Learn the basics of drawing realistic faces with just a pencil and paper. This tutorial breaks down facial proportions, guidelines, and shading techniques to help beginners improve their portrait ...

It's a lot simpler than you think, and you've got lots of flexibility in how you can make it work best for you. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, ...

The University of California Master Gardeners of Alameda County will offer a five-week Saturday morning program for beginning gardeners at Las Positas College in Livermore starting Sept. 13. The ...