What is an Environment Sculpture?
An environment sculpture is a piece of art inspired by the natural world, pollution, and recycling. Let's learn more about environmental artwork.
Author: Diggy and Dotty
Learning to Play the Harp
It’s hard to imagine the world without music, and with the right instrument, you can capture the full beauty of the world’s sounds. If you’re interested in playing an instrument and have always been intimidated by the idea of learning something new, you may
How a Harmonica Works
When you take a look at harmonicas, many things immediately come to mind. Some may picture a round-bellied man with a face like a plumber, a tall man with a beard, or even a long mustache. This is not the way Harmonicas work. Harmonicas come in many shapes and sizes, are
Bringing Crafts Into Christmas: Homemade Gift Ideas
Christmas is right around the corner, and you know what that means time to start thinking about holiday gift ideas. This is the time for you to shower all your love on your family and relatives. This is also the time when it might get overwhelming to find a perfect gift for
What Brushes Are Needed for Oil Painting?
Oil painting is an effective way to bring a beautiful portrait to life. It is considered to be a challenging medium, with a multitude of brush types, colors, and mediums to choose from. It is even more difficult to master than acrylics since the colors are not as opaque as
How To Varnish Your Painting
Painting is a beautiful art form that involves many mediums, although most mediums (paint, canvas, and paper) have an innate tendency to yellow over time. Worse yet, the finishing steps can be a bit tricky, making finishing an old painting a big challenge. Luckily, there are
How To Blend Pencil Shading
The art of drawing can be simple or complex, depending on how you approach it. Beginners may find that creating a simple sketch on a piece of paper is the easiest way to start drawing. For the more advanced, pencil shading can be a complex and time-consuming process. This is
How Is Charcoal Used for Art?
We are now going to look at charcoal and why it is something you should know. Charcoal is a type of carbon — a very important, specific type of carbon, to be sure, but still a carbon. There are many types of carbon. But to get a better understanding of all carbon types,
The Sounds in Music that are Artificially Produced
Music that was artificially produced came about when synthesizers were born. We have to go back to 1952 to find out when the first synthesizer was developed, and to the late 1960s for when it was used in a group situation to perform music. So, this article will begin by
A Musician’s Love Affair with the Sax
Most beginners will start on the alto saxophone. As musicians advance, though, there are 9 different types to choose from, including the tenor, soprano, and baritone. It is a versatile instrument and popular among jazz musicians. It is considered cool to play the saxophone