Introduction After the close of the Old Testament, Persia remained a world power for another 100 years and Jerusalem was relatively peaceful. During the period of the Greek Empire, Jerusalem continued to prosper. It was only under the last king that Jerusalem's peace was shattered. This led to the Maccabean uprising which brought in a [...]
The History of Jerusalem (part 4)
The History of Jerusalem (part 3)
Introduction Judah was captive in Babylon for 70 years, about 605-536 B.C., until Persia conquered Babylon. Cyrus, the first king of Persia, permitted the people of Judah and all others who so wished to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple of God. During the time of the Greek Empire (333-63 B.C.), many Jews settled [...]
How to draw faces: female
Here's a quick tutorial on how to draw a face. (Also see our male face tutorial). Please check out these tips before you read any further: (If you've done one of my tutorials before you don't have to check the tips again). I used Photoshop to draw this picture, but don't worry, it's the same [...]
Drawing: Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips to keep in mind before you start any drawing: 1. Get inspiration Before you start drawing, look at other artist’s work, especially those you admire. More often than not, their techniques and styles will stick in your mind and come out when you put your pencil to paper (or tablet to [...]
The History of Jerusalem (part 2)
Introduction Before the Israelites entered the land of Canaan, God warned them through Moses, "If you keep my laws I will give you life and prosperity, but if you forsake me I will also forsake you and bring calamity upon you" and you will not live long in the promised land. [1] After the reign [...]
How to draw a flower
Here's a quick tutorial on how to draw a basic flower. First, you need to know how to draw a circle, triangle and square. Like so: Can you do that? Excellent! Now you can draw anything. It's true, I'll show you. Here are some tips before we start: 1. Get inspiration Before you start drawing, [...]
The History of Jerusalem (part 1)
Introduction Jerusalem is regarded as a sacred city by the three monotheistic faiths of the world, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. However, as the capital of the State of Israel since +/- 1000 BC, and the place where God chose to have his temple built, it became the spill around which the Jewish people's lives revolved. [...]