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Glass Painting: Techniques and Ideas
Glass has served as a unique canvas for artists for over two millennia. The material’s transparency, ability to transmit and refract light, and chemical resistance make it an attractive base for paintings.
Watercolor Code: How "Fluid" Techniques Train Tolerance for Uncertainty and Help Solve Engineering Problems
Developers and system administrators live in a world of strict logic. We’re accustomed to a deterministic environment: if the code is written correctly, it works. If not, the compiler will point to the error line.
How to create a video from photos
In this article, you will learn how to make a video from photos with music. For such a task, "Video MONTAGE" is ideal - a simple and convenient video editor. Even those who have never encountered video editing before can easily master the work in it.
UI design: what it is, features and current trends
The mobile application interface is a set of functional tools that allow the user to solve their problemMost people rate an application on the visual appeal of the interface, so the design of the program needs to be given increased attention. This is UI design , or user interface design.
TOP 7 programs for creating collages
Previously, people used to paste photos by hand to create collages. Today, specialized applications do this. However, combining pictures is not enough for a collage maker.
5 best free programs for drawing on a computer
With the advent of graphics tablets of different price categories, professional and novice artists have significantly increased their interest in digital painting.
Sending paintings by mail
Artists, gallery owners and collectors face the need to ensure the safety of valuable works during transportation over various distancesModern logistics capabilities allow sending paintings both within Russia and abroad, observing special requirements for document flow and packaging.
Plasterboard as an artistic base: from a building material to a creative tool
Contemporary art is constantly expanding the boundaries of traditional materials, and plasterboard is a striking example of such a transformation.
Methods and techniques for excavating prehistoric sites
Archeology is a fascinating activity aimed at uncovering the secrets of our past through the study of artifacts, structures and landscapes. In particular, prehistoric settlements hold a wealth of information about early human societies and their way of life.
Papier-mâché Painting: Techniques and Projects
Papier-mâché is a composite material made from paper pulp or strips of paper bound together with an adhesive. After drying, the surface becomes hard and ready for decoration in a variety of ways. Papier-mâché painting has evolved over centuries in various cultures, giving rise to unique traditions and techniques.
Auxiliary materials for oil painting: solvents, brushes and palette
How to dilute oil paints, what brushes are needed for painting with oil paints and what should the palette look like? Every aspiring artist asks these questions. Let’s try to answer them.
TOP 5 best drawing and image editing software to help artists
Looking for painting software for artists? In this article, we will consider editors of different levels of complexity so that you can familiarize yourself with the software and "try" it on to suit your needs.
Creating portraits in the style of pop surrealism
Pop surrealism, also known as lowbrow art, emerged in Los Angeles in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a rebellious artistic movement that challenged the elitist world of contemporary art.
Pastel painting technique on paper
Pastel occupies a unique position among artistic media, combining the properties of both drawing and painting. This medium consists of pure pigment with a minimal amount of binder, providing a brightness and saturation of color unattainable by other techniques.
Dry brush technique in oil painting
Drybrushing is a method of applying oil paint in which the artist uses a minimal amount of thinner or binderA brush, virtually free of oil or solvent, glides across the textured surface of canvas or paper, leaving intermittent strokes that create a distinctive visual effect distinguished by its softness and airiness.