INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND DRAWING
​Taking up painting/drawing as hobbies is one way to unleash the Picasso, the Da Vinci or the Rembrandt in you. Apart from discovering your talent, painting and drawing are a wonderful way to relax. By enrolling in an art course you will be amazed at how rapidly you can polish your talent with a teacher’s guidance.
You would be surprised to know that each one of us is blessed with some degree of artistic talent. Some world-famous people who were also great artists were Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Football star David James, singer Tony Bennet, actors Anthony Quinn and Dennis Hopper are all recognized for their painting talents.
Getting Started With Your Hobby
It is a good idea to look for a teacher in your area and enroll for a course in painting and drawing. Art is something that is possible to learn and you will have the chance to explore different media to use, like a pencil, ink and charcoal. Once you get a feel of this, you can decide to use the one you are comfortable with.
In your art class you will probably begin to draw or sketch objects or live models. Some people prefer painting classes where the importance of color, texture, line and form is emphasized. Most people tend to come up with their own special style of drawing and painting while some stick to the traditional landscapes.
It is okay to stumble during the learning process and end up using the eraser a lot. But as you practice and become better, you will be proud to produce that masterpiece that will take up a pride of place in your living room. 
PAINTING AND DRAWING PHOTOS
WHAT ARE THEY LIKE AS HOBBIES?
Drawing As A Hobby
Remember, learning to draw well can help you focus your attention properly on painting and the colors you use, since it will give you better perception. When you learn to draw, getting a good teacher makes a big difference, as you will know the techniques of expressing your ideas through your drawing. To be good at painting, drawing skills are essential. Some people have a problem with painting when they do not know how to draw. One great way to practice is to constantly sketch as you look around you. Your drawing teacher will teach you the basic forms, based on which you can practice. Some simple examples of what you can draw to get a good perspective is your own room, the things around you, children playing in a garden, your pet, the view from your window, and so on. You can try different types of sketching – you could make outlines or you could focus on shading and lighting. If you intend to paint as well as draw, then you should know that painters have a different approach when it comes to drawing. They have a way of converting what they see onto their easel.
The Importance Of Perspective
Perspective is a vital aspect of drawing as it enables you to take a three-dimensional realistic approach making your drawings look life-like. If you notice, the same object appears to be of different sizes depending on the distance you view it from. Therefore, if you want to master perspective, you must be aware of the space, the distance and the size in relation to distance. Perspective lets you give your drawing or sketch a three dimensional effect on a two-dimensional surface. Your perspective will be angular and parallel to enable you produce depth in your drawing. The whole process can be a lot of fun. Perspective is especially important when it comes to drawing landscapes and seascapes.
Painting
Experts recommend that for a beginner, oil painting is the best way to get started. One of the reasons for this is you can make any changes quickly. If there are strokes of color that are not required, you can always scrape them off without damaging the canvas. Also, you can superimpose on color on the other. It is a wonderful way to experiment with various aspects of drawing like light, shade, proportion, etc. You can take a break and get back to your painting anytime to continue with it. Another thing about oils is that it looks genuine, revealing the brush strokes and the genius of the artist. You can closely observe the subtle uses of color and learn the basic principles that will help you when you experiment with other media. Of course there is a lot more to an oil painting that you will learn after you get familiar with the basics.

What Will You Learn When You Learn Painting?

You will learn about the kind of oil painting colors that are best to use, different qualities of oil paints, how to select and arrange your oil colors palette, how to choose your brushes and how to take care of them. You will also learn proper care of your equipment, in addition to tips, tricks and techniques. You will learn about canvas as a medium, how to choose it, stretch it and make it ready. 
PAINTING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENTThe Artist’s Equipment
Easels`
The first thing that comes to mind is an easel, when you think about taking up drawing and painting as hobbies. Easels can be studio or outdoor easels and come with the facility to tilt them to avoid glare on the canvas fixed to them. Sketching easels that are used outdoors are available as portable folding units. You will also need a paint box, a sketching stool unless you plan to stand and draw.

Palette Knives
These are required for scraping off paint from your palette or canvas in case you need to. You can also use them to mix colors.

Painting Medium
You will need a painting medium that you can make at home if you wish that will assist you in varying your paint for different effects and finishes. You can get them at art supply stores.

Varnish For Retouching
This helps you retouch dull parts of the painting.

Pencils, Charcoal
You get good soft charcoal pencils that you can use to make your sketches. Keep some in your paint box.

You will need cups to hold your medium and one to hold the turpentine to clean your brush. You will also need rags to wipe your palette and brushes.

You will learn various drawing and painting techniques and styles. As you progress, you can even think of showing your work in a gallery and who knows? It could turn out to be a good source of income from a hobby that you really enjoy. 

PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION
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Photography
is a hobby that just about anyone can take up regardless of age. Practically everyone owns a camera these days. Considering that there are different kinds of cameras available in the market, this is a hobby that is accessible to anyone who is interested. Getting started is not difficult. Probably the only really tough part is to decide what kind of photography you would like to focus on – while some people enjoy landscape photography, some specialize in portraits and some love children, nature and wildlife photography.
Most aspiring photographers wistfully look at professional photographers’ magazines and journals wondering whether they can ever take pictures like those. Much of photography involves experimentation. The best part is, you do not need an expensive camera to indulge in photography as a hobby. In fact, these days with digital cameras, you don’t even have to spend thousands to print your pictures to see how they turned out. All you have to get is a decent camera, take as many pictures as you want and upload them to your computer to see how they look. Also you can make several adjustments to get the picture just the way you want it. So where do you begin once you decide that you want to take up photography as a hobby?
Get Started
As we said earlier, you do not need the most expensive camera to take good pictures. Ask any experienced photographer. And here’s a secret you must know – more than the camera, it is the photographer who clicks fantastic pictures. Some basic knowledge of how to expose a picture, how to focus and how to get the right angle is more important than the best camera.
It is best to get started with one of those aim and shoot cameras, which can be upgraded with attachments like telephoto, wide angle lens and macro at no major cost. While there are plenty of traditional and digital cameras available, you must go with the one that you feel the most comfortable with, within your budget. Do a little research in terms of different types of cameras by visiting the stores and getting a feel of the cameras you like. There are excellent brands to choose from – Sony, Canon, Kodak, Casio, HP, Fuji, Minolta, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus – the choice is yours. These brands have models suitable for different budgets, experience levels and needs. The Internet is full of excellent resources on the topic and at the end of this article we will share the best ones with you. You will want to know how to choose the camera that is right for you, where to buy it, the kind of accessories you need, kinds of software in the market and how to print your photos when you want them.
Learn The Basics Of Photography
Getting a good camera does not guarantee fantastic pictures. It is best to equip yourself with some knowledge of the basic rules in photography. This can be done with books, videos and by talking to professional photographers. Get to know about how to compose, how to expose, shutter speed and camera settings, f numbers, zoom lens, techniques like getting the right lighting, using flash, etc. You can have great fun experimenting. Many people have an instinctive feel for the right time to click a photograph. But there are people who learn and go on to become great photographers. There are several online photography courses that teach you through virtual interactive lessons.
Ultimately, you will become a good photographer only by going out there and shooting pictures. Here are some tips that will help you develop your photography skills.
- Make sure you always carry your camera. Why miss some wonderful pictures simply because you forgot to bring your camera?
- Get really familiar with your camera. Try out all the features it has, several times over. You don’t want to fumble when it comes to figuring out what that sign on your camera means when there is a really exclusive shot waiting to be taken.
- The more pictures you shoot, the better you get. This is easier with a digital camera as the number of photos you can take is unlimited. Take several pictures of the same thing from different angles. Apart from preserving your memories, it helps you analyze how you can improve. By critiquing your own pictures you can figure out how it could be better composed. Watch for flaws and learn from them.
- Even if you have learned the basics of photography, you must still respect your instincts for the right angle when you click a picture.
- Always back up your work. Each picture you click is an original – and who knows – a masterpiece. The first thing you want to do is back up all your pictures.
It is important to interact with other photographers. The best way to do this is to become a part of online forums and camera clubs. Browse around and you will find plenty of excellent groups that eat, sleep and breathe photography. These forum members are usually more than ready to answer any queries or doubts you might have related to the subject. It is a good idea to become a member of a group whose interests are similar to yours. You will find a wealth of information in terms of tutorials, tips on improving your techniques, equipment reviews and so on.
One of the things about photography is that as a learner you must be prepared to face a variety of reactions. At the same time photography is a matter of personal perception. The best thing to do is to heed constructive criticism and use it to help you become a better photographer.
This information is only aimed at getting you started. For more information and tips to help you develop your photography skills, do visit the following website and watch the instructional videos and excellent books on photography that cover it in depth. You will find that the videos are great at teaching since you can see professional photographers teach you their techniques and tricks. There are valuable links that can tell you all that you want to know about photography. Get bitten by the shutterbug and enjoy yourself!
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