How To: Paint the base of a diorama
In this part of the tutorial, I show how to apply some basic cast rock structures to the diorama and give you a basic idea of how to apply the base coat of colored paints.
In this part of the tutorial, I show how to apply some basic cast rock structures to the diorama and give you a basic idea of how to apply the base coat of colored paints.
Looking for a dramatic eye shadow look? Try this unique color combination by applying pink and blue eye shadows using MAC cosmetics.
This tutorial talks you through the vital processes of painting: color mixing and color choice. Although the artist is about to paint an oil, this tutorial is applicable to all color mediums from pastel to watercolor, acrylic, and gauche.
Expert Batik Artist Jane Downer demonstrates the controversial Batik technique of isolating "pools" of fabric with wax and applying color directly within those pools.
This is the correct way to convert in Photoshop any color photo to grayscale without losing any information.
We 'dig down deep' to get a lesson on planting hardy fuchsias. Step by step instructions will give you color every year.
A Photoshop quick tip on giving an image a vintage color effect. This tutorial uses the Curves tool within Photoshop.
Watch this video to learn how to color with gamsol and prisma colored pencils for drawings and stamps.
This video demonstrates how to make the orchid napkin fold. This is a simple way to dress a table and is best with a solid colored napkin that is well starched.
Kipkay makes a tiny high speed spinner with just a paper clip. They can be different colors and you can also use large paper clips.
Most of the time, digital pictures do not come out perfectly. This tutorial shows you how to improve photos by fixing red eye and other common color correction options.
You can give your PowerPoint presentation a unique look by formatting the slides. Learn how to change the color, background, effects, and more in PowerPoint.
Need to adjust the lighting and color in some of your favorite photos? Try restoring your pictures using Photoshop elements.
This video shows how to finish the corners of the ceiling. This is helpful when you're painting your walls and ceilings different colors. Using painters tape only gets you so far, so watch and see just how to get those corners crisp!
Some spreads for giving a Tarot reading ask you to pick one of the court cards from the Minor Arcana to represent the querent. Peter John presents an easy system using hair color and age to select the right card for your client.
There's two good reasons to make a friendship bracelet. One, they show your best friend you care, and two, they're super easy! All you need is thread or yarn, 16 strings of any color, and tape or a clipboard. Then, you just braid the bracelet using the double chain knot technique. That's it. Super easy!
In this video you will see old school Disney characters drawn from sketch through to color. These are some great classics. The process footage is sped up so might take some pausing or slow motion action to copy but if you have a general idea of what you’re trying to do these are some really nice drawings. There are a lot of birds, especially ducks.
Get out your pencil, because it's time to learn how to draw a detailed dragon's head! Rojm takes you through each simple step to drawing a dragon's head, including when to draw lightly so you can erase, how to draw layers of teeth, how to draw and shade horns, how to draw the nose and tongue, and when to use color. If you follow the simple steps in this video, you're sure to have a great and detailed dragon's head in no time.
Drawing with a pencil and paper is fine for most art that you will never show anyone. If you want to become a great artist, learn to draw with pastels. These tools allow for a great amount of flexibility, including smudging, shading, varying lines and lots and lots of color. Watch this video to learn how to draw with pastels.
Dramatic makeup consists of black eyeliner, intense shadow colors and deep shades in the creases of the eye. Apply dramatic makeup with tips from a professional makeup artist in this free instructional video on eye makeup. Learn how to apply a going out night time eye makeup look.
Kryolan makeup is highly pigmented makeup used for face painting and high intensity color. This video makeup application tutorial demonstrates how to use Kryolan makeup to get the effect you're going for. Maybe you're goth, or maybe you just want a look regular makeup can't achieve, but either way check out Kryolan makeup.
This recording of a beginner's glass blowing class depicts visual guidelines to adding color to molten glass. The instructor repeats a process of rolling molten glass on the marver, blowing it, and finally, adding color.
This video scrapbooking tutorial shows how to freehand draw some swirls to decorate any craft projects. It's real simple; you don't need to know how to draw to doodle. Swirls will add a little bit of color and flash to anything that's looking too plain. Watch this video demonstration and learn how to doodle swirls on bookmarks, cards, and scrapbooks.
Want to spice up that concrete or stucco? You can make your home improvement project even better with masonry paint. In this how to video, Dean and Derek add a splash of color to a project using masonry paint.
Drastically change a major object in an image WITHOUT spoiling the rest of the image using this tutorial and Photoshop.
This video ceramic design tutorial offers a very basic introduction to ceramic pottery glazes and glaze mixing methods. Glazes are a glass paint that are applied onto a piece of pottery to provide a beautiful finish, color, and shine to the ceramic project. Learn how to make and mix glazes for ceramic pottery at home by watching this instructional video.
This is a video tutorial of decorating bisque with red iron oxide. Red iron oxide can be layered, fired, watered-down, and used in many ways to add a finish to a piece of bisque pottery. Bisqueware absorbs the color easily, so the two materials work well together. Pick up some new ideas for how to decorate bisque pottery with red iron oxide by watching this video ceramic design tutorial.
Learn how you can create a shimmery green and copper brown eyeshadow look with this makeup tutorial. The following products were used in this video: MAC pigments in Chartruese, Copper, Emerald Green and Vanilla, MAC kohl liner in Lichen, Kanebo liquid liner pen, MAC cream color base in Luna, and Models Prefer Baked Goodies lipgloss.
This makeup tutorial teaches you how to create a bright coral and blue eye makeup look. This bold look can be achieved with the following products: MAC Electric Coral eyeshadow, MAC Bluestorm eyeshadow, navy eyeliner pencil, black liquid eyeliner, and MAC cream color base in Luna.
This makeup tutorial shows you how to achieve this jungle or forest green inspired eyeshadow look. The following cosmetics were used in this how to video: MAC pigments in Vanilla and Deep Blue Green, a MAC Pro Palette, black liquid liner, blue eyeliner, black mascara, and MAC cream color eye base in Luna.
Desire to be an XML editor/programmer? This video will help you. You'll learn how to edit, analyze, and debug XPath expressions with XMLSpy.
Cool treats for the whole gang! You'll be the hit of any summer event with this adorable porcupine-shaped fruit centerpiece. A watermelon, lemon, cantaloupe and grapes make the shape of this cute critter's body and the quills are brightly-colored Sour Power Bomb Pops. Watch this how to video for a tutorial on how to assemble the fruits into this colorful and edible centerpiece.
This how to video shows how you can achieve this peachy purple evening eyeshadow look. This makeup tutorial uses the following products:
Increase the longevity of your makeup and make your eyeshadows last all day and night with this how to video. The products used in this makeup tutorial are as follows:
This video tutorial teaches how to use powdered pigment on polymer clay. Learn how to manipulate powdered pigment and how to make your own colored powders for use on polymer clay.
This video will teach you how to create a wonderful Dr. Frank-N-Furter inspired look for the next time you watch the Rocky Horror Picture show.
This video will give you great tips on how you can get that "Vegas at night" look to your eyes using makeup and eyeshadow. Get ready to rock the strip and look fierce.
This video will show you how to create that outrageous and fierce pink flamingo look with makeup and eyeshadow around your eyes.
Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial to create this sweet pink & blue frosty look! Eyes:
Eyes: MAC Paint Pot - Base Study