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I am a professional artist and write in my spare time. I enjoy doing research and sharing that knowledge with others through my articles. I hope to write more tutorials on art techniques and other fields.

Aside from writing articles, I also write poetry, horror

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Personal Finance > Managing Credit Why your credit score may be low: 8 of 14
If you have applied for a loan or a credit card, chances are you have heard about your credit score. What you may not know is that there are several different types of credit scores used by lenders and credit reporting agencies. The most commonly used credit score, and the one to which I will be referring to in this article,... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Do celebrities deserve some level of privacy?: 45 of 76
I believe that celebrities do deserve some level of privacy. Obviously in order to support a fan base and become a commodity in the industry there is a necessity for facing the media in an attempt to promote your image, movie or TV show to boost sales and rate a higher salary. This should be done in controlled settings throu... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts How to dye Easter eggs: 2 of 3
Tired of the same old solid colored Easter eggs? Want to spruce up that Easter basket without spending a lot of money and entertain the kids at the same time? Well you can do both in just a few simple step using items that are already in your home. Marbleized pattern: Items needed: hard boiled eggs cooled; egg dyes in assort... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to raise your credit score after a bankruptcy: 6 of 8
Declaring bankruptcy should be the last resort in dealing with a substantial amount of debt. Typically those that file either chapter 11 or chapter 13 bankruptcies already have a low credit score due to delinquent payments, charged off accounts and / or collection accounts. By filing they are giving themselves a second chanc... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Exploring & defining 'modern art': 6 of 8
Modern art is a generalized term referring to the art created in the late 19th century until approximately the 1970's. Today's art is commonly referred to as post-modern art, contemporary art or modernism. The beginning of the modern age was influenced by political, economic and social revolutions. Political powers began to ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio: 7 of 8
How to calculate your debt to income ratio Your debt to income ratio is a personal finance measure that lenders use to determine how likely they are to receive a payment from a borrower. It compares the amount of money you earn to the amount of money you pay toward your creditors. The below calculation is one used by mortgag... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Portrait painting tips: 10 of 11
As a portrait artist, I can attest to the difference between drawing a person's portrait in graphite and painting their portrait. When painting a person's portrait, you are doing more than just capturing their likeness. Through the use of color and the texture of the paint you have the unique ability to capture their charact... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Learning to oil paint: 12 of 13
Oil paints are perhaps one of the most versatile mediums to work with. They can be transparent or opaque and the results vary depending on the artist. One benefit I enjoy in using oils is the range of colors and brilliancy they provide. Unlike other mediums, the colors do not change as they dry so what you see is what you ge... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to become debt-free in just a few years: 15 of 15
Debt. At some point in our lives everyone has it in one form or another be it a student loan, a mortgage, an auto loan or a credit card. What many don't understand is that debt does not have to be the evil four-letter word that causes sleepless nights and generates countless arguments. It can be managed. You can control it. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art How to store paintings: 4 of 4
Whether you have purchased one or created one yourself, eventually you will redecorate and wish to store your paintings. If not stored properly, the painting will become damaged and repairing it can be costly (and sometimes impossible). To protect your art and store it properly there are only a few simple steps to follow. Un... More..