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05/04/2018

The Champions League returned early in the week with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in action in the quarter-finals, while Arsenal will attempt to keep their Europa League quest alive later in the week.
There are plenty of derby games to look forward to at the weekend, including, in what is perhaps the pick of the games, Pep Guardiola's Man City can potentially win the Premier League title against Manchester United.

05/04/2018

During the late 1860s, some artists began to stray away from the conventional studio practice that had ruled the art world for centuries and opted to take their work on site.

What is plein air painting? In French, it’s an expression that literally translates as “fresh air.” The term in art refers to the practice of painting landscapes and scenes outdoors, as opposed to painting from life, sketches or photographs in a studio. But what’s the history behind this artistic style?

02/04/2018

Getting started in oil painting? Been painting for awhile and want to shake things up?

Getting started in oil painting? Been painting for awhile and want to shake things up? Just want to try something different? Here are four exercises for oil painting everyone should try.

02/04/2018

The present-day San Agustin Church stands on the site of some of the oldest colonial buildings in the Philippines.

The beaches on El Nido are considered some of the most beautiful in the world. Perched on the north end of the island of Palawan, El Nido features inviting aqua waters,

02/04/2018

Mason jars have gone from ubiquitous trend to household mainstay. This super simple tutorial turns your run of the mill glass canning jar into a charming light fixture.

Builder-grade ceiling lights can be boring. These flush-mount light fixtures are chosen because they are usually the cheapest option, and because they are simple to install. As luck would have it, however, they’re also really easy to transform into something unique with just a little imagination.

02/04/2018

Use linen canvas rather than cotton, which may deteriorate over time If you prefer a smoother surface you can try boards.

When there are so many type of pigments out there, why paint with oil paints? The benefits are tremendous. Compared to Other Media, Oil Paints Offer Slower drying time. This gives you more time to blend colors or manipulate the paint. Greater opacity. Because of this, areas can be re-painted to corr...

31/03/2018

The United States will have World Cup representation in the form of two referees but no British officials will be present at Russia 2018.
FIFA confirmed its list of 36 referees and 63 assistants for the tournament on Thursday, with the officials spanning 46 different countries.

31/03/2018

Ethan Ampadu is the son of former Arsenal player Kwame Ampadu and he made his professional debut for Exeter City before even turning 16.
Chelsea were alerted to his talents after playing The Grecians in the Checkatrade Trophy last season and signed him in the summer, although a fee has still yet to be agreed, with the clubs set to square off in a tribunal in the coming months.

29/03/2018

With that in mind, here’s a short list of tips from the pros of things you can do to improve the quality of your portraits.

You might be surprised how easy it is to take more professional-looking portraits. Armed with the right gear, camera settings, and composition tricks, you can turn your so-so portraits into something more spectacular. With that in mind, here's a short list of tips from the pros of things you can do....

29/03/2018

Your flooring should stand out. That’s hard to do if you have a cracked or creaky floor. Regardless of material, your flooring can become damaged over time.

While you may not think of it, your flooring is one of the largest decorative elements in your home. It stretches from room to room, highlighting your space and providing comfort. Furniture and other functional items often adorn you flooring. But what if you could add decoration to make your floors....

29/03/2018

DIY backsplashes tend to be light-weight and made of materials that are easier to apply than the usual ceramic or glass.

If one element of your home is a natural do-it-yourself project, it's the kitchen backsplash. Flooring, electrical, plumbing, doors, windows–call in the professional and never feel guilty about doing so–but backsplashes are practically made for DIY. DIY backsplashes tend to be light-weight and m...

28/03/2018

Brazil laid down a marker ahead of the World Cup as they ended defending champions Germany's 22-game undefeated streak with a 1-0 friendly win at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.