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Arts RSS FeedsMichael Wood: Barthes - It?s easy, and usually rash, to use the word ?unforgettable?, or even ?memorable?, since we can forget anything. But then what we hang on to becomes all the more remarkable, and Barthes, like Cole Porter, was the author of phrases and rhythms that for some of us will not go away until we do....Feed Source: www.lrb.co.uk John Gray: Keynes - To suggest that the source of market volatility is unreason is to imply that if people were fully rational markets could be stable. But even if people were affectless calculating machines they would still be ignorant of the future, and markets would still be volatile. The root cause of market instability is the insuperable limitation of human knowledge.... Bernard Porter: MI5 - As well as being relaxed about reading other people?s letters, these people seem ? from the examples quoted here ? to have been racist, anti-semitic, sexist and homophobic (ostensibly) to a degree unusual even for their time, though perhaps not for their class. They also tended to be cheery and fond of outdoor sports.... Letters - The letters page from London Review of Books Volume 31 issue 22... Table of contents - Table of contents from London Review of Books Volume 31 issue 22... Detail in Charcoal - We often think of charcoal as a medium for quick sketches or large figure drawings. But you can use it for detailed work too. Studies like this animal skull by Alberoni show the depth that can be achieved. Charcoal pencils are ideal for doing the detail in drawings like this, or you can use a stick, 'sharpened' on a piece of sandpaper or rough cardboard. Charcoal can be difficult to erase, so be careful to preserve highlights. Beginners sometimes... Make a Manga Christmas Card - Christmas cards don't have to be traditional and crafty if that isn't your style. If you prefer a contemporary look, break out the drawing tablet and try this original Manga Christmas Card design especially for About.com Drawing/Sketching readers by Manga artist Shinaebi. Use her design as it is, or add some of your own ideas and color schemes.
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Draw a Ch... Make it Merry: Week 2 - Welcome to another edition of Make it Merry, where talented crafters share their holiday how-to's. This week we've got some friendly characters and festive Thanksgiving crafts to create.
Create a Pumpkin Candle
What better to put in the middle of the feast. David Fisher will show you how to make this easy and impressive pumpkin tealight holder.
Make a Sesame Street Wreath
For 40 years, Sesame Street has been part of our lives and has encour... Colored Pencil Basics - Colored pencils are an excellent medium for drawing your own greeting cards. They are easy to control and can deliver plenty of color if you choose a good quality pencil. Make sure you keep them sharp and don't be afraid to lay down plenty of color - don't be tentative with them. This article on Colored Pencil Techniques shows you some basic pencil strokes for creating texture. To get the best results in your colored pencil drawings, check out th... A Pilgrim Penguin for Thanksgiving - Here's a fun Thanksgiving cartoon with a difference - a cute Pilgrim Penguin. Just the thing to impress a Linux geek with (the Linux mascot is Tux, the Fairy Penguin) or to keep your little Club Penguin fan occupied coloring-in. Check out the Pilgrim Penguin Cartoon Step by Step, created by our regular guest artist, Shawn Encarnacion.A Pilgrim Penguin for Thanksgiving originally appeared on Ab... Show and Tell - It's show and tell time! We have a terrific new template that lets you share your drawings and stories without having to wait for your ever-disorganized guide to upload them to a gallery. She (ahem) just has to add a bit of text and hit 'approve' .
I've started a few topics so please jump in and have your say. Bear in mind, with the time difference in Australia, it may take a day or two before I approve it. When viewing Show-and-Tells, you can cl... Make it Merry: Week 1 -
Clothes Pin Holiday Card Holders
What to do with all those holiday cards? Hold them up with clothes pins as dazzling as twinkling lights with this how-to from Kate Pullen.
Make a Gingerbread House
Ever want to create the perfect gingerbread house? Okay, I have yet to master this skill..but you can! Our Barbara Rolek will show you how.
How to Draw a Christmas Tree
Here is one that will come in ... Back to Basics: Pencil Shading - Good pencil shading takes a little thought and practice to master. Beginners often make their shading being too light and have unwanted changes of tone, or dark bands through what should be a solid area. The challenge for more advanced artists is to really control their range of tone, getting every subtle variation from white to black and all the greys in between. Working on some simple swatches, without trying to draw a subject, is a good way to... Miniature Animal Portrait Sculptures - About.com Miniatures Guide Lesley Shepherd just published an amazing gallery of animal miniatures by artisan Kerri Pajutee. If you enjoy realist animal portraiture in any medium, you'll love these. Her medium might be different, but you'll appreciate her acute observational skills, and her attention to form and fine detail. Check out the Miniature Animals Gallery.Miniature Animal Portrait Sculptures originally appeared on About.com Drawing / Ske... Draw a Halloween Ghost - Here's a fun friendly Halloween ghost for you to draw for Halloween art and crafts - great for a card or decoration, created by our regular guest artist Shawn Encarnacion.
Draw a Halloween Ghost
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