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Gesture drawing is a loose form of sketching that attempts to capture your subject’s basic form and express movement. It is a favorite style for drawing figures that are filled with emotion, though it can also be used for still lifes or any subject you like. As an artist, you will find that gestural drawing is rather freeing. It is a form of expression that is neither abstract nor realistic. It is, quite simply, a quick sketch in which your hand follows your eyes....

In a traditional spark ignition gasoline engine, the throttle body is the part of the air intake system that controls the amount of air that flows into an engine’s combustion chamber. It consists of a housing unit that contains a throttle plate (butterfly valve) that rotates on a shaft. When the accelerator (gas pedal) is pushed down, the throttle plate opens and allows air into the engine. When the gas pedal is released, the butterfly closes and effectively chokes off (throttles) air flow into the combustion chamber....

Lee Trevino was one of the other greats of the Jack Nicklaus era in PGA Tour history, a 6-time major champion whose career was interrupted by injuries suffered after he was struck by lightning. Despite that, Trevino’s achievements place him among the game’s greats. Date of birth: Dec. 1, 1939Place of birth: Dallas, TexasNickname: Merry Mex Tour Victories PGA Tour: 29 (view list)Champions Tour: 29 (view list) Major Championships 6...

Many people wonder if a painting they find at a yard sale or thrift shop may be valuable. There are also many instances of people finding forgotten pieces of art collecting dust in an attic. Whether it’s artwork that’s been hanging in the family living room for decades or a new find at a bargain price, what you really want to know is who the artist is and how much it’s worth....

Hector Lavoe is widely considered one of the most influential singers in the history of ​salsa music. His unique voice, style, and interpretation of rhythm transformed Lavoe into an icon of Latin music. The following list offers a taste of Hector Lavoe’s amazing repertoire. If you really want to get serious about salsa, you need to listen to these tracks. Hector Lavoe is widely considered one of the most influential singers in the history of ​salsa music....

If you have dry or mature skin, avocados are a wonderful addition to your homemade face masks. Avocados are rich in natural oils and potassium, high in protein, and contain Vitamins A, B, D, E, and K. These super simple face masks work well on all skin types and are particularly wonderful for mature, dry, combination, and normal skin. It’s best to use ripe, fresh, organic avocados. Make sure to mash them up into a creamy pulp....

Sooner or later, all guitarists will undergo the feeling that they’ve “hit a wall” in regards to their lead guitar work. Whether it stems from a lack of knowledge, a lack of technique, or a lack of inspiration, the end result is the same. Everything you play sounds like something you’ve played before, and frustration quickly sets in. The following are some tips to help inspire guitarists who feel like their lead guitar playing has become stale....

They were the largest creatures to ever attain flight. With wingspans reaching nearly 40 feet, pterosaurs ruled the prehistoric skies for over 100 million years, until they died out with the dinosaurs about 65 million years ago. Or did they? There have been many modern-day sightings of creatures that by eyewitness description sound like pterosaurs, or pterodactyl sightings. There are also intriguing rock carvings and even photographs that suggest that this species of amazing flying monsters could have survived extinction, could have soared through the skies of the southwestern United States until very recently and might still exist in small numbers in remote parts of the world....

Color is one of the most important elements of a painting. It is what we tend to notice first and can help convey depth, form, and emotion in a painting. Understanding how color works and which colors go well together can make a big difference in your painting. Sometimes, though, we painters can get in a color rut - we keep using the same color palette in all our paintings. While this can be useful in creating a unified body of work and having people recognize our paintings, using the same color palette can also become boring....

A “heathland course” or “heathland golf course” is a term that describes the physical characteristics of a golf course built on a specific type of geography. What type of geography? A heath. So to understand what a heathland course is, let’s first explain what heathland is. Definition of Heathland Heaths are most common in the United Kingdom and in parts of Western Europe. This is how BBC Nature defines heathland:...

What’s in a name? Well, a great deal when it comes to restaurants. Naming a restaurant is like naming a child. You want it to be perfect. You want it to represent your concept and brand and stand out from the competition. You also want your restaurant name to be memorable and unique. Here are some famous restaurant names to help get you started with brainstorming. The Bag Lady — Savannah, Georgia...

Being in the right place at the right time is perhaps the most important part of a successful fishing foray. If you aren’t where the fish are, you can be assured of not catching anything. Water level, water movement, and movement direction all play vital roles in where the fish will be. The influence of tidal changes on a fish’s feeding and migrating habits cannot be understated. They move with the tide and feed at locations that provide them access to food or the ambush ability at that food....

Each year Fortune Magazine attempts to answer the question, “What’s the best retail company to work for?” by rating and ranking U.S. employers from all industries. From that complete list of best U.S. employers, the Best Retail Companies to Work For list can be complied. While this annual best retail companies to work for list highlights the retail companies that offer employees the best benefits, if benefits is not your main criteria, then these Fortune bests might not be the best for you....

Looking for wholesalers for materials, supplies, or the product(s) you plan to sell? Here’s how to find wholesale distributors for your business. What to Look for in a Wholesaler Your relationship with your suppliers is critical to the success of your business. Ideally, you want to find a wholesaler that: Is reliable - you need products delivered in a regular, timely fashion (or if this is not possible, a wholesaler that provides plenty of notice so you can pursue alternatives) Provides consistent quality - customers will blame you for inferior quality products, not the wholesaler Delivers excellent customer service - the supplier should always be available by phone, text, or email and be responsive to your needs Has a competitive price point Is financially stable - see When and How to Run a Business Credit Check...

You’ve got the songs, so now all you need are the people to help you bring them to life. You know that finding the right band members is crucial to your success, but where do you begin your search? These tips will point you in the right direction. Ask Around You may already know your bandmates — you just don’t know you know them. Some of your friends already in bands might be looking for a change, or they might know of other people who are looking for a gig....

A commercial export invoice contains a great deal of information and acts as a bill of sale between a buyer and seller. It describes what you are exporting, references important transaction numbers, and it also serves as a vehicle for getting paid. You will be rewarded for paying attention to detail while working with your commercial export invoices. Preparing the Form Your invoice must be prepared exactly as you and your customer agreed upon in your proforma invoice, including whether you should prepare the commercial invoice on your company letterhead or not....

Paintball guns may be legally taken on an airplane if they are in checked luggage. The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) does not consider paintball guns to be firearms and allows them to be in checked baggage with no requirements relating to the type of container they are in. Paintball guns may not be brought on the plane in carry-on luggage. Learn about how you can safely travel with your paintball gear as a carry-on or checked luggage....

Cobra Golf’s very first club to carry the Baffler name was a utility wood the company issued in 1975, only two years after its founding. Cobra brought the Baffler name back in 1998, and in 2004 the company released the King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals family. Those are the clubs we spotlighted in the original report below, which we published in late 2004. Buying Cobra Baffler Utility Metals Used Here is the original report we posted at the time of the Cobra Baffler Utility Metals release, which is useful to look back on as a reminder of the state of golf club techology just past the turn of the 21st century:...

Men’s gymnastics has a very complex scoring system—but knowing the basics can help you enjoy watching the sport. Here’s what you’ll want to know. Scoring Both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics used to be well-known for the top score: the 10.0. First achieved in the Olympics by female gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci, the 10.0 marked a perfect routine. Since 1992, however, no artistic gymnasts have earned a 10.0 in the World Championships or Olympics....

Cryptologic Technicians Interpretive are the Navy’s linguists. CTIs attend language training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI), in Monterey, California. They specialize in the analysis of foreign language materials and the preparation of statistical studies and technical reports. Language training is open to men and women in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian, and Spanish. Additional languages are available to CTIs that qualify for an additional language. New recruits cannot get a guaranteed language in their enlistment contract....