Historic American Art forms are rich and numerous. But who really knows the story? Our artwork will benefit from learning what lies behind our present-day art, what our ancestors prized as artwork and how they accomplished it.

Use of good perspective, shading and shadows can make or break any work of art. Mary Gibilisco has produced a superior learning experience for anyone who wants to learn "everything you ever wanted to know about perspective, shading and shadows".

The newest rage is to use quotes and cute sayings to add to the decor of about any spot in your home. We will help you figure out all the basics and make a statement that reflects yourself and your family.

Kids always want to write on the walls. Well, fix them up with a chalkboard and /or magnetic board and they can have all kinds of fun without ruining your living room walls! This article will help you do a custom job for a do-it-yourself price.

Relieve some of the stress of the holiday season and give yourself more time to paint by using some quick, easy painter's recipes that use very few, everyday ingredients and get you out of the kitchen fast!

Planning a mural is as important as the actual painting. This article will help you think of all the details you need to remember and show you just how to get started.

Primitive painting certainly has it's place, but most of us appreciate the realism provided through the correct use of perspective. This article covers ways find help to improve perspective in your paintings.

Hand decorating glass, crockery, ceramic tiles or porcelain is a challenge at best and downright scary at worst until you know what products work best for your intended use. This article shares ideas and experience with some of these products.

Perhaps you thought you could not learn to draw or you could stand to increase your drawing skills or just make the whole process easier. This book can and will do all of the above by following the simple exercises it shows.

Lets work on some old (did someone say "vintage"?)furniture and make it an accent or conversation piece.