Gouache, an opaque, water-soluble paint using gum arabic or acrylic as a binder, is one of painting’s best-kept secrets. Want flat, opaque areas of color? You only need one coat of gouache. Do you want strong tones? Gouache has a high pigment content and ensures rich colors. Gouache is perfect for illustration and design work … Read more
While thousands of Western Australians are on the council housing waitlist, nearly 2,000 council housing across the state are vacant and in need of repair, maintenance or demolition — more than 25 percent from last year. Core items: A Beaconsfield resident says it’s time to think outside the box to get people into public housing … Read more
Here are the top events taking place in San Diego from Thursday, August 11th through Sunday, August 14th. Thursday “Select M for Murder” The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Frederick Knott’s 1952 thriller about a Briton who plots to have his wealthy wife killed for her fortune. 7 p.m. … Read more
For many, easels are an essential part of the painting process. They allow you to look directly at your canvas whether you are working on your greatest masterpiece or a small sketch. This helps reduce neck strain while eliminating glare from above. An easel is also useful when you need to literally step back to … Read more
The Foundation also awarded 43 other scholarships to music students worldwide For pictures click here MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® awarded the Sofia Carson Scholarship to a 19-year-old singer and student Valentina Garcia during a special presentation with the artist in Miami. The Prodigy Scholarship (Sofia Carson Scholarship) — created eight … Read more
Welcome to The weekly takedown, Sports Illustrated’s in-depth look at MMA. Each week, this column provides insight and information on the most notable stories in the fighting world. Patrício “Pitbull” Freire has no plans to retire. And, he assured, when it’s finally time to end his legendary career, it won’t be because of AJ McKee. … Read more
Morning ’til night on Saturday, August 20, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens celebrates black culture at the annual Black Arts Bash. The event features music, visual arts, dance, spoken word and more. Families will enjoy stories and hands-on activities for children, as well as a collaborative art project and delicious food from local black chefs. The … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY – A collaborative art exhibition aims to demonstrate the transformative properties of art as a vehicle for healing while raising awareness of the international epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women and the violence inflicted on the LGBTQ+ population becomes. To the David Rios Ferreira: Transcending time and space, Artists … Read more
Inside Out Accessible Art announces class offerings BLOOMINGTON – Classes have been announced at Inside Out Accessible Art Gallery and Cooperative, 200 W. Monroe St., Suite 102, Bloomington. Classes offered include: Build Your Pride (2 Private Lessons); UV resin jewelry; 12-1pm, August 13, 12-17 years or 1:30-2:30pm, August 3, 18+; alcohol ink ceramic tiles; 12-1pm, … Read more
“Artist” or “Illustrator”? A small change in your job title could mean savings on your auto insurance While no child dreams of becoming a doctor or firefighter just to save on car insurance, it’s a real benefit that comes with some careers. That’s because many insurance companies take your profession into account when setting your … Read more