By simply applying a sheet of China paper on the plate w Printing, this easy technique makes it possible to create a slightly different background for your engraved subject than with your usual paper.

The hero is your manga’s key figure: he's the one who structures the story and whom your readers will identify with.

Making a drawing with just a few pencil strokes isn't magic, it's sketching! Because this exercise is an art of its own. So where and how do you sketch?

Transcribing visual subtleties with a minimum of material is what makes drawing so challenging. Follow the guide!

Are pastels child's play? Not quite… First, you need to have mastered good drawing skills. Moreover, the fragility of the pigments and the opacity of the colors, which make corrections problematical, mean you need to take several precautions.

For successful works, mastering the use and blending of colors is essential. As an introduction or a reminder, here are the basic concepts and principles to know!

Many artists work by combining several media, such as water-based painting and pencil. Some have made it their specialty, happily blending techniques, whether ostentatiously or discreetly. It's a matter of affinity!

Straight from the USA, scrapbooking is the hottest trend in crafting today. Budding scrappers or seasoned pros, follow the guide!

The restoration of drawings and engravings varies according to the medium used and the problem to be corrected. A look at the two principal techniques that you may need to use.

The condition of painted works varies greatly from one to another. Here's a complete guide which will allow you to work on any kind of restoration. Learn to return colors to their original brilliance.