Visual art 2024, November
What are the paints for drawing and how do they differ
Today there is a huge amount of materials for drawing. There are graphic materials (pencils, dry pastel, sauce and many others) and materials for painting. The most common material is paint. Each of us is familiar with colors. Everyone draws with them, from children in kindergarten to professional artists, so it is very important to know what paints are for drawing and how they differ
How to draw "Plants vs. Zombies 2": step by step instructions
Often, the characters of computer and phone games take on a life of their own, becoming the subject of a cult among young people or even middle-aged people. People are ready to collect them, buy souvenirs and paraphernalia with the image of their favorite character. In this article we will tell you how to learn how to draw characters from everyone's favorite Plants vs. Zombies game
How to use watercolor in tubes?
Watercolor paint has long been one of the main materials in classical painting. How to use watercolor in tubes, which is considered a classic type of this paint, is explained in any art educational institution - from drawing schools to universities. Many great artists who specialize in creating light, weightless portraits, landscapes and still lifes use watercolors as the main working material in the creative process
Sergey Teplyakov - the magician of brushes and paints
Still life art is perhaps one of the most difficult in fine arts. And it is he who is perfectly mastered by the Russian artist Teplyakov Sergey Vitalievich, who devoted many years to revealing the secret of creating the perfect image of fruits, vegetables and various objects
How to draw Jesus Christ? Image history, playback features
One of the most common and famous images in the history of mankind is the face of Jesus Christ. It is even difficult for a simple person to imagine how many times the image of the main saint of the Christian church was depicted both in the church and in the ordinary sphere of fine art
How to draw Princess Sofia: step by step instructions
Princesses created by the American film studio "Disney" can be considered a separate work of art. After all, they contain all the features inherent in the ideal representative of the fair sex, regardless of the age of a particular heroine. Naturally, most girls and girls are crazy about these characters, many of which you just want to draw
What is gouache: composition, properties and types, application features
All children and many adults love to draw. Before you start the creative process, you should understand what gouache is. Firstly, this word refers to the paint itself. The second answer to the question, what is gouache, will be as follows: these are the drawings made by her. How to make gouache at home and what drawing techniques exist, you can learn from this article
Pictures from stone chips: fashion trends, interesting ideas, style of paintings and execution technology
When processing natural stones, small fragments are formed, called stone chips. They are different in size and varied in shades and types. This seemingly unnecessary material still found its use. As an option, these are paintings from stone chips. They are unique, as they have volume, relief and a peculiar, special velvety. The style of the paintings and the technology for their implementation will be discussed in the article
How to draw a radiation sign according to the rules?
This sign is often found in computer games, films, on various kinds of stickers and stickers. It looks quite impressive, attracts attention. It looks bright and interesting, causing certain associations. If you try to remember and depict it from memory, most likely something remotely similar will come out. It is unlikely that someone will be able to draw a sign of radiation the first time. How to do it right?
Three ways to draw a refrigerator
A refrigerator may seem like a very boring subject to draw, but drawing it is very easy. In addition, you can add interesting details to your drawing yourself. And in this article we will look at three ways how to draw a refrigerator with a pencil
How to draw a jacket with a pencil: step by step instructions
The ability to draw people requires good drawing skills and their wardrobe items. Therefore, it is important for a real artist to beautifully depict not only human silhouettes and figures, but also what they are wearing. This will allow the young (and adult) master to create any scenes involving people: even a summer picnic in the forest, even a trip to the North Pole
How to draw "UAZ": step by step instructions
Surely many boys who are fond of cars are wondering: how to draw a "UAZ" in stages? UAZ is a fairly popular car in Russia, a worthy representative of the domestic auto industry and one of the first Soviet "all-terrain vehicles", incredibly in demand among hunters and fishermen
How to draw a French Bulldog? Elementary
The French Bulldog is a compact dog with well-developed muscles, a large head, a snub-nosed muzzle, and almost vertically set ears. Impressive power in a small size. Very smart and active dog. It seems to be very difficult to draw. But "the eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing"
What a beginner artist needs to draw
The need to express one's thoughts and emotions through painting has been inherent in man throughout his existence. However, unlike the ancient authors of rock paintings, the modern artist has a much wider arsenal of materials for creativity. This, on the one hand, facilitates his task, but on the other hand, confronts him with the need for a difficult choice. In this article, we will look at two of them - pencil drawing and oil painting - and find out what materials are needed for work
How to draw Herobrine from Minecraft? The history of the appearance of the character
Herobrine is one of the most enigmatic and mysterious characters, surrounded by a huge amount of controversy, speculation and legend. It is thanks to his mystery that he has earned immense popularity among Minecraft lovers. Of all the characters, he is drawn most often
How to draw a Catwoman, general provisions
This heroine is popular among teenagers and young people, she is known by many - Catwoman. She is graceful and feminine, has a recognizable style and is simply charming, it is not surprising that she is interesting to many. Among her fans there are also those who want to know how to draw a Catwoman, for example, with a pencil
How to draw an ostrich: step by step instructions
How to draw an ostrich? Surely this question torments many parents whose child wants to depict this beautiful bird on a piece of paper. It’s good if the parent is a professional artist and with two brush strokes can easily draw an ostrich for their child. But what about those adults who do not have drawing skills? This article is a good answer to the question: how to draw an ostrich?
How to draw a wolf howling at the moon with a pencil?
Wolves are beautiful but dangerous predatory animals. They are often found in fairy tales, legends and myths. They can be seen in cartoons and fiction, in paintings and as sculptures. And in this article we will look at how to easily draw a wolf howling at the moon
Pastel painting technique for beginners
Have you heard of the magical pastel technique? For beginners and experienced artists, this is a real treat. You don't have to spend years studying. In just a few lessons, you can learn how to draw oil pastels for beginners step by step. The simplest techniques will help you create landscapes, still lifes and portraits. We offer a few secrets that will greatly speed up the learning of beginners in pastel drawing. It's not only easy, but also extremely interesting
Reverse perspective in icon painting: description, technique
Every person who is at least a little connected with art knows what is reverse perspective in icon painting. But how long ago did this direction appear? It turns out that already the ancient Greeks were constantly working on the study of images on a two-dimensional plane and their interaction. Therefore, we can conclude that knowledge, or at least the ability to use reverse perspective techniques in icon painting, has existed for a very long time
Group "YUDI" - talented participants of the British contest
Tomsk group "YUDI" reached the final of the competition "Britain is looking for talent". Another spectacular performance by Russian dancers made a good impression on the judges of the popular show in Britain, which is broadcast on ITV
How to draw Krosh - tips for parents
All the heroes of the wonderful St. Petersburg cartoon "Smeshariki" were very fond of children. Their images can be found anywhere: on dishes, children's clothes, sketchbooks, notebooks. Children are trying to draw funny cartoon characters, including a carefree, cheerful baby - Krosh. How can you help them?
Greek dance. Serra, Maherya and Sirtaki
In ancient Greece, dance had the function of medicine for a person, with its help they corrected posture, relieved stress, improved digestion, increased appetite, normalized the emotional and psychological state and even cardiovascular activity
Ophelia painting by Millais in Japan
In 1852, the English painter John Millais completed work on the painting Ophelia. It became the fifth work of the artist and is made in the spirit of a new direction - Pre-Raphaelism. The painting was exhibited in London at the Royal Academy of Arts. However, contemporaries did not immediately appreciate the genius of the master. Let's get acquainted with the features of the style and creativity of the artist. What is the plot and symbolism of the painting? And where is she today?
Color composition: types and principles, rules
From red, blue and yellow, each artist can get a large number of different shades. And, it would seem, in the modern world, you can create millions of variations. But still, the question of how to correctly compose a color composition worries many. And this is not surprising. Combining shades means choosing two or more options so that their combination is as expressive as possible
How to draw a fly agaric with a pencil and paints
Sometimes you want to draw something unusual. Well, for example, fly agaric. He is so bright and always attracts attention. In the forest, it is simply impossible to pass by him. And if you try, then your sketch will also not be left without the attention of others. How to draw a fly agaric? We will talk about this below
Children's fun is presented by Avtovo Circus
Have you ever, being your age, would like to be in childhood, find yourself in a fairy tale, feel like a small child and not think about everyday problems? Circus in Avtovo will provide such an opportunity
Circus on Dybenko - fun for children and adults
Don't know where to go with the whole family and have fun in a way that would be interesting for both adults and children? Circus on Dybenko is a great place to relax and watch unique shows
The best cinemas in Moscow. Cinemas on Vernadsky Avenue
If you find yourself on Vernadsky Avenue in Moscow, then you should definitely visit the Zvezdny cinema. And also you will learn about other places where you can enjoy watching a movie and just relax
"Clown, clown, what can you do?" How to learn to juggle?
After visiting the circus or watching some funny cartoon with a clown, many children and even their parents want to learn how to juggle. Well, it is quite real, even at home. After all, the main thing is the desire and perseverance in achieving your goal. Read our article on how to learn to juggle
How to draw a palace - scenery for a puppet theater
To make the scenery in the form of a palace for your own puppet theater is quite within the power of everyone. And how much happiness home productions bring to children! Or maybe you just want to draw an illustration for your favorite bedtime story with your child? In this article, we will look at how to draw a palace in stages
"Eye of Sauron" ("The All-Seeing Eye") over the Moscow City complex
At the end of 2014, many media outlets reported that the All-Seeing Eye would flare up over the Moscow City towers. For many, this news caused indignation, bewilderment and rejection, although it was just an installation timed to coincide with the release of another Hollywood blockbuster
High-tech style paintings for a modern interior
When it comes to high-tech style, the imagination draws the cold and sterile interior of the office space, or the exclusivity of each item in the apartments of young people and high-tech lovers. The emphasis of the room is on simplicity, minimalism and black and white color. However, choosing a picture for the interior of this style is not so easy, but possible. More details about the features of this choice will be written in the article
How to draw a windmill step by step with a pencil?
A mill is a mechanism with which you can grind something. Mills can be either manual or electric, or water or windmills. Nowadays, the last two types of windmills are used quite rarely and most children have never seen them, but they can be drawn. And in this article, we'll see how to do it
Ferdinand Hodler: short biography, career as an artist, famous works
Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) is one of the most successful artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. About 100 large format paintings and more than 40 drawings illustrate which milestones and events in the artist's career have contributed significantly to his national and international success
How to draw Yulu with a pencil
Step by step instruction: how to draw a Yulu. The drawing process is simple and suitable for preschool children. Six simple steps will allow the child to easily portray a popular toy. The article also contains general information about the benefits of developing the ability to draw in children
Paintings from unusual material: technique, necessary materials and tools, step-by-step instructions
There is no such unusual material from which it would be impossible to make a picture. Perhaps some consider it a crazy idea to create paintings from coffee, tea, scales, toothpicks, fluff, feathers, nails, grains of any cereal, and this list is far from complete. It can be continued indefinitely, since the human imagination is inexhaustible. "Their own artists" create unusual paintings from improvised materials with their own hands. Interesting ideas of such paintings and panels, brought to life, will be discussed
Vanguard in architecture: history, description of style, photo
Burning bridges and abandoning the past, a new look at the new time, a shocking defiant beast with a screaming voice - all this is the avant-garde in architecture. After the revolution of 1917, the artistic life of the country changed rapidly: young innovative artists set themselves the goal of creating a new art that would meet the requirements of modern times. They designed a new life, tried to change their environment. First of all, this was expressed in the most striking phenomenon - architecture
Architecture of Venice: history, description, styles, photos
The architecture of Venice is a real fairy tale. At least because this city is a real miracle, a dream that appeared on the islands of the lagoon on the northern side of the Adriatic Sea. Why is Venetian architecture considered the most expensive in Europe? At least because the locals were once the most respected robbers, and it was on their trophies that a brilliant and unique architectural culture was created
Pictures in the Provence style interior: stylish features, perfect combinations and the right combinations
Despite the high-tech and minimalistic trends, many prefer cute, romantic, slightly shabby interiors. Such a task cannot be solved without a few paintings in a room in the Provence style. This name comes from a small region in the south of France, which is characterized by incredibly beautiful nature. Many brilliant impressionists were fascinated by the beauty of the province: Mathis, Chagall, Renoir, Gauguin. Some reproductions of their paintings adorn the premises today