Gollum is a fictional character from The Lord of the Rings saga by J. R. R. Tolkien. He has been described as "a vaguely reptilian creature who is obsessed with the ring that is the focus of much of the action of the books."... Read more
Pecan is both the name of a tree and the nut it produces. A member of the walnut and hickory family, the pecan is native to North America. Its name is derived from the word for nut in Algonquian, a Native American language... Read more
Smaug is a fictional dragon. He is a fire drake living in the Third Age of Middle-earth. He was said to be the last "great" dragon of that realm... Read more
How can you use your hands to say "I love you"? You could use American Sign Language, folding the middle and ring fingers across the palm while extending the thumb, pointer finger, and pinky. You could hold hands with your loved one, or you could fold your hands in prayer... Read more
New York City, nicknamed The Big Apple, is one of the most iconic cities in the world - and so is its skyline. Many immigrants, traveling to America in search of a better life, longed for their first glimpse of the skyline and the welcoming torch of Lady Liberty... Read more
Ariana Grande is an American actress and singer, best known for her expansive vocal range which includes the “whistle register” - the highest pitch of the human voice. Grande was born in Florida and began her career in a Broadway musical at age 15. She starred in several Nickelodeon television series before signing with a record label in 2008... Read more
Are you on an adventure in search of animal drawing ideas? If so, you've come to the right place. Whether you're drawing for fun or to enhance your skills, our step-by-step animal drawing tutorials will help you create your own zoo... Read more
The Encyclopaedia Britannica defines ice as “solid water.” It is common knowledge that water or water vapor transforms into ice at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But how is this feat accomplished?... Read more
A marionette or string puppet is a type of toy puppet that is "manipulated from above by strings or threads attached to a control." The more strings there are, the more control the puppeteer has. "Some are capable of imitating almost every human and animal action... Read more
In Greek mythology, Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, a fertility goddess. In ancient Rome, she was known as Venus. Her name comes from a word meaning "foam," and she was said to have been born from seafoam produced from its contact with her father, Uranus. Other stories identify her as the daughter of Zeus... Read more
Willow trees and shrubs are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They often grow near sources of water, and their roots can even... Read more
The submarine is a naval vessel that travels below the surface of the water. Submarines were first used in warfare during World War I, 1914 to 1918. In the time since they have captured our imaginations and often appear in popular culture, including live-action films, music, and children's cartoons. We've even named the "sub" sandwich after them... Read more
This tutorial is going to cover how to draw the spooky character Chucky (from the movie Child's Play) in a cartoon style. Chucky has come to be a famous Halloween icon, the killer doll with the scary face and scarier story! But don't worry, drawing him will be less scary than seeing him... Read more
William Shakespeare is perhaps the most famous name in English literature. The poet and playwright of the 1500s and 1600s penned such well-known works as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and A Midsummer Night's Dream... Read more
A Santa suit is the costume of a person portraying the character of Santa Claus. In America, this usually consists of boots, red pants, and a red coat with white fur trim. Another integral part is the Santa hat, also red with white trim... Read more
Anger, madness, fury, rage, wrath, ire - whatever you call it, this emotion indicates a strong feeling of displeasure coupled with physical symptoms, including an “increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased levels of adrenaline,” in response to a real or perceived hurt, threat, or provocation... Read more
For centuries, the devil has been one of the most famous mythological characters. Some people see him as an evil monster, while others portray him as a playful mischief maker. He's been the subject of countless books, movies, songs and TV shows, and is a central figure in major world religions like Christianity... Read more
The Girls Scouts is a non-political educational program for school-aged girls. They are taught STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), entrepreneurship, leadership, outdoors and life skills through exciting, hands-on adventures... Read more
Itachi Uchiha is regarded as a villain in the anime and manga series Naruto. As a youth, he became a skilled and powerful ninja. Wishing to avert a war, Itachi was guilty of helping to slaughter his entire clan, sparing only his younger brother Sasuke... Read more
The saxophone is a single-reed woodwind instrument. It was invented in Paris, France in 1846. It consists of a brass tube, 24 keys, and a mouthpiece like that of a clarinet... Read more