.

How to Incorporate Rustic Bike Decor

Bicycles: They’ve been around for hundreds of years, and bike designs have changed and evolved time and time again.

Amazing DIY Ideas for Red, White And Blue Decor

Summer officially has Memorial Day weekend in the books, so who hasn’t started to feel a little patriotic and inspired?

7 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Hanging Lights

The holidays are here and it's time to start hanging lights around your home. Here are seven things that you should (and shouldn't) do:

5 Ways to Improve Curbside Appeal Before Thanksgiving

I don’t know about you, but I need ill-advised, self-imposed deadlines to accomplish home improvement goals. Have a month with no outside commitments and beautiful weather?

Ditch the Drab: 5 Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is much more than just putting food on the table. You want everything to taste perfect and look perfect, and that includes the table.

5 Must-Have Smart Home Features

We’ve grown up in a fast and furious tech world. Here are 5 smart home features that can make your life easier. Click here to read more!

10 Five-Minute Home Fix-Ups

Nothing motivates us to clean our house like the impending arrival of guests. And by “motivates,” I mean of course I procrastinated and now I only have half a day to get this home ready for non-animal...

4 Tips for Making Eco-Friendly Holiday Décor Choices

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season while treading more lightly on the earth. Check out these tips for an eco-friendly celebration this year.

How Can You Tell The Difference Between Original Watercolor And Print?

A print is a reproduction of a watercolor painting. It is printed on separate paper or canvas. You may have multiple copies. An original watercolor painting is made from watercolor on watercolor paper...

How To Start Oil Painting For Beginners

You may be wondering how to begin oil painting for beginners. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an experienced artist who works with acrylics or watercolors regularly.

How To Make Hot Pink Paint

Hot pink is a strong color. It is sometimes called bright pink, and is often associated with a feminine color.

What Is Acrylic Painting And What Is Oil Painting? How Can You Tell The Difference?

Although it might seem very similar to painting at first glance, you need to be aware of the main differences between oil and acrylic painting. 

How To Refill A Fire Extinguisher With Paint?

You should determine whether you will need an extinguisher to store the paint you are going to use to fill a fire extinguisher. Not all paint is hazardous.

How Can You Scan A Painting On Canvas?

Although original paintings make a beautiful addition to any home, they can be time-consuming and unique. You can have your artwork reproduced for a wider audience by custom printing. This is great fo...

How To Preserve Watercolor Paintings; Everything You Need To Know!

Watercolor paintings are a popular choice as wall art due to their subtle colors, transparency and delicate mixing. Many people are skeptical about these delicate creations and question their durabili...

All You Need To Know About Homemade Varnish For Acrylic Paintings

Varnishing acrylic paintings is essential. Varnish protects your artwork from UV radiation and dust.

What Is The Drying Time For Oil Paint? Let's Find Out!

Oil painting has the best aspect of all: you can work on it for long periods of time. Oil paintings can be redone at any time, regardless of whether you are working on them in the afternoons or throug...

How Do You Paint Letters On Canvas?

These canvases with inspiring messages are very popular. Some people are not born with a good handwriting or a steady hand. We have a solution for you!

What Is The Difference Between A Painting And A Print? The Best Ways To Find Out

The art of buying can seem daunting at first. There are many words to learn and anyone who is interested in collecting art should take the time to study them. It is crucial to understand the world of...

Glossary Term: Texture

Texture is one of the elements of art. Texture is the way something feels when you touch it. Artists also create the illusion of texture in artworks such as paintings, drawings and prints.

Glossary Term: Form

Glossary Term: Form

Glossary Term: Line

Glossary Term: Line

Principles of Art

The principles of art help artists plan their art and think about how other people will react to the artwork. The principles are balance, contrast, proportion, pattern, rhythm, emphasis, unity, and va...

Carmine's Introduction to Architecture

Technique Demonstration: Face Shapes

Technique Demonstration: Face Shapes

The Art of Crime Detection

The Art of Crime Detection

Everything About Cave Art

Cave art refers to cave paintings and drawings on cave walls that Paleolithic people made.

Technique Demonstration: Two-Point Perspective

Technique Demonstration: Two-Point Perspective

City Streets in One-Point Perspective

Lesson Plan: City Streets in One-Point Perspective