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Top 11 Most Iconic Self-Portrait Paintings in Art History

In the past, before the first photograph was taken, the only way to preserve your face for future generations was to paint it. The problem is not everyone could paint an accurate portrait, which me...

10 Drawing Games for Kids for Creative Fun

Creating a masterpiece is rewarding in its own right, but sometimes your kids will need an incentive in order to draw. Sometimes, what they need are drawing games for kids. This is a challenge whe...

Creative Ideas for a Memorable Painting Party for Kids

A lot of parents try to make a unique birthday party for their kids by spending more money than other parents. This is seldom a good idea since it starts a sort of parental arms race in which no o...

9 Things to Do Today With Kids: Craft Projects and DIY Ideas

If you’ve ever listened to The Cats in the Cradle, you know the dangers of postponing your plans to spend time with your kids. Sure, there’s always work to do, and moving this activity by a day or...

Top 19 DIY Indoor Activities for Kids

For a lot of people, the idea of their kids spending some time indoors doesn’t seem that complex. However, what happens when you add the “no electronics” factor into the equation? Suddenly, it’s no...

Simple Painting Ideas for Beginners

When you ask a question such as: Is painting difficult? The key to answering lies in addressing it as a two-part question. How good? What are you painting? The thing is that when you’re an expert...

How to Get Better at Drawing - Improve Your Drawing Skills

  For a lot of people out there, the key to pursuing a passion for art lies in figuring out how to get better at drawing.Before we even start answering this question, let’s quickly address the ques...

How to Clean Acrylic Paint Brushes: Quick and Easy Steps

One of the “special” traits of acrylic paint is the fact that it has water solubility, which means that it’s relatively easy to clean brushes and palettes with just soap and water. While this soun...

Top 17 Most Famous Paintings of Women

What do some of the most famous heroic deeds and some of the best pieces of literature have in common? They were both mostly inspired by women. Well, nowhere is this connection between inspiration ...

What Is the Most Expensive Painting in the World?

 You must have heard that some of the paintings made by the world’s most renowned artists are often sold for millions, tens of millions, and even hundreds of millions of dollars. At that point, you...