About Arts & Crafts: Keeping It Real

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Arts & Crafts From Kate Pullen, your About Arts & Crafts Editor One memory that haunts me is my art teacher at school telling me that an elephant I was drawing wasn't very realistic. Seeing that I was drawing a mouse I could only agree with her comment. This has stuck with me and I am inclined to flee from arts and craft projects which involve too much reality. However, help is at hand and I've been browsing some great resources here that will help to add a realistic touch to a variety of projects. Happy crafting! Kate 3 Ways to Make a Painting Look More Realistic If you are struggling to make your art look like the subject your are painting, you'll be interested in these tips which will help you learn how to make your paintings look more realistic. Search Related Topics:  painting realism  art styles  painting tips One Point Perspective If you want to create realistic art, you'll need to master perspective. Find out more about perspective and why it is important. Search Related Topics:  drawing perspective  drawing 3d  reference photos Miniature Paper Roses These tiny miniature roses will give a realistic feel to your dollhouses or use them as decorations for your home. Search Related Topics:  miniature projects  dollhouse projects  paper flowers Make a Cross Stitch Pattern from a Photo If you fancy introducing a realistic touch to your cross stitching then what can be better than making a cross stitch pattern from a photo. Search Related Topics:  cross stitch tips  cross stitch projects  photo to cross stitch pattern Related Searches Art Crafts Supplies Master of Art Art Management Elephant Art Paintings Art Featured Articles Soap Felting How to Make an Origami Samurai Helmet Stripes and Squares Quilt Block Pattern Printable Paper Piecing Owl Pattern Shell Jewelry Projects Make a Layered Gift Tag   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   How-To Craft Videos How to Sew a Backpack How to Attach a Frame to a Canvas How to Make a Bezel With Bead Embroidery Advertisement