http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Barbara+Robins Arts and Crafts Barbara Robins Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399274&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Referenced from Trompe L’Oeil, Grisaille Architecture and Drawing Grisaille painting can develop structure and animate flat surfaces through the effect of grisaille relief painting. The painted objects are in three dimensions. The effect of painting with light grey, middle grey and dark grey shades... Arts and Crafts Barbara Robins Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399277&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Would you like to live in a world of dull, grey tones? Vibrant beautiful colors makes for all the visual beauty found in nature. Artists have always tried to replicate the real world through their paintings and drawings. Artistically we use color to bring life to the flat one dimensional elements to... Arts and Crafts Barbara Robins Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399280&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Painting with acrylic paint is very versatile. The paints are either tube or jarred acrylic or craft paint. These paints can be found at craft stores and /or art stores. Acrylic paints dry quickly and are easy to use. Paint brushes generally use synthetic hairs and have an easy clean up with soap an... Arts and Crafts Barbara Robins Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=381134&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Decorative painting is a unique art form that requires unique skills and techniques not found in other disciplines. I have compiled my ten favorite tips into this list to help you bring out your creativity and find your inspiration. 1. A clean and organized painting space allows more time to be crea...