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The Bed of My Dear King
The Bed of My Dear King by Sakae Kusama from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
Top 5 Anime Cartoons to Watch
Technically speaking, "anime" is simply animation that has originated in Japan. The roots of anime are in "manga," which are Japanese comics. Interestingly, manga originated on temple walls, and then eventually was compiled in comic books. Here are some of the most popular anime
Tips on Drawing Comics
The history of comics in America started with "Down Hogan's Alley," featuring the "Yellow Kid." The comic was first drawn by Richard Outcault in 1895 for Joseph Pulitzer's "The World" newspaper. Other papers soon followed with humorous drawings printed in the Sunday edi
How to Find the Center of a Circle
Whether you are trying to find the center of a circle for geometry class, a craft project or home repairs, you can employ the same technique. You will need to find three points on the circle's circumference and take perpendicular bisectors of the cords you form. You can perform the operation using r
Step-by-Step Drawing of a Baby Monkey
An artist can expand their drawing skills by learning to draw animals. The anime and cartoon world mimic baby animals with their big eyes, large heads and cute expressions. Other cartoon characters such as Sonic have been created from animals like the hedgehog, and his enemy Coconut was created from
The Top 5 3D Animated Films and Characters of All Time
The magical spells that animated cartoon characters cast, are eternal and never cease to leave the audience spellbound. From tiny tots to their beloved grandparents, none can deny that these animated cartoons have those splendid, special secrets about them that make them leave an everlasting impress
Canvas Vs. Linen for Portrait Painting
Portrait artists often use either cotton or linen canvas to create artwork. Both fabrics hold oil and acrylic well, however each differ greatly in other areas such as flexibility, strength and price.
Cartoon Characters Worthy of Being Put in Museums
When a museum in Belgium honoring the iconic animation icon Herge and his world-renowned cartoon character Tintin on the second day of June this year, it was a fitting tribute to the accomplishments of Herge's distinct animation style. Imagine if one's cartoon character is able to survive
Tips for Painting Wall Decorations
When you want to give a room a unique or personalized touch, hand-painting decorations on the walls is an ideal option. There are a variety of decorative painting options for your walls, so you can find a style that fits your decor and vision to a T. However, if you've never done any decorative wall
Anime 201: Some Understanding of Japan Required
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, with some understanding of Japan (and anime as well) helpful but not wholly essential.
Oil Painting Tips From Some Professionals
As an artist, you might want to try something different. That is how artists are at times. They like to be talented in a few areas. Some of you might be looking into the idea ...
Secret Techniques for Acrylic Abstract Paintings
Abstract painting is an art style that is open, expressive and without boundaries. The meaning of such works is solely dependent on the spectator's interpretation of them. Abstraction is an art style not dependent on recognizable forms. In using acrylics, an artist is free to experiment with a wide
How to Draw a Dress Over Bended Knees
The image of a dress over bended knees might appear in a drawing that depicts a girl in a sitting position. The challenge of drawing this type of image is to capture the effect of bent knees without actually showing the knees. The dress is the focal point of the drawing. Using shading techniques, yo
How to Make E-covers in GIMP
The free image-manipulation software GIMP offers a set of tools for drawing, editing and creating images such as an e-cover. Typically, an e-cover looks like a 3-D representation of an ordinary book cover. An e-cover serves as an advertising tool for any e-book and should draw readers to your websit
How to Paint a Mottled Background
Creating backdrops for stage or photography is much the same as painting any style of mural or large wall art. It seems intimidating at first, but a mottled, or blended color backdrop is one of the simplest projects to start with. You will need to choose your color scheme carefully. Choose your colo
How to Draw Naruto for Beginners
"Naruto" is an increasingly popular manga and anime series developed by artist Masashi Kishimoto. The main character, Naruto Uzumaki, has become somewhat of an anime icon due to his popularity. Because of this, many aspiring artists seek to draw Naruto. Although this can seem like a daunting task at