Crabs are crustaceans having an exoskeleton instead of an interior skeleton. The exterior shell protects them from predators and provides support much like a skeleton does. They have ten jointed legs and walk sideways; they have two large grasping claws called pincers...
Linear perspective can help designers render 3 dimensional objects in space, creating form and depth within the design. Utilizing the 3D Extrude & Bevel, 3D Revolve tools, and exploring the various settings within these tools, construct a series of Lego blocks...
Birds have been the study of many artists throughout history, most notably the artist John J. Audubon. Audubon was a renown ornithologist who became famous for his extensive study of North American birds and the detailed illustrations that depicted birds in their...
Georgia O’Keeffe was born in Wisconsin in 1887. She longed to be an artist from an early age. When she was 18 she attended the Art Institute of Chicago and a year later went to study at the Art Students League of New York. She worked briefly as a commercial artist in...
Fashions from the 19th century are best known for their large bell shaped dress bottoms and high tight waist lines. The dress shapes where supported by undergarments; a corset was worn to squeeze the woman’s waist, a wire framed cage, called a crinoline, was worn to...
The following tutorial will covers creating an underwater scene. Within the tutorial the author shows how to create a feeling of depth in an underwater environment while creating the effect of light filtering down from the ripply surface. Use the tutorial to render an...
Oscar de la Renta is a celebrated fashion designer who’s known for his luxuriously styled designs that suited socialites, Hollywood celebrities, international elites as well as US first ladies including Jackie Kennedy, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan, Laura and Barbara Bush,...
Georgia O’Keeffe was born in Wisconsin in 1887. She longed to be an artist from an early age. When she was 18 she attended the Art Institute of Chicago and a year later went to study at the Art Students League of New York. She worked briefly as a commercial artist in...
Artists who draw the figure spend a lot of time studying human anatomy, knowing the structure of the bones helps artists render the outside form. Anatomical drawing is a regular study for many artists who draw or paint the human figure. Medical illustration is a field...
Perspective is a technique used by artists and designers to show three dimensional objects on a flat surface. It was first developed during the Renaissance by artists and architects to depict buildings in a more realistic way. It is based on the understanding that as...
Game design has been an up and coming field for many years. The advance of 3D software has propelled the industry into the mainstream of the entertainment business combining live action with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) to create feature films. The field of game...
The Additive Color System is the system of color that utilizes colored lights to display color. This system of color is used in computer monitors, televisions, and stage lighting. The system uses three primary colors, with various brightness, to create all other...
The Mr. Fatta Show is an evolving classroom experience. Your feedback about the different features and segments of the show are important for its continued development. Featured here are a few surveys that you can take to express your ideas and preferences for the...
The mission of the Center for Safety & Change is to develop strategies to end gender-based violence and provide shelter and supportive services that empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and other crimes. Center for Safety & Change provides both...
Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program, and become a...
