Learn how to photograph the beauty of the female form. We will show some of the things you will need to know to take great, tasteful shots of the female nude…from finding models, to posing, composition, and lighting.
The folks at Spudnik Press show how to make a simple piece of art with a printing press. First, you paint your picture on a hard plastic surface, keeping in mind that in the print everything will be backwards. Second, you take a wet piece of paper and place it on top of your picture. Then you lay blankets over them and turn the wheel of the press. Roll the blankets back and a-da! You have a print copy of your drawing! This video was created by Fresh Cut Media for www.getfreshcut.com.
Demonstration of Helen's unique acrylic pouring technique. This technique comes to life when the acrylic paint is mixed with water and, literally, poured onto the canvas, creating free-flowing shapes and forms.
Laser Tag is using lasers and projectors to tag buildings with light! This is a joint project between Graffiti Research Lab and Make Magazine's Bre Pettis. Tag with lights. It's reversible and non-destructive.
In this series of expert videos, you will receive an introduction to acrylic painting. Expert Kristine Mueller will show you what types of art supplies you'll need to get started and where to buy them. She demonstrates how to pick the best brushes and paints, shows you how to set up a still life to work from, and demonstrates step-by-step how to mix paints and how to use the techniques of painting to create a beautiful work of art.
In this online video series, learn how to make pottery, from ceramics expert Kevin Winn. He will demonstrate important ceramics techniques such as how to throw on the potter's wheel - learn how to center, open, and form clay on the potter's wheel.
In this ceramics video series, you'll learn how to make clay sculptures from ceramics art expert Jorge Benlloch. He will teach you how to sculpt human hands in easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
In these art lessons on video you'll learn how to create a watercolor painting. Our expert will show you what art supplies and materials you will need, especially the types of paints and brushes, as well as how to sketch out your painting, block in colors, and how to add darker colored paints to your watercolor.
Lanie McCormick tells you all of the equipment you need, then explains how to set it up for maximum efficiency while printing your photos. Wondering what kind of enlarger to buy?
Working with clay is one of the most satisfying and relaxing hobbies. Watch how expert Jorge Benlloch goes step by step showing you how to sculpt the head of a horse.
In this ceramics video series, you'll learn how to make clay sculptures from ceramics art expert Jorge Benlloch. He will teach you how to sculpt an owl figure in easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
This week on Threadheads, the ladies of Compai are helpin' us out with a very special viewer request, plus we hang out and take a look into their popular DIY book series 99 ways. So sit back, relax, grab your sewing machine and get comfy.
Thread Head Rob takes the cuff, collar, and pocket of a normal button down shirt and attaches them to a sweater for a cool new homemade article of clothing.
Its almost about that time, do you know what your going as for Halloween? If you're still unsure, watch this how-to video as Rob gives some old curtains some new life and turns them into the quintessential Halloween robe. Good for warlocks, witches, reapers and creepers. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a Halloween robe costume.
Thread Heads bring you this cool tutorial from Andrew Hanson on making an awesome punk rock t-shirt out of an old shirt using spray paint and stencils.
This is a piece from Charlie Rose in 1994. He interviews Looney Tunes animator Chuck Jones on his technique for drawing the character of his creation, Wile E Coyote. Learn how to draw Looney Toons characters from the man himself.
In this video series, our expert will show you how to make an old or vintage leather jacket a unique piece of art. Learn how to paint a leather jacket with these expert design advice, and get tips on picking the best leather jacket for the type of design you want.
In this video series, our expert Chris Ramirez will show you how to make and weld yard art. He will teach you about all the tools you will need to make your yard art, teach you a bit about yard art in general, and teach you how to be safe while doing your welding.
Let our expert, Tom Wright, show you how to blow glass Christmas ornaments. He shows you how to make a traditional ball ornament, a candy cane ornament, and a icicle ornament. So, take some time, and learn how to blow glass Christmas ornaments today!
In this video clip, learn how to paint a pair of jeans. You can learn how to add a unique and dramatic look to this ordinary piece of clothing. Our expert, Kristine Mueller, shows you tips and techniques for painting on jeans.
This week, in celebration of Tim Burtons new movie Sweeney Todd, Thread Heads hangs out with the Oscar award winning costume designer, Colleen Atwood, in this instructional video. Plus we turn some neighborhood thrift store finds into some Sweeney Todd inspired Victorian trash outfits. This is one how-to video you won't want to miss.
A ten minute film on how to make your own iPhone belt buckle. This entire idea and design and construction and package creation and the manufacture of 6-8 buckles was done within 24 hours of the iPhone launch, for fun.The music for the film was scored, performed and mixed by a MAYAn, no iPhones were harmed in the making of this film. For more info and to download buckle animations go to http://make.maya.com
In this how to video series, learn how to paint landscapes from artist Matt Cail. Matt will give you landscape painting tips such as what supplies you need and what types of brushes and canvas to use.
This unique craft project adds flare to your wardrobe, and it makes excellent gifts. Our expert, Kristine Mueller, shows you everything you need to know to paint on a leather belt. Learn the paint to use, and how to select the right belt.
Our expert, Matt Cail, will show you each easy to follow step for drawing or sketching a turkey. You will learn how to draw the eye, head, beak, tail feathers and legs, as well as get tips for coloring each part of your turkey drawing.
Artist Craig Browder walks you through step-by-step, from nose and eyes, to hands and feet. If you practice the techniques found in these free art videos, drawing SpongeBob should be a piece of cake.
In these intermediate drawing lessons, learn how to transform simple shapes into an abstract creation. Our expert will help you understand how to use cubes and prisms, as well as bend the rules of perspective, to create a feeling of dynamic action in your drawings.
This series will focus on the basics of drawing organic shapes in 2-point perspective. Our expert Craig Browder will walk you through step-by-step, teaching you how to use this fundamental drawing skill which can be adapted and build upon to create elaborate designs.
Although it is not the easiest language to learn to write there are a few pieces of advice that can help you along your way of learning to write in Chinese. Our expert, Bo Feng, will show you both the contemporary way of writing numbers to ten and then an easier, condensed way to do the same thing. He will walk you step by step through each number and explain each line and dot.
