Active Fine Art Posts
How To: Draw "Cat Cut" in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video on how to draw "cat cut awaken" in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting.
How To: How to customize Converse Ultra-Highs canvas shoes
Check out this video that shows you how to customize your kicks. This video will show you how to customize your canvas shoes, like Converse allstars.
How To: Make a glass spinning top
In this tutorial Suellen Fowler shows you how to make a beautiful borosilicate glass spinning top with her characteristic hobnail pattern.
How To: Draw simple shadows
Check out this video to learn how to draw simple shadows and how to shade.
How To: Learn to draw and sketch
This comprehensive video series by Bob Davies serves as a basics drawing lessons that are excellent for beginners just starting off in addition to tips for intermediate artists. This series covers all the basics of drawing from choosing paper, drawing medium (graphite,charcoal,etc) and techniques in many of the different medium. These videos will cover pencil, felt pens, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor pencils and erasing techniques.
How To: Cut straight lines in glass
Check out this video to learn how to score and cut straight lines in glass.
How To: Solder stained glass
Check out this video to learn how to solder stained glass projects.
How To: Make a Mission style stained glass lamp
Check out this video to learn how to make a mission style stained glass lamp.
How To: Use the Diamond Max grinder to shape glass pieces
Check out this video to learn how to use the Diamond Max grinder to shape glass pieces for mosiacs, stained glass, or tiffany lamps.
How To: Cut curved lines in glass in stained glass and mosiacs
Check out this video to learn how to cut curved lines in glass to use in stained glass, mosiacs, or tiffany lamp projects. This video will show you how to score the glass using a hand glass cutter.
How To: Cut glass and tiles using the Diamond tech speedster
Check out this video to learn how to use the Diamond tech Speedster to cut glass and tiles for use in mosiacs, tiffany lamps, and other glass projects.
How To: Smooth and grind glass using a bit and disk grinder
Check out this video to learn how to use the Diamond Tech Power Max bit and disk grinder to smooth and grind glass for use in mosiacs and tiffany lamps.
How To: Use grout on direct mosiacs
Check out this video to learn how to mix grout for use in direct mosiac projects.
How To: Make mosaic coasters and tiles using molds
Check out this video to learn how to make mosiac coasters and tiles using the indirect mosiac method using a mold and pattern.
How To: Use a power miter saw to cut came for stained glass
Check out this video to learn how to use the power miter came saw to cut lead,copper, and brass came for stained glass projects.
How To: Smooth rough glass edges with Power Max 2 grinder
Check out this video to learn how to use the Power Max 2 grinder from Diamond Tech to grind rough glass edges for mosiacs and stained glass projects.
How To: Use lead nippers to cut lead came for stained glass
Check out this video to learn how to use lead nippers to cut came for stained glass projects.
How To: Using pattern shears for stained glass projects
Check out this video to learn how to use pattern shears to cut pattern for your next stained glass project.
How To: Score and break glass tiles with the Diamond Tech tool
Check out this video to see how to score and break glass tiles for making mosiacs or other craft uses. This video demonstrates using the Diamond Tech 2in1 scorer breaker tool.
How To: Draw a baby's head
Check out this video to learn how to draw a baby's head.
How To: Make a polaroid pinhole camera
Interested in making a pinhole camera out of an old polaroid packfilm camera? This will give you instant pinhole photos rather than waiting for a lab to process the film.
How To: Draw a head by building organic shapes
Check out this video to see how to draw a head by building it out of random organic shapes.
How To: Draw a head 3/4 view
Check out this video to learn how to draw a head at 3/4 perspective.
How To: Paint or draw an eye
Check out this video to see how to paint an eye.
How To: Draw bodies and torsos
Check out this video to learn how to draw bodies and torsos either digitally or the old fashioned way. I start with the spine and head and ribs and pelvis, then make the arms and legs and do it all very roughly. Then I make a body out of that. On paper I let it stay really rough and then I can trace over the good lines on a clean sheet. On computer it's easier by just using layers. I haven't had any formal training ( obviously ) so if you are good at figure drawing and could offer advice or t...
How To: Draw an anime face
Check out this video to see how to draw an anime style face and get the basic proportions correct. In this video Painter IX and a Wacom tablet are used.
How To: Draw a house in perspective
Without perspective, drawings would never look realistic and would instead be flat, remedial depictions of reality. Luckily, the discovery of perspective during the Renaissance lets us simulate reality if we know the mathematical principles behind it.
How To: Draw male noses
Check out this video to learn how to draw a generic male nose.
How To: Convert a Super Wide Polaroid camera into a pinhole
Watch this video and learn how to convert a Super Wide Polaroid camera into a pinhole camera. This conversion will also work for super shooter and colorpack cameras. Strip down the camera, "chop" the body and prep to recap for a super wide angle pinhole camera. This project works for cameras that accept 3.25 x 4.25 polaroid and fujifilm instant pack films.
How To: Make a reflective sticker with a hidden massage
Check out this video that will teach you how to make a double meaning sticker from reflective tape. The hidden message is barely visible with the naked eye but is illuminated with the flash of a camera.
How To: Paint cherry blossoms in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn to paint a cherry blossom in the traditional Japanese method of painting in ink called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a snowy field in Sumie-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a snowy field in the traditional Japanese method of painting in ink called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a year of the mouse greeting card in Sumi-e ink
2008 is the year of the mouse. Check out this video to learn how to paint a mouse in the traditional Japanese method of painting in ink called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint cosmos in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint cosmos flowers in the traditional Japanese method of painting in ink called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a Gerbera in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a gerbera in the traditional Japanese method of ink painting called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a dragon flower in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a dragon flower in the traditional Japanese method of ink painting called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a sunflower in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a sunflower in the traditional Japanese method of painting in ink called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a Trumpet Creeper (Nozen Kazura) in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn to paint a Trumpet Creeper (campsis grandiflora) or Nozen Kazura as it is called in Japanese. This video will show you how to paint the Trumpet Creeper using the traditional Japanese method of ink painting called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint a Hydrangea in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a Hydrangea in the traditional Japanese method of ink painting called Sumi-e.
How To: Paint clouds in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint clouds using the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting. Clouds are one of the more difficult subjects in Sumi-e to depict because there is no white ink. The white are the areas where you do not paint so shading because very important and painting the clouds becomes more about a sculptural process.