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Mar
30
Filed Under (Art) by Kert
Ling Tong asked:
Crocheting is a craft that involves making lacy patterns from thread or wool. The needles that you use in the projects are called crochet hooks because they have a hook at the tip of the needle that enables you to catch the yarn to pull it through the loops you make. You only work with one loop at a time. Even though you see intricate patterns in doilies, scarves and hats that are made by crocheting, you can make many of these projects quite easily with only a few basic stitches once you learn how to make them.
It is easier to use wool for your first projects and a larger crochet hook because it makes it easier to see the stitches as you go along. Weight worsted wool is the best to use because it doesn? easily ravel and you can wash the things you make in the washing machine without having to take any special care with them. To get started hold the crochet hook with a firm grip and make a small loop with the wool. Use the hook to draw the wool through the loop to form a knot, but the secret is not to have this knot too tight. You have to be able to insert the hook through this knot in order to keep working, so it should be loose enough to accommodate the size of the hook.
Bring the hook through the knot and wrap the wool around the hook. Draw the wool through to make another stitch ?this is called a chain stitch and is the basic stitch you need to know for crocheting. All projects start with a row of chain stitches and the number you need to make depend on the size of the project you are making. For example, for a dishcloth, you will need to make 35 chain stitches, whereas if you are making an afghan you will need a much larger number.
The stitches that you need to know to complete any crochet projects are:
* Single crochet. In this stitch, you insert the needle through the second chain stitch so that you now have two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through all three loops at the same time.
* Double crochet. You wrap the wool around the needle and then insert it through the stitch. Wrap the yarn around the needle and draw through two loops on the hook. Warp the yard around the needle again and pull through the remaining loops on the needle.
* Treble crochet. This makes an even longer stitch than the double crochet. You have to wrap the wool around the needle twice before you insert it into the next stitch and them work the same way as for the double crochet wrapping the yarn around the needle and drawing through two loops at a time.
When you start any crochet project, always leave a length of yarn dangling at the end so that you can pull the yarn tight and keep it from ravelling out. When you finish a project, you also leave a length of yarn. You sew in these ends when you are finished by weaving them in and out through the stitches.
DEREK
Crocheting is a craft that involves making lacy patterns from thread or wool. The needles that you use in the projects are called crochet hooks because they have a hook at the tip of the needle that enables you to catch the yarn to pull it through the loops you make. You only work with one loop at a time. Even though you see intricate patterns in doilies, scarves and hats that are made by crocheting, you can make many of these projects quite easily with only a few basic stitches once you learn how to make them.
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It is easier to use wool for your first projects and a larger crochet hook because it makes it easier to see the stitches as you go along. Weight worsted wool is the best to use because it doesn? easily ravel and you can wash the things you make in the washing machine without having to take any special care with them. To get started hold the crochet hook with a firm grip and make a small loop with the wool. Use the hook to draw the wool through the loop to form a knot, but the secret is not to have this knot too tight. You have to be able to insert the hook through this knot in order to keep working, so it should be loose enough to accommodate the size of the hook.
Bring the hook through the knot and wrap the wool around the hook. Draw the wool through to make another stitch ?this is called a chain stitch and is the basic stitch you need to know for crocheting. All projects start with a row of chain stitches and the number you need to make depend on the size of the project you are making. For example, for a dishcloth, you will need to make 35 chain stitches, whereas if you are making an afghan you will need a much larger number.
The stitches that you need to know to complete any crochet projects are:
* Single crochet. In this stitch, you insert the needle through the second chain stitch so that you now have two loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through all three loops at the same time.
* Double crochet. You wrap the wool around the needle and then insert it through the stitch. Wrap the yarn around the needle and draw through two loops on the hook. Warp the yard around the needle again and pull through the remaining loops on the needle.
* Treble crochet. This makes an even longer stitch than the double crochet. You have to wrap the wool around the needle twice before you insert it into the next stitch and them work the same way as for the double crochet wrapping the yarn around the needle and drawing through two loops at a time.
When you start any crochet project, always leave a length of yarn dangling at the end so that you can pull the yarn tight and keep it from ravelling out. When you finish a project, you also leave a length of yarn. You sew in these ends when you are finished by weaving them in and out through the stitches.
DEREK
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inflictiongames asked:
I was wondering if anybody knows any good websites where I can learn to paint or draw from. Please list them down below. If you have the best site, I will give you 10 bonus points to your account! Thank you! And also, the websites need to be easy to understand because I am a beginner.
JAME
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I was wondering if anybody knows any good websites where I can learn to paint or draw from. Please list them down below. If you have the best site, I will give you 10 bonus points to your account! Thank you! And also, the websites need to be easy to understand because I am a beginner.
JAME
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Mar
28
Filed Under (Online Gambling) by Kert
Vojin Stanic asked:
When you start to play poker, you will more than likely be playing lower limit games. Winning at low limits is pretty straightforward. What do I mean? Basically, other players won’t be paying attention to you. They only care about their own cards; they don’t care about you or your cards. If you want to beat these types of players, you simply need to a play a straightforward game that will win in the long run. For example, play tight, don’t do any fancy bluffs, bet aggressively when you probably have the best hand, and utilize pot odds for your drawing decisions.
2. Get ‘Em Out
Isolation is a key concept in hold ‘em. This is one of the reasons players like to bet big in opening rounds if they hold high pair or something like AK. These hands are much more effective with fewer numbers of players staying in. If five players stay in, for instance, while you’re holding pocket queens, the chances one of them will make a straight or a flush is much greater than if only one person stays in.
3. Be A Rock
Being a rock is a very good way to start out. Throwing 80% of your hands, at least, is the only way to win in multiplayer games. Bet only on the best hands, semi-bluff very occasionally, and bluff almost never. Remember: You don’t have to play every hand. A lot of players who are new to the game of poker feel as though they have to enter every hand, but this is not the case. Make sure to take your time and carefully study your pocket cards.
4. Be Aggressive, Not Passive
If you don’t have the cards to raise (pre-flop), you should fold. Otherwise you’re simply giving yourself up to chance with a bunch of others. Simply calling raises on the blinds means you’re wiling to start behind someone. If you’re calling a lot of bets, rather than betting and raising, then you’re simply limping along. This is the way to lose money. Being aggressive simply means betting and raising when you have goods cards-not being foolish. This gets others out of your way, and helps you control the table.
5. Control Those Emotions
Bad beats will happen. Losing sessions will happen. Annoying opponents will happen. Live with it and do not let your emotions sway your judgment at the table.
CLIFTON
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When you start to play poker, you will more than likely be playing lower limit games. Winning at low limits is pretty straightforward. What do I mean? Basically, other players won’t be paying attention to you. They only care about their own cards; they don’t care about you or your cards. If you want to beat these types of players, you simply need to a play a straightforward game that will win in the long run. For example, play tight, don’t do any fancy bluffs, bet aggressively when you probably have the best hand, and utilize pot odds for your drawing decisions.
2. Get ‘Em Out
Isolation is a key concept in hold ‘em. This is one of the reasons players like to bet big in opening rounds if they hold high pair or something like AK. These hands are much more effective with fewer numbers of players staying in. If five players stay in, for instance, while you’re holding pocket queens, the chances one of them will make a straight or a flush is much greater than if only one person stays in.
3. Be A Rock
Being a rock is a very good way to start out. Throwing 80% of your hands, at least, is the only way to win in multiplayer games. Bet only on the best hands, semi-bluff very occasionally, and bluff almost never. Remember: You don’t have to play every hand. A lot of players who are new to the game of poker feel as though they have to enter every hand, but this is not the case. Make sure to take your time and carefully study your pocket cards.
4. Be Aggressive, Not Passive
If you don’t have the cards to raise (pre-flop), you should fold. Otherwise you’re simply giving yourself up to chance with a bunch of others. Simply calling raises on the blinds means you’re wiling to start behind someone. If you’re calling a lot of bets, rather than betting and raising, then you’re simply limping along. This is the way to lose money. Being aggressive simply means betting and raising when you have goods cards-not being foolish. This gets others out of your way, and helps you control the table.
5. Control Those Emotions
Bad beats will happen. Losing sessions will happen. Annoying opponents will happen. Live with it and do not let your emotions sway your judgment at the table.
CLIFTON
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Mar
28
Filed Under (Internet) by Kert
Claude Pelanne asked:
Your Affiliate Success is at Your Fingertips
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: Article Marketing
Want a great way to build your online marketing program? Try article marketing in your niche. It has several benefits to offer. First, it’s a great way to increase traffic to your blog or Web site. It will establish you as an authority in your market sector and that notoriety will drive people to seek you out. It will not cost you any outlay of cash. Your time has value, of course, but when you start out, you have plenty of time on your hands and article writing is a very productive way of filling that time. What’s more, you have total control over the content and the quality of the material that goes into the article. That is crucial to succeeding with article marketing.
Quality Material
The most vital element in any article is to provide what your reader is looking for. That is quality information that he/she can use to move forward on the Web. Your first order of business is to write for your customer. Know what he/she is thinking and looking for and give them what they want. Do your research, draw up an outline and then write your material. The best option is to do your own writing. That ensures that your material will not get flagged for duplication or even worse outright plagiarism.
There are tactics that call for setting anchor links in your article that link back to a product or service you are selling. That may work in some cases, but your focus should not be on pushing your business that blatantly. It is far more effective to offer actionable advice that will cement trust and confidence in your relationship. That relationship will be the driving force behind the motivation to buy from you.
Authority
As you develop your writing, you will eventually become an authority or top expert in your field. As such, your readers will come to regard you as a useful resource for their own well being. That is when you know you have achieved a key goal. When people come to expect your articles and anticipate them as part of their business growth your business will grow and develop. That comes with good content that puts the reader first. Always do enough research to ensure that your content is current and accurate. Offer tips and suggestions that will anticipate your reader’s problems and be preemptive rather than reactive. Avoiding a problem is a much better option than waiting until it’s too late and you need the information after the fact.
Writing Style
Write in the same style that you speak. Everyone has a particular tone, choice of words, and way of expression. Be true to yourself and your genuineness will come through. That is where your legitimacy will shine and your voice will come to establish you as original and reliable. Use vocabulary people can follow and understand; avoid jargon and business speak. And remember KISS at all times; keep it simple stupid!
Author Biography
The author biography or signature, as it is sometimes referred to, is the one area where more open and active selling can occur. This is where a back link to your Web site, blog or product landing page is customarily placed and in most cases, most commonly accepted. This is where you can write a more targeted “ad” or benefit related statement about what you have to offer. Remember to keep your reader in mind. Offer a solution in the form of a free report or eBook that solves a problem. For example an author bio could end with “For a free report on how to groom your pet without causing it anxiety or pain, visit mypetgrooming.com for tips and information”.
This is a pretty common way to get your readers to your Web site or blog.
Article Directories
There are several options for distributing your articles. Obviously your Web site or blog is one point of distribution that you will use. Another is the Article Directory. This is a site that collects articles for distribution on the Web. You submit to them for free and in exchange, you permit them to publish it for use by their membership. You can protect your material by copyrighting it. You can also allow use of your material freely under the condition that your author bio be included in all distribution. This is a great way to get your material out across the Web and creating a good source of back linking to your Web site or blog.
There are hundreds of article directories but there are some that have more authority than others. Ezine Articles and Go Article are two very important sites to keep in mind as you distribute your material.
One way to automate your distribution is to use automation software to do the job for you. It takes some time up front to set up the system, but when you are done setting up, distributing articles to 30 and 40, 50 or more article sites will be very easy to do. Some services offer distribution for a monthly fee, others will sell you a software package for a one time price. Using article distribution software is the way to go if you intend to write on a regular basis.
Conclusion
Article marketing should be a part of any internet marketer’s campaign in their online marketing program. It is an easy, cost effective way to establish your affiliate marketing business and establish yourself as a reliable, trustworthy expert. It pays for itself over time and has been the mainstay of every Super Affiliate that is working on the Web.
So give it a try and get yourself going.
May Your Travels Be Prosperous!
RICK
Your Affiliate Success is at Your Fingertips
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: Article Marketing
Want a great way to build your online marketing program? Try article marketing in your niche. It has several benefits to offer. First, it’s a great way to increase traffic to your blog or Web site. It will establish you as an authority in your market sector and that notoriety will drive people to seek you out. It will not cost you any outlay of cash. Your time has value, of course, but when you start out, you have plenty of time on your hands and article writing is a very productive way of filling that time. What’s more, you have total control over the content and the quality of the material that goes into the article. That is crucial to succeeding with article marketing.
Quality Material
The most vital element in any article is to provide what your reader is looking for. That is quality information that he/she can use to move forward on the Web. Your first order of business is to write for your customer. Know what he/she is thinking and looking for and give them what they want. Do your research, draw up an outline and then write your material. The best option is to do your own writing. That ensures that your material will not get flagged for duplication or even worse outright plagiarism.
There are tactics that call for setting anchor links in your article that link back to a product or service you are selling. That may work in some cases, but your focus should not be on pushing your business that blatantly. It is far more effective to offer actionable advice that will cement trust and confidence in your relationship. That relationship will be the driving force behind the motivation to buy from you.
Authority
As you develop your writing, you will eventually become an authority or top expert in your field. As such, your readers will come to regard you as a useful resource for their own well being. That is when you know you have achieved a key goal. When people come to expect your articles and anticipate them as part of their business growth your business will grow and develop. That comes with good content that puts the reader first. Always do enough research to ensure that your content is current and accurate. Offer tips and suggestions that will anticipate your reader’s problems and be preemptive rather than reactive. Avoiding a problem is a much better option than waiting until it’s too late and you need the information after the fact.
Writing Style
Write in the same style that you speak. Everyone has a particular tone, choice of words, and way of expression. Be true to yourself and your genuineness will come through. That is where your legitimacy will shine and your voice will come to establish you as original and reliable. Use vocabulary people can follow and understand; avoid jargon and business speak. And remember KISS at all times; keep it simple stupid!
Author Biography
The author biography or signature, as it is sometimes referred to, is the one area where more open and active selling can occur. This is where a back link to your Web site, blog or product landing page is customarily placed and in most cases, most commonly accepted. This is where you can write a more targeted “ad” or benefit related statement about what you have to offer. Remember to keep your reader in mind. Offer a solution in the form of a free report or eBook that solves a problem. For example an author bio could end with “For a free report on how to groom your pet without causing it anxiety or pain, visit mypetgrooming.com for tips and information”.
This is a pretty common way to get your readers to your Web site or blog.
Article Directories
There are several options for distributing your articles. Obviously your Web site or blog is one point of distribution that you will use. Another is the Article Directory. This is a site that collects articles for distribution on the Web. You submit to them for free and in exchange, you permit them to publish it for use by their membership. You can protect your material by copyrighting it. You can also allow use of your material freely under the condition that your author bio be included in all distribution. This is a great way to get your material out across the Web and creating a good source of back linking to your Web site or blog.
There are hundreds of article directories but there are some that have more authority than others. Ezine Articles and Go Article are two very important sites to keep in mind as you distribute your material.
One way to automate your distribution is to use automation software to do the job for you. It takes some time up front to set up the system, but when you are done setting up, distributing articles to 30 and 40, 50 or more article sites will be very easy to do. Some services offer distribution for a monthly fee, others will sell you a software package for a one time price. Using article distribution software is the way to go if you intend to write on a regular basis.
Conclusion
Article marketing should be a part of any internet marketer’s campaign in their online marketing program. It is an easy, cost effective way to establish your affiliate marketing business and establish yourself as a reliable, trustworthy expert. It pays for itself over time and has been the mainstay of every Super Affiliate that is working on the Web.
So give it a try and get yourself going.
May Your Travels Be Prosperous!
RICK
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Mar
28
Filed Under (Visual Art) by Kert
Ralph Serpe asked:
One of the more frequently asked questions from beginners in oil painting is: How do I get Started? To get started in oil painting is relatively easy. There are some basic supplies that you will need and some basic guidelines to follow. This article will discuss how beginners can get started with oil painting. This article will not teach you how to become a good painter however. In fact, no one can make you a good painter. You can only be taught certain things and it is up to you to take what you have learned and apply it.
Many beginners who are new to the oil painting medium, generally have the same questions. So let’s cover those questions now so that you can begin your painting journey right away.
Oil Painting Supplies
The first thing you will need to do is purchase a few supplies. You need not spend a ton of money on expensive oil painting supplies. Start with the basics as you are only a beginner right now. The goal at this point is to get used to working with your support, brushes, paints and other materials. So expensive supplies will be wasted during this stage.
Supports
You are going to need a support to paint on. There are a number of different supports that can handle oil paint, but for now, start with canvas. Many beginners often ask if a canvas needs any special coating or priming for oil paint. The short answer is yes, but you need not worry about that either. Any local art supply store or online art supply store will have canvases that are already primed and ready to be used.
Oil Paint
Next, you are going to need paint. You do not need an expensive brand of paint. That would again be a waste for beginners. There are less expensive, good quality paints on the market that will work beautifully for your painting needs. Here are a few oil paint brands to test out: WINSOR & NEWTON Winton Oil Colours, GRUMBACHER Academy Oils and DALER-ROWNEY Georgian Oil Colours.
For those of you who may be concerned about the potential hazards associated with oil paints, have no fear. Introducing water miscible oil paints! These paints are fantastic. They can be thinned with water as opposed to using dangerous solvents like turpentine. Here are two brands to try out if you are interested: GRUMBACHER Max Water Miscible Oil Colors and WINSOR & NEWTON Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colours.
Oil Painting Brushes
Having good quality brushes is important. While a good quality brush will not make you a better painter, a cheap brush will only wind up frustrating you. When you use cheap brushes you will see why. Cheap brushes have a tendency to shed hairs that get stuck in the oil paint, which is extremely annoying. Good quality brushes should have stiff hairs and snap back into place when you run your fingers through them. They should be well crafted and sturdy.
You do not need that many brushes for oil painting. I personally only use two types of oil painting brushes: flats and filberts of various sizes. I do have a few rounds and a fan brush on hand, but I almost never use them. I would also recommend that you use hogs hair brushes as opposed to the softer synthetic hair brushes. The synthetic brushes are just too flimsy to handle the oil painting medium in my opinion.
Cleaning your brushes is important, so don’t be careless in this area, especially if you are working with high quality brushes. Many artists recommend turpentine for cleaning brushes, but I simply cannot bring myself to use this stuff. I use a much safer brush cleaning product called “The Masters” Brush Cleaner and Preserver.
I clean my brushes right after a painting session with this product and it works wonderfully. It may take some time to really get your brushes clean, but it is worth the effort. If the brush cleaner does not remove all of the paint, then I use a bit of odorless mineral spirits. I find this a much better alternative to turpentine.
Oil Painting Mediums
What about mediums? Do you need to mix the oil paint with anything or can you use it straight out of the tube? This is another common question amongst beginners. The answer? You do not need mediums to paint with. They are not a requirement, but I find them to be quite helpful.
Most oil paints that I have worked with are simply too stiff right out of the tube for my particular style of painting. Mediums will help dilute the oil paint and make the paint flow better, which means you will be using less paint. Using less paint, means you will save money.
There are many different kinds of mediums that are used for different reasons, like speeding up the drying time of paint, improving gloss, etc. Do not be overly concerned with mediums right now.
I like to start my painting using thinned down acrylic paint. I first tone my entire canvas with a neutral color. I then draw in my composition using different values of the same color. I let this initial drawing dry over night. I then apply the oil paint using the fat over lean oil painting method.
Lighting
This is a very important part of oil painting. Without proper lighting, you will not be able to accurately see your colors. The best kind of lighting is natural sunlight, so if you have the opportunity to paint in a well lit room or outdoors, that would be ideal. Of course not everyone is blessed with this type of situation, so the next best thing is to use lighting that mimics natural sunlight.
This type of lighting is referred to as “full spectrum lighting”. There are number of different full spectrum lighting products available. Just do a search on google for “full spectrum lighting” and you will find a number of websites on the topic.
Safety
Oil painting for beginners can be hazardous if you are not careful, so it is important to take the necessary precautions. Make sure you work in an area that has good ventilation and airflow. Wear disposable latex gloves while painting. Read all manufacturer warning labels carefully.
Some Final Words
As you sit down to start your first painting, remember that you are just a beginner. Your main goal right now is to have fun and get used to working with your oil painting materials. Do not be overly judgmental about your own work. If you do so, you will only wind up getting frustrated. Your first, second, third or even tenth painting may not turn out the way you wanted it to. This is completely normal so do not get discouraged. Oil painting is a difficult medium to master. It takes perseverance so hang in there. I wish you all the best! God Bless.
JAN
One of the more frequently asked questions from beginners in oil painting is: How do I get Started? To get started in oil painting is relatively easy. There are some basic supplies that you will need and some basic guidelines to follow. This article will discuss how beginners can get started with oil painting. This article will not teach you how to become a good painter however. In fact, no one can make you a good painter. You can only be taught certain things and it is up to you to take what you have learned and apply it.
Many beginners who are new to the oil painting medium, generally have the same questions. So let’s cover those questions now so that you can begin your painting journey right away.
Oil Painting Supplies
The first thing you will need to do is purchase a few supplies. You need not spend a ton of money on expensive oil painting supplies. Start with the basics as you are only a beginner right now. The goal at this point is to get used to working with your support, brushes, paints and other materials. So expensive supplies will be wasted during this stage.
Supports
You are going to need a support to paint on. There are a number of different supports that can handle oil paint, but for now, start with canvas. Many beginners often ask if a canvas needs any special coating or priming for oil paint. The short answer is yes, but you need not worry about that either. Any local art supply store or online art supply store will have canvases that are already primed and ready to be used.
Oil Paint
Next, you are going to need paint. You do not need an expensive brand of paint. That would again be a waste for beginners. There are less expensive, good quality paints on the market that will work beautifully for your painting needs. Here are a few oil paint brands to test out: WINSOR & NEWTON Winton Oil Colours, GRUMBACHER Academy Oils and DALER-ROWNEY Georgian Oil Colours.
For those of you who may be concerned about the potential hazards associated with oil paints, have no fear. Introducing water miscible oil paints! These paints are fantastic. They can be thinned with water as opposed to using dangerous solvents like turpentine. Here are two brands to try out if you are interested: GRUMBACHER Max Water Miscible Oil Colors and WINSOR & NEWTON Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colours.
Oil Painting Brushes
Having good quality brushes is important. While a good quality brush will not make you a better painter, a cheap brush will only wind up frustrating you. When you use cheap brushes you will see why. Cheap brushes have a tendency to shed hairs that get stuck in the oil paint, which is extremely annoying. Good quality brushes should have stiff hairs and snap back into place when you run your fingers through them. They should be well crafted and sturdy.
You do not need that many brushes for oil painting. I personally only use two types of oil painting brushes: flats and filberts of various sizes. I do have a few rounds and a fan brush on hand, but I almost never use them. I would also recommend that you use hogs hair brushes as opposed to the softer synthetic hair brushes. The synthetic brushes are just too flimsy to handle the oil painting medium in my opinion.
Cleaning your brushes is important, so don’t be careless in this area, especially if you are working with high quality brushes. Many artists recommend turpentine for cleaning brushes, but I simply cannot bring myself to use this stuff. I use a much safer brush cleaning product called “The Masters” Brush Cleaner and Preserver.
I clean my brushes right after a painting session with this product and it works wonderfully. It may take some time to really get your brushes clean, but it is worth the effort. If the brush cleaner does not remove all of the paint, then I use a bit of odorless mineral spirits. I find this a much better alternative to turpentine.
Oil Painting Mediums
What about mediums? Do you need to mix the oil paint with anything or can you use it straight out of the tube? This is another common question amongst beginners. The answer? You do not need mediums to paint with. They are not a requirement, but I find them to be quite helpful.
Most oil paints that I have worked with are simply too stiff right out of the tube for my particular style of painting. Mediums will help dilute the oil paint and make the paint flow better, which means you will be using less paint. Using less paint, means you will save money.
There are many different kinds of mediums that are used for different reasons, like speeding up the drying time of paint, improving gloss, etc. Do not be overly concerned with mediums right now.
I like to start my painting using thinned down acrylic paint. I first tone my entire canvas with a neutral color. I then draw in my composition using different values of the same color. I let this initial drawing dry over night. I then apply the oil paint using the fat over lean oil painting method.
Lighting
This is a very important part of oil painting. Without proper lighting, you will not be able to accurately see your colors. The best kind of lighting is natural sunlight, so if you have the opportunity to paint in a well lit room or outdoors, that would be ideal. Of course not everyone is blessed with this type of situation, so the next best thing is to use lighting that mimics natural sunlight.
This type of lighting is referred to as “full spectrum lighting”. There are number of different full spectrum lighting products available. Just do a search on google for “full spectrum lighting” and you will find a number of websites on the topic.
Safety
Oil painting for beginners can be hazardous if you are not careful, so it is important to take the necessary precautions. Make sure you work in an area that has good ventilation and airflow. Wear disposable latex gloves while painting. Read all manufacturer warning labels carefully.
Some Final Words
As you sit down to start your first painting, remember that you are just a beginner. Your main goal right now is to have fun and get used to working with your oil painting materials. Do not be overly judgmental about your own work. If you do so, you will only wind up getting frustrated. Your first, second, third or even tenth painting may not turn out the way you wanted it to. This is completely normal so do not get discouraged. Oil painting is a difficult medium to master. It takes perseverance so hang in there. I wish you all the best! God Bless.
JAN
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Mar
24
Filed Under (Business Opportunities) by Kert
adrian ryder asked:
Like any new venture in the business world, and online business is no different in this respect, the most important thing to do is to have a plan. Treat your online venture like a traditional business, and you have already greatly multiplied your chances of success.
Many beginners jump on the net, see the vast amount of business opportunities out there, and jump around from one to the next like a kangaroo on steroids, never settling with one opportunity long enough to realistically assess its potential, or to actually market it and work it as a business. Admittedly it is extremely easy to do this, as there is always another opportunity out there which promises better or faster rewards than the one youve chosen. Pick a program and stick with it at least for three or four months to give yourself time to put some effort and energy into its promotion. Work out a basic plan for the opportunity you choose, how many hours can you commit weekly? what are your resources, both financial and skill based? What are your financial expectations etc. Set yourself daily and weekly action plans and complete them. See online success as a step by step process, and take small steps every day.
As well as business goals, it is important to set some personal goals. The money that you plan to earn from your online business is just a medium. What do you want to do with your online income, buy a new car? buy a home? go on a dream holiday? pay your way through college? Set some goals that inspire you and make you feel passionate. There are many excellent resources on goal setting and the power of your mind. John Kehoes Mind Power is a good starting point if you are unfamiliar with these tools. Giving yourself some clear powerful goals and direction will greatly multiply your chances of succeeding in any life endeavor be it business or personal, as your subconscious mind gets in on the act, and will draw to you, the necessary resources to succeed.
Choose a product or program that interests or inspires you. If you have a particular interest or passion in your life, try and find an online product or program which relates to this. People quickly recognize passion and enthusiasm in others and will relate and respond to it, probably a lot more so than slick copywriting and sales gimmicks. For example if you are an aspiring author, see if you cant find a genuine how to write course out there, which will both support your passion and help others like you to succeed too.
There are endless opportunities out there, and your success will be greatly magnified if you choose something that inspires you, rather than just going for the big income promises. A well recognized universal principle is that by helping others achieve their dreams and goals, you will achieve your own much more rapidly. The converse is also true, rip someone off and chances are it will happen to you, so avoid the cheap scams and quick buck promise programs.
Learn about internet marketing from successful people. There are a huge amount of resources available online both to read and download, many of which are free or very inexpensive, and doing some market research and committing some time to learning the skills you need, can save you a fortune in wasted advertising costs down the track. Have a look at the testimonial section before committing yourself to an online program. What is their customer support like? does the program owner mentor his members and teach them what they need to know in order to succeed? With internet advertising the old saying you get what you pay for is very true. There are a lot of free options out there ie free classifieds, however the time taken to list ads versus the minimal results achieved makes them a waste of effort in most cases, so if you want quality advertising that gets results, be prepared to pay a fair price.
A final word on choosing a program or product, and that is the power of duplication and residual income. If you are promoting a product which you can only sell once, then you are always going to be searching for new customers. However if you can find a program that offers you a residual income, even if it is only a few dollars a month per customer, this can soon build up over time to a significant income, that comes to you regularly without any further effort on your part. The power of duplication works on a similar concept of ongoing income, learn how to earn an income yourself, then teach others to do the same and earn a cut of theirs too. Empires such as Amway and Herbalife have been built on this concept, and many other programs out there offer both residual income and the opportunity to earn from others efforts, both of which can magnify and accelerate the speed with which you can achieve success online.
KENNETH
Like any new venture in the business world, and online business is no different in this respect, the most important thing to do is to have a plan. Treat your online venture like a traditional business, and you have already greatly multiplied your chances of success.
Many beginners jump on the net, see the vast amount of business opportunities out there, and jump around from one to the next like a kangaroo on steroids, never settling with one opportunity long enough to realistically assess its potential, or to actually market it and work it as a business. Admittedly it is extremely easy to do this, as there is always another opportunity out there which promises better or faster rewards than the one youve chosen. Pick a program and stick with it at least for three or four months to give yourself time to put some effort and energy into its promotion. Work out a basic plan for the opportunity you choose, how many hours can you commit weekly? what are your resources, both financial and skill based? What are your financial expectations etc. Set yourself daily and weekly action plans and complete them. See online success as a step by step process, and take small steps every day.
As well as business goals, it is important to set some personal goals. The money that you plan to earn from your online business is just a medium. What do you want to do with your online income, buy a new car? buy a home? go on a dream holiday? pay your way through college? Set some goals that inspire you and make you feel passionate. There are many excellent resources on goal setting and the power of your mind. John Kehoes Mind Power is a good starting point if you are unfamiliar with these tools. Giving yourself some clear powerful goals and direction will greatly multiply your chances of succeeding in any life endeavor be it business or personal, as your subconscious mind gets in on the act, and will draw to you, the necessary resources to succeed.
Choose a product or program that interests or inspires you. If you have a particular interest or passion in your life, try and find an online product or program which relates to this. People quickly recognize passion and enthusiasm in others and will relate and respond to it, probably a lot more so than slick copywriting and sales gimmicks. For example if you are an aspiring author, see if you cant find a genuine how to write course out there, which will both support your passion and help others like you to succeed too.
There are endless opportunities out there, and your success will be greatly magnified if you choose something that inspires you, rather than just going for the big income promises. A well recognized universal principle is that by helping others achieve their dreams and goals, you will achieve your own much more rapidly. The converse is also true, rip someone off and chances are it will happen to you, so avoid the cheap scams and quick buck promise programs.
Learn about internet marketing from successful people. There are a huge amount of resources available online both to read and download, many of which are free or very inexpensive, and doing some market research and committing some time to learning the skills you need, can save you a fortune in wasted advertising costs down the track. Have a look at the testimonial section before committing yourself to an online program. What is their customer support like? does the program owner mentor his members and teach them what they need to know in order to succeed? With internet advertising the old saying you get what you pay for is very true. There are a lot of free options out there ie free classifieds, however the time taken to list ads versus the minimal results achieved makes them a waste of effort in most cases, so if you want quality advertising that gets results, be prepared to pay a fair price.
A final word on choosing a program or product, and that is the power of duplication and residual income. If you are promoting a product which you can only sell once, then you are always going to be searching for new customers. However if you can find a program that offers you a residual income, even if it is only a few dollars a month per customer, this can soon build up over time to a significant income, that comes to you regularly without any further effort on your part. The power of duplication works on a similar concept of ongoing income, learn how to earn an income yourself, then teach others to do the same and earn a cut of theirs too. Empires such as Amway and Herbalife have been built on this concept, and many other programs out there offer both residual income and the opportunity to earn from others efforts, both of which can magnify and accelerate the speed with which you can achieve success online.
KENNETH
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Mar
23
Filed Under (Drawing & Illustration) by Kert
hair asked:
I’m a beginner and I’ve taken an interest in drawing. I just use a pencil and am good at shading, and have yet to try shadows. So I want to try drawing an animal, not a cartoon one. So if someone have an idea and a simple photo I can work off of, that would be SO helpful
EDMUND
I’m a beginner and I’ve taken an interest in drawing. I just use a pencil and am good at shading, and have yet to try shadows. So I want to try drawing an animal, not a cartoon one. So if someone have an idea and a simple photo I can work off of, that would be SO helpful
EDMUND
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Mar
23
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expertvillage asked:
Learn how to shade a circle in pencil sketching and line drawing for beginners in this free online video art lesson. …
ELBERT
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Mar
21
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Emily J asked:
Hey there, so I love to draw, but I think that everything I draw will turn out perfect, and then I get into it, and then I get frustrated, because I think “oh this will be easy to draw.” And than when I do start, it turns like nothing it, and i don’t like drawing any more. haha, I’m just a beginner honestly, I am expecting too much of myself, does anybody ahve any tips of how I can stop this and start drawing and get up to a good a point? I have one formal drawing class in school, but I still need to work on my shading, and overall technique, any tips would be great, or links to websites whatever would be wonerful!
WILMER
Hey there, so I love to draw, but I think that everything I draw will turn out perfect, and then I get into it, and then I get frustrated, because I think “oh this will be easy to draw.” And than when I do start, it turns like nothing it, and i don’t like drawing any more. haha, I’m just a beginner honestly, I am expecting too much of myself, does anybody ahve any tips of how I can stop this and start drawing and get up to a good a point? I have one formal drawing class in school, but I still need to work on my shading, and overall technique, any tips would be great, or links to websites whatever would be wonerful!
WILMER
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