Month: September 2021
How to make a chalk painting using chalk paint colors
Glidden Paint: The name comes from the fact that it’s made from charcoal and chalk.Chalk Paint is a much more modern invention.It uses a lighter, less expensive charcoal, and it’s easier to apply than the glidden paints of yesteryear.It’s not just chalk paint, though.There are many other kinds of paint that can be used in […]
Continue Reading...How to Create an Amazing Diamond Painting in a Day
Diamonds are a rare material.For a diamond painting to be as stunning as it is, it needs to be made from the hardest stone.The best stone for a diamond is usually a ruby.It’s also important to have a sharp edge, otherwise you’ll get a dull painting.It can be difficult to find gems like diamonds in […]
Continue Reading...The ‘Painless’ Paint Tool for Windows 10’s Paint 3D Editor
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the painless paint tool, which Microsoft’s Windows 10 Paint 3DS can be used to paint any kind of surface without a brush or tool.Since then, Microsoft has announced that the tool will soon be available for free, but users can still get the Paint 3ds Paint 2.5, which […]
Continue Reading...What is an ‘anatomy of a woman’s body’? Art historian answers
The anatomy of a person’s body, in terms of skin, muscle, organs and ligaments, is a fascinating, complex and often mysterious area of the human anatomy.We learn more about it in anatomy books, and often with the help of anatomy teachers and researchers.In fact, the most important parts of an anatomy book are the anatomy […]
Continue Reading...Australia’s best new tree painting book: The Australian Book of Tree Painting
Posted May 01, 2018 07:05:33 A new book has been published which aims to inspire readers to explore the artistic powers of trees and plants, and its contents may well be the best yet.In the book, which is titled “The Australian Book Of Tree Painting”, the authors describe a “tree in the sky”, which they […]
Continue Reading...House GOP votes to approve bill banning sex ed for kids
The House on Tuesday voted to approve a bill that would require school districts to provide sex ed classes to all students, even if that means teachers are paid to teach them.The measure would allow sex ed to be provided in private schools, although it also requires the states to provide it in public schools.It’s […]
Continue Reading...How to Use Paint Brushes to Clean Rustoleum Spray Paint
Paint brushes work best if you don’t want to wash them yourself.A good primer will help you get the paint out of the brush, and then you can just wipe it off with a damp cloth or rag.Rustoleums spray paint can be a bit messy and scratchy, so if you have a spray bottle handy, […]
Continue Reading...How to Paint Rose Paintings
The most iconic, and the most widely used, rose is the French rose.The rose is often used to mark a date, or to mark someone or something, and it is also an effective, and easy, way to mark an occasion.However, you don’t need to go far to get the rose painted.There are many rose varieties, […]
Continue Reading...Polygon’s Chris Ryan’s latest feature
Polygon: How did you get into painting?I’ve always loved painting, and as a kid I got to paint in my dad’s house.When I was about six years old, I remember the first time I painted with my dad, I actually started with the old school paintbrush.I didn’t have any brushes at the time.I just got […]
Continue Reading...How Pablo Picasso changed the world of painting
Canvas painting is still alive and well, but the art has changed drastically.In this week’s TalkSport, we look at the artistry of Pablo Picassos work, the influence he had on modern painting, and the importance of a good canvas painting.Pablo Picasso’s legacy has been a great influence on many artists and even today, it still […]
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