Decorative painting

The human being receives visual stimuli from the moment of birth. One of the most powerful is color. This is because their meaning is important from an evolutionary standpoint, as well as a cultural one. In the field of business marketing, for example, advertising expresses the identity of a brand through...

Beige can be a tricky color to achieve through paint as adding a bit more or less of a certain color will change its shade. Many people also wonder how to achieve this color with different types of paint. In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain how to mix paint colors to make beige, as well...

When learning to paint with acrylic colors, it's very important that you learn how to mix the primary colors to make new colors and different shades. This will give you lots of freedom in your art and more control on your art. In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain what acrylic colors make brown...

Purple is a beautiful color used for many reasons in art. As a painter, you will want to know how to make this color so as to expand your creativity. In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain how to make purple acrylic paint, tempera and more. Continue reading to learn more!

Red, blue and yellow primary colors are the basis of almost all paint colors. You cannot mix colors together to get them but they exist as pigments in their own right. However, from this standard base, we can develop so many different shades and hues of color. These are known as secondary colors and are created...

If you feel like having some extravagantly coloured clothes or want to dress up for a party, colourful clothing is a must. Painting clothes with silver spray paint is very simple and does not require experience. In addition, silver spray is bright and clearly visible and is more metallic than normal...

A Kalash/ Kalasha/Kalasa is a small metal pot made of copper, brass, silver or even gold, that has a large base and a small mouth, big enough to hold a ripe coconut. A Kalash is an important part of most Hindu religious ceremonies. It is considered auspicious and filled with water and leaves, grains or...

Rangoli is a popular art in India. People draw colorful Rangolis to welcome their relatives and friends and to decorate their house, particularly on special occasions like weddings and Diwali. Rangloli has some religious and cultural significance too, as beautifying the surroundings is associated with spreading...

A gradient refers to the seamless transition between two colors when they are mixed together, or it can indicate the gradual change within a single color. If you are interested in painting, particularly capturing the essence of a sunset, understanding how to paint a gradient becomes crucial. Familiarizing...