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• This work created a flexible, polarization-sensitive photodetector using aligned perovskite nanowires (NWs) through brush coating. • The solvent properties impact on NW alignment, essential for optimized photodetection. • It demonstrates both the photodetector's superior performance and its durability, maintaining effectiveness after bending tests. A polarization-sensitive and flexible photodetector was fabricated through the precise alignment of perovskite nanowires (NWs) using a brush coating technique. The alignment of the NWs was meticulously examined, considering various chemical properties of the solvent, such as boiling point, viscosity, and surface tension. Notably, when the NWs were brush-coated with toluene dispersion, the NWs were aligned in higher order than those processed from octane dispersion. The degree of alignment was correlated with the photodetector property. Especially, the well-aligned NW photodetector exhibited a two-fold disparity in current response contingent on the polarization direction. Furthermore, even after enduring 500 bending cycles, the device retained 80 % of its photodetector performance. This approach underscores the potential of solution-processed flexible photodetectors for advanced optical applications under dynamic operating conditions. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article in PhotoPlus provides tips on how to capture lightning at night through photography. It emphasizes the importance of safety when photographing lightning storms and offers advice on setting up equipment, choosing camera settings, and finding clear views for optimal shots. The article also includes tips for daytime lightning photography and enhancing lightning images in post-processing using Photoshop. Overall, the article aims to help photographers capture the spectacular natural phenomenon of lightning in a safe and visually striking manner. [Extracted from the article]

The article from ImagineFX features visual development artist Léa Pinto, who shares advice on creating environment artwork using shapes. Pinto emphasizes the importance of using simple shapes and a limited brush set to focus on design fundamentals and contrasts. She also discusses techniques for composition, adding details, developing textures, and creating contrast in urban scenes. Additionally, Pinto incorporates personal touches like Easter eggs and abstract shapes in her paintings. [Extracted from the article]

This article from ImagineFX provides a workshop tutorial on creating expressive and stylized portraits with an urban style using digital brushes and techniques. The tutorial covers various steps, including composition, sketch refinement, canvas flipping, selection tools, layering techniques, color adjustments, texture, and adding unique elements like hatching and graffiti. The article also includes a list of recommended brushes and showcases the work of Alvaro Escobar, a Salvadoran-American illustrator based in Washington, D.C. [Extracted from the article]

The article in the Malahat Review titled "The Artist When Asked about Her Muse" explores the relationship between an artist and her muse through various anecdotes and reflections. The artist shares intimate details about their interactions, creative process, and the evolution of their connection over twenty years. The text delves into themes of art, observation, storytelling, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a nuanced portrayal of the artist-muse dynamic. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "20 Projects for $20 each" provides step-by-step instructions and materials for a variety of beading projects, including jewelry and decorations. The projects range from Christmas wine charms to delicate necklaces and earrings. The instructions emphasize the use of specific materials and techniques, such as threading beads and creating loops. The article also mentions that additional instructions can be obtained online or through mail. Overall, the document offers a range of options for individuals interested in creating their own beaded jewelry or decorations. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Ceramics Monthly discusses the importance of organizing a studio space for efficiency and productivity. The author, Kim Mitchell, shares her experience of setting up her studio in an extra two-car garage at home, focusing on creating determined work zones and open storage solutions. Mitchell details how she established work zones for handbuilding and throwing functional vessels, emphasizing the need for easy access to tools and materials in each area. Additionally, she highlights the significance of functional storage, kiln placement, and maintaining a comfortable and inspiring work environment. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers step-by-step instructions for painting and finishing the PJM Models 'OO' scale kit for the signalbox.

This article from ImagineFX features an artist named Selenada who creates a detailed artwork using the digital drawing app Clip Studio Paint. Selenada takes readers through the process of creating a magical character, from rough sketches to refining the lines and adding color. The artist highlights the features of Clip Studio Paint that make the painting process smoother, such as the 3D design models and a wide variety of brushes. Selenada also shares tips on painting different elements, like satin clothes and skin, and making corrections using the Liquify tool. The article concludes with some final touches and adjustments to the image. Selenada, also known as Ulyana Regener, is an artist based in Switzerland who has worked on illustrations for various publishers. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Photography Week provides a technique for removing crowds from photos taken in popular and busy locations. The author suggests two options: waiting for a lull in visitors or using post-processing techniques to remove unwanted figures. The article focuses on a method using a sequence of identically framed photos to capture movement and then using layer masks in Photoshop to reveal unobstructed features. The article provides step-by-step instructions for implementing this technique, including tips for composition, camera stability, and editing. [Extracted from the article]

Marco Reiffenrath, a talented artist from Germany, has mastered the art of photorealism using pencil and charcoal. His artwork has evolved to focus on portraying cats and dogs, and he has recently delved into pastel and oil painting, finding oil painting to be his preferred medium. His artwork predominantly features food as subjects, and he has showcased his collection in various exhibitions. In addition to creating art, Reiffenrath also conducts drawing classes for children and oil painting courses for adults. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Watercolor Artist features several artists discussing their methods for overcoming creative ruts. Michael Reardon finds that traveling and experiencing new things helps him regain inspiration. Iain Stewart suggests using new materials and tools to let go of perfectionism. Antonio Masi tints watercolor paper to spark imagination and dispel fear. James Gurney embraces a wide range of subjects and constantly experiments with new brushes and paints. Keiko Tanabe finds that challenging ideas and materials can quickly pull her out of a rut. Chris Krupinski breaks away from realistic still life by thinking abstractly and setting up new challenges. [Extracted from the article]

This article from ImagineFX provides a tutorial on volumetric painting, a technique that creates a 3D appearance in artwork. The tutorial is focused on painting an anime character and emphasizes the importance of understanding forms and lighting. The process involves sketching, adding clothing and design elements, filling in the silhouette, creating ambient lighting, sculpting the light, refining details, making color adjustments, adding reflections, and adding final touches. The tutorial encourages experimentation and offers tips for achieving polished results. [Extracted from the article]

Elaine Tucker-Haviland is a master faux finish artist who meticulously hand-paints wood grain and stone textures onto surfaces. She has worked on various landmarks in Richmond, including the Executive Mansion and the State Capitol. Tucker-Haviland sees her art as a way to preserve lost arts and forgotten history, and she also revitalizes private residences by updating antiquated elements. She approaches each project as a collaboration and prioritizes creating a home that reflects the client's individuality and spirit. [Extracted from the article]

In her second solo exhibition at Karen Huber Gallery in Mexico City (the first took place in 2018), Kristi Kongi uses the light and the blueness of the Mexico City sky as the starting place for her palette. In "The Past, the Present, the Future, It is like Indigo, Lilac, and Magenta", the gallery is an explosion of colour on one side and a quiet, subdued, calming white in the other. We see glimpses of colour while walking up the stairs of the gallery. A green, peach and peppermint wall unfolds on the right side; the one next to it is a combination of bubble- gum pink, navy blue, baby blue and ochre. Each wall is anchored by paintings that vibrate colour, visually popping off the wall while at once also being absorbed into it. But the way in which the gallery begins to unfold beyond these two walls is the visual magic of colour that only Kristi Kongi is capable of. Canvases with long, descriptive titles live at seemingly random intervals of height and space on walls that pulse with colour, pulling the eye through different points of the room, begging for a rest, and reset in large uninterrupted swatches of pink, blue and yellow. The gallery is full of surprises as rigid lines diffuse to soft arcing lines that divide one colour from the next, as hues of different colours wrap around corners and edges. It is the paintings, however, where Kongi truly allows her hand to shine. Combinations of light and colour simultaneously bleed into the colours of the wall and jump off of it. It's a trick of the eye that Kongi plays expertly, and her control of both colour and the paint on her brush is something truly remarkable. Indeed, there is a balance to the work -- and to the show. Texts in English and Estonian describe a setting, a mood, or the light conditions on that day, and underneath, small vignettes of colour in patterns that bleed from one hue and into another draw the viewer into their quietness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article from International Artist discusses the author's personal collection of paintbrushes for watercolor painting and how they use them. The author mentions trying out various types of brushes and settling on a small collection that suits their painting style. They provide a rundown of the brushes they use, including a liner brush, one stroke brushes, a bristle brush, and a Hake brush. The author explains the specific uses and techniques for each brush and emphasizes the importance of practice and familiarity with one's chosen brushes. The article includes several color photos of the author's brush collection. [Extracted from the article]

The article in "International Artist" magazine, written by Vanessa Rothe, provides an overview of data storage options for artists to back up their digital files. It suggests using various services like iCloud for Apple users, OneDrive for Android users, Dropbox for sharing artwork, Google Drive for documents, Amazon Cloud, and Adobe Creative Cloud for graphic designers. The author emphasizes the importance of backing up valuable images and provides tips on organizing files and using physical hard drives for additional backup. Vanessa Rothe, a fine artist with extensive experience in the art world, shares her insights on managing digital assets effectively. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Digital Camera World discusses how to adjust the depth of field in telephoto shots using the Lens Blur tool in Lightroom or Camera Raw. It explains the process of masking and blurring the background to create a more aesthetically pleasing image. The article also highlights the use of AI in Camera Raw to recognize the depth in the image and make adjustments accordingly. This technique is particularly useful for wide-angle images where changing the area of focus is desired. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Digital Photographer provides a tutorial on how to work with foggy images using Lightroom. It emphasizes the importance of highlighting the subject while maintaining the misty atmosphere to create a visually appealing image. The tutorial covers basic adjustments, lens corrections, boosting saturation, selecting the subject, and making adjustments to enhance the overall quality of the photograph. The key tip is to keep adjustments local to maintain the natural atmosphere of the foggy scene. [Extracted from the article]

Make them for friends, family, or your class!Gather stamps or make some by gluing craft-foam shapes onto thin cardboard.Press the stamps onto cardstock to design a pair of connected wings. For different colors, press the stamps onto an ink pad, color them with markers, or brush them with paint. Let the wings dry. Cut them out.For the body, glue a clothespin or a Valentine's Day surprise, such as candy or a tube of bubbles, to the center of the wings. Glue on antennae made from cardstock. Draw on eyes. If you wish, add a message!PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

The article in PhotoPlus magazine by Canon Skills discusses how to create a scatter effect and utilize various brush effects in Affinity Photo. The Brushes panel in Affinity Photo offers a wide range of brush tips, including 'Sprays and Spatters' and 'Texture' sets, which can be used to blend images and create composite designs. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on selecting images, using brush tips to blend them, and enhancing the overall composition with additional paint layers and tone mapping techniques. The article also highlights the customization options available for brushes in Affinity Photo, allowing users to create and save their own brush tips for future projects. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Love From Paris" from Creative Beading provides a detailed guide on creating a resin necklace with a Paris-themed pendant. The project involves sealing and setting an image in a bezel, using various beads and wires to create the necklace, and finishing with a clasp. The step-by-step instructions include specific materials, tools, and techniques needed to complete the project, making it a comprehensive resource for jewelry-making enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]

"Fons & Porter's Quick + Easy Quilts" provides a detailed guide on creating continuous bias strips for curved binding and appliqué. The process involves drawing lines on the fabric, sewing seams, and cutting along the drawn lines to form the strips. The article also includes tips on determining the length needed and lists the products used in the process. [Extracted from the article]

"Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting" published an article titled "Paper Foundation Piecing," which provides step-by-step instructions on how to create complex or unusual quilt designs with precision using foundation paper piecing. The article outlines the process of piecing fabric on paper, trimming seam allowances, and removing paper foundations to achieve precise results. The recommended products for this technique include cutting mat, fabric ruler, rotary cutter, and embroidery scissors, along with specific fabric collections. [Extracted from the article]

The article in PhotoPlus magazine discusses how to use the new Lens Blur tool in Adobe Camera Raw to create realistic depth-of-field effects in photos. The tool employs AI to mimic in-camera lens blur by identifying the subject and automatically designating it as the point of focus. Users can adjust the blur strength, focus point, bokeh effects, and focal range to achieve the desired effect. Additionally, the article provides tips on using brushes to fix mistakes and create realistic blur effects. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Digital Photographer provides a guide on how to highlight the subject in a photograph by minimizing distractions in the background. It suggests using tools in Affinity Photo 2 to separate the subject and background on different layers, experiment with cropping, and fine-tune the image to enhance the subject's impact. By focusing on the relationship between the subject and background, adjusting colors, and using tools like the Clone and Inpainting tool, photographers can create a clear and focused frame. [Extracted from the article]

Bogdan's Cross is an upcoming video game created by Federico Breser, a 20-year veteran of TV and film VFX. Breser uses the VR illustration tool Quill to create all of the game's characters and sets. The game is described as a "narrative-driven", non-VR action adventure and is influenced by the graphic novel series Blacksad. Bogdan's Cross will be released on PC next year. [Extracted from the article]

Leah Gardner, a self-taught painter based in Chicago, primarily works with oil paint on small canvases, completing each piece in one sitting. She draws inspiration from everyday scenes and still life compositions, focusing on light, saturated colors and nostalgic subject matter. Gardner's unexpected success in painting, which began as a coping mechanism during the pandemic, has led her to pursue a full-time career as an artist, with her work displayed in various businesses in Chicago and available for sale on her website and Instagram. [Extracted from the article]

The article in PhotoPlus discusses how to add atmospheric light rays to forest scenes using Affinity Photo. By combining blur effects and layer masks, photographers can create a sense of depth and draw the viewer's eye to specific areas of the image. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to select highlights, apply blur filters, and control where the light rays fall in the scene. This technique can be used to enhance photos taken in forests with sunlight streaming through the trees. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "MY KINK" is a poem written by Ellie Black. The poem explores various themes, including mortality, technology, sexuality, and self-perception. It delves into the author's personal desires and experiences, touching on topics such as oral fixation, nuclear waste, internet sex, and the need for validation. The poem also reflects on the complexities of human emotions and the desire for recognition and understanding. [Extracted from the article]

After setting up her live-in studio, Cuppaidge took advantage of the huge expanses of wall space and began work on one of the many paintings she completed there, a six-metre painting called Cytheria, 1977. Making art since childhood, as a teenager Virginia Cuppaidge set her sights on travelling to New York City to see the Abstract Expressionist paintings of Jackson Pollock and Barnett Newman in person. Preserving the luminous colours Cuppaidge had taken so long to achieve would prove to be a challenge, but with Cuppaidge back in Australia, she was able to meet with the conservation team and share vital information about her original intent. [Extracted from the article]