Visual Arts - March 2007

Is it necessary to have good pencil and paper in order to draw really good? this sounds like a dumb question, but what are some tools that you would recommend for a beginner? I want to learn how to draw portraits, so do I need any kind of blending tool? or would I be able to do that with only a pencil? will normal pencil no.2 work?

2007-03-18 21:19:04 · 11 answers · asked by cilly 4 in Drawing & Illustration

I am interested in metalsmithing and making art jewelry. I have experimented some on my own, but I would really like to develop some technical skills. what would be some good ways to begin to learn. Can anyone recommend good schools or workshop programs? My dream would be to have a small home studio some day.

2007-03-18 20:32:57 · 1 answers · asked by Dream 1 in Other - Visual Arts

Which is the one done on this board?

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/mochimochi101/DSC00001.jpg

2007-03-18 20:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by Phi 2 in Drawing & Illustration

"HB- PENCIL" What does HB mean?

2007-03-18 19:55:19 · 5 answers · asked by Shakti r 1 in Painting

I will choose the best answer tomorrow so you can earn some points for answering my question, Thank you!

If the links dont work, just refresh them please!

a) http://www.walkerart.org/archive/5/B07399FD227F4E636174.jpg

b) http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/imgs/artists/althoff/Kai-Althoff-PinkMan.jpg

which quality would you say their work is most informed by: Identity, form, art-historical reflection or criticism?

Are the artists referencing another artist from history? Who, why?

Thank you again!

2007-03-18 19:16:33 · 3 answers · asked by pp_pepona 1 in Painting

Thanks in advance!

2007-03-18 18:44:47 · 5 answers · asked by Mari 1 in Drawing & Illustration

many artist say so but I realized they never are happy with the results.

2007-03-18 18:30:05 · 14 answers · asked by melegatto 2 in Painting

I have a sketchbook that I use for drawing on the go, and I've tried using many various types and brands, but I run into the same problem: When I close the book, the image gets quickly smeared into the back of the paper preceding it. It's the worst when I have any kind of hatch marks, of course, but the more detailed I make a sketch, usually the more distorted it will become.

Now I'm not trying to preserve these drawings per se, but it makes it difficult to work with if I try to use the sketches as a reference. I'm not really interested in buying another sketchbook, but does anyone know any way to deal with this? Perhaps I should use a different pencil (I'm using a 2h mechanical) or find some way to remove excess graphite?

2007-03-18 18:29:25 · 10 answers · asked by kog_ind 2 in Drawing & Illustration

I've seen people's profiles that have two pictures, one under the other, and to me it seems that in order to get the second picture you need to add it to the caption box. Can anyone tell me how to do it, and which code or link to use.

2007-03-18 18:26:12 · 1 answers · asked by Girl 1 in Photography

scrapbook is something you put pictures in and decorate

2 places i know is target and micheals

2007-03-18 18:13:44 · 4 answers · asked by someone 1 in Photography

I'm taking a photography course and would like a nice camera with good zoom, clarity and fairly simple to use. (On the video they showed a camera that had color cordinated lines, so you knew where to turn the lense) I'd like to keep it under $1,000.

2007-03-18 17:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

Do they have to be multi-skilled in painting landscapes, portraits, etc.?

Thank you for your answers.

2007-03-18 17:09:08 · 8 answers · asked by T 2 in Painting

I am doing a math project on circles. I need to draw a picture that has eveything circles. For example, my friend drew a picture that has a dinner table, with plates, hamburgers, cups, oranges, etc. It's all circles. Anyone have an idea or a place to goto for ideas? Thank you!

2007-03-18 16:31:05 · 6 answers · asked by juicy 2 in Drawing & Illustration

The spray varnish was put over Genesis oils, but for some reason they weren't compatible and the spray stays tacky. How can I gently remove the tacky varnish without harming the painting beneath?

2007-03-18 16:25:28 · 2 answers · asked by Angelique 4 in Painting

this is for wax candles

2007-03-18 16:16:22 · 10 answers · asked by kawboys1 2 in Painting

on the piece. There is no name and I know that it is early 1900's. Pat.DES.78993. Thank you for your time.

2007-03-18 15:13:48 · 2 answers · asked by Chris M 1 in Sculpture

which pencil crayon colour looks best in red bristal baord if you are using white paper lettter lemplates? or simplyifed, which colour goes well with red?

2007-03-18 15:13:06 · 14 answers · asked by TheDarkness 1 in Painting

Whether it be painting, drawing, photography, or sculpture, where do you get your inspiration, in art from?
I need to get inspired, but I just cant seem to get inspired.

2007-03-18 15:12:41 · 6 answers · asked by artgirl 1 in Sculpture

Whether it be painting, drawing, photography, or sculpture, where do you get your inspiration, in art from?
I need to get inspired, but I just cant seem to get inspired.

2007-03-18 15:12:31 · 5 answers · asked by artgirl 1 in Photography

The only problem I have with writing is organization and fluidity.How can I improve my writing style and make my writing more cohesive?

2007-03-18 15:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by EGGO 2 in Drawing & Illustration

how do i take digital pictures and get extremely vibrant color? most of my shots are just normal color. is it the camera or settings or lighting or editing? thanks!

2007-03-18 14:44:12 · 6 answers · asked by RFJ 3 in Photography

Does anyone know how I can make my own custom shaped metal keychains at home? What equipment is necessary & are there small scale/home versions available? I assume some sort of press, die, & mold is required, but not positive.

Thanks.

2007-03-18 14:44:00 · 1 answers · asked by BBA 1 in Other - Visual Arts

I was in Savannah, GA recently and went on a ghost tour. The guide stated that when taking a photograph (flash, nonflash, and daylight) of a "haunted" environment, then glowing spherical glowing orbs often would show up in the photograph. This was not reproducible. The orbs would come and go, different sized and location in each photo - or not at all. The guide said that some times faces would appear in the orbs. Does anyone have any technical explanation about what these orbs may have been?

2007-03-18 14:34:26 · 8 answers · asked by c_schumacker 6 in Photography

is it against copyright laws if I take a black circle and put "abc" in it as a different font? or can ABC Television sue me? If so, what can I do to get the point across that this logo was meant for abc television?

2007-03-18 14:32:50 · 4 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Drawing & Illustration

2007-03-18 14:20:47 · 2 answers · asked by stupid 1 in Photography

Hi, I'm in drafting school and I have fine line drafting pencils. Unfortunately I have used up all of my .3 lead. Can someone please help me find a place where I can purchase it. I have seriously looked in every store in my area. (I live in Wooster, Ohio)

2007-03-18 14:17:46 · 3 answers · asked by dUdE 1 in Drawing & Illustration

2007-03-18 14:06:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Visual Arts

i have a deadline coming up and i'm very late so i need an easy and fast teqnique to color render my drawing. I'm no artist, so i need specifics on material and clear instructions PLEASE!!

2007-03-18 13:53:32 · 2 answers · asked by GG 1 in Drawing & Illustration

example : portrait ,landscape ,still life ,historical, and nature .
which one of these are the painting

2007-03-18 13:53:01 · 2 answers · asked by Priya ! 1 in Painting

I need to do a creative project for class, it can be anything poster, song, collage etc. It is going to be portraying a family coping with a chronic illness I can't think of what to do, does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-03-18 13:37:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jenny 2 in Other - Visual Arts