Along with Lil Wayne's astounding musical career, much conversation about this famous rap star has focused on the stunning tattoos that brand his body. Some people do not like the tattoos and many others find them a work of art. Whatever your opinion may be, one thing for certain is that he definitely generates a lot of controversy along with album sales.

When searching the internet blogs and websites, you will find many different answers to the amount of tattoos Lil Wayne actually has. Reports have included 59, 103, and 364. He definitely has a lot of tattoos. Perhaps keeping the total number of tattoos unknown provides more intrigue to the rapper.

After learning the fundamentals of how to draw figures that stand still, serious artists are introduced to the concept of the line of action. What is it?

First of all, the action line represents the figure's flow of motion. This is particularly important in portraying cats. Artists experienced in capturing a cat's movement in drawing begin their composition doodling with waves of lines on their paper or canvas, trying to imagine a suitable movement or action for their figure. Finding the right line of action is crucial to their drawing as they consider it the “mother of all foundations.”

By now, everyone knows that there are ways to sell art work online. Artwork can be sold through online gallery portals, personal websites and auction sites. But how does a person make sure that his art stands out against all of the artists that are hawking their wares online?

Have an Offline Art Presence

Wait! What? Isn't the easiest way to sell artwork through the internet? Sure, the internet is a great way to get your artwork in front of most of the world, but not everyone loves the internet as much as you (and we) do. Submit your work to art fairs, craft wares and local art festivals. Teach an art class. Every sale you make or person you show your art to becomes a potential online customer as well.

You may use this as a lesson plan and give it to a friend you care about. When a friend gets off track and needs guidance, you can give him a dose of old fashion wisdom. Ma ma is a hero and no matter your age, she still has a big influence over you because ma ma knows best.

The problem occurs with your friend because he knows better, but he is not willing to do better. He is not willing to accept responsibility for any of his actions. One way of getting him to recognize that he has a problem is by writing him a “Ma ma said no!” poem.

Sample Poem:

Ma Ma Said No!

No! No! She said,
“Don’t touch that”

In a long history of Indian modern art we still could not found the way or the vision which could lead us beyond reproduction and representation. Today modern art is completely business oriented. Artists are just business people, petty in thinking; rarely there is any artist who really understands modernity’s consciousness. Nowadays creativity is synonymous to good looking art, beautiful, decorative and crafty. A new group of capitalists have appeared on the horizon of Indian modern art to promote art and multiply the capital. Women from business families have come out from their closed
houses.

There are many reasons to buy art. You may want to decorate your home, buy a special present for someone who loves art, or you might be an independent collector and just wish to invest in art. Some people buy art because they think owning it will improve their social standing. Some people buy art because it reflects their values or philosophies of life. Regardless of your reasons for buying art, the reason you buy certain art will be no doubt be personal.

When you buy art, you will likely buy based on intuition. Certain pieces will evoke a feeling or a mood almost immediately upon viewing them. That feeling will either be good or bad. Studies indicate that art makes people feel a certain way and anyone who creates, views or collects art knows that is true.

Studying antique sculptures and pottery is a great way to see how cultures have evolved and how artistic skills have developed over the centuries. If you are interested in learning about these ancient arts then you may want to begin by selecting a single culture to examine. Start with their primitive pieces and work your way up to modern pieces.

No study of antique sculptures and pottery can be complete without looking at the classical pieces created in Rome and Greece. The sculptures created by Michelangelo are perhaps the most well known of the classical artists, and they are some of the most accessible artworks to study. If you don’t live near a museum that offers a display of Michelangelo’s work, then you can study his work by reading books on art history, by reading books on Michelangelo and by touring European art galleries and museums online.

With the tattoo industry becoming more popular, the potential for making a career out of tattooing is opening up for a lot of people. If you are one of the individuals who can see themselves working as a tattoo artist, then there are some things you need to know first. In this article you will learn how to become a tattoo artist.

Learning how to become a tattoo artist isn’t easy. And it isn’t for everyone. If you don’t have some raw artistic talent, then it probably isn’t the job for you. But if you’re artistic side is one of your strongest, then you just might have what it takes. The first step is to exercise your artistic skill. Books, classes and fellow artists can help you do this. Once you’ve put in the time you need in order to be the best artist on paper, put together a portfolio of your work. This is essentially a collection of your art put together in a professional looking way to show to potential employers.

I cradled me and looked after my being
remembered Bible stories
Jesus healing sick souls
once mine.

I was so tempted
felt emotions that hummed.
I wanted to taste the moment
smell the scent
smother the lion in all who pursued me.

I touched the moon,
and then I slept there.
I thought I heard you singing.
It was way past midnight,
but I still decided to wait,
grant you entrance into my images of rain
and memories of storms.

I searched for a compass held inside my pocket,
that’s where I keep my treasures.
I pulled out reams of paper first
poetry carefully written
and there
between the folds
tightly clad
my compass
my moral measuring tool.
I held it to the light
yet
could not decipher the rainbows
nor the thunder.

Are you fascinated with African culture? If so, one item you might be interested in is African dresses. Dresses from Africa show off the culture more than almost anything else. They highlight the many tribes of Africa and express the traditions of the people. Many different authentic African dresses are available. You might choose to collect them or display them. Or you might be interested in an African-style dress for your own closet. Let us show you where to purchase the types of African dresses you are looking for.