Visual art 2024, April
Uftyuzh painting: history, features, famous masters
Uftyuzh painting is one of the original art crafts of the Russian North. From the 18th to the 20th century, the peasants who lived on the banks of the Northern Dvina produced wooden and birch bark products, decorated with paintings and carvings
Italian pencil: history, methods of creation, work
Currently, artists have a huge choice of tools with which they have the opportunity to realize their talent. Everyone can find a way of expression suitable for their giftedness: watercolor, oil, sand or pencil
How to mold a person from plasticine: a step-by-step process
Modeling from plasticine is a fascinating activity that attracts both adults and children. In addition to being fun to create plasticine figurines, it also has great benefits for human development. Modeling is especially useful for children, so take your kids, plasticine, everything you need and let's learn how to mold a little man
Do-it-yourself origami bird
The art of the whole sheet is what the Japanese call origami. Origami is the technique of folding various paper figures into a square shape. The art of origami has been around for hundreds of years. Does not lose origami relevance to this day
Scheme for creating origami "asterisks" and its symbolic meaning
"Asterisk" is one of the most popular origami paper crafts. It became such due to its beauty and ease of manufacture. The star has many different meanings, not only in Eastern cultures, but also in Western ones. In the usual position, it symbolizes security and reliability, and in an inverted position it is a symbol of Satan. At the same time, in many countries the star is a symbol of good luck. Therefore, it is customary to create decorations from stars for the holidays
Soft color. How to determine the shade?
A wonderful gift we received from nature - to see the world in color. Each has its own colors. We divide shades into warm and cold, soft and … Are there colors that are called hard? How are color characteristics determined?
"Rosario + Vampire": characters of the first season and a general description of the anime
The anime "Rosario + Vampire" is a story about an ordinary guy who got into a high school for demons by mistake. The anime is presented in two seasons, each with 13 episodes. Genre: harem, romance, ecchi and fantasy. Viewing to persons under 17 years old is not recommended, anime is designed for a male audience
How to draw a spider: step by step instructions for beginners
Spiders are drawn much less often than beautiful butterflies fluttering from flower to flower. Many people find their appearance intimidating. Meanwhile, these are very interesting insects, although scientists classify them as a separate class of arachnids. Pictures with their image look impressive. Let's talk about how to draw a spider and face your fears boldly
Medieval ornament: types of drawings, their role in art and a description with a photo
At all times people have tried to decorate the space around them, to express their ideological attitude to the surrounding reality. One of the remarkable artistic creations of man is a medieval ornament, embodied in many areas: in architecture, decorative and artistic activities, weapons, book works (miniatures, folios), clothing and fabrics, and so on
Gustave Dore: biography, illustrations, creativity, date and cause of death
Gustave Dore's illustrations are known all over the world. He designed many book editions of the 19th century. Especially popular were his engravings and drawings for the Bible. Perhaps this artist is the most famous illustrator in the history of printing. The article offers a history and a list, as well as images of some of the works of this outstanding master
How to draw a tooth if you are not an artist or a student of dentistry
As you know, a normal person has 32 teeth. Each of them has a different shape, structure and purpose. The anterior ones are called incisors, followed by fangs and chewing teeth. Nature gave us incisors and fangs so that we could bite through our food, and molars, or wisdom teeth, in order to chew it further. To understand how to draw a tooth, you need to understand a little about its internal structure
Yaoi novels: features and concept of the genre
Yaoi novels are a popular trend in Japanese manga and anime. The works are based on the description of the everyday life of a homosexual male couple. Who is interested in yaoi? What made the genre so popular? What is the difference between yaoi and shonen ai?
Circus "Princess-Nesmeyana" - reviews, complaints and enthusiasm
In December last 2017, a large and bright project was launched in Moscow - the Tsarevna-Nesmeyana circus, reviews of which are mostly enthusiastic. It was the result of cooperation between the largest European circus on Vernadsky Avenue and the Royal Circus Eradze. The excellent teamwork of the two teams makes a grand impression on visitors
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: description
Imagine that you are in ancient Rome during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. What do you think that life was like? Do people live better in our century? Why was this ruler prayed for many centuries?
Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov: biography
Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov is one of the greatest Russian artists. His paintings are filled with the sun and convey all the colors and emotions of life. This is a man who looked at the world differently than we do. What is clearly seen in his works
Drawing: still life with vegetables
At the initial stages of training, one cannot avoid getting acquainted with this category of paintings. Drawing a still life helps to gain practical knowledge on the composition and staging of the composition, the image of three-dimensional objects and work with color. In addition, it allows you to learn how to properly use lighting to place accents that refresh the overall look of the work
How to draw cartoon eyes? Step-by-step instruction
The eyes are known to be the window to the soul. For cartoon characters, their drawing is a key factor in creating a characteristic character, in addition, it is a powerful tool for expressing an emotional state
What are black and white drawings called. Black and white in painting, graphics, photography and cinema
Two colors, two opposites, black and white. They are considered from the point of view of fine arts and new types of art: photography and cinema. The advantages of black and white compared to color are considered, the philosophical meaning of each color for human perception is determined
How to draw a Doberman step by step? What are the main steps
Who doesn't love dogs? Of course, there are such people, but most of them either treat them neutrally, or do not have a soul. Someone likes small pugs, someone likes big St. Bernards, but some prefer Dobermans. These fighting breed dogs are excellent protectors and true friends. Someone from afar admires these creatures, some take pictures, and the most furious fans of the breed think about how to draw a Doberman step by step. It's doable
How to draw a jungle with a pencil? General rules
Nature sometimes fascinates people with its beauty and bright colors. It is impossible to count the most beautiful places on the planet. There are so many of them that eternity is not enough. One of the most popular places for lovers of beautiful views can be called the jungle. Many photographers and artists strive to capture their greatness and vibrant colors
How to draw Tinker Bell step by step. General provisions
The heroine of several full-length cartoons of the series "Fairies" - little Ding, fell in love with many. She is interesting, “alive”, has her own ideas about life and is very talented. And there is no secret in how to draw a Tinker Bell fairy. You just need to know a few basics of body construction and the signs of the character himself
How to draw a genie with a pencil
Few people have not heard of such mystical creatures as genies. Their ability is to fulfill the desires of any person, but there are several rules: do not kill and do not fall in love. When people think about how to draw a genie with a pencil in stages, only the character from the cartoon "Aladdin" comes to mind in the first place. But the pictures with him are already a little tired, many sites with drawing instructions are full of them. I want something of my own
How to draw Spirit from the cartoon "Spirit: Soul of the Prairie" in stages
The cartoon "Spirit: Soul of the Prairie" is loved by many - it is so sensual and exciting. The creators did their best: the horses, although drawn, moved organically and lively, which only added to the popularity of the video
How to draw a nightingale with a pencil step by step
To get a good pencil drawing, you need to break this process into several stages, thanks to which it will be possible to control all the work and edit in case of incorrect drawing
How to draw a trolleybus with a pencil step by step?
Drawing for people most often becomes a good reason to relax, unwind and just be in a calm peaceful environment
How to draw a princess from different fairy tales
From an early age, parents try to instill in their children a love of reading, poetry, stories and fairy tales. The kids have their favorite characters. Boys like superheroes, and girls like images of princesses, queens and other fairy-tale heroines
How to draw money - banknotes and coins
There are many different bills and coins in the world, almost every country has its own currency, which has distinctive features from the rest - image, size, color and even the material on which the banknote is printed or the coin is minted
How to color mandalas: description and tips for beginners
Mandalas have been known to people since ancient times. They are Buddhist or Hindu schematic representations that are used in esoteric and religious practices. Currently, the creation of mandalas is widely used in psychology as art therapy. Read more about how to color mandalas in this article
Artist Elena Gorokhova: life and work
The Leningrad School of Painting is a group of artists who lived in Leningrad in the 1930s-1950s. They continued and developed the classical rules of painting in St. Petersburg in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The pupil of this trend and its brightest representative is Elena Konstantinovna Gorohova
What does a person's facial expression say? We study facial expressions
How to understand if a person is lying? Sometimes the words of an individual diverge from his thoughts. By studying the meaning of facial expressions, you can identify hidden thoughts
Computer art: types, concept, history of appearance and vivid examples
Computer art is a modern art form where traditional forms and drawing techniques (oils, watercolors, acrylics, inks) are digitalized using a computer, a hardware interface (a graphic tablet with a stylus or a modern tablet) and software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SketchBook or the free Gimp). The result of the work is an original work of art in digital bitmap format
How and where to learn to dance
Many people keep in their hearts an old, or maybe not very, dream - to learn to dance. So why put things on the back burner? All you need is a desire, and we will tell you about the possible methods for its fulfillment
Fast shooting - rapid. Film or video shooting at a frequency of 32 to 200 frames per second. Professional video filming
Fast shooting is carried out from the hands of a moving vehicle using professional or ordinary amateur equipment with an extended frequency range necessary for image stability
How to draw Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden in stages for the holiday
Often, on the eve of the New Year holidays (and not only), many educational institutions set all kinds of tasks for primary school students. For example, draw Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden in stages with a pencil. What is there to say! Sometimes you want to decorate your personal holiday with a picture or just do artistic activities in isolation from the holidays. This short essay will consider in detail the question of how to draw Santa Claus with the Snow Maiden in stages
Topiary art: types and photos
Perhaps many do not know what topiary art is, but they observe the results of such activities. Stunning green sculptures, created by human hands, attract attention with a variety of forms. It is amazing how shrubs and trees grow and develop not according to natural, but according to the laws dictated by man, which correlate with his ideas of beauty
Pastel pencils: types, description, features of drawing technology
What is pastel? About the quality and safety of the material. The main types of pastels are pencils, soft, oil, hard. Leading pencil manufacturers: product characteristics. What is a "Divage Pastel" pencil?
How to draw with charcoal and what is needed for this?
Drawing in charcoal is one of the oldest techniques for depicting composition and fixing important events. Ancient people used burnt tree branches to capture life scenes on the stone vaults of their dwellings. And at present, charcoal has not lost its relevance as a means of drawing
How to draw a male body in anime style
People have different attitudes towards anime: some people hate it passionately, while others love it madly. However, it is absolutely certain that it is an art form that has absorbed many drawing techniques. And no less techniques were invented during the development of the anime style. Therefore, drawing lessons in this genre will be useful to any novice artist
Molecular Man: comic book villain, origin story, powers and abilities
As a fictional comic book character, Molecule Man has gone far beyond the Marvel multiverse. The same invented, but no less interesting. In the article we will talk about the biography and creation of the Molecular Man, his name and special abilities. Indeed, today not only teenage youth, but also the older generation are fond of comics and cartoons about superheroes
How to draw with watercolor pencils?
Surely, many dreamed of becoming artists! And what a truly amazing profession, sitting like this in the evenings in the yard, creating spring birch trees on canvas, calmly, not in a hurry. Or not, better in the desert, under the scorching sun, without water, food and humanity, only an artist, an easel, brushes and hot sand