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There's been a boost of interest in baking thanks to T.V. programmes, here in the UK, like the Great British Bake Off, which you may have thoroughly enjoyed watching as much as I have. Yet, the thought of decorating a cake can fill you with fear! Cake Decorating Inspiration Robin Hassett, cake decorating artist, of the Dessert Tray makes cake decorating with fondant look so simple and … [Read more...]
Plaster of Paris is an affordable craft material, which is safe to be used for kids crafts with adult supervision. As the darker nights draw in and the rainy days become more frequent, it can be a struggle to keep the kids occupied and stimulated. And, now that Christmas is coming round quickly, this is a great time for getting the kids involved in the Xmas preparations. Most kids do really … [Read more...]
This photo features my son testing his hand crafted woodworking light project. I'm just taking the snap shots of his handy craft work while smiling proudly. His design is for a modern domestic lamp / light fitting. He loves everything to do with product design and enjoys making some of the items he designs. This woodworking light project is just one of the product designs he has made. As … [Read more...]
This is not the first time that Silk Painting by artist Ron Gutman has been featured here and I doubt it will be the last! Above is a photo of Ron's submission to the SPIN, Silk Painters International, competition, which was deservedly awarded the winning entry. Ron's 'signature piece' will be printed on all the posters, ads, and merchandise for the SPIN festival in Santa Fe, NM for July of … [Read more...]
Salt Dough Craft for Kids eBook Take... 1 cup of imagination 1 batch of salt dough 1 pot of paints ... mix together with your own creativity for hours of fun with the kids We've compiled our Salt Dough Craft for Kids guide and added a few more tips and resources for you together in an ebook, Kindle format, for you to buy and download on Amazon. Inside … [Read more...]
Lucian Freud Artist Lucian Freud was well known for his far from flattering portraits of his often famous sitters and for his true to life full flesh portrayals of the human form. He was not averse to portraying himself in the same light. His nude paintings were not only popular, they sold for millions. The nude painting he did of model Kate Moss was sold in 2005, it went for … [Read more...]
Pencil DrawingDrawing in pencil is where most people start exploring their artistic skills. Pencil is still my favourite medium and being able to draw and sketch comes in very useful in most art projects. You can achieve so much with the simple pencil, however, moving into portrait drawing can be a little daunting as you are actually trying to capture the true features of a real … [Read more...]
Portrait drawing can be a challenge, particularly capturing the real essence of the person. I must admit I was rather excited to 'volunteer' when one of my artistic girls asked if she could draw my portrait. Knowing that she is already very good at capturing 'the person' in her drawings, I was expecting a flattering rendition! How wrong can you be? As you can see in her finished … [Read more...]
Silk painting is the art of applying dye to silks. Painting on silk begins with a luxurious base of precious pure silk which is stretched tightly on a frame. Finished silk paintings are usually used as scarves, ties, or even clothing. However, silk paintings can also become framed pictures, wall hangings, or household decor items, for soft furnishings like sofa cushions or bed cushions. Silk … [Read more...]
I've been experimenting with paper clay ceramics for many years, it's a medium I love to work with when I manage to find some of that elusive 'spare time' to indulge myself without having to stop to feed the kids etc! There are many interesting aspects to paper clay, not least that you can experiment with the 'paper to clay ratio' to push the boundaries of the medium, with interesting, if … [Read more...]
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