How to Spot Assyrian Antique Furniture

Assyrian art was similar in style to Babylonian art. The best known surviving examples are sculptures and wall decorations in bas-relief, and colossal stone winged lions or bulls that guarded the entrances to palaces and other buildings. Assyrian furniture was also designed with animal shapes. Mainly of bulls, lions, and rams heads. Wood and metal sofas and tables inlaid with ivory were most common. The earliest Assyrian chair was made without a back, and the legs terminated in lion’s feet... Read more »

Innovative Tribal Tattoo Designs

In the world of tattoo designs there are thousands of potential tattoos to choose from. Each and every day, there are new designs added to studios and online tattoo websites. Tattoos are becoming more and more popular these days, making the designs all the more important. Although flowers and other designs are popular, tribal designs seem to be among the most common. The one thing that sticks out with tribal tattoos is the innovation. Tribal tattoos feature unique artwork, with most being more... Read more »

The Care And Maintenance Of Your Airbrush Equipment

Right now, there are a very large number of artists from all walks for life that use airbrushing as their main medium for their art. Across all of these artists in just about every country in the world, there are a lot of different techniques that were adapted by these artists as they learn and grow into their artistry. The many artists that are new to the art of airbrushing can take a lot of good information away from the more experienced artists who have been doing this art for years, especially... Read more »

My Favorite Rare Movie Posters

There seems to be quite a fascination these days, with old stuff. Or perhaps there always has been, but it was kind of tucked away in little niche corners, and unnoticed by the masses. Television shows like the Travelling Road Show, and the internet with its infinite collection of stuff on auction sites like eBay have brought the old stuff into the forefront. Or perhaps the least likely of contributing factors could just be, that I’m getting older and am starting to notice things of the same... Read more »

A Guide To Canvas Painting

Let’s face it; it is your first time painting on canvas and you do not know what to do. I bet there are lots of questions in your mind, wondering what you should do.One thing for sure, you do not want your painting to look like a blotch of paint. You also do not want your painting to look like a big mistake. Who wants that? Yes, no one does. So, what should you do? Well, I have a good idea. Why not, you read on and find out more because I can offer you tips on canvas painting. Like I mentioned... Read more »

Tattoo Design Ideas - Be Prepared To Have Your Tattoo Design Ready

Have you decided to get a tattoo? Whether it’s your first tattoo or not you’re probably excited and pumped up to get it. You’re not alone. Most people are when they get one. If not sure what to do when getting a tattoo, the main things you have research are finding a good tattoo artist and finding the right tattoo design. You want to leave any stone unturned when it comes to getting one. In this article, we’ll talk about finding the right tattoo design. The reason why finding... Read more »

How Math Makes Art Possible

A popular stereotype holds that some students are “math people” and some students, “humanities people.” “Humanities people” excel in such subjects as English, visual art, history, drama, and social studies, because of their high creativity or “right-brainedness,” while “math and logic people” struggle with creative subjects but excel at logic-driven disciplines. This idea is disputed by brain researchers, who point out that people cannot... Read more »

Graphic Design: Creative Futures

Graphic design is a career offering a variety of rewarding opportunities in just about every industry. An array of companies and organizations need skilled graphic designers for their advertising and marketing departments. This is a fast-paced, creative career that places the graphic designer either in the midst of a marketing team, or alone in more creative confines. Indeed, many graphic designers are self-employed and enjoy the freedom of working from home or telecommuting. Reputable institutions... Read more »

10 Little Known Facts About Guardian Angel Tattoos:

1. Guardian Angel Tattoos love to be placed on the shoulder or above the heart. 2. Guardian Angel Tattoos are born on the day the person they need to protect was born. 3. Although not all Guardian Angel Tattoos actually have wings, they all know how to fly, so is is very important to take care of them and make sure they never fly away. 4. Usually Guardian Angel Tattoos are not fans of the sun and prefer to be covered from it all the time. 5. Guardian Angel Tattoos are not gender specific. 6. Many... Read more »

Hot Foot Tattoos And Designs

Have you considered getting a foot tattoo? If you have been thinking about it you might feel stuck with exactly how to find the perfect design. You might also be worried about the pain level, the cost of the tattoo and so on. There are many things to consider when getting a tattoo especially if it is your very first one. Even if you have a few tattoo already under your belt and are getting another one finding the right design and knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the... Read more »