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painting hooks

painting hooks
Do you have a picture of a iron hook that is used in Egypt to remove brains?

I’m doing a project where I have to make my own artifacts, and I need to carve a piece of wood and paint it to make it look like a iron hook that was used in egypt to remove the brains. Does anyone have a proper picture of it?

I googled an Egyptian iron brain hook and found this….. gack! can’t imagine using it! scroll down about 1/3 of the way…. its in the middle.

http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/mummies/mum2.html


Catching a mermaid Photo Mugs


Catching a mermaid Photo Mugs



Two boys and a girl are portrayed on rocks at the waters edge. The narrative indicates that they have discovered a wrecked ships figurehead and, armed with ropes and a boat-hook, attempt to haul it ashore. Two of the children sit on the long boat-hook. The girl restrains the younger boy, while the older boy perches near the edge of the rocks and secures the figurehead with a rope…..


Command 17203 Small and Medium Picture Hanging Strips, 4 Small 8 Medium Sets of Strips


Command 17203 Small and Medium Picture Hanging Strips, 4 Small 8 Medium Sets of Strips


$3.79


Make any space yours with the Command Small and Medium Picture Hanging Strips, a damage-free solution for decorating your home or office. Ideal for frames and other items 12 pounds or less, these handy strips will lock your pictures securely onto the wall. Thanks to the innovative Command Adhesive strips, you can mount and remount them without damaging your walls–no nails, tacks, or tape required…

OOK 50918 34 Piece Professional Picture Hanging Value Pieces Kit


OOK 50918 34 Piece Professional Picture Hanging Value Pieces Kit


$4.00


Professional Picture Hanging Value Pack Kit, Hangs 17 Pictures, Includes 10 LB-100 LB Hangers, 100 LB Nails & Case Hardened Blue Steel Nails….

Command 17043 Wire-Backed Picture-Hanging Hooks with Adhesives Strips, 3 Hangers 6 Strips


Command 17043 Wire-Backed Picture-Hanging Hooks with Adhesives Strips, 3 Hangers 6 Strips


$3.49


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Blood In, Blood Out


Blood In, Blood Out


$3.37


Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman) directed this 1993 epic about Chicano gang wars in the California prison system and the differing and tragic paths of three boyhood friends. Half-brothers Paco and Cruz grow up with their cousin Miklo in Chicano Los Angeles, and each in turn is influenced by their violent environment and the prevalence of drugs on their streets. Cruz becomes an artist b…

Set of 2 Wood and Iron Hand-painted Dress Hanging Hooks (China)


Set of 2 Wood and Iron Hand-painted Dress Hanging Hooks (China)


$23.49


These lovely hand-painted wall hooks features pretty dress designs. Handcrafted by artisans in China, these hangers come in pairs of two different colors and are crafted of wood and iron.

Clay Blue Krobo Bead Earrings (Kenya)


Clay Blue Krobo Bead Earrings (Kenya)


$15.99


These earrings feature hand-painted clay Krobo beads from Ghana and small accent beads. These lovely handcrafted earrings are made by artisan Paul in Kenya, Africa.

Recycled Oil Drum Blue Frog Wall Art (Haiti)


Recycled Oil Drum Blue Frog Wall Art (Haiti)


$23.99


Frog is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drumsMetal art-piece includes small hook for hangingAmphibious sculpture is painted with bright colorful design inspired by local Haitian culture

Metal 'Striped Gecko' Wall Art (Haiti)


Metal ‘Striped Gecko’ Wall Art (Haiti)


$18.49


Gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drumsMetal art-piece includes small hook for hangingReptilian sculpture is painted with bright colorful design inspired by local Haitian culture

Werner Ladder Quick Click Stabilizer


Werner Ladder Quick Click Stabilizer


$39.05


This Werner Ladder quick click stabilizer is lightweight and has a spring loaded locking latch makes it easy and quick to install. This stabilizer also includes a paint can hook.

art books drawing

art books drawing
Does any one know as a good book on the basics of art, design assistance or books of this kind?

Three great books on the drawing: Drawing with Children, Brookes Mona (also for teens and adult beginners, no pressure) Keys to Drawing Bert Dobson (used in my college art class, a great book) Drawing on the right side of the brain, Betty Edwards. Working with these three books will teach you everything you need to know about drawing. They should all be in your local Borders or Barnes and Noble, so check them discover and choose the one you like, or if you have males, all three!


Sakura Manga-Comic Pro sketching & inking set of 6 sketching and inking set


Sakura Manga-Comic Pro sketching & inking set of 6 sketching and inking set


$5.98


With the popularity of Manga and Comic drawings, this set is targeted to the high level users who demand only the highest quality in their sketching materials. The set contains the Pigma Micron black pen in a .25mm, .35mm, .50mm and 1.0mm point size. Also included is a Pigma Brush black pen, and a 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil.Pigma pens are chemically stable, waterproof, archival and fade resistant….

CR Gibson Solid Pocket Page Recipe Book, Haute Cuisine Design, 4 x 6-Inch Cards


CR Gibson Solid Pocket Page Recipe Book, Haute Cuisine Design, 4 x 6-Inch Cards


$21.95


Get your recipes organized with this gorgeous pocket page recipe holder from C.R. Gibson. Style is Haute Cuisine, QP12-8952….

All Natural Handmade Recipe Book


All Natural Handmade Recipe Book


$39.99


Unique book made from a variety of natural organic and sustainable materials. Designed for everyday use, this book will let you gather your thoughts as a journal, travel log, scrapbook, sketchbook, cookbook, diary or anything you can dream of. Pen down your most creative goals, hopes, dreams and accomplishments. A long lasting keepsake to embellish with artwork, pictures, and collectibles that you…

Elmo's World - Singing, Drawing & More


Elmo’s World – Singing, Drawing & More


$5.32


Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 06/03/2003 Run time: 50 minutes Rating: Nr…

The Art Of Drowning


The Art Of Drowning


$0.98


You want music that is loud, fast, and heavy? The Art of Drowning delivers on all three fronts. Songs like “Ever and a Day” and “The Days of the Phoenix” sound like a crunchy, no-nonsense cross between the joyful minimalism of the Vandals and heavier hardcore outfits such as Sick of It All and the Cro-Mags. Davey Havok’s vocals are impassioned, focused, and undeniably sincere. Newest members Hunte…

How to Draw Comic Book Action (Paperback)


How to Draw Comic Book Action (Paperback)


$13.32


What does every aspiring comic artist REALLY want to draw? Action, of course! Learn how to render all aspects of adrenalin-filled movement, from jaw-dropping superhero antics to kick-ass fistfights.Techniques for drawing every dynamic action ar…

Ralph Masiello`s Dragon Drawing Book


Ralph Masiello`s Dragon Drawing Book


$8.86


Shows how to draw dragons from around the world from a single line to a complete colored illustration.

Usborne Art Ideas Big Book of Things to Draw (Spiral)


Usborne Art Ideas Big Book of Things to Draw (Spiral)


$11.43


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Ed Wade 'Learn To Draw' Digital Instructional Book


Ed Wade ‘Learn To Draw’ Digital Instructional Book


$15.49


This instructional digital book details the process of learning to draw. You learn about all of the tools, including paper and pencils. You will learn 14 design principles, in easy to understand steps, that will help your compositions stand out.

Drawing:Adventure Characters (Paperback)


Drawing:Adventure Characters (Paperback)


$8.86


This action-packed drawing guide is perfect for aspiring artists thrilled by all that is magical, daring, and valiant. From warriors and knights to kings and sorcerers, readers can learn to draw a variety of exciting characters with pencil. Fantas…

art manikin

art manikin

Lake Tahoe: The Tallac Historic Site

Recently I had the opportunity to visit The Tallac Historic Site, which has been declared a national historic site, located in the beautiful city of South Lake Tahoe, CA, The site houses three estates: Baldwin (1921), Pope (1894). and the Valhalla (1923). These resorts, constructed from 1894 to 1923 were lavish resorts at the edge of the lake. Up to 250 guests could attend the estates at once, which included a casino and the biggest resort of the time.

During the late 1800’s, the south shore of Lake Tahoe became a resting place for pioneers searching for gold. Upon completion of the transcontinental railroad, the site soon became a popular retreat for wealthy landowners from Virginia City and San Francisco.

The Pope Estate, built in 1894, is now open for guided tours and houses various art exhibits. Valhalla is a grand hall with beautiful wood floors, an open wood beam ceiling, a balcony of lodge pole construction and a twenty-foot high stone fireplace! It was built in 1923 and now stands as the site of many musical concerts, contains a cultural arts gift store, and even has suites available for rent. The entire Tallac Historical Site encompasses a full seventy-four acre tract of land and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. It is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. The rustic and mainly logS built sites are nestled in the secluded woods along the beach of Lake Tahoe.

One of the highlights of my visit was the Anita Gibson Cabin. Anita was credited as one of the first women to invent and model the “slip” or “leotard” type undergarment. She was an avid designer, and also ran the resort when her father died. We actually saw a manikin dressed up as Anita, sitting in the corner of the cabin. She wore a beautiful white dress, which looked like one hundred percent cotton. It was soft, flowingly pretty, and very conservative.

Anita was always full of ideas and was actually one of the first women to run a resort (her father’s business), and kayak across the Emerald Bay. She was once even challenged to a harder boat route around Emerald Bay, and not only kayaked faster than the existing time, but also ended up setting the record.

In all of the signs and materials that we read about Anita, she came up as an intelligent, energetic, creative, but very conservative woman. What is ironic though, is that she is the one responsible for the destruction and demolition of the larger Casino that her father had built. She stated that she did it for “environmental and economic” reasons, but one has to wonder, if she did it for religious or moral reasons. The Casino at the Baldwin Estate was the biggest of its time. Not too long after her father’s death, Anita had it blown to the ground. Perhaps she may have felt guilty about the type of clientele the resort was attracting as well. The reason that I am reflecting upon this possible option does indeed go back to the signs and the manikin itself inside her old cabin.

She was a beautiful woman, with a firm jaw, and yet beautiful eyes. The monuments next to her all told of her inventiveness and conservative ways. She was known to pray and read the scriptures on the edge of the lake.

Further reflection really makes me wonder about this incredible woman named Anita Gibson, heir to the Baldwin Estate. She may have indeed made the best decision of all in blowing up her father’s casino. Perhaps she felt it was a way to redeem herself and her father for allowing the sin of Gambling. History only knows. I will never forget my visit.

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de Goya Art COFFEE MUG The Straw Manikin (El Pelele)


de Goya Art COFFEE MUG The Straw Manikin (El Pelele)


$19.99


“High quality ceramic coffee mug made with only the highest quality materials. Mug is large 15 ounces, 4.75 inches tall, 3 inch diameter. Amazing rich colors and vivid images.”…

Female Styrofoam Head


Female Styrofoam Head


$5.00


This item is perfect to display items such as wigs, hats, caps, headwear, and etc….

(6 Pack) Styrofoam Model Heads w/ Stabili-Base Design by 3rd Power - Hat Wig Foam Mannequin


(6 Pack) Styrofoam Model Heads w/ Stabili-Base Design by 3rd Power – Hat Wig Foam Mannequin


$31.00


Get out specially designed tilt-resistant based wig heads for hats, wigs and any headwear. Great for professional or personal use….

Vacuum Stand Mannequin Head Holder


Vacuum Stand Mannequin Head Holder


$27.99


Portable and easy to use….

WOODEN MANNEQUIN 5.5 UNISEX Drafting, Engineering, Art (General Catalog)


WOODEN MANNEQUIN 5.5 UNISEX Drafting, Engineering, Art (General Catalog)


$12.95


WOODEN MANNEQUIN 5.5″ UNISEX. HERITAGE&trade, Unisex MannequinsAccurately proportioned mannequins adjust to assume most human positions. Theyre great for learning or practicing basic figure drawing and for recreating stop-action or slow motion poses. Made of carved hardwood, the natural-colored mannequins include a stand and are available in two sizes….

Jack Richeson Left-handed Adult Male Wooden Manikin Hand


Jack Richeson Left-handed Adult Male Wooden Manikin Hand


$32.57


This Jack Richeson wooden hand manikin features an accurately proportioned, adjustable hand figure that can be used as a reference for drawing or sculpting. The adult male hand stands 12.5-inches high.

Jack Richeson Child's Wooden Manikin Hand


Jack Richeson Child’s Wooden Manikin Hand


$39.99


This Jack Richeson wooden hand manikin features an accurately proportioned, adjustable hand figure that can be used as a reference for drawing or sculpting. The child’s hand stands 7-inches high.

Jack Richeson Right-handed Adult Female Wooden Manikin Hand


Jack Richeson Right-handed Adult Female Wooden Manikin Hand


$35.52


This Jack Richeson wooden hand manikin features an accurately proportioned, adjustable hand figure that can be used as a reference for drawing or sculpting. The adult female hand stands 9.375-inches high.

Jack Richeson Left-handed Adult Female Wooden Manikin Hand


Jack Richeson Left-handed Adult Female Wooden Manikin Hand


$36


This Jack Richeson wooden hand manikin features an accurately proportioned, adjustable hand figure that can be used as a reference for drawing or sculpting. The adult female hand stands 9.375-inches high.

Art Models 5 Life Nude Photos for the Vi (Hardcover)


Art Models 5 Life Nude Photos for the Vi (Hardcover)


$22.6


Whether for work on a finished piece, trying a new technique, or getting in some practice time, this figure study enables artists to work when and where they want with their choice of model, pose, and…

art anatomy and figure drawing


Drawing From The Manikin


Drawing From The Manikin


$14.95


The traditional artist s wooden manikin is more than a benign studio prop. It s a great tool for practicing figure drawing, while testing your knowledge of human anatomy. In this video Larry Withers shows you how to pose and render the manikin, and then to transform your drawing by smoothing out the contours, adding muscle groups and landmarks to create a life-like figure drawing. This progra…

Anatomy For Artists: The Human Form Revealed


Anatomy For Artists: The Human Form Revealed


$19.95


Anatomy for Artists: The Human Form Revealed Completely Revised 2nd Ed. This is the only video of its kind produced specifically to address the needs of today s artists and art students. This video takes the art student through the various sections of the body describing the surface forms, underlying bone structure, and how they combine to allow the human form to move. This video surveys the h…

Dynamic Figure Drawing: The Body


Dynamic Figure Drawing: The Body


$39.00


In this DVD, David Finch reveals his step-by-step process for drawing the human body. He starts with simple tube form shapes, and then covers the placement of muscle throughout both the male and female bodies. David demonstrates how to pose a simple tube form effectively, allowing you to block-in and draw a figure in perspective and in a variety of poses. He discusses balance, posture and presenta…

Figure Drawing for All It's Worth


Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth


$26.07


The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered among artists – including comics superstar Alex Ross – for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered, and Figure Drawing is the first in Titan’s programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades….

Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Galaxy Books)


Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Galaxy Books)


$11.90


Stephen Rogers Peck’s Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions. The wealth of information…

Anatomy Drawing School (Spiral)


Anatomy Drawing School (Spiral)


$10.83


One in a two-volume series considering animal anatomy, with explanation of the technical terms, introduction into bone and muscle structures of the horse, dog, cat, pig, sheep and cow with detailed explanations and anatomically correct notation.

Figure Drawing (Hardcover)


Figure Drawing (Hardcover)


$23.19


The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered among artists – including comics superstar Alex Ross – for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bette…

Complete Anatomy and Figure Drawing Book


Complete Anatomy and Figure Drawing Book


$17.84


The ability to draw the human figure is an essential skill for the trained artist. And for the independent amateur, painter John Raynes’s new book is the equivalent of an art school course. With meticulous renderings of the skeleton and the …

The Artist`s Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure (Hardcover)


The Artist`s Guide to Drawing the Clothed Figure (Hardcover)


$22.87


In order to effectively draw clothing and drapery, an artist must recognize the basic shapes of clothing and how the principles of physics act upon those shapes.             Beginning with the …

Nude (Paperback)


Nude (Paperback)


$15.14


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painting with pastels

painting with pastels
Any tips for Arts supplement of the Common Application?

hi, I am international student and I intend to send an arts portfolio with my application. I intend to send copies of sketches, water color, oil painting and pastel color still lives, should I get a professional photographer to take pictures of my work for the portfolio? where to get slides and all that? Please help!

You can buy slide film and take the pictures yourself. If you are trying to go to art school, you should be artistic enough to take your own photographs. This way you can give each photo your own creative edge. Try using a macro-lens, depth of field, or focus to make your slides more creative.


Canvas Child Yellow Apron


Canvas Child Yellow Apron


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Canvas Child-Size Yellow Apron. Each piece bar coded. 28″ x 19 1/4″ with two 22″ ties….

Canvas Child Light Pink Apron


Canvas Child Light Pink Apron


$6.99


Canvas Child-Size Light Pink Apron. Each piece bar coded. 28″ x 19 1/4″ with two 22″ ties….

Pastel Colors Pink Sanding Sugar 8 oz. Tub


Pastel Colors Pink Sanding Sugar 8 oz. Tub


$2.96


Pastel Sanding Sugar. Excellent for filling in brightly colored designs on cakes, cookies and cupcakes by Americolor…

Painting with Pastel [VHS]


Painting with Pastel [VHS]


$29.95



Daniel Greene: Pastel Portrait - Erika


Daniel Greene: Pastel Portrait – Erika



This comprehensive instructional video from Daniel Greene guides the artist in a 90-minute journey into pastel portraiture. Follow Greene step-by-step as he paints a pastel portrait from start to finish. This extraordinary video includes: Valuable tips on how to best organize your materials as well as thorough explanations of canvas, brushes, and other materials used. An introduction into selectin…


68-Piece Art Set With Oil Pastels, Watercolor Paints, Storage Case & More


68-Piece Art Set With Oil Pastels, Watercolor Paints, Storage Case & More


$14.69


68-Piece Art SetGive the gift of creativity to a loved oneExperiment with different mediums and expand your artistic horizonsOil pastels, watercolor paints, colored pencils and moreNon-Toxic materials: Art materials conform to ASTM D4236

PanPastel Ultra Soft Artist Painting Pastel Set


PanPastel Ultra Soft Artist Painting Pastel Set


$20.99


PanPastel Colors are genuine artists’ quality pastels. They’re uniquely packed in a pan format. These paints were developed so that artists can easily lift, apply, and control pastel color.

Colour Shaper Medium Painting and Pastel Blending Tools (Set of 4)


Colour Shaper Medium Painting and Pastel Blending Tools (Set of 4)


$31.92


This Colour Shaper Set of 4 painting tools and pastel blending set features nickel ferrules and wooden handles with a soft white tip. These tools come in an assortment of shapes, each tool measuring 0.1875 inches diameter.

Colour Shaper Medium Painting and Pastel Blending Tools (Set of 5)


Colour Shaper Medium Painting and Pastel Blending Tools (Set of 5)


$40.99


This Colour Shaper set of 5 painting tools and pastel blending set features nickel ferrules and wooden handles with a soft white tip. These tools come in an assortment of shapes, each tool measuring 0.1875 inches diameter.

Child's Animal-Printed Bookcase


Child’s Animal-Printed Bookcase


$46.99


Whimsical animals decorate this child’s bookcase for a delightful addition to any playroom. Sturdy wood construction with rounded edges ensures a long lasting safe storage solution.

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