Articles About Visual Arts and Posters
Holiday LightsThis time last year I was rushing around London taking pictures of houses with extensive (and sometimes excessive) seasonal decorations. You can see some of the results, as well as read some advice on how to take such pictures in...Denis CameronI first came across a reference to Denis Cameron on Alec Soth's blog a couple of weeks ago. Soth (born Minneapolis, Minnesota 1969) had been intrigued by an obit in...Adobe Announces Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac/Premier Elements 8 for WiAdobe has announced the latest in its Elements line of software for hobbyists. Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac and Elements 8 Premiere for Windows. The new software won't...Make it Merry 5It's the first week of December, so it's time you got cracking on those holiday crafts. Here are some winter treasures to get started with.Winterscape Needlepoint OrnamentsCreate a needlepoint ornament...Manipulation: The Three 'I's for PhotojournalistsI'd just finished typing a piece on the problems of manipulated images in photojournalism I'd written a week or so ago when Reuters published a strict list of Photoshop 'do's...Getting Started With Drawing - SuppliesDrawing doesn't involve a lot of 'stuff', and you can make do with very simple paper and pencils. But it's fun to experiment with a range of pencils - varying...MTV's New Logo: No More Music TelevisionThe MTV logo is not only one of the most recognizable designs in our culture, but also one of the most flexible. Whether rendered in the classic yellow and red,...Just for Fun: MyDrawings.comAnother communal online drawing space - MyDrawings.comis a virtual 'graffiti wall'. You can add your own and vote on other's work. There's some really nice drawing going on there. Of...Kidnappers Threaten to Kill Photographers/JournalistsAccording to the Calgary Herald and other sources, journalists and photographers Nigel Brennan and Amanda Lindhout will be killed if the demanded ransom is not paid within 15 days. ...Travel SketchesAre you travelling this holiday season? Don't forget to take a travel sketch kit to take advantage of those quiet moments. Spending time observing and recording helps fix a memory in your mind in a way that the camera can't...
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