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There's no shortage of great camera apps for your mobile device, but I love the simplicity by which you can transform your photos into artistic pieces. So when I saw a photo transformed by ToonPaint, I was immediately sold on the app. It takes a photo and changes it into a paint by numbers-like canvas. To use it, import an image or take one using your phone's camera. ToonPaint will then turn it Read more
Lil hands will keep busy and lil minds continue to expand when you hand your iPhone over to your tot. Paper and crayons have a traditional place at the table, but several iPhone apps are taking on the age-old drawing apparatus. We've rounded up a handful of drawing apps that can be pulled out of mama's bag at a moment's notice without having to worry about marks on the walls. Read more
Italian artist Serra Glia drew this snake illustration onto something that you hopefully have in your very own home. Can you tell me what it is? Read more
You know him as one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed songwriters, musicians, and performers, but this rock icon also has a penchant for drawing. While traveling on tour between 1989 and 1992, the artist created a collection of drawings of his encounters and observations, including landscapes, still-lifes, nudes, and street scenes, which were later exhibited in Germany and London. Can Read more
A picture says a thousands words, especially if the artist is still learning his. So instead of covering your refrigerator with your tot's latest creations, frame them. The simple way to do it is with the Dynamic Artwork Frame (pictured, $25-$35), which easily opens and closes without having to remove it from the wall. This frame will also store up to 50 more pages behind the picture that is Read more
I love how the card was homemade especially for this kid's Mom, who is merely referred to as "someone special." How wonderfully generic. Hallmark would be proud. Source Read more
When your tot grows tired of the yellow lined legal pad, treat him to a super special Taro Gomi drawing book. Since there are four different books to choose from, there's one for every lil artist. If your honey needs a little direction, Scribbles ($14) or Doodles ($14) might be the right choice as they gives wee ones an image to build on for every page. To see what else there is to choose Read more
Do not blame me if your boss catches you spending way too much time making your own special Picasso head. You can customize the face, nose, lips, and even signature. Dude. I'm addicted. Get ready, get set, click here to start creating your own masterpiece wasting precious time at work! Read more
This woman claims to be putting her "psychic intuition" into practice while drawing a portrait of the dude sitting in front of her. The drawing was intended to be of his face, but begins to resemble something a little more south of the border. Peep show, anyone? Read more
Sure, I believe the children are our future. If we teach them well and let them lead the way, we can show them all the beauty they possess inside...but, let's be honest, I've been having doubts lately. Why? Exhibit A: Billy's video diary Exhibit B: This demented picture...created with crayons, mind you. These kids are beginning to freak me out, ya'll. No joke. Source Read more
