In a world of custom shoes, custom frames and custom homes, there’s certainly a need for custom web site design. It’s no secret that technology has made this a small world. And while we all may live in a common iVillage, we do not all act alike and we do not all look alike. So, [...]
Cricut (read as “cricket”) is a brand name for a set of products by Provo Craft & Novelty Company. Provo Craft originated in the small town of Provo, Utah. By focusing on trends and being driven by a steady demand by consumers hungry for innovation in design, Provo Craft & Novelty Company developed many products [...]
Nothing excites me more than the feel of the cool summer breeze, a breathtaking horizon and a rugged and seemingly endless trail that flows right in front of me. I am an avid hiker. Although not an expert, I consider myself as quite capable and knowledgeable in the activity. Going through the rough parts for [...]
I have always loved camping. However, most of my initial trips were spent fixing problems that were overlooked. I did not really spend a lot of time planning because, just like other beginners, I wanted to rush straight to the good parts. I discovered that more time and effort was actually spent trying to improve [...]
Innovative technological applications have made for some creative ideas in the world of home design. The use of retractable screens is an excellent example of this creativity for exterior design, and it is a method of allowing for a controllable and aesthetic transition between inside and out. Additional manufacturing features not only make this a [...]
Website Design is a combination of art, social science and technology. If you are to compete then you cannot ignore the web. Website designers used to love using frames, until they discovered that they cripple a website’s marketing potential. Insist that your site developer not use frames when giving you a website design pricing!
Website designers [...]
A pencil portrait drawing from life starts with the “striking” of the arabesque. Striking the arabesque means drawing the outer circumference of the head with the correct proportions, shape, and the appropriate symmetry.
Once you have drawn a reasonably accurate arabesque it is time to place the main landmarks of the head. That means that [...]
* Value and form – are two 2 of the four elements of drawing. The other two are line and texture.
In this article we will discuss the notion of plasticity or tone and how it relates to the concepts of value and form.
* Plasticity or tone – is the visual push and pull of lights [...]
Continually looking for new deals on becoming a scrapbooking master? There are far too many of us who have tried all kinds of products. Many people can’t believe how fantastic the Cricut products are. The products are great for scrapbooking and more. Glass etching, holiday card making, trophy engraving, wall décor, and so much more [...]
This article is a great scrapbooking resource. New to the world of Cricut products? Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll love Cricut Cartridges. They really complete the scrapbooking project for anyone. These Cartridges work extremely well, they’re almost magical. Scrapbooking becomes a simpler enterprise when you involve the Cartridges. Just swap out the Cricut Cartridge [...]
