Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. These patterns are called tangles, so multiple tangles form a zentangle.  Zentangle provides a simplistic and lighthearted way to unwind from the stress of the day. It hones your focus by drawing you away from agitation through subtle, calming and intricate strokes that lead to wholesome beauty. There are currently about 150 official tangle patterns and well over 3000 other patterns. You can find the official zentangle pa ..read more

Watercolor is a painting method in which paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Modern commercial watercolor paints are available in two forms: tubes or pans (small dried cakes or bars of paint). To know more about the different watercolor painting techniques, I came across this detailed article from mybluprint: https://www.mybluprint.com/article/watercolor-techniques-you-have-to-try The post Watercolor Painting appeared first on DIY ART ..read more

A painting is an artwork created using color on a surface such as paper or canvas. The colors may be in a wet form, such as paint, or a dry form, such as pastels. Painting is a common way of expressing oneself using colors and effects which fosters creativity. It allows conceptual visualization and implementation. Painting is the art of splashing colours with the help of brushes in a certain way to create an art. There are various types of painting techniques which I have elaborated further. Watercolor Painting ..read more

Line Drawing or Line art is an image that consists of distinct straight or curved lines drawn on a plain background, without gradations in shade or color to represent two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects.  Line art can use lines of different colors, although line art is usually monochromatic.  There are many types of lines: thick, thin, horizontal, vertical, zigzag, diagonal, curly, curved, spiral, etc. and are often very expressive. The line in a continuous line drawing is unbroken from the beginning to the end. The drawing implement stays in uninterruped contact with the paper dur ..read more

Anamorphic art is another technical style of visual arts which presents a 3D version that gives a distorted image of the subject represented in a picture when seen from the usual viewpoint but if viewed from a particular angle, or reflected in a curved mirror, the distortion disappears and the image in the picture appears normal. It may take some practice to get the hang of tis style, but the results are stunning and surprising works of art that delight viewers ..read more

This technique is used by designers to get their ideas down on paper. Fashion illustration often calls for quick, gestural drawings that convey the essence of a garment. These drawing typically feature long figures to mimic the height of models and, as the focus is on the clothes, not the face, facial features are often lacking or minimal. Within fashion illustration itself there are many different styles, some rougher and others more polished ..read more

A caricature is a picture or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect to create humor. A caricature is often used interchangeably with a cartoon which usually refers to an animation or a funny drawing. Anything can be drawn as a cartoon whether it’s a person, animal or scenery. A caricature is specifically an illustration of a person drawn in an exaggerated style to play up their distinctive features ..read more

Sketching refers to a preliminary rough type of drawing that an artist might make in preparation for a more elaborate painting. Sketching presents a picture made with minimum details which will be enhanced further. It is usually a freehand drawing and not intended as finished artwork. It is prepared to get a rough idea of how the final artwork may look and is usually the base for the final work ..read more

Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be composed of random and abstract lines and figures. It is sometimes made without ever lifting the drawing pen from the paper, in which case it is usually called a “scribble”. Doodle art is a great, fun way of expressing yourself. But it’s often underrated as an art form ..read more

A painting is an artwork created using color on a surface such as paper or canvas. The colors may be in a wet form, such as paint, or a dry form, such as pastels. Painting is a common way of expressing oneself using colors and effects which fosters creativity. It allows conceptual visualization and implementation. Painting is the art of splashing colours with the help of brushes in a certain way to create an art. There are various types of painting techniques which I have elaborated further. Watercolor Painting ..read more