http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Disk duplication is a process which involves copying the content of master disk to several other disks. It is the same method of copying disk which we use at home but unlike CD duplication services, we can not copy the entire data from one to numerous disks simultaneously. Disk duplication services are in great demand with music composers, software developers, video game designers and advertising agencies. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:29:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Attractive-CD-Cover-Design-to-Allure-Customers&id=3212310 http://ezinearticles.com/?Attractive-CD-Cover-Design-to-Allure-Customers&id=3212310 When it comes to Limited Edition Prints, type and number are always of interest. In addition to the "Regular" edition, there are a host of edition proofs. These other proofs may or may not be of the same quality and value. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Artwork-Types-and-Numbering-of-Limited-Edition-Prints&id=3210492 http://ezinearticles.com/?Artwork-Types-and-Numbering-of-Limited-Edition-Prints&id=3210492 A brochure is a very complicated kind of advertisement to design. You have to work with a number of pages and a combination of visuals and text. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:52:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?You-Do-Not-Have-to-Do-Brochure-Design-by-Yourself&id=3211415 http://ezinearticles.com/?You-Do-Not-Have-to-Do-Brochure-Design-by-Yourself&id=3211415 Among the modern genres of painting, Geometric Abstraction stands as a purportedly simplistic and precise, non-figurative sect. Although, some schools of thought believe that it came into being around 1950, but actually, it has been there throughout various cultures, since ancient times. Islamic Art and architecture dating back to as early as the seventh century have shown the examples of prevalent Geometric Abstraction, which had some impact on the development of Western Art. In the twentieth century also, some of the contemporary art forms like Minimalistic Art, adopted Geometric Abstraction, partially or wholly. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:48:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Geometric-Abstraction-Simplicity-With-Defined-Precision&id=3208129 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Geometric-Abstraction-Simplicity-With-Defined-Precision&id=3208129 If you list down the major elements of poster design, one of the next on the list after the Images is the text or the typography. Now, standard poster printing will always have a significant portion of its design dedicated to the text and fonts. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:06:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Font-and-Typography-Magic-For-Posters&id=3210900 http://ezinearticles.com/?Font-and-Typography-Magic-For-Posters&id=3210900 The Concept Bay Area Figurative Painting was a variation, which a handful of Abstract artists in the San Francisco Bay Area exhibited. They embraced the impetuosity of Abstract Expressionism, replacing the redundant abstraction for figurative human images. Initiated to stage an individual and dramatic defection from the established technique of Abstract Expressionism, this new approach of intentionally raw figuration during mid-twentieth century, shaped a new art form called the Bay Area Figurative Movement, also famous as Bay Area Figurative School, Bay Area Figurative Art, and Bay Area Figuration. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:13:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Bay-Area-Figurative-Movement-An-Exponent-of-American-Abstract-Expressionism&id=3208190 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Bay-Area-Figurative-Movement-An-Exponent-of-American-Abstract-Expressionism&id=3208190 Samikshavad of 1974 was a landmark art movement, as it became the first aboriginal genre in the Modern Indian Art scene, in its true sense. It consciously kept away from any Western influences and established its own distinct identity, as the mark of a 'free' India. Samikshavad began as a testimonial of a revolution in Indian Art that meant to reach out to the people, breaking out from the hidden, niche, and mysterious aura attached to it. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:09:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Samikshavad-The-Contemporary-Aboriginal-Art-of-India&id=3208180 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Samikshavad-The-Contemporary-Aboriginal-Art-of-India&id=3208180 From ancient times to the modern day art, human figures have been an intriguing factor and the subject of artists the world over. Whether it is curvaceous female figures or muscular male structure, the human body is one of the most exploited areas in painting. The fact takes an interesting note especially because a human body is as obscure as obvious. Touching a demanding scale, there is very little or almost no scope for errors in Figurative Art. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Figurative-Art-Representational-Real-World-Creativity&id=3208171 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Figurative-Art-Representational-Real-World-Creativity&id=3208171 Concretism Art Movement evolved in Europe during the early 20th century. The term 'Concrete Art' was introduced in the first and the last issue of the magazine Art Concrete released in 1930, in Paris. It contained a manifesto called The Basis of Concrete Art, written by the Dutch painter Theos Van Doesburg. Theos was best known as the founder of De Stijl, a Dutch Art Movement, mostly involving the use of simple abstracts. He described Concrete Art as an art style, free of Symbolism or Realism. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:02:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Concretism-A-Defined-Shape-of-Themes&id=3208159 http://ezinearticles.com/?Western-Painting-Concretism-A-Defined-Shape-of-Themes&id=3208159 There are soft pastels, hard pastels, oil pastels and other different types of pastels. What is the difference between them all and are some easier to use than others? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:59:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Different-Types-of-Pastels&id=3204470 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Different-Types-of-Pastels&id=3204470 Born on April 15th, 1452 as the illegitimate son of Piero da Vinci and a peasant girl, Caterina in Florence in Italy, Leonardo was educated to be a painter. He started his career in Milan and later worked in Rome, Bologna and Venice. He spent his last years in France and died at the ripe old age of 67 Years on May 2nd, 1519. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:22:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Still-Famous&id=3207132 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Still-Famous&id=3207132 Painting with pastels doesn't take a lot of materials in order to get started. It is different to other painting mediums as it doesn't need anything liquid to mix, making it much easier and quicker. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:24:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Materials-You-Need-For-Pastel-Painting&id=3209150 http://ezinearticles.com/?Materials-You-Need-For-Pastel-Painting&id=3209150 Print Industry encompasses almost every field in a country's economy. The industry generates an assortment of objects like Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Business Order Forms, Post Cards to Memo Pads, etc. that come in use in our day to day life. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:47:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Print-Industry-in-India-Most-Well-Established-Form-of-Media&id=3205477 http://ezinearticles.com/?Print-Industry-in-India-Most-Well-Established-Form-of-Media&id=3205477 Florence is well known for the birth of Renaissance art, as Italy is generally for the start of western art as we know it. At the time of the rise of Renaissance oil paintings Florence was a wealthy, highly prosperous part of what we now call Italy. The city was run by businessmen rather than a monarchy and could plan the city's dealings without involvement from external sources. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Florence-Renaissance-Paintings&id=3201312 http://ezinearticles.com/?Florence-Renaissance-Paintings&id=3201312 A basic definition of painting is to use colors in order to portray a picture on a support base structure. However, many different forms of painting and styles of painting have evolved over the years. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Definition-of-Painting&id=3207958 http://ezinearticles.com/?Definition-of-Painting&id=3207958 This article gives a brief understanding of lightning. It then goes into the problems one encounters when photographing lightning. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:57:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Problems-Encountered-With-Photographing-Lightning&id=3207853 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Problems-Encountered-With-Photographing-Lightning&id=3207853 One major thing that you will edit in terms of booklet printing and design are your characters and words. The images are not the only ones that need enhancing when booklet printing, since of course, text content is a major thing. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:47:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Improving-the-Characters-and-Words-of-Your-Booklets&id=3204603 http://ezinearticles.com/?Improving-the-Characters-and-Words-of-Your-Booklets&id=3204603 Blue is very versatile in its shades and its impact. Consequently, it is most suitable as a background color for portraits. Each shade of blue emphasizes a different quality. A delicate light blue expresses clarity, vision, tenderness, and a refined intellect. Dark blue implies depth of thought. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:28:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Blue-As-Background-For-Portraits-Indicates-Clarity-and-Reliability&id=3203008 http://ezinearticles.com/?Blue-As-Background-For-Portraits-Indicates-Clarity-and-Reliability&id=3203008 Painting with pastels can be quite daunting, but many artists have discovered the beauty of this timeless medium. Pastels have a versatility that is not usually associated with other painting mediums. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:18:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Introduction-to-Pastels&id=3196611 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Introduction-to-Pastels&id=3196611 Abstract art is sometimes called nonobjective or nonrepresentational art. While these terms are used loosely to indicate one or the other, they are more representative of what people thought that this type of art depicts. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Abstract-Art-Prints&id=3189632 http://ezinearticles.com/?Abstract-Art-Prints&id=3189632 This article provides tips and insights for graphic designers and printers. It is aimed at helping designers prepare art files in a way that is easy for almost any professional printer to use. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:53:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Custom-Printing-Done-Right&id=3176924 http://ezinearticles.com/?Custom-Printing-Done-Right&id=3176924 This article walks artists through a simple method of drawing people that will help them keep their proportions in balance. This article talks of one of the many methods there are in how to draw people and advance your figure drawing skills. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Draw-People-Simple-Steps-to-Get-Proportions-Right&id=3194045 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Draw-People-Simple-Steps-to-Get-Proportions-Right&id=3194045 Are you confused about the perfect frame for your portrait painting? Paintings often evoke very beautiful feelings and you tend to be deeply attached to them. They add colors to your life and allow you to openly express yourself. Here are a few things for you to consider before getting your portrait painting framed. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:14:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Go-About-Framing-Your-Portrait-Painting&id=3192520 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Go-About-Framing-Your-Portrait-Painting&id=3192520 The most mysterious scholar of all times is back again. The fingerprints of the Italian mystic and scientist Leonardo da Vinci were found on  'La Belle Principessa' on October 14th. This profile portrait of a woman was previously thought to be created by a 19th century German artist and was sold two years ago at 19,000 USD. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:42:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Fingerprints-Found&id=3188516 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Fingerprints-Found&id=3188516 The temptation for architects is to completely model a project with all details, both modeling details and lighting. In the real world, you will seldom encounter a client who wants to pay for or needs "too much" information. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:32:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Detail-is-Enough-in-3D-Modeling?&id=2966692 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Detail-is-Enough-in-3D-Modeling?&id=2966692 Avant-Gardism, with its various roots spread all over Russia, France and Italy made its presence felt among both art lovers and art critics. Movements such as Impressionistic Surrealism, Fauvism and even Cubism, even while attracting the attention of art critics by their different visions and art forms many a times confused the regular art lover. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:11:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Changing-Trends-Of-Avant-Gardism-to-the-Modern-Period&id=3192168 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Changing-Trends-Of-Avant-Gardism-to-the-Modern-Period&id=3192168 An inspirational art teacher will keep her adult students motivated by the small things she does for them. By being available both in the workshop and via phone or e-mail after the workshop. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:57:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspirational-Art-Teacher-Keeping-the-Adult-Student-Motivated&id=3187613 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspirational-Art-Teacher-Keeping-the-Adult-Student-Motivated&id=3187613 The focus of this article is on a hidden part within the Japanese erotic art form called shunga. It discusses the "hidden domain" of the homosexual and lesbian themes depicted in this genre. At the end of this article you can find a list of recommended books on shunga which provide information on these subjects and a list of important shunga artists. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:56:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forbidden-Images-of-Homosexual-and-Lesbian-Sex-in-Shunga&id=3187538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forbidden-Images-of-Homosexual-and-Lesbian-Sex-in-Shunga&id=3187538 The printer needs to be selected very carefully as the success of your business branding and promotion rests largely on their services. The quality of the print is of extreme importance to take the brand to the path of success. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:14:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?To-Promote-Your-Business-Choose-the-Printer-Carefully&id=3188517 http://ezinearticles.com/?To-Promote-Your-Business-Choose-the-Printer-Carefully&id=3188517 A final important reminder in selling your artwork online is to never give up and to keep introducing and promoting yourself to as many people and forum groups as possible. Always maintain a directory of email addresses of people that may ascribe to you or may have the opportunity to give out a referral client or customer. You would normally start slow with your client base, but through hard work and perseverance, you could build up a meaningful social and business network in no time. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sell-Art-Online-Learn-Tips-How-to-Market-and-Sell-Artwork-Online&id=3127245 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sell-Art-Online-Learn-Tips-How-to-Market-and-Sell-Artwork-Online&id=3127245 In order for a business to survive the tough times of today, it needs to be recognized by its potential buyers. Every time a consumer sees or even overlooks a scrap of advertisement displaying your business, product or service it needs to be consistent therefore helping the consumer to build a subconscious relationship with your corporate image. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Graphic-Design-Can-Help-Your-Business-and-Corporate-Identity&id=2706969 http://ezinearticles.com/?Graphic-Design-Can-Help-Your-Business-and-Corporate-Identity&id=2706969 Do you remember those glorious days when you were 5 or 6 years old, sitting in front of the coffee table, legs crossed with a brand new coloring book and a set of rainbow colored crayons in front of you? If I remember correctly, these simple moments of putting color onto paper were deeply engaging, fully inspired and truly happy. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:07:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Coloring-Rekindling-Your-Love-Affair&id=3084341 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joy-of-Coloring-Rekindling-Your-Love-Affair&id=3084341 It is a common understanding that many manga-kas, or manga artists, work for the art's sake, not for monetary gains. Even though comics boom and increasing interest of young people in fascinating Japanese manga works are the factors that many smart people can take advantage of, still there are a lot of creative people, both professionals and doujinshi amateurs, who get the most pleasure at the fact of solid readership and sole creation of bright comics personalities. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:56:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manga-Artists-Workload-and-Specializations&id=3193565 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manga-Artists-Workload-and-Specializations&id=3193565 A documentary film that profiles the lives and experiences of a group of Drag Queens in Key West, Florida. When a straight guy takes a look at the other side, he produces an eye-opening film about the lives and experiences of Drag Queens, both onstage and off. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:45:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Audience-With-the-Queens&id=2674176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Audience-With-the-Queens&id=2674176 Are you interested in drawing caricatures? Do you know what features to look for and incorporate in your drawings? Learn from an expert exactly what you need to focus on and "see" to become successful. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:03:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-to-Draw-Caricatures-The-7-Features-You-Need-to-Focus-on-to-Be-Successful&id=3182500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-to-Draw-Caricatures-The-7-Features-You-Need-to-Focus-on-to-Be-Successful&id=3182500 Impasto is the technique of putting the colours on canvass that it gives texture to the painting. The style of painting known as 'Impasto' has its own advantages over the other styles. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:41:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Paint-in-the-Impasto-Style-of-Painting&id=2940385 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Paint-in-the-Impasto-Style-of-Painting&id=2940385 Painting the human body, especially female nudes, has remained a favourite model for the artists since the primitive age. While choosing a model for the art, the artist of various fields do it for many purposes. The painters choosing human bodies as their models keep certain theories in their minds. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Painting-Nude-Females-A-Perspective-With-Natural-Beauty&id=2030206 http://ezinearticles.com/?Painting-Nude-Females-A-Perspective-With-Natural-Beauty&id=2030206 The 21st Century has truly become the digital age, where text messages have replaced phone calls and emails have replaced letters. But one form of communication that is as popular as ever is the greeting card. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:11:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Styles-of-Greeting-Cards-and-Invitations&id=3178009 http://ezinearticles.com/?Styles-of-Greeting-Cards-and-Invitations&id=3178009 Collecting art is an act of self-discovery. Take your time, but don't be afraid to jump in and make your first acquisition. When you live with art you love, you transform your life. But be careful, because collecting art can be very seductive and addictive. Enjoy the adventure! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:42:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discover-the-Art-of-Collecting-Contemporary-Art&id=3166154 http://ezinearticles.com/?Discover-the-Art-of-Collecting-Contemporary-Art&id=3166154 Water Color Painting is not an easy task. Lots of practices and hard work need to be involved. If you have few watercolor paintings with you then you can make one. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-Color-Painting-Skills-Needed-in-Doing-the-Painting&id=3201974 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-Color-Painting-Skills-Needed-in-Doing-the-Painting&id=3201974 Shadows play a very important role in the still life paintings because they bring life to the drawing. If you look around the nature you shall hardly find any object, which does not hold a shadow. The shadow that I like is the simple cast shadow. If any object is supposed to block the light source or the sun the shadow will always be cased. The shadows which are based on the object that needs to be painted with the similar color of the object and a warm color can be added. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:05:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Still-Life-Paint-the-Shadows-in-the-Still-Life-Painting&id=3201870 http://ezinearticles.com/?Still-Life-Paint-the-Shadows-in-the-Still-Life-Painting&id=3201870 Often people get confused in doing drawing with their imagination. This aspect is very different it has implications which you shall draw from using your brain. Drawing from the memory usually means that you are trying to recollect some of the real images that have been captured using your brain in the past tense, and you are trying your best to draw or even paint them. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:48:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drawing-Draw-From-Your-Memory-Or-Imagination&id=3201746 http://ezinearticles.com/?Drawing-Draw-From-Your-Memory-Or-Imagination&id=3201746 Pastel art has taken on a section of followers that have make an art form of using these pastel sticks. There are artists who might shy away from using pastels, after all... the artists might want allot of detail in their art works, and when faced with a rather cumbersome shaped form of color. You have to wonder how an earth you are going to get allot of detail out of this stick like form of pastel, where it can only be layered, not mixed. We are going to have a look at the different mediums of the pastel and work out why we should use it in our art. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:58:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Different-Pastels-in-Pastel-Art&id=3197968 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Different-Pastels-in-Pastel-Art&id=3197968 In case you find an old painting hiding in your attic or you inherit one, you may not know how valuable that painting might be. The same also goes for a sculpture. Suppose you want to find out the value of the art or find out more about the artist, then you would have to do some research to get all the information you need and want. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Art-Research-For-Beginners&id=3198766 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Art-Research-For-Beginners&id=3198766 If you are an owner of a work of art like paintings, drawings and sculpture, you might want to photograph them. Of course, it is always nice to have a digital image of your art collection, but you will also need it for the homeowner's insurance. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Photograph-Paintings,-Drawings-and-Sculptures&id=3198755 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Photograph-Paintings,-Drawings-and-Sculptures&id=3198755 Contemporary art refers to the art that has been and still continues to be created during our lifetime. Contemporary form of art is quite different from Modern art, which was art created by the Impressionists from around 1880 until the 1970s. However, there is some overlapping in terms of years when it comes to Modern art and the art of today. But still, both forms of art are considered to be separate, and each occupies its own space in the history of art Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:18:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Contemporary-Art?&id=3198745 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Contemporary-Art?&id=3198745 Some of the oldest civilizations like the Roman, Greek, and Egyptian used painting techniques quite a bit. These civilizations used mixtures made from mineral pigments mixed in bee wax and tempera. Although the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans knew about vegetable oils, there is no evidence of them having used it painting. However, they did use tempera, which is a fluid made from an organic binder, water and essential oils from vegetables. The organic binders used by Italians were primarily derived from animal sources like whole eggs, milk and animal glue. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-Oil-Painting&id=3198732 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-Oil-Painting&id=3198732 Dada was an artistic and literary movement that started in Europe when World War I was going on. Because of the war, many artists, intellectuals and writers, especially those from France and Germany, moved to Switzerland, which was a neutral country. Instead of being relieved that they had escaped, the artists, intellectuals and writers were furious with the modern society. So, they decided to show their protest through artistic medium. They decided to create non-art since art in the society anyway had no meaning. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-of-Dada-Movement-in-Art&id=3198721 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-of-Dada-Movement-in-Art&id=3198721 When it comes to art, certain animals are known to symbolize certain faults or strength in humans. For instance the bat is a symbol for night. But in the Western society, it is a symbol of something evil. We would connect bats to vampires. However, in a country like China, a bat is a symbol of good luck and long life... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:33:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Did-Animals-Symbolize-in-Art?&id=3198800 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Did-Animals-Symbolize-in-Art?&id=3198800 It was Pope Julius II who asked Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the chapel. The Pope wanted to rebuilt Rome to its former glory and therefore, set about doing it in this manner. In addition, he wanted to highlight his name and outdo anything that the previous Pope, Alexander VI, had accomplished. Pope Alexander VI was a Borgia and a bitter rival... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:30:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Michelangelo-and-the-Sistine-Chapel-Ceiling&id=3198780 http://ezinearticles.com/?Michelangelo-and-the-Sistine-Chapel-Ceiling&id=3198780 What began as an artistic 'reaction' to the identity crisis, the Indians faced under the British rule, soon became a major movement of national scale, which every Indian could identify with. Abanindranath Tagore, nephew of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore co-founded and aggressively promoted the Bengal School of Art during the early twentieth century. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:28:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Bengal-School-An-East-Indian-Splendor&id=3195055 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Bengal-School-An-East-Indian-Splendor&id=3195055 In simple words, one can define painting as the mere application of paints or colors on a surface. It is usually considered to be an expression of someone's feelings and emotions. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:27:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mere-Application-of-Paint&id=3174652 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mere-Application-of-Paint&id=3174652 Mughal Painting was a form of South Asian Art, which originated and flourished during the Mughal Empire in India, from the sixteenth through the nineteenth century A.D. With Persian Miniature Art being the primary inspiration, Hindu, Jain, Islamic, and Buddhist sects also influenced it. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:24:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Mughal-Painting-Indian-Art,-The-Islamic-Way!&id=3195038 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Mughal-Painting-Indian-Art,-The-Islamic-Way!&id=3195038 Rajput Painting is an Indian art form belonging to the state of Rajasthan. Spanning from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, this art originated under the earliest Rajput Kingdoms and was so named. Rajput Painting flourished as a court art in the 'friendly' Rajputana states, under the umbrella of the Mughal Empire. Therefore, the style carried a strong influence of the Mughal Art. The subjects and a degree of inherent abstraction however, set the Rajput Paintings apart. Different Rajput states developed their own distinguishing styles, yet all of them retained the fundamental elements of Rajput Painting as a whole. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:23:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Rajput-Painting-An-Elaborate-Indian-Style-With-Mughal-Flavor&id=3195027 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Rajput-Painting-An-Elaborate-Indian-Style-With-Mughal-Flavor&id=3195027 How many times have you tried to photograph a sculpture; or in fact your own sculpture to put on the web. And ended up almost throwing away your camera, and kicking the nearest thing you could. Only to end up with another failed photograph. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:14:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-of-Photographing-Sculpture-For-the-Web&id=3198037 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-of-Photographing-Sculpture-For-the-Web&id=3198037 Two other artists had rejected the piece of marble Michelangelo used to sculpt his famous statue of David, because they claimed it lacked perfection. Michelangelo was able to create something beautiful despite the flawed material he had been given. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:16:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Michelangelos-David&id=3189413 http://ezinearticles.com/?Michelangelos-David&id=3189413 Worst of the Paris Bohemian artists during the post Van Gogh era were Hugo Schlecht (1876-1934) and the infamous Octille Mauvais (1899-1958.) Mauvais later achieved mainstream fame as the painter of the sordid mantelpiece in Vice President Dick Cheney's secret Hunting Lodge, Paraquoia, which depicted Josef Stalin playing Chopin on a flaming red Busendorfer grand piano. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:08:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Octille-Mauvais-Worlds-Worst-Painter&id=3191053 http://ezinearticles.com/?Octille-Mauvais-Worlds-Worst-Painter&id=3191053 The most mysterious scholar of all times is back again. The fingerprints of the Italian mystic and scientist Leonardo da Vinci were found on  'La Belle Principessa' on October 14th. This profile portrait of a woman was previously thought to be created by a 19th century German artist and was sold two years ago at 19,000 USD. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:31:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Fingerprints-Found&id=3188516 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leonardo-Da-Vinci-Fingerprints-Found&id=3188516 Madhubani, also known as Mithila Art, is a genre of East Indian art from the state of Bihar. This art is thousands of years old and is linked with the period of Ramayana. Madhubani Painting was first adopted by the court artists of King Janak of Videha, for the matrimonial ceremony of Sita, Janak's daughter, to Lord Ram. Since then, Madhubani has been a domestic art form of rural India, created by the women in the Mithila area. Interestingly, these women cover a wide variety of subjects, from the mundane to the mythical. They are known to be extremely meticulous and exacting in the techniques employed for such works. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:55:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Madhubani-The-Folk-Art-of-East-India&id=3186706 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Madhubani-The-Folk-Art-of-East-India&id=3186706 Tanjore Painting (Tamil: Thanjavur Oviyum) holds a special place in the history of Indian painting. It emerged in a South Indian state Tamil Nadu, in a city called Tanjore or Thanjavur, also famously known as the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu." Thanjavur is famous for different types of arts and crafts, among which Tanjore Paintings are highly appreciated. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:47:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Tanjore-Painting-Pride-of-South-India&id=3186700 http://ezinearticles.com/?Near-Eastern-Painting-Tanjore-Painting-Pride-of-South-India&id=3186700 Persian Miniature - The Introduction A Persian Miniature is a small painting depicting mythological and religious themes from the Middle East (now known as Iran). The fascination of artists (from across the world) to this art form is owed to its high level of detail and complexity. A use of vivid colors is matched with it, for a visually intriguing effect. In compliance with Islamic law, Persian Miniature, like other Islamic art forms, is non-representational. However, these decorative designs usually hold meaning associated to its patterns and motifs, often illustrating historical, folk, or religious themes. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:42:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Islamic-Or-Near-Eastern-Painting-Persian-Miniature-A-Creative-Tradition-From-the-Middle-East&id=3186695 http://ezinearticles.com/?Islamic-Or-Near-Eastern-Painting-Persian-Miniature-A-Creative-Tradition-From-the-Middle-East&id=3186695 Converting your photos onto a canvas print has been thought to be quite a difficult task. It is however a lot more easy than you think. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:32:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Converting-Your-Favourite-Photos-Onto-a-Canvas-Print&id=3174152 http://ezinearticles.com/?Converting-Your-Favourite-Photos-Onto-a-Canvas-Print&id=3174152 Going beyond just flowers and fruit, these still life art ideas will get you started on a road that may never end with ideas! Fruit and flower have always been a classic subject for the still life, but don't just stop there. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:05:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Still-Life-Art,-6-Ideas-to-Crash-Through-Just-Fruits-and-Flowers!&id=3169514 http://ezinearticles.com/?Still-Life-Art,-6-Ideas-to-Crash-Through-Just-Fruits-and-Flowers!&id=3169514 Have you ever painted with oil pastels? They're completely different from soft pastels in so far as the feel, texture and results they give. If you haven't tried them, it is worth while to give them a go. You might enjoy working with them. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:57:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oil-Pastels-Use-Them-For-Painting&id=3158612 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oil-Pastels-Use-Them-For-Painting&id=3158612 The art of Gerardo Navarro, a native of Oaxaca, Mexico, runs the gamut of imagery, ranging from representations of Mexican conservative Catholic religious beliefs, to erotic art which tests the sensibilities of the most liberal amongst us. He lives in an Eden-like tranquil village environment, with his mother and three sisters each of whom weaves fine cotton textiles using the ancient back strap looms. All of the incongruities are, however, explainable, through exploring the unique background of the artist and his family. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:47:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Erotic-Art-of-Gerardo-Navarro-Gomez-La-Rubia-Negra&id=3189601 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Erotic-Art-of-Gerardo-Navarro-Gomez-La-Rubia-Negra&id=3189601 You may be disturbed and demoralized because you have just begun to be trained in how to draw and you are discovering it to be tougher than you believed it was. No matter what the reason for your current situation is - you'll overcome it! Just read on. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:38:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Defeating-Dissatisfaction-When-Learning-Drawing&id=3187648 http://ezinearticles.com/?Defeating-Dissatisfaction-When-Learning-Drawing&id=3187648 David is a classic Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, an Italian artist who was involved in many different fields during his illustrious career. Michelangelo was a surprise choice, at only 26, for the commission of the Biblical King David. It took him 3 years, from 1501 to 1504 to create one of the most respected pieces of Renaissance art ever created, and it stands alongside his best oil paintings as one of Michelangelo's best works. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Famous-Renaissance-Art-and-Oil-Paintings-David&id=3168427 http://ezinearticles.com/?Famous-Renaissance-Art-and-Oil-Paintings-David&id=3168427 How do you trust an online logo provider with something as important as your company's new corporate identity? How can you choose one from the thousands of poorly differentiated logo houses? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:35:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-a-Logo-Design-Company&id=3151221 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-a-Logo-Design-Company&id=3151221 Where would the history of Indian painting, especially of it medieval period, stand without the broad mention of Mughal Miniatures? It would be hard for an art critique to paint a complete picture of cultural and artistic journey of India without putting the miniature paintings on record; these were the exotic and beautiful pieces of art that the artist did under the helping umbrella of the Mughal emperors who ruled most part of India from sixteenth to eighteenth century. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:24:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Indian-Miniatures-Painting-Secular-Lifestyle-of-Medieval-India&id=3170901 http://ezinearticles.com/?Indian-Miniatures-Painting-Secular-Lifestyle-of-Medieval-India&id=3170901 If we look at the work of Miniature paintings of India done in the medieval period, we can see that the artists have skillfully adorned the natural beautify of female figure in their artworks. With active support and financial help from the Emperors and Kings, the Mughal Style of painting had flourished in these days. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:31:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rajasthan-Style-of-Paintings-Kangra-Paintings&id=3167294 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rajasthan-Style-of-Paintings-Kangra-Paintings&id=3167294 From advertising billboards to personal photographs, digital printing has become a popular way of printing. It is a simple, plateless printing technology where the colour or the toner particles forms a layer on the material to give the desired output. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:43:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-Digital-Printing&id=3167131 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-Digital-Printing&id=3167131 Nobody can think about a life without art and culture. Actually art is an extension of man's imagination. It can be expressed in forms of sculptures and paintings. Each painting shows how the world is visible in the eyes of the painter. There is no doubt that landscape paintings and other types of paintings can improve the beauty of the house or office room. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:37:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Select-Good-Paintings&id=3169571 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Select-Good-Paintings&id=3169571 A candidate looking for a job in the Print Design department should have qualifications or studies in art design, multimedia or a related subject. Journalists and photographers are jobs pertaining to print design. The obligations revolve around creating artwork and printed material used in advertising and sales promotions. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:14:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Career-in-Print-or-Design&id=3168904 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Career-in-Print-or-Design&id=3168904 Sculpture is never about technique or media. It is about individual expression. Your work can be polished, rough and raw, built in clay, carved in stone, cast or welded in metal, and it all comes down to the same thing. Does your work communicate? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:06:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Sculpt-in-Any-Media&id=3140065 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Sculpt-in-Any-Media&id=3140065 The digital age ushers in a new art style. Artists are getting in touch with their inner computer geek. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Digital-Fine-Art-Movement&id=3166335 http://ezinearticles.com/?Digital-Fine-Art-Movement&id=3166335 Floor cloths have been used as floor coverings for hundreds of years. Many examples of Custom Floor Cloths dating back to the 17th century still exist today. They are truly beautiful, durable, and utilitarian works of Art. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:44:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Custom-Floor-Cloths-Are-Walkable-Art&id=3143055 http://ezinearticles.com/?Custom-Floor-Cloths-Are-Walkable-Art&id=3143055 The pastel artist is one who imprints his innovative skill and years of experience through pastel art. He illustrates attractive paintings on differently colored bases; redefine textures and shapes of pastel strokes. The quality of these paintings is to show the art movement and it is largely depend upon on subjects including dancing and working women, racecourse painting etc. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:22:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Enhance-the-Aesthetic-Appeal-of-Your-Home?-Consult-a-Pastel-Artist&id=3168058 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-to-Enhance-the-Aesthetic-Appeal-of-Your-Home?-Consult-a-Pastel-Artist&id=3168058 Large format screen printing is one of the most versatile printing processes for various purposes. There are wide range of materials used for the print such as plastics, paper, glass, fabrics, and cotton. The screen printing is used for posters, labels, signage, entertainment graphics, banners, signs, indoor POP, backlit vending machine faces, and the sides of vending. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Let-Your-Business-Grow-With-Large-Format-Screen-Printing&id=3167991 http://ezinearticles.com/?Let-Your-Business-Grow-With-Large-Format-Screen-Printing&id=3167991 Whether you're in the breakfast nook, the living room, the dining room or the outside patio, you and all of your guests can easily see what's happening in the kitchen. That means framed art works well in the kitchen as it ties together the overall artistic look of a home. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:33:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kitchen-Design-and-Framed-Wall-Art&id=3165173 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kitchen-Design-and-Framed-Wall-Art&id=3165173 A netsuke (net-skeh) is a miniature sculpture developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Men suspended pouches (inro) on a silk cord from their sash (obi) . To stop the cord from slipping through the "obi", a small toggle is attached. That small toggle is the "netsuke". Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:37:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Netsuke-of-More-Than-Two-Hundred-Thousand-Dollars!&id=3156072 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Netsuke-of-More-Than-Two-Hundred-Thousand-Dollars!&id=3156072 Photo painting has become one of the most popular original gifts since its apparition on the online market. This is due to the numerous benefits that the photo painting technique offers for its amateurs. If you ask most people about their gift preferences, they will tell you they want unique and original gifts for their loved ones. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:38:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-of-Photo-Painting&id=3163486 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-of-Photo-Painting&id=3163486 This article is all about the painting of the Sistine Chapel. It also gives additional background about Michelangelo. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:35:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Painting-of-the-Sistine-Ceiling&id=3159300 http://ezinearticles.com/?Painting-of-the-Sistine-Ceiling&id=3159300 Having a clean organized palette is an essential part of good painting. If you are just starting out with oil painting, these tips will help you get a good start. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:36:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oil-Painting-Tips-Organizing-Your-Palette&id=151519 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oil-Painting-Tips-Organizing-Your-Palette&id=151519 When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused beginner. After several moments, a sales person came by and began to assist me in finding the supplies I needed. To make a long story short, I left the store 30 minutes later with a box full supplies, half of which I had absolutely no idea what to do with. I wish I knew then what I know now. I could have saved myself a lot of money. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:36:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oil-Painting-Supplies-Guide-For-Beginners&id=110380 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oil-Painting-Supplies-Guide-For-Beginners&id=110380 How to review a piece of art so you can gain joyful artistic pleasure as well as ensure that your friends will love your choice in art purchases. Steps by step approach to the captivation techniques that an artist employs and how to spot the most important ones so you can make an informed buying decision in your paintings. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:33:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-of-the-Artist-Art-Overload,-Painting-Techniques,-and-Joyful-Artistic-Inheritance&id=3130824 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-of-the-Artist-Art-Overload,-Painting-Techniques,-and-Joyful-Artistic-Inheritance&id=3130824 Painting is an art of using pigments, paints and colors on the surface. The surfaces which are used for painting are paper, wood, lacquer, clay and canvas. Anything could be depicted or expressed through painting. The painting can be either natural or can be a representation. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:19:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-General-Outline-On-Painting&id=3167860 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-General-Outline-On-Painting&id=3167860 The best way to understand the basics of architectural modeling, is to see them in action. While the key concepts are simple, the same concepts are applicable to the largest projects. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:06:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-of-Architectural-3D-Modeling&id=3129734 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-of-Architectural-3D-Modeling&id=3129734 In a typical architectural office, the method of modeling you choose often depends on the comfort level of those performing the work. You should, however, familiarize yourself with all three methods to have a variety of tools options. There is no right or wrong way of creating 3D presentations and the last thing you want to do is to rely on only one method of modeling scenes. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:06:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-3D-Presentations&id=3129656 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-3D-Presentations&id=3129656 A key factor to always keep in mind during the modeling process is that the number of polygon faces and vertices that an object contains has a profound effect on your computer resources. The more complex an object is the slower your system will react during the creation and rendering process. It is imperative to keep the face/vertex count to a minimum in each scene. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:06:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Compact-3D-Models&id=3126217 http://ezinearticles.com/?Compact-3D-Models&id=3126217 Although many of the concepts of modeling are the same for mechanical, character, and architectural projects, some are very useful to the architectural community, as you will see in this chapter. A clear understanding of these, the options available, and when to use them will make the process of creating 3D worlds productive and cost-effective. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:05:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Architectural-Modeling&id=3126207 http://ezinearticles.com/?Architectural-Modeling&id=3126207 Polygonal modeling excels at low detail or architectural models. Because polygonal models are made up of faces, you will find that they are very easy to edit and animate when you are working on a relatively low-detail model. Patch modeling is for smooth models being built from the foundation outward. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:05:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Polygonal-Modeling-Excels&id=3126193 http://ezinearticles.com/?Polygonal-Modeling-Excels&id=3126193 Because NURBS can actually incorporate simple shapes to build complex geometry, there are some handy techniques that you can use when you're building NURBS objects. When using Point curves, you can reduce the overall amount of computing resources taken up by the model by keeping the number of points relatively low. In other words, do not add any extra points if the shape does not need it. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:04:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-NURBS-For-Simple-Shapes&id=3125868 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-NURBS-For-Simple-Shapes&id=3125868 Investigating file transfer methods in and out of your 3D Program should be done early in the scene creation process. Each method of transfer will come with some surprises that can slow production. Start with small files or break larger transfers into smaller parts to insure better results. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:04:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Balance-Detail-and-Efficiency-in-3D-Modeling&id=2966200 http://ezinearticles.com/?Balance-Detail-and-Efficiency-in-3D-Modeling&id=2966200 We can choose among three different modeling methods, Polygonal, Patch, and NURBS, it is time to start modeling! Wait a minute, though. Where do you start? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:59:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Which-Modeling-Technology-Will-Work-Best?&id=3125855 http://ezinearticles.com/?Which-Modeling-Technology-Will-Work-Best?&id=3125855 All the standard primitives can be converted into NURBS surfaces by going to the Modify panel, clicking the Edit Stack button and choosing Convert to NURBS Surface. This only works if no modifiers have been applied to the primitive. If you can dream it, you can build it using NURBS. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:59:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-D-Primitives-Can-Be-Converted-Into-Nurbs-Surfaces&id=3125850 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-D-Primitives-Can-Be-Converted-Into-Nurbs-Surfaces&id=3125850 Patches can be used to model mostly smooth surfaces. Although the technology can do edges very easily, that type of modeling is best suited for a clean and proper Polygonal model. Creating organic shapes is very easy. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:47:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?3D-Patch-Modeling-Uses&id=3125819 http://ezinearticles.com/?3D-Patch-Modeling-Uses&id=3125819 A huge benefit of patch models is their capability to represent smooth surfaces easily. Unlike polygonal models, patch models require less detail to represent smoother, more contoured shapes. Patches are made up of components similarly named as a Polygonal model's. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:46:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Patches,-Edges,-and-Vertices-in-CG-Animation&id=3125724 http://ezinearticles.com/?Patches,-Edges,-and-Vertices-in-CG-Animation&id=3125724 Once you have gone through all the labors of preparing to build your model, you are finally ready to get started. Do not worry, the set up is not always a long, involved process. You can usually do most of the pre-work in a few minutes. The most obvious way to build something that already exists is to trace it in your 3D application. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:45:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-Your-Model-Modeling-Concepts&id=3125706 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-Your-Model-Modeling-Concepts&id=3125706 Is your work still looking more amateur than professional? Are you failing to impress others because your sketches don't quite look "right"? Forget rendering for a moment. The chances are you are making mistakes in one of these three fundamental areas. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:45:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Car-Design-Sketching-Three-Beginner-Mistakes-and-How-to-Avoid-Them&id=3162997 http://ezinearticles.com/?Car-Design-Sketching-Three-Beginner-Mistakes-and-How-to-Avoid-Them&id=3162997 Great things are only done in art when the creative instinct of the artist is recognized and action is taken to bring that art into being. Dean Nimmer states "Shut off your conscious mind, full of self doubt and negative chatter and let your intuition guide you." Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:12:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Artists,-Intuition,-Talent-and-Genius&id=3155067 http://ezinearticles.com/?Artists,-Intuition,-Talent-and-Genius&id=3155067 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.