http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-draw-blog.html Keep up-to-date with the latest additions to Art-is-fun.com by subscribing to the Art is fun blog! Read the latest artistic tips, techniques and info here. en-us how to draw Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:13:38 GMT Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:13:38 GMT art-is-fun.com http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-draw-a-rose.html Learn how to draw a rose! Learn the steps to creating your own rose pencil drawings using basic supplies you have around the house. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:13:38 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/abstract-art-paintings.html An in-depth exploration of the meaning behind abstract art paintings and drawings, examining how the style of abstract art evolved and what it looks like. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:08:26 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/photorealist-art.html A look at the Photorealist art of Thaneeya McArdle. Read about the philosophical and aesthetic principles behind her photorealism paintings! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:57:07 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-draw-a-skull.html Learn how to draw a skull in this fun drawing lesson! These skulls are perfect for creating your own Dia de los Muertos calaveras. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:32:51 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/drawing-papers.html There are many different drawing papers available for creating pen and ink artwork. Learn about several different kinds of art paper that you can use to make your pen and ink drawings! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:14:27 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/day-of-the-dead-art.html Discover the funky and freaky world of Day of the Dead art! View colorful and intricate skull art that celebrates Dia de los Muertos in style. Learn what November 1 and 2 are all about! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:12:51 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/create-a-mind-map.html Create a mind map to help you explore and clarify the contents of your mind. Learn how to mind map step-by-step by following the creation of my mind map example! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:11:40 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/color-in-art.html Explore the possibilities of color in art! Focusing on abstract art and the world of abstract colors, we'll examine the power of color to create emotion and other effects. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:06:51 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/artist-palette.html An artist palette is an essential tool in painting with acrylics or oils. With so many types of palettes available, check out this handy guide to choosing an art palette that is right for you! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:02:26 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/art-projector.html An art projector is a useful tool that can enlarge your images. Read about how opaque projectors can be a powerful aid in your artmaking, allowing you to easily paint big paintings! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:56:17 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/acrylic-painting-supplies.html Find out what acrylic painting supplies you should get if you want to get started with acrylic paintings. If you're a total beginner to painting with acrylics, learn what paints are best for you! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:54:49 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/acrylic-mediums-for-painting-photorealism.html Acrylic mediums are an essential tool to have on hand when creating photorealistic paintings in acrylics. Learn which ones to get and how you will use them to create glazes and layering. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:54:24 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/acrylic-paint-for-painting-photo-realism.html What is the best acrylic paint to use in a photorealistic painting? If you want to learn how to paint Photo Realism, check out this step-by-step guide on how to create your own photorealist paintings. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:53:41 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/abstract-paintings.html What is Abstract Art? Here's an in-depth explanation, illustrated with many different abstract paintings and drawings to help deepen your understanding of abstract art. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:40:09 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/photorealism.html Discover Photorealism! Art-is-fun.com covers the Photorealist art movement from all angles. Includes a history, overview, and detailed step-by-step explanation of how photorealist paintings are made. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:38:25 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/abstract-art.html What is abstract art all about? Read this in-depth exploration of modern abstract art paintings and drawings. Includes many example paintings and drawings. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:36:50 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/subjects-in-art.html Explore five of the most popular subjects in art: still life, landscape, portraiture, nature, and abstract. These pages feature in-depth discussions of why these art subjects are so important. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:33:05 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/pen-and-ink-drawings.html If you want to learn about pen and ink drawings, this page provides an in-depth overview of this popular drawing medium, along with techniques, materials needed and examples of pen and ink art. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:28:53 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/pastel-drawings.html Pastel drawings and paintings are stunningly beautiful, with rich textures and deep colors. However, working with pastels requires some caution. Read an overview of pastel art, along with pros and cons for using pastel. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:27:04 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/mixed-media-art.html What is mixed media art? This page provides an informative overview of popular modern art mixed media, with a gallery of artwork. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:26:38 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/colored-pencil-art.html Want to know more about colored pencil art? Start here with this in-depth overview of the characteristics of colored pencils, with example drawings in a variety of styles from realism to abstract. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:26:12 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-watercolor.html Painting with watercolors is fun, once you know the basics! If you want to learn how to watercolor, we'll start with a descriptive overview of the basic characteristics of watercolors. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:25:33 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/painting-with-acrylics.html Learn all about painting with acrylics! Art-is-fun.com is chock-full of helpful acrylic painting tips, techniques and step-by-step tutorials for beginning to advanced artists. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:23:39 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/art-medium.html Which art medium do you want to learn about? This site explores painting and drawing media such as acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media, colored pencils and pastels, with many examples! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:22:14 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/contact-art-is-fun.html To request specific drawing tutorials or painting lessons, contact Thaneeya at www.Art-is-Fun.com! Comments, questions, feedback and suggestions are all welcome and greatly appreciated. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:19:26 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/about-me-art-is-fun.html Painting techniques and drawing tips brought to you by internationally-collected artist, Thaneeya McArdle. Learn more about Thaneeya and her art educational site, www.Art-is-Fun.com! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:18:45 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/about-the-site-art-is-fun.html What is art? If you want to learn to draw or paint, Art is fun will help guide you along your artistic path. Free painting and drawing tips, for artists of every skill level - beginning to advanced! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:18:09 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/whimsical-art.html Welcome to the World of Whimsical Art! Learn about cute art that makes the heart sing. Discover tips for creating for your own whimsical artwork, plus browse the gallery of whimsically funky art! Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:05:53 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/bird-drawings.html These whimsical bird drawings depict a variety of birds in colorful scenarios, with the aim to expand our usual view of the creatures we meet in nature. A gallery of bird art done in colored pencil. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:18:52 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-paint-flowers.html Learn how to paint flowers with amazing classical realist artist, Delmus Phelps! Read an in-depth interview and view his breathtaking flower paintings of roses, daffodils, magnolias and more. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:14:48 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/photorealistic-painting-techniques.html This review of Photorealistic painting techniques discusses all the processes we've covered so far in this Step-by-Step Guide on How to Paint Photorealism - with visuals! Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:46:38 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/acrylic-glazes.html Acrylic glazes are essential to any Photorealist painting. Learn how to make acrylic paint glazes to create photorealistic artwork! Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:45:15 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/mixing-colors.html Mixing colors with acrylics can be tricky, especially if you're trying to achieve Photorealism. Learn how to mix acrylic paint to achieve smooth blending required for photorealist painting! Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:42:54 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/nature-in-art.html Nature in art can take many forms. Read this in-depth exploration of nature art - such as what inspires artists to create nature-themed artwork, as well as the various ways they go about it. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:13:24 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/link-to-art-is-fun.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:35:20 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/reference-photos-for-photorealism-painting.html You will need excellent reference photos if you want to make a photorealistic painting. Read this article for tips on how to take them and how to use them when you paint photorealism! Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:08:51 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/transfer-paper.html Artist transfer paper is an easy and efficient way for artists to transfer their images onto canvas, wood, or paper. Learn tips and tricks for effectively using transfer graphite paper! Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:06:24 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/grid-method.html The grid method is an effective way to transfer and/or enlarge your original image onto canvas, ensuring correct proportions. Read this guide for easy-to-follow instructions for the grid system! Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:09 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-paint-a-large-painting-using-a-small-reference-photo.html Want to learn how to paint a large painting? This page explains 3 ways of enlarging a photograph, using projectors, the grid method, or transfer paper. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:38 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/spark-mandala-design.html The shapes in this mandala are inspired by Brazillian architechture, Japanese print designs, and West African Adinkra symbols. I chose mainly warm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:18:02 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/art-supplies-canvas.html When buying art supplies canvas is always at the top of the list. Read some tips for how to paint on canvas, such as what to do with the sides, and how to fix a warped canvas. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:31:26 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/colored-pencil-instruction.html Need colored pencil instruction? Find out 5 important colored pencil techniques that form the basis for everything you will ever do with colored pencils! Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:05:36 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-use-pastels.html Learn how to use pastels in this pastel painting workshop! This fun pastel portrait tutorial shows you several pastel painting techniques for creating different effects with pastels. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:09:39 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/mandala-number-4.html This is the fourth mandala I've done now...I am finding it almost soothing (can't think of a better word) to create these images. The repetition is a Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:38:49 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/cute-art.html Cute art is enchanting, addictive and bundles of fun! Check out the whimsical ACEO cards of Lemon Shortbread, whose colorful pop art practically jumps out and gives you a hug! Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:30:10 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/whimsy-mandala.html I decided to create this mandala as a way of challenging myself to do something different. I enjoyed the balance and repetition needed to create it. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:50:32 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/my-mandala.html My Mandala was first drawn in pencil in my sketchbook, then scanned and color was added in Paint. I started with an eye in the center. Two sets of Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:45:29 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/mandala-designs.html Show the world your mandala designs! Submit your favorite mandala design that you created, and it may appear on Art is Fun. Your mandala will inspire others who are learning how to create a mandala! Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:15:25 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-paint-abstract-art.html Want to learn how to paint abstract art in acrylics? Here's a step-by-step guide showing you techniques for creating colorful, funky abstract paintings in acrylic. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:01:19 GMT http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-draw-a-mandala.html Learn how to draw a mandala using these easy steps! Once you know how to draw mandalas, you can easily create your own mandalas to reflect your inner spirit. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:34:59 GMT