In terms of Halloween costume popularity, we think dressing up as Snooki from "Jersey Shore" only falls behind going as a vampire and as Lady Gaga. After all, the Jersey gal has a whole lotta fun personality and personal style to work with.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a gangster M&M graffiti character. Start out by drawing the eyes and the mouth for the character. Fill in the eyes and the mouth, then add in more details. Next, add in eyebrows to the M&M, then draw the body around the face. Draw a beanie hat on top of the head, then draw arms with a spray paint can in one of the hands. Add in the additional details for the hands and arms, then draw in the legs on the bottom. Add in the shoes, then finish with additiona...
In this clip, you'll learn how to install a backlight behind a television for an eye-catching diffused light effect. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the proces and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home theatre how-to from CNET.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a face using charcoal. Start out using a light touch with your pencil to draw the outline of the pencil. After this, use the darker touch of a charcoal brush to draw in the details of the eyes. Draw the eyeline and the creases in the eye, then draw in the nostrils and the middle of the mouth. Draw in shading around the neck and chin to make a difference between the two. Use a light touch of the brush to create shading throughout the entire face, not usin...
Hikaru Utada is a drop dead gorgeous Japanese pop star who isn't afraid to take chances with her makeup. Though she plays it safe with neutral eye and lip colors when she's just walking around town, for music videos she amps up the volume and goes for a sexy feminine look.
If you remember Kristen Stewart's makeup at the New York City screening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie on June 28th, then you know it was her best yet, with a totally unique smokey eyes look, with a combination of red and black eyeshadows. This makeup tutorial will show you how to get that exact makeup look for yourself!
Sarah teaches us how to do a Dias de las Muerto look for Halloween in this tutorial. First, apply a pure white makeup to the entire face, including the lips. After this, wipe makeup off from around the eyes and draw a circle around them, including the top of the eyebrows down to the top of the cheeks. Next, apply a black flower like shape over the circles you just created. After this, apply a dark green paint to the inside of the eyes, covering everything in them. Next, apply dots at the top ...
In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon dragon with a big head. First, draw the outline of the dragon, making the head much larger than the body. After this, add in small details to the dragon using the light pencil mark. Next, take a bold marker and trace over the pencil lines that you made, filling in the eyes, nose, teeth, wings, tail, ears, etc. After you do this, color the dragon completely green. Then, take a darker green color and apply it to the edges and where you want shadowin...
In this video, we learn how to draw Neji Hyuga from the Naruto series. Start by drawing the outline of the helmet, then add in a swirl that is on the front of it. After this, draw in the eyebrows and then draw in the eyes as well. Draw in the pupils and lines around the eyes. next, draw in the nose and draw in the mouth as well. Next, you will draw in the shirt and neck for the upper body of the character. To finish the drawing, you will draw in hair on the helmet and down through the face!
Forget about art imitating life; abstract and caricaturized expression is the way to go (and definitely the wave of the future).
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cute and blue cartoon bird. First start out by drawing a circle for the head, an oval for the body, and then an oval wing in between the both of them. After this, trace over the lines to make squiggle marks on the wings and on the rear end of the bird. Add on an eye and pupil to the head, then draw a beak with an open mouth, making it a "v" shape in the middle. Then, color the entire bird blue, leaving the beak orange and the eye outlined in black. To ...
In this clip, Jay Goldman of Butterscotch explains the finer points of replying to people on Twitter. It may not sound like a complicated topic, but there's a lot more than meets the eye when you hit the Reply button. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started responding to other users' posts on Twitter yourself, watch this helpful microblogger's guide.
This clip offers lessons in how to draw boys in the Japanese manga style. Breaking down the hair, eyes, and mouth, it gives you a bunch of tips and tricks to make a very realistic face. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started drawing your own manga boys, watch this video guide.
See how to create dynamic, eye-catching color wipe transitions in Sony Vegas Pro 8. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this tutorial, learn how to achieve an intense eye makeup look that will stand out at a rave or party. This gothic Scene style is as beautiful as it is extreme and at the right event, will look fab. Try it out!
Summer is one of the best times to get creative with your makeup, especially eyeshadow. And purple eyeshadow is perfect for that summertime, flowery look. This is great for anyone with blue, green, hazel, or brown eyes. Watch to see how to create your own version of this purple summer makeup look using the following eyeshadow products from BIGUINE:
Learn how to create an eye-catching light streak effect within this Blender video guide. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look!
Learn how to create an eye-catching gradient wipe transition effect within Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular non-linear editor or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
Straight, sleek hair is forever gorgeous, but sometimes you have to think outside of the box and stand out from the sea of girls wearing pin-straight hair. For days when you feel like putting some actual effort into your hairstyling and looking put together, try this voluminous hair look.
See how to create a complex falling sand Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software, new to the Krakota plugin or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating eye-catching scenes with Krakota yourself, take a look!
See how to create eye-popping faux HDR (high dynamic range) images within Adobe Photoshop CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to better acquaint yourself with the various features and functions of Photoshop, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.
It's a little freaky that ahanhbarbie34, who narrates this hair tutorial, actually looks like Audrina Patridge, but that makes the resulting look even more like a spot-on match.
Got your eye on that new Phllip Lim clutch on Net-A-Porter.com? Save up for an investment piece you'll use for the rest of your life by selling some of your old clothing to a consignment store or online.
A (harmless) explosion a day keeps the police away. Indulge your rambunctious little boy in some scientific fun by helping him build an overhead water rocket launcher, which shoots recycled plastic bottles.
Lauren Conrad is becoming known for her funky hair twists, braids and styles. In this video, learn how to get a cool "V-Twist" hairstyle ala LC on "The Hills". This hairstyle is great for a summer day, or keeping your bangs and layers out of your eyes. If you would like to style yourself like a fabulous resident of the Hollywood Hills, then this is the tutorial for you.
In this tutorial, learn hwo to apply makeup for stage performances such as dance recitals, play performances, cheerleading competitions, figure skating and anything else where all eyes will be on you.
Spending five minutes on applying makeup every morning is a lot better than going through the day looking like a sleepy mole person, or, even worse, looking so pale people thinky you're dying of a fatal disease.
This tutorial demonstrates for the budding digital artist how to draw a realistic face in Paint on their computer. The figure still has a bit of an amine / manga look about its eyes, but the other facial proportions are spot-on and sure to impress, especially when attached to a body.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a fun, flirty sunkissed look for summer with vampire inspired eyes. Imagine your favorite Twilight vamp was able to get a tan - that's this look!
Are you feeling a bit whimsical and would like that to translate into your makeup look? This video tutorial is here to show you exactly how to make your eyes sparkle like a fairy tale character. This look is great for a night out or even a costume party! So, if you are in the mood for a super girly style, why not give this one a try?
Have a certain someone special you'd like to impress? Show off your balloon twisting skills and make the apple of your eye a super neat balloon teddy bear. Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of balloon tricks! Be sure to find other balloon videos on WonderHowTo from Mr. Fudge teaching everything from animals to planes! In a few twists and a few ties, you'll be an expert balloon maker in no time!
Create dramatic mask like look makeup using red, white and black color, inspired by the pantomime. Use toner to remove excess oil/grease from the face. Cover up the entire face with clown white grease paint, set the paint with white eyeshadow. Paint the outline of your face using a thick paint brush using black cake eyeliner. Remove any excess white paint outside the black line using makeup wipes. Powder eyes with white matte eyeshadow, then blend in black eyeshadow to create smoky eyes. Use ...
This video shows you how to form an eye-catching border around any photograph by placing a photo within (or on top of) itself using Photoshop. The process includes duplicating the image, adding a layer mask, adding an inside layer stroke and drop shadow, changing hue or saturation, and using a blur effect. If your vacation photos or family pictures are putting your visitors to sleep, try this easy and fascinating technique that will be sure to draw attention.
Drawing a manga elf princess is a breeze after viewing this video. The process takes about 10 minutes. Begin with a standard face shape, and add the ears. They should be extended and pointed. Add her eyes, making sure you keep the eyes looking real. Bangs are wispy and fun to pencil in. Details are added, making your princess more personalized. You'll learn how to keep her a little more feminine looking than a male elf. And clothes are added last, covering her in a fancy looking dress. And no...
This video shows you how to make a simple, DIY ring light for your point and shoot Canon G10 or G11 camera. By using either cool white or warm white LED lights, you can set your white balance presets to daylight or tungsten. Ring lights are incredibly useful in fashion photography for an even, soft light with a striking eye light.
Learn about math and knitting at the same time, in this video video about making a scarf based on the Möbius strip discovered by German mathematician August Ferdinand Möbius in the 19th century. Popularized by the work of artist M.C. Escher, the Möbius strip is a curious shape that folds back on itself. It makes for an unusual and eye-catching scarf design.
Get a bird's-eye-view of the world with this Pole Mounted Aerial Rig for photography and video. This is a Make Magazine Weekend Project with Kipkay. This rig lets you see the world from above, and take beautiful photos and videos for any project. See how to build a pole-mounted aerial photography and video rig with Kip Kay!
This is a part of SciFi Inside: SciFi Friday. It's shows Grace Park (Boomer) and Tahmoh Penikett (Helo) making a "Cylon Shooter". Celebrate as any BSG fanboy should, sipping o n Cylon Shooters. Grace Park of BSG mixes lychee, coconut juice, vodka and grenadine to make a sweet sci-fi cocktail! The red for the Cyclon's red eye is an authentic touch.
To get to the actual tutorial, skip to 2:23. Bethany, oh Bethany. What would we do without you? Bethany's makeup tutorials are completely inspired. She covers everything from cartoon characters to action figures to tv show characters and manages to make totally cute eye makeup based on al of them! All of her pretty eye makeup looks are nostalgic of childhood memories and favorite bands. Be sure to check out the rest of Bethany's tutorials on WonderHowTo.
Make it harder for spammers to clog your inbox with ads and scams. Learn how to avoid spam email with this Howcast video. You will need a secondary email address, a keen eye, and an anti-spam program. Tip: Never click on links in spam email - including "unsubscribe" links, and never, ever reply!
