Hobbies Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Depth of Field

Scroll down for your free depth of field calculator.What do we mean by depth of field? Not surprisingly, the best way to get this point across is to show a couple of example photographs. Take a look...
Mike PepperApril 03, 2006

Geraniums Galore - A Container Garden Delight

All over the country, geraniums flaunt their red and scarlet, rose, pink, and white blooms with a gay abandon that few other plants can rival. In boxes on city fire escapes and rooftops, in window boxes on suburban and country houses, in tubs and...
Mary HannaMarch 05, 2006

Old Fashioned High Resolution Photo Camera

Tired of trying to keep updated with the highest mega pixel resolution digital camera? Well even if one has tried to do that, most certainly he will soon find out that his few months old digital camera is outdated in terms of mega pixel resolution.
Roberto SedyciasMay 02, 2007

Practice -- The Art of Selecting Cave Walls to Canvas

As an oil painting instructor I'm used to all sorts of questions from students learning how to paint on the materials of our illustrious craft. In fact, one of the all time biggies is about what painting surfaces to use for practice and...
Darrell CrowSeptember 30, 2005

Candle Magic - Tips for Decorating with Candles

Candles have been used in home settings for centuries. Originally used for illumination, they were very utilitarian in function, with no thought of appearance or scent. But with electricity becoming commonplace, the candles role began to change.
Bill WilsonMarch 11, 2006

Keeping and handling Japanese inro

Antique lacquer was always highly valued for its lasting qualities and strength. A very high gloss could be achieved, proving impervious to alcohol, acids and hot liquids.
John N. CohenOctober 04, 2007

Scrapbooking Ideas

I hope that the following article will help you to better understand this topic. Variety of ideas and tips for scrapbooks that will improve your scrapbook creation  Many wander What is scrapbooking?
Michael MalegaDecember 08, 2007

Bonsai Tree Care

If you are considering a Bonsai tree for that special person, there are a few things you should know to ensure that you end up with a nice healthy tree. First and foremost think about the conditions the tree will be in.
Rob MellorNovember 05, 2005

Hobbies: Craft Idea for a Group - Make a Mural

Most craft ideas are geared to individuals, whether kids or adults. Sometimes you'd like to have a craft idea that works for a group of kids working together. Making a mural together is an idea that works for a group.
Nicholas TanMay 12, 2008

Vincent van Gogh's Bedroom at Arles, painted in 1889

In Vincent's Room"In a word, looking at the picture ought to rest the brain, or rather the imagination." Vincent van Gogh's "Bedroom at Arles," painted in 1889, was intended to be symbolic of restful peace.
Elizabeth HardingAugust 21, 2006