How to Draw a Shirt
Shirts come in a wide variety of styles, and no wonder - they've been around for a very long time. Shirts were worn in ancient Egypt, and one shirt discovered in an Egyptian tomb represents the... Read more
Shirts come in a wide variety of styles, and no wonder - they've been around for a very long time. Shirts were worn in ancient Egypt, and one shirt discovered in an Egyptian tomb represents the... Read more
In Egyptian mythology, the Sphinx was a creature that had a human head and the body of a lion. In one legend, a winged Sphinx asked the riddle, “What is it that has one voice year becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?” The Sphinx would eat anyone that could not give the proper answer... Read more
The cross or crucifix has been a common religious symbol for millennia. Though most consider it an icon of Jesus and Christianity, it was also used in pre-Christian times... Read more
Dragonflies are colorful insects often found near water. In fact, baby dragonflies are born in water. Similar to the way a tadpole becomes a frog, swimming... Read more
The lion, native to Africa, is the second largest cat in the world. It lives and hunts in groups called prides, and is famous for its bushy... Read more
For millennia, cats have been kept as pets and to control vermin. Cats may have been domesticated independently in Asia Minor and in northern Africa as much as... Read more
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, "the bath as an institution has a long history." From the Bible to ancient Egyptian architecture, you can find evidence of baths and dedicated bathrooms. In ancient Rome, the baths were more akin to spas, containing not only areas for washing but also for steam treatments and massage. From ancient to medieval times, most baths were public institutes rather than private rooms... Read more
An easy mother and son drawing is a nice art project that lets you express love for your family while practicing your drawing skills... Read more
Rope is defined as an "assemblage of fibres, filaments, or wires compacted by twisting or braiding (plaiting) into a long, flexible line." Rope is also called cable or cord... Read more
A humble tool though it may be, the umbrella has become an indelible part of modern culture. This item is celebrated in such song lyrics... Read more
Images of the crucifixion of Jesus, also known as the Passion, are common in Christian churches and around the Easter holiday. Some people wear a small cross with Jesus on it as a pendant... Read more
Wine, the fermented juice of the grape or other fruits, has been a revered alcoholic beverage since ancient times. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, the grape "was being cultivated in the Middle East by 4000 BCE and probably earlier." Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, the Bible, and other documents show that grapes were used to make wine thousands of years ago... Read more
Rings are bands of metal or other decorative materials that are worn in the fingers or toes... Read more
The leg is an important part of the bodies of mammals, birds, and most reptiles. The four bones and numerous muscles of the human leg... Read more
Candy, sometimes called confectionary or confections, can refer to any sweet edible treat. People have been making candies for a long time. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics show that candy was being made... Read more
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the cross is "the principal symbol of the Christian religion." Many Christian churches hold that the cross was the instrument used to bring about the death of Jesus, and therefore venerate it. Other scholars hold that the instrument of the Messiah's death was, instead, an upright stake... Read more
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, dolls are "perhaps the oldest plaything." The oldest date to 3000 to 2000 BC and include a Babylonian doll made from a mineral called... Read more
Would you like to learn how to draw a cute, easy dragon for kids? Your quest has come to an end, for you've found the treasure. This simple creature drawing tutorial will help you tame the cute, easy dragon for kids outline... Read more
Is your comic or cartoon in need of a scary living mummy? Check out this easy, step-by-step cartoon mummy drawing guide... Read more
Humans have been dressing up their pets for a long time. Ancient Egyptian paintings portray domestic animals with collars or ribbons around their necks, and the collar was perhaps the first pet fashion statement. Says one resource: "Collars emerged as tools for training and restraint as well as status symbols at the height of civilization. But they were also beautiful works of art... Read more