In portrait painting there is the matter of representing the human features: notably the eye, ear, nose and mouth. Of these, the easiest to do are usually the ear and the nose. The ear is a complicated thing in appearance to be sure, but excepting for its size and general set and shape there is [...]
Contemporary models of old-time ships are nowadays very scarce and precious things; most of them have found permanent homes in the great museums of the world, others in the collections of wealthy connoisseurs. Those that come into the market are keenly sought for and when in perfect condition command very high prices. There are, on [...]
Beginners learning how to make pottery and sculpture in clay, will need a minimum of tools. Those basic tools required are outlined below. Basic Tools Needed #1 Wedging wire. This tool is made by attaching two pieces of 1/2″ dowel to the ends of a 12″ copper wire, about 18 gauge. It is used to [...]
The materials needed by the beginner for portrait painting are but few, but these should be of excellent quality and carefully selected. The materials required are: a canvas, a selection of brushes, linseed oil and of course a wide selection of paints. Once you have these materials you are ready to go. Canvas I prefer [...]