Digital cameras make it so easy to click away and then delete the bad photos. But what if your baby has a particularly cute expression, but the background's cluttered? Or if all the shots from your sister's wedding were overexposed, or came out yellowish because of the strange lighting at the reception? But digital photos can be digitally fixed, and you don't need to be a … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Fix Bad Photos with Photoshop
5 Reasons to Encourage Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument
When our children were younger, we comforted them with lullabies and entertained them with nursery rhymes and Barney songs. We shouldn't stop there. Ideally, we should encourage them to learn how to play a musical instrument. Music helps develop our children's creativity, plus a number of other skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. Even if they … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Encourage Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument
8 Drawing Tips for Beginners
Many people think that drawing is a talent you're born with. But even Leonardo da Vinci had to learn and practice the basics; he did not grab a pencil when he was three years old and then proceed to sketch a perfectly proportioned human form. So go ahead and learn how to draw—and don't be ashamed about those funny little scribbles. Everyone has to start somewhere, and … [Read more...] about 8 Drawing Tips for Beginners
5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
Whether you enjoy sewing or scuba diving, baking or baking, one thing is true—you probably wish you had more time for your hobby! In fact, most people give up on an activity that they enjoy because they can't squeeze it into their schedule. Art supplies gather dust in a drawer, and plans to take a class or finish a project get pushed back, again and again, until they're … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
10 Tips for Painting with Acrylics
Interested in learning how to paint? You may want to try working with acrylics. These paints are a lot easier to control than watercolors, and when dry, are closer to the original color. They also dry fast (unlike oil paints) so you can layer colors without having to wait for the coats to 'set.' There are also plenty of acrylic mediums that let you achieve different effects, so … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Painting with Acrylics