Visual Arts Content

During his Blue Period, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso painted a series of monochromatic paintings. The paintings were all done in shades of blue and green and depicted starvation, sorrow and pain. This article introduces the reader to that period.

This article gives instructions for making a one-of-a-kind three dimensional art piece using drywall patch compound and found or purchased items. This could be of interest to those that like crafting from recycled materials, as the forms used can be of recycled material as can the found objects. If the purchaser would like either step-by-step photos, or diagrams, or merely a photo of a finished piece, this can be accomplished for an additional fee.

Who is the smiling woman in Leonardo Da Vinci´s famous painting? This article is a brief biography of the woman with the most famous face in human history.

This article outlines detailed instructions, with embedded drawings, for the beginner or experienced machine sewer. The project is a water-proof library bag, using recycled materials. This bag is terrific for elementary children to use for carrying beloved picture books back and forth to school or to the public library.

Light is the most important tool a professional photographer has at his or her disposal. Great photographers know a lot about light. This article explains how professional photographers use light to create great photographs. It also gives tips for the casual photographer on the use of light.

Parents are always getting tattoos to honor their children. After all, very few moments in life can compete with the life-changing effects of becoming a parent. This article discusses unique ideas to choose a tattoo to symbolize a child. It includes a few celebrity examples, and other examples to move beyond initials, names, and portraits.