Instructions in the field of hobby & leisure on the subject of painting & drawing

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Drawing for beginners - first exercises

Drawing can be a lot of fun even for absolute beginners. Can, but doesn't have to. From the start, many have too clear a goal in mind ...

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Learn to draw caricatures - first exercises

Crooked noses, eyebrows that have grown together, tiny eyes - you don't like to see all of this when you have yourself professionally portrayed. …

Oil paints - clean brushes

Art is dear to many - and so is the material. Therefore, especially when painting with oil paints, the brushes should be cleaned properly ...

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Draw soccer ball - this is how it works

Everyone knows what it looks like, but only a few can paint it in such a way that it also looks like it: The classic football with the ...

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How do you paint manga?

Many teenagers read you: Mangas. Comics from Asia have established an entire manga scene around the world. They exist …

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How do you draw comics? - Instructions for getting started

What would life be without comics, caricatures and cartoons? Simply heartbroken! Comics are not only found in the small, but also in the large ...

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Learning to draw portraits - first exercises

Drawing portraits is a popular and classic subject in the visual arts. Drawing portraits is not exactly one of the ...

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Draw flip books - instructions

Who does not know them, the flip books - also known as pocket cinemas. The little big cinema is popular with both children and adults ...

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Painting with sand - instructions

Painting with sand - a new form of art has appeared since the famous advertisement of a large bread maker in Germany. Here …

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Learn to draw anime - instructions

If you want to learn the Japanese art of drawing anime, you should have a basic knowledge of drawing. It is advisable, …

Learn to draw graffiti - instructions

The casual style of graffiti does not only convince graffiti artists and art lovers. You too can learn how to draw a graffiti picture.

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Make glitter pictures yourself - this is how it works

Especially now, with the approaching Advent season, glitter pictures are particularly suitable as home decorations. Also glittering greeting cards, with ...

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Draw stick figures - this is how it works

With the help of stick figures, you can depict complex facts, descriptions or events in a simple manner. …

This is how you can dye eggs with onion skins

If you like subtle shades, it is best to use natural shades when dyeing eggs. Simply use raw materials from ...

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Drawing faces - an exercise for beginners

Want to learn to draw but don't know how to start? Here's how to learn how to draw faces.

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How do you draw people?

Even skilled draftsmen often fail to find the answer to the question of how to draw people. It is with a few guidelines and ...

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Draw horses - this is how you can do it

Horses are beautiful animals, strong and graceful at the same time. Drawing them and putting your charisma on paper is ...

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Acrylic painting - tips for beginners

Acrylic painting, which is relatively new compared to oil and watercolor painting, is very popular. As a beginner you should have some ...

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Use picture varnish correctly - this is how it works

Anyone who has put a lot of effort into painting or drawing naturally wants to protect their finished work. The different varieties ...

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How do I mix colors?

Basically, there are two different laws of color mixing, additive color mixing (with colored light) and subtractive ...

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Decorate glass with flowers - this is how painting on glass succeeds

Floral patterns applied to lamps or bowls made of glass let them appear in a colorful ...

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Dyeing suede shoes - this is how it works

Suede shoes are modern footwear with an upper part and a solid lower part, the so-called outsole. This serves ...

Easter eggs - coloring with natural colors

Colorful Easter eggs are simply part of the Easter festival. Coloring the Easter eggs, decorating them with you and of course ...

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Blow out and paint Easter eggs at Easter - that's how it works

One would like to show the anticipation for Easter, which is also called the resurrection festival, with appropriate decorations. Make sure …

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Learn graffiti - step by step

For many people, graffiti is seen as daubing. However, there are true artists among graffiti painters, which is why graffiti ...

Dye leather armchairs - this is how it works

It can happen that you have a leather armchair at home or have inherited one that has deteriorated visually. Then ask …

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Snoopy - paint pictures yourself

For decades, Snoopy and the Peanuts have delighted young and old alike. Focus on the key features of ...

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Coloring marbled Easter eggs yourself - this is how it works

Marbled Easter eggs look great and are so easy to make yourself. Choose your favorite colors and color ...

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Easter: paint the egg with children's colors - that's how it works

Coloring eggs happily with the children at Easter - what could be nicer? But so that it is really fun for adults ...

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Helpful tips - dye Easter eggs with potato stamps

Easter is approaching. It's time to dye Easter eggs again. One of many tips: try it with potato stamps. …

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Coloring Easter eggs - this is how the most beautiful patterns are created

If you want to color Easter eggs, you can not just paint them. Every colorful egg also adorns beautiful patterns in the shape of leaves or hearts.

Coloring Easter eggs correctly - this is how it works

There are Easter eggs in a wide variety of colors, from bright to subtle, all colors and motifs are represented. Color your ...

Make your own Easter egg colors - this is how it works

Living Easter traditionally also means coloring eggs yourself. This works very well with egg paints from the craft store - even better ...

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Drawing flowers - instructions for beginners

As a beginner, you should start with simple shapes - flowers are particularly good for this. Here you will find instructions on how ...

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Painting an Easter bunny picture - instructions for beginners

Do your kids want you to paint them an Easter bunny picture but aren't sure how to do it? With this …

Make pictures like Andy Warhol yourself

Pictures like Andy Warhol's are easy to make yourself. The Pop Art artist, unlike others ...

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Paint an Easter picture - this is how a bunny succeeds

If you want to paint an Easter picture, start with a rabbit. It's easy to draw and works well for Easter decorations.

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Easter eggs - decorate eggs with the napkin technique

Easter is just around the corner and you want to shine with particularly beautiful Easter eggs this year? Then the design of the eggs would be through ...

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Which color goes with orange?

Orange is a warm, friendly color. Which color goes best with orange depends on your willingness to experiment and the use of the color.

Painting pictures of Easter bunnies - that's how it works

You don't have to be a great artist to show your child how to paint pictures of Easter bunnies because it's easy to do.

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Paint funny Easter pictures yourself - this is how it works

Easter is a festival that offers numerous possibilities, home, garden and your own apartment with handicrafts and self-painted works ...

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Mix purple - this is how it works with acrylic paints

Purple is a beautiful color that makes you dream. As a mixed shade, you can create it yourself with acrylic paint in no time at all.

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Colored Easter eggs - this is how individual motifs are created

Dyed Easter eggs are fun, which is why families with children in particular have a lot of fun, the eggs with great paintings ...

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How to draw a wolf easily - instructions

Drawing a wolf is not that easy if you have no drawing experience. With a few simple tricks and a little ...

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Do body painting color yourself

Body painting has been around for many years and is now carried out by a wide variety of artists. If you too ...

Learn acrylic painting techniques

Originally used as industrial paints, acrylic paints soon established themselves on the artist market. It developed quickly ...

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Mix green - this is how it works with acrylic paints

To paint colorful pictures you don't necessarily need a huge box with dozens of tubes of different acrylic paints. Are important …

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How to draw a rose - instructions

Are you one of those people who envy others for their creative streak? Drawing in particular often looks more difficult than it ...

Create abstract graphics - that's how it works

Abstract graphics do not depict reality figuratively. They live from shapes and colors and leave the viewer a lot of leeway to ...

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Rabbits - drawing made easy

Pictures of animals - for example of a rabbit - are great for practicing drawing. Everything you need to get started ...

Painting canvas with children

Painting a canvas is a lot of fun, especially for children. It's different than using colored pencils on a simple sheet of paper ...

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Draw still life - this is how it works

A still life is the representation of rigid objects in image form. Often times these drawings look very ...

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Paint plastic eggs

At Easter you can not only paint the real eggs, but also simple plastic eggs. These are perfect for decoration.

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Paint the salt dough - this is how it works

Children in particular use salt dough to make and knead pretty decorative materials or gifts. What could be more obvious than the objects ...

Use silk paints correctly - this is how it works

Silk painting is a hobby with which you have wonderful and diverse design options on silk. So you can use towels ...

Painting technique for watercolors - a guide

With water colors you can conjure up beautiful pictures and works of art. Children especially love to paint with watercolors. Here …

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Painting with acrylic paints - this is how it works

If you are new to painting, acrylic paints are for you. The water-based colors can be ...

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Paint pictures on plexiglass - this is how it works

Do you have surfaces made of Plexiglas that you would like to embellish with pictures? You can get everything you need in the craft shop.

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Mix ocher - this is how it works

If you want to mix the color ocher, there are a few things to consider so that you can be satisfied with the mixing result later.

Tinker Easter decorations - this is how painted eggs succeed

Easter is ideal for making colorful Easter decorations yourself. Of course, the painted Easter eggs should not be missing in any case. …

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Learn to draw cats - that's how it works

Cats are not only very popular pets, they are also used again and again as motifs in pictures of various styles ...

Make natural colors yourself - this is how it works

The production of natural colors with pigments is straightforward. Impressive colors are mixed with sour milk quark, which ...

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Draw a tree - this is how it works

Drawing a tree is not easy. The main difficulty is that, whether you like it or not, you can ...

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How do you mix turquoise? - That's how it's done

Turquoise is a beautiful shade and occurs as a wall color in many apartments. With just a few colors, you too can easily mix your own turquoise.

Recreate Bob Ross pictures - this is how it works

For many people, the painter Bob Ross will surely be unforgettable. Probably just as many people would like to ...

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Mix magenta - this is how it works

Would you like to paint a picture and need the color magenta? Here you can find out how you can mix a similar color yourself if they ...

Painting expressively - this is how it works as a beginner

Do you like expressionism as an art movement and would you like to paint in the same way? With these tips you can paint expressively even as a beginner.

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Painting with acrylic - advanced techniques

Do you like to paint with acrylic paints and would you like to dare to try out advanced techniques? Then you will find some suggestions here.

How to paint shades - That's how it works

The painting of shades is one of the most important techniques in pastel painting to make a picture three-dimensional and thus also ...

Painting - flowers turn out so splendidly

Flowers are certainly one of the most beautiful motifs that can be painted. They are also a very grateful motive, which is not too big ...

Mineral paints - what to consider when working

Each color is suitable for different requirements and once you have decided to paint with mineral paints, ...

Acrylic painting made easy

As a beginner in acrylic painting, you don't need professional equipment. Buy the three basic colors red, yellow and blue, as well as ...

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Draw shadows - this is how it works with a pencil

You have started to find a new hobby for yourself - painting. You can draw very beautiful pictures with a pencil. …

Paint the sea and mountains correctly - this is how it works with watercolor

You have started a new hobby - watercolor painting. So far you have mainly painted flowers and bouquets, but ...

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Paint angel pictures yourself at Christmas

Angels belong to Christmas like Advent and Christmas Mass. You can create atmospheric decorations for Christmas yourself by ...

Create LED picture yourself

LED lights are not just beautiful in the ceiling or in the floor. Because you can also create beautiful pictures from it. Here you will find …

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Painting Easter eggs - motifs for children

It won't take that long and Easter is just around the corner. What could be more obvious than painting Easter eggs? What motifs do you see on the ...

Use the paint box with watercolors correctly - this is how it works

When buying a paint box with watercolors, you should pay attention to quality and buy a good brand. Cheap goods are not worth it ...

Painter tips - art with acrylic paints

Painting with acrylic paints is a wonderful hobby. With today's range of accessories for painters and a few tips, this ...

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Mix turquoise yourself - this is how it works with watercolors

If your water-color box does not show "turquoise" or also called "cyan", you can simply mix your turquoise yourself. That is …

Design the mirror in the bathroom with glass paints

Would you like an individual mirror for your bathroom, but don't want to spend hundreds of euros on it? Then they will …

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Pencil thicknesses - how to choose the right one for drawings

Pencils are primarily used in schools, for making drawings, but also in art. Medium-hard ...

Image Analysis In Art - How To Perform It

Are you interested in art and would like to carry out an image analysis? Then read here how to do it best.

Choose the right brush size - that's how it works

Since there are different brush sizes, it is of great importance to choose the right brush for the respective work. Is the brush too ...

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Mixing pink in acrylic colors - that's how it works

The term "pink" comes from English and actually means nothing more than pink, although there has been some discussion that ...

Poster color - what to do with it

With poster paint, you can edit or edit almost any type of material. paint. This color is available in many shades and it can ...

Drawing exercises - this is how a loose hand succeeds

Practice creates masters. It doesn't work without simple drawing exercises. Here you will find suggestions for such exercises, regardless of whether you are a beginner ...

Making colors yourself - that's how it works with pigments

Before paints in tubes and bottles were industrially produced, painters had to produce all the paints they wanted to use ...

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How to paint a star - instructions

Be it in the (before) Christmas season when it comes to decorating, be it the plan to put a starry sky on the ceiling in the bedroom ...

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Painting by numbers and your own photo - that's how it works

Paint by Number allows you to paint pictures without any knowledge of drawing. Using your own photo as a template makes this picture ...

Dyeing sheep's wool - this is how it works with natural colors

Naturally dyed textiles are something special, especially when it comes to dyeing sheep's wool. There are many plants that have durable and beautiful colors ...

Use color stencils correctly - this is how it works

Whether wall paint, lacquer or hair colors, there are usually practical color stencils that give you a clear overview of the entire range of colors ...

Do it yourself painting by numbers

Painting by numbers is a way of creating a complete, colored picture in a short amount of time, especially for people without prior artistic training ...

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How to mix purple from acrylic paints - Instructions

The question of how to mix purple can only be answered roughly, since purple is one of the colors that has many shades between red and blue ...

Painting a cloudy sky - this is how it works with oil paints

The cloudy sky is a popular motif, especially on old landscape paintings. With a little patience and the right tools, you can ...

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Mixing skin color from acrylic - that's how it works

Both amateur painters and professionals like to paint with acrylic paints. The professionals mix all the tones they need from just a few colors ...

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Drawing stars - a guide

It is not difficult to draw stars. Especially in the Christmas season, when it gets dark early, it is fun to ...

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How do you mix pink? - An instruction

Pink is a mixed color that has to be mixed from at least two colors. Since this color, whose word originates from the English ...

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How do you mix blue - that's how it works

Did you also learn at school that there are three basic colors from which you mix all the others? How far is that also true of blue?

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Design your own peasant painting with stencils

Peasant painting is a very decorative art. She already gives a lot of joy when painting. With the help of stencils, everyone can ...

Graffiti - learn wild style

Wildstyle is the supreme discipline of graffiti and not easy to spray - but you can learn it with a lot of patience and a little talent.

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Five-pointed star - how to draw it evenly

When painting and doing handicrafts, it is an advantage if you can simply draw things by hand. Elements like a five-pointed star are ...

Draw wrinkles - that's how it looks lifelike

Wrinkles are particularly important on a face, because only then does it look lifelike. With a little practice you can develop these "lifelines" ...

Mix wine red - this is how it works with opaque colors

Would you like to paint pictures with burgundy opaque paint and would you like to know the best way to mix this color? Or do you want walls of your ...

Silk paints, steam fixable - this is how it is used

Silk painting is a lovely hobby and silk paints don't have to be edited in a craft store or with expensive equipment to ...

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Paint for plaster - this is how you paint plaster figures

Whether impressions of your child's little feet, an impression of your belly during pregnancy or simply self-made from ...

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Drawing a star - Instructions for a Bethlehem star

Drawing a star is a popular activity during the Christmas season. As window decoration, for the Christmas tree or ...

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Learn to draw in 3D

Drawing 3D is important to create three-dimensional representations. Learning this technique is not too difficult if you follow a few tips.

How to draw a manga comic - the basics

Mangas, the well-known comics from the Japanese comic tradition, have also established themselves on the European market for years. …

Paint the umbrella - that's how it works

If you want to paint an umbrella yourself, you can easily do it with the right utensils. Whether for Mother's Day, for ...

Painting watercolors with children - this is how fun can be achieved

Painting not only promotes children's creativity, but also their motor skills. So that painting watercolors with children is stress-free and ...

The pantograph - instructions for crafting

Would you like to enlarge, reduce or trace drawings, figures, plans and the like on the same scale? Here you will ...

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Mixing gray - this is how it works with opaque colors

From drawing or art lessons at school, you are probably familiar with mixing colors from a few available opaque colors. As …

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Drawing stars - this is how it works as stencils

Drawing stars with their points evenly and straight is not that easy. And if you want to draw several stars, it is ...

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How do you mix gold? - Helpful tips for amateur artists

Alchemists have now also realized that it is not possible to produce real gold from other metals. As …

Crimson - this is how you mix this color

The term crimson red means a shade of red that you can find in high-quality paint boxes or buy as a pencil. It ...

Create colorful umbrellas

To make umbrellas, you can creatively paint them with many colors and shapes. Colorful umbrellas are full of life and ...

Learn to draw wolves - this is how it works step by step

Drawing four-legged friends is a very good exercise for draftsmen. If you want to learn to draw wolves, there are several methods you can use.

Painting expressionistically - that's how it works

Expressionism as an art of expression is juxtaposed with "impressio" - the impression. Do you want to paint expressionistically yourself ...

Composition and art - this is how the image design succeeds

Whether a photo, a painting or a drawing is planned. The components of the composition and the ...

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Mixing colors - pink from old to light pink succeeds in this way

Do you associate the color pink with romance and positive? So it's no wonder if you want to paint a girl's room pink. …

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What to draw - Suggestion and ideas for sketches

Anyone can draw! It is certainly not fun for everyone, but even those who actually like to draw sometimes think: What should ...

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How do you mix green? - Instructions

Green is the color of hope, at least that's what they say. But in any case, among other things, the color green stands for the positive that ...

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How to properly color Easter eggs - An instruction

Brightly colored Easter eggs should of course not be missing for Easter. There are various options for dyeing that ...

Successful use of tinting paint in painting

Painting is often done in oil or watercolor. However, this is relatively expensive. A good and cheap alternative is ...

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Painting a birdhouse - creative ideas

Feeding wild birds during the winter not only has a long tradition, but also gives bird lovers a special closeness ...

Stencil paper - instructions for transferring designs

Only a few people know of stencil paper today because it has been replaced by photocopiers in most areas. For this reason …

Fixing the color - this is how it works with watercolor pictures

Some artists use clear lacquer or hairspray to protect their pictures. If you want to keep your works for a longer period of time, ...

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Draw a five-star - instructions

Whether for interior design or as part of a drawing: Stars can be used in many ways as decorative elements. Learn to ...

Create a comic - step by step instructions

Comic characters have their charm and the stories that go with them all the more. Read here how to create a comic yourself. The …

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Paint styrofoam - that's how it works

Would you like to paint styrofoam so that the paint doesn't fall off again or destroy the shape of the fabric? It will definitely work that way.

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Painting clay - this is how it works

If you want to beautify your home or create an individual gift, painting on clay is a good idea. Instead of that ...

Good colored pencils - this is how you choose good quality

Painting is a beautiful and creative pastime. It relaxes adults and promotes fine motor skills in children and stimulates ...

Painting plaster with paint - this is how it works with children

Paint plaster together with children by giving them professional guidance. You can paint your children with the colors of their choice ...

Nature and art - this is how you paint pictures with natural fabrics

Already 35,000 years ago, when creating the cave painting, colors from nature were used. Even today, art ...

Draw men naked - this is how it works

Do you like to draw and would like to create nudes with naked men in addition to your previous landscapes, animals and portraits, so ...

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Painting on bottles with acrylic paints - tips and tricks

Painting on bottles can be difficult if you don't have glass paints. With little tricks it also works with ...

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What can i paint - ideas for beginners

Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. This can be the case with someone who asks himself what can be painted and ...

Dyeing artificial leather - this is how it works

You can have artificial leather dyed in various specialist companies. If you want to dye the artificial leather yourself, you have ...

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Painting with pastel chalk - this is how it works

Painting with pastel chalk is much more original and "archaic" than using a brush. It is especially suitable for beginners.

Tips for good self-portraits - this is how to draw and paint yourself

You can create self-portraits - or self-portraits - in very different ways, as a drawing, painting, photo, ...

Keith Haring - this is how you create pictures like the famous artist

Keith Haring, an artist from New York (USA), became famous primarily for his graffiti-inspired pictures. Even today ...

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Mix dark red - that's how it works

Here you will find a few tips and instructions on how you can mix dark red paint yourself for your purposes: For painting, for ...

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Apply acrylic paint to glass - this is important to note

Painting glass with acrylic paint is easy and, provided you follow a few basic rules, it can be removed without leaving any residue. …

Animation - to draw the pictures for an animated film goes like this

Animation is the art of breathing life into inanimate things or characters, at least in film. Learn how each ...

Combine painting simply explained

You have heard the term "combine painting" but you are not sure what it is? Here is a simple explanation.

Dyeing rattan cane - this is how it works

Craft fans know the colored bast for braiding. To dye wicker yourself, you need food coloring, textile coloring or egg coloring.

What is picture varnish? - Explanation

The term picture varnish usually appears in the field of painting. But also with some products like "painting by numbers" ...

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Draw 3D letters - this is how it works

Do you actually know how to draw 3D letters? Don't worry, it's not that difficult at all. Here you get a ...

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Paint the wood grain - this is how it works

Above all, to paint a wood grain you need a grandiose yet simple technique. Try these out and you ...

Dyeing silk - this is how it works

You can do great experiments with textile dyes and make old, washed-out clothes look like new again. This is how it works ...

Thinning Revell paints - this is how you dilute model construction paints

Since the 88 shades of the "Email Color" palette are also available as acrylic paints, it is no longer too difficult to dilute the Revell colors.

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Art: Drawing Shading - Helpful Hints

Creating convincing drawings takes a lot of practice. Even if you make more cartoon-like drawings, you have to ...

Use dry paint - this is how it works

Dry paint can not only be used in carnival. Fascinating color effects can be achieved with dry paints. You know, …

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How do you mix the color brown correctly?

The color brown is available in a wide variety of variants. It's a broken color that is pretty easy to mix.

Blauholz - dye an Easter egg with it

Blue wood is one of many natural colors that give different materials a new color. How to dye an Easter egg with ...

Coloring fur - this is how it works

If you want to dye a fur to use it for handicrafts or to spice up your own wardrobe a little, you can go to the ...

Selling self-painted pictures successfully

Find prospects for your self-painted pictures and sell them profitably. The unique pieces are far too good to get dusty.

Mix the egg yolk color - this is how it looks real

If there are currently no colors in the house, you can also make them yourself wonderfully. Your household offers more than you might ...

Taking cool pictures - the 7 best tricks

You don't need an expensive camera for cool pictures. With these tips and tricks you can turn your photos into real eye-catchers.

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Painting trees - you can do this with acrylic paints

If you want to paint trees with acrylic, you can take a trip into nature. This is where you can best see the tree structure and growth.

What color is a mirror? - Here's how you can paint it

Drawing or painting a mirror is relatively difficult because what color is it? It requires close seeing and observing and ...

Coloring water for the table fountain - this is how it works

Table fountains look nicer with colored water than with colorless water. In addition, fountains are more individual when you ...

Blurred blue-red - this creates beautiful picture effects

Do you like to paint and harmonious color gradients? Then read in the following how you can create picture effects with blurred red and blue.

Dyeing lambskin - this is how it works

Sheepskin is very noble, soft and warm. It is usually only available in natural color, but with the right resources it can be ...

Folding technical drawings - you should pay attention to this

Technical drawings are usually larger than a DIN A4 sheet of paper. Therefore, in order to be able to transport them properly, you have to either ...

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Filling technique for acrylic - instructions

Painting with acrylic is one of the most popular pastimes. Even beginners will soon have their first successes as decoration or ...

Finding nude models to paint - this is how it works

Are you looking for a training course in nude painting or nude models for yourself? There are several ways how you can seriously find suitable ...

Coloring plastic - a guide

Anyone who has ever tinkered with plastic knows the problem, the material is difficult to dye and lacquer usually flakes off. …

Draw a fireworks picture - this is how it works

You can draw a fireworks picture with a pencil or a brush. You should use a template that you can use as a guide.

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Draw stairs - this is how you can do it

Being able to draw stairs is useful if you are planning to remodel your house or want to connect your garden to the upper floor.

Mix olive green - that's how it works

Olive green is a popular color. This is used both in fashion and for coloring furniture and house facades. At …

Drawing hentai manga - this is what you should pay attention to

Hentai mangas are revealing, erotic comics in the typical Japanese manga style that often don't take themselves too seriously. Included …

Draw to scale - this is how it works

If you want to make a map, a floor plan or a technical drawing, you usually have to do this in a suitable scale ...

Paint a portrait in comic style - that's how it works

The most important elements in a comic are the characters. The place and time of the action are often only in the background through simple means ...

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Draw a bike - this is how it works

If you have certain items, such as B. a bike, have trouble getting it down on paper, then you have to ...

Acrylic paint: waterproof - this is how you use it to design stretcher frames

Acrylic paint is a popular medium for designing stretcher frames. Waterproof, mixable and highly opaque are just some of the properties that ...

Painting the umbrella - this is how it works with fabric paint

Do you want to own an umbrella that is different from all umbrellas? Then get creative and paint your ...

Painting clouds - that's the perfect way to do it

For example, if you paint a landscape picture on which you paint the sky over the entire area in one color, it looks dull and ...

Draw women - this is how it works

A drawing is only represented by lines and strokes, but hatching can be used to add depth to any image. …

Manga drawing supplies - trivia for the beginners

Beginners in the art of drawing manga often wonder what drawing supplies they should purchase. Here you can find a ...

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Dyeing fabric - this is how it works with coffee or tea

You don't necessarily need chemicals to dye a fabric. With natural products such as coffee or tea you can achieve a gentle color intensity.

Draw a gentleman's perspective - this is how it works

Have you ever heard of the gentleman's perspective? Well, it only has something to do with Casanova to a limited extent, because whether the ...

Pictures of lions - choose and mix the colors correctly

Lions are beautiful animals and it is a real pleasure to watch them in action. But even just looking at someone sitting quietly ...

Painting silk - it works with these techniques

Silk painting can be done with or without a frame, depending on which technique is used. If you have a frame ...

Drawings - this is how you should do the nude

Nude drawings are difficult for beginners. There are several ways you can dare to do a nude drawing. Because it is …

T-shirts - batik with multiple colors works like this

T-shirts with colorful gradients, circles or flowers are reminiscent of the time of the hippies and holidays in the sun. Since this dyeing technique ...

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Painting Easter eggs with children - this is how it becomes colorful

Serving brightly painted eggs at Easter is a tradition. If you have made this yourself, you can put Easter eggs together ...

Making acrylic paintings in art - helpful techniques

The fine arts offer you some techniques to creatively create acrylic paintings. These are also for beginners ...

Skillfully paint pictures of lilacs with acrylic paints

Painting with acrylic paints only requires a few good techniques to achieve great effects. This means that it is relatively ...

Painting with a pinstriping brush - this is how hand lines are created

If you have a good command of pinstriping, you can transfer beautiful curved lines that taper to a point on cars or motorcycles. These …

Learn to Draw - Tips for Beginners in Using Charcoal

To learn to draw, beginners simply need a few tips and tricks. If you follow a few of these, you will ...

Watercolor painting - exercises for beginners

You can teach yourself to paint in watercolors. With some exercises for beginners, you can try out yourself and your creativity.

Learn to draw in perspective - instructions

In order to correctly represent the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional sheet of paper, you have to ...

Painting with body paint - tips for body painting beginners

Have you thought about giving one of your best friends a body painting? Before you do this, however, ...

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Painting watercolor flowers - explained step by step

For painting flowers, watercolor painting is best. The blurred and dissolving colors become ...

Draw the flag of Bavaria - this is how it works

The flag of Bavaria is one of the most famous flags from Germany. It can be found in the emblem of the German record champions ...

Determine the thickness of a sheet of paper

A sheet of paper is part of everyday life. There are many different types of paper. They differ, among other things, in the structure ...

How to paint - Tips to get you started

When looking for a pleasant pastime, many people end up painting at some point. Equipped with a brush and ...

3D rooms drawn - this is how it works

You want to bring a room as realistically as possible on a piece of paper. D. H. You have to adapt the 3D environment to a ...

Draw 8 triangles from 5 lines

Whether you are 8 or 80 years old - puzzles are fun and keep your gray matter going. From simple lines and triangles ...

Coloring Easter eggs twice - this is how great effects are achieved

Plain-colored Easter eggs can look a little boring in the colorful Easter basket. However, if you dye the egg 2 times, you can use ...

Lay out color cards correctly - this is how it works

Maybe you know it, you want to paint a picture, but you don't know exactly which colors to use. After all, on ...

Color aluminum

You don't like the aluminum look at all. You therefore want to color the aluminum parts on your furniture, for example. But how ...

Color "plum" - how to mix the shade

There are an infinite number of colors and hues. Many have fanciful names, like the color plum. If you want to mix them yourself, ...

One Stroke Painting - Instructions

One Stroke Painting is a type of acrylic painting that is particularly popular in the USA. Usually you learn the technique in special ...

Frog Hair Brush - Noteworthy

Perhaps you've heard of a frog hair brush before and don't know exactly what it's all about. Particularly …

Turquoise - mix color

If you would like to be artistically active and paint, then of course you also need the appropriate colors. Should you use turquoise ...

Difference - watercolor and water color

Let your own creativity run free in an artistic way according to your mood - for many people in this ...

Paint pictures on canvas

So that the painting of the pictures succeeds and they remain permanently beautiful, you should prepare the canvas and use the appropriate colors ...

Cartoons - informative

Cartoons have existed as small insulting drawings on individuals since ancient times. Building on this, a very unique ...

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Painting the sunset

The sunset is undoubtedly one of the most romantic subjects. It reminds of harmonious moments in intimate togetherness in the last ...

Coloring Easter eggs with natural material

You can also dye Easter eggs with pure natural materials. However, these colors are not as strong as chemical ...

Mixed yellow and green results in - color theory

Color theory is a fascinating field - Goethe already devoted himself to it with great care. Whoever masters this science ...

Graffiti: Pro and Contra Arguments

Some advocate graffiti, others are strict opponents. A comparison of arguments for and against often helps with ...

Blue as a complementary color - indications

It is known to many people that the color blue is a complementary color. What does that mean anyway? In any case, it is ...

Window drawing tips

If you want to show a window in a drawing, you have probably already encountered some difficulties. The …

The Thinkers Club: Caricature - Informative

"The Thinkers Club" is a cartoon that appeared in 1819. The drawing depicts thinkers who muzzle ...

Paint sunflower

A sunflower is a nice motif to paint. You can display them effectively with little effort, without getting lost in details.

RAL in Pantone - the conversion is done like this

It is almost impossible to convert color information according to RAL into those according to Pantone, because the colors are classified according to ...

Draw 3-Dimensional - Here's How To Do It Right

If you enjoy drawing and aiming for a naturalistic style, it is important to familiarize yourself with methods such as ...

Expressing emotions with art

Often students are given the task of depicting their emotions in their self-painted work of art. This is often easier said ...

Basic colors in the color wheel - informative

Who does not know it from school days, the color wheel: A model that shows what happens when you mix different colors ...

Drawing a fashion doll - instructions

Drawing fashion is not that difficult with a little experience and, above all, creativity. So that the individual pieces of clothing or ...

Paint the pumpkin elegantly

Pumpkins and skeletons, creepy costumes and the doorbell ringing? It's Halloween time. Every year there are more children who ...

Nice antique - paint vintage portraits with oil paint

Do you like a certain vintage touch in art? Then you can repurpose your oil paint and create sepia-colored portraits of your ...

Doodle Art - Exciting

Who hasn't scribbled around on their pad while the teacher at school was only talking about a partially exciting story ...

RAL colors: gray - informative

Colors determine the world. To help you find your way around, RAL has standardized some of them. This also includes gray in different ...

RAL 9016 - traffic white

Have you noticed that all traffic signs in Germany are always the same colors? For example the RAL color ...

Drawing an ear - tips

As with all human body parts, drawing an ear is not that easy. Because how can you get a template? …

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Mix beige - this is how it works

The shade of beige is precisely defined via the RAL color system, but if you mix the shade yourself, it changes from lighter ...

Nice pictures to color in from your own photos

Are Your Children Hard Working Little Artists? Then you probably know the problem that the beautiful pictures to color in sometimes ...

Photo realism with a pencil - this is how it works

With practice and care, you can draw very realistic pictures with the pencil. You hardly need any equipment for this, but a good ...

Alternatives to Copic markers

Copic markers are popular pens for drawing mangas, comics and also for illustrations. The markers have many advantages ...

Tips in painting - how to wash correctly

Would you like to paint a sky or the sea with paint that can be diluted with water? The technique of laving is ideal for this.

Art Nouveau illustrations with Copic marker

Art Nouveau, as it was shaped in painting by Alphonse Mucha, among others, is one of the most decorative art styles ...

Mix the salmon color yourself - this is how it works

Do you know that too? You have a certain color concept for your picture, e.g. B. a salmon-colored flower. Now try the color ...

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Painting and drawing with the tablet - this is how it works

iPads and other tablets are popular for surfing the Internet, multimedia, reading eBooks, etc. But you can also completely ...

Flame Eaters: Drawing - Tips

"Flame eater" is the slang term for a vacuum motor that you can build yourself with a little manual skill.

Dry brush technique - paint as drawn

Do you know the dry brush technique and would you like to paint like that too? The special thing about this painting technique is that your painting ...

Use tracing paper to trace - help

With the help of tracing paper, you can quickly and easily transfer drawings. This technique is particularly suitable ...

Painting or drawing, what's the difference?

Painting or drawing, do you always know what you are doing? In normal parlance, both terms are often used synonymously. …

Paint on canvas with wall paint

Painting a canvas artistically doesn't have to be expensive. Wall paint from the hardware store does the same. This is in different tones ...

How to learn to draw a chair

If you want to draw a chair, you need one of these pieces of furniture as a template to practice. It doesn't matter what type of chair ...

Painting on a stretcher - tips for beginners

Painting on a finished stretcher takes some getting used to. The canvas gives way and adheres to the primer ...

Oil painting - what you need to do it

Oil painting is one of the oldest painting techniques and determined the artistic work of the old masters for centuries. Oil painting is ...

Learn to draw animés

Animés and Mangas describe the Japanese comic, which is very popular in this country. It is characterized by certain proportions and ...

Painting with acrylic - a guide for beginners

Self-painted pictures look beautiful and are fun to make. Painting with acrylic is suitable for beginners. This guide ...

Draw eyes

To draw eyes, take your time. Eyes reflect the character's expression and personality. Depending on, …

Paint pictures yourself - step by step

If you would like to try your hand at being an artist, you should start with acrylic paints. They are easy to use and you need ...

Graffiti: Fill-in - definition of terms

The "fill-in" is one of the basic processes of graffiti spraying. The term is closely related to the outlines.

Learning to airbrush - possibilities for beginners

With airbrush you can not only create pictures. Painting with air instead of a brush is for body painting and color ...

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Create a composition sketch - this is how it works

The formal structure of works of art is called composition in the visual arts. To the individual elements of a composition ...

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Painted butterflies - this is how it works

Wondering how to paint a butterfly? Painted butterflies look good and can be designed in any way you want.

Drawing manga for beginners - 5 drawing tips

Many manga fans would like to start drawing the Japanese comics themselves sooner or later. As a beginner you should ...

Clean ink pens

Perhaps you are like others. You start out with calligraphy, but you don't always have the muse to devote yourself to the hobby. …

Bodypaint: Make chocolate yourself - recipe

Bodypaint can not only serve to decorate the body. If you use chocolate for it, it can also be a stimulating foreplay, ...

Max Ernst - 4 famous works

The German painter Max Ernst is an important representative of Surrealism. At the beginning of his work he turned to Dadaism, ...

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Draw horses - this is how you can do it

Horses are beautiful animals, strong and graceful at the same time. Drawing them and putting your charisma on paper is ...

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Painting Easter eggs - motifs for children

It won't take that long and Easter is just around the corner. What could be more obvious than painting Easter eggs? What motifs do you see on the ...

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What can i paint - ideas for beginners

Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. This can be the case with someone who asks himself what can be painted and ...

Painting the umbrella - this is how it works with fabric paint

Do you want to own an umbrella that is different from all umbrellas? Then get creative and paint your ...

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