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History of Business Cards Leaflet Printing
We print thousands of business cards each week. They come in so many different forms, shapes and sizes and there isn't really an idea that we haven't seen. But do you know where they originated ...
Party Magician – Reasons To Hire A Close-Up Magician:
With a wide range of entertainment options available these days in Toronto, it is becoming easier for hosts to amuse their guests.
The Artist and the Ocean - It's Great Inspiration
The ocean has long been a symbol of the emotions, of flow. Because of its fluidity, storms can rage through the ocean to any degree without harming it. It always settles right back down into placidity and calm peacefulness. And while a busy city like Vancouver rises up on its coast, with traffic, po
Capture Precious Moments in Photo Birth Announcements
It is great to notify your friends and relatives using photo birth announcements the arrival of the newest member of the family. A cool backdrop and the little one's mood are of vital importance here. Precious moments with your babies will never come back and are hard to recover once they have
Acrylic Painting - The Technique That Has Changed the Art of Painting
Acrylic painting is such a genre that has completely revolutionized the world of painters, as it has its unique style that would not be possible to achieve with any other form of medium. Its uniqueness lies in its capacity to copy other forms of work and maintain its own qualities at the same time.
History Painting - A Long Lost Lofty Marvel
The term 'History Painting' is derived from the Italian word 'istoria,' meaning a story. As the name suggests, History Painting pertains to capturing past and historical events on canvass, wall, or wood. They depict scenes from a narration or a tale from mythology and classical C
Posters – Today Tomorrow and Ever
Posters - A larger piece of paper which may be larger and medium size also. Posters can be in the way of graphical and a textual source also. Posters are usually used to advertise and also as a motiva
Enhance Your Home Decor with Original Vintage Posters
The demand for original vintage posters is growing day by day. They beautify home walls and improve the look and feel of its interiors. And by considering this increasing demand, many poster dealers c
Block Printing - A Hidden History
Ancient Art, Modern Medium Block Printing in the21st Century Block Printing is one of the most ancient fibre arts in existence. Its origins lie in the valley of the Indus some four and a half ...
Understanding Caricature: How Do You Draw Caricatures?
To learn how to draw caricatures successfully, you should always consider the facial features of a face to make it more recognizable. That is the real meaning of this art form.
Contemporary Indian Art
A genuine avant-garde movement in visual art is no longer possible today in the true sense of the term. It happened last time with POP and not any more afterwards.
What Is Printmaking?
Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, commonly on paper. Printmaking covers only the technique of making prints with an aspect of creativity, instead of simply being a photographic imitation of a painting. Except when it comes to monotyping, the method is capable of producing mu
You Can Learn to Draw People Quickly and Easily
Learning to Draw People is quite easy if you are able to dedicate some time and effort. Practicing regularly can certainly help you to increase your skills. Here is an easy way that will guide you through how to draw people in a simple way.
Why Are Antique Oil Paintings of Such Interest?
There is no doubt that antique oil paintings are appealing to certain people especially collectors of fine art. Indeed, it is probably true that anything antique is specially regarded by most people. Have you ever wondered why?
So You Want To Be A Graphic Designer?
It certainly isn't hard to become a graphic designer in this age of digital desktop publishing. In the old days, become a designer required a lot of technical training in analog printing techniques, detailed knowledge of silk screens, a vast knowledge of pigments and their reactions with differ
Rotoscoping - Yesterday and Today
The Rotoscope is a device that allows animators to design images for animated films. It can be used to encourage, following a filmed live reference. It can be considered a precursor of the art of digital motion capture...
Kyla Art - Internet Resources for Unique and Affordable Art
As an artist my philosophy on art may differ to that of critics, curators and collectors. I believe that affordable art is in no way representative of inferior art. While it is true that with the development of the Internet it has become easier for artists and impostors to advertise and sell artwork
Print and Sustainability
With today's technology it seems everything is moving towards the mobile platform. With newspapers and magazines going to online and mobile versions it seems printing is taking a hit more and more. The common thought or rumor is that print is dead and it's not economical anyway. But there
Cinema 4D - Global Illumination 12.0
Global Illumination in Cinema 4D is one of the advanced render options that provides Cinema with it's signature 'larger than life' appearance. Using special materials for tile, glass, masonry provide a texture and look that is so life like but your render and render settings produce t
Castle Drawing - How to Draw a Fantasy Castle
Fantasy castles are really just imaginative drawings based on real existing castles of the world and there are some great sites that feature some extensive photos of actual castles from all around the world. And this is what this article is about, drawing a fantasy inspired castle based upon real li