Oil paint is known as the medium of the masters and is the supreme painting media. Once you have tried oil paints with their individual textures and exquisite colors, even though you might stray into other media you are still likely to come back to oil paints again and again. Here are a few techniques that can be applied when using Oil paint.
Read MoreI came across this remarkable video that told the story of an inspirational lady with such admirable passion for what makes her happy. It taught me that having a passion for something often requires a lot more than saying 'I am passionate about...' Is there something you love doing? Something that makes you happy? Something that makes you comfortable about who you are and what you are? If the answer is yes then this woman's story will resonate deeply with you. And if the answer is no, watch and learn.
Read MoreAs a medic one learns to identify death. There are times when I find myself wondering out loud about what life means and what my role is (or should be) at times like this. I have grown to accept that there are battles we as medics can fight. And there so many more we cannot. All we can do is use the resources available to us to help all those we can help.
Read MorePainting Palettes are made from different materials and there also some materials which are inexpensive and can be used as a palette including wood, wall tiles, glass, ceramic and paper plates.
Read MoreOver the years I have used several places/spaces as a painting studio. I started off by using the corner of the room I shared with my twin sister in the late 90’s. I had just discovered Oil paints and I was painting like crazy. I have used the top of the kitchen table, the dining table and a garage. The places used could change but the art stays the same because the artist does not change.
Read MoreThis is about the only drawing I was able to save from my high school days when I took fine art classes. As at that time I knew I had a love for drawing and the fine arts but I desperately wanted to be a medical doctor.
Read MoreA prayer, a pair of suit covers and a door
Read MoreI remember the day in 2007 I walked into the office of Late Prof Dora Akunyili with the very lofty idea of inviting her to my art exhibition and for some strange reason I believed I could do it even when every single person told me I could not. Not only did she receive me with so much warmth and motherly love; she believed in my dream and supported me. Little did she know what difference that made to my confidence as a woman. She was a giant who accomplished so much in her very short time on earth. She was a pharmacist and governmental administrator who gained international recognition and won several awards for her work in pharmacology, public health and human rights.
Read MoreThis is a free very well illustrated step by step guide you need for making your own greeting card display stand just in time for that craft fair.
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