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Before you begin to draw with graphite pencils, it is helpful to learn what each pencil grade means. Graphite artist pencils come in so many different grades it can be hard for a beginner to grasp and remember what each pencil grade indicates. Graphite pencils are coded universally, so that they are more easily identifiable. …
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Bernard Shaw calls “Arms and the Man” an anti-romantic comedy. The main purpose of the dramatist is to satirize the romantic conception of life. Shaw has no faith in emotion and sentiment. Throughout the drama he denounces the idealism and insists on realism. He does it through humor of character and humor of situation at …
French artist Marie-Rosa Bonheur or simply Rosa Bonheur (1822-99) was a renowned ‘Realist’ painter and sculptor of the nineteenth century. She had an exceptional talent for portraying animals with amazing accuracy. Bonheur had mastered the skill of capturing their intimate expressions and true anatomy by studying their physiology. One of her most celebrated works that …
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“High Coo” is a not the correct spelling of the classic form. The classic form is spelled “haiku”. It is a Japanese poetry form with a specific arrangement of syllables. “High Coo” is a play on this word, and in the opinion of this writer, an emerging style in and of itself. I started writing …
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I am going to quickly explain how you can gain massive punching power and have the ability to punch through a wooden board or a drywall-studded wall with relative ease. 1. Board breaking and punching power is very much a “metal” state, where you are completely focused on the end result; punching all the way …
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Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian priest Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan and China in the 5th or 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is credited with establishing Chan Buddhism in China and Zen Buddhism in Japan. Legend has it that Bodhidharma achieved enlightenment, or satori, following seven years of meditation either in …
By using a layering process with spray bottles you can easily create incredible faux rock painting effects. There is a little more to it than simply spraying paint onto whatever it is you are painting – to get a realistic faux granite finish there are a few key steps to remember: 1) Water down your …
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It is easier for me to imagine an infinite universe, than it is to imagine and infinite inner universe. Still, that does not mean that there is a limit to inner space. It just seems like more difficult a concept to imagine. There is also no guarantee that the universe is infinite as well. There …
Anime figurines are collectibles which are based on Japanese style characters from television shows, films, manga (Japanese comics) and video games. The popularity of animes have grown significantly over the years, causing a worldwide frenzy of collecting. If you are interested in anime figures and would like to get started with the fun hobby of …
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Art repatriation refers to the return of works of art or cultural objects to their country of origin or former owners. These items were forcefully taken away from their original owners or creators in their homelands as a result of war, colonialism or imperialism. Repatriation is a hotly debated subject which is ongoing and its …
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