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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...
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How to draw human figure in proportion correctly

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Proportion in relation to human figure has to do with the means or measurements that guide the drawing of the human figure. In other words, for a human figure that is drawn to look accurate or real, the Mathematics God factored into making man which some scholars in this field have tried to discover many years ago must be strictly adhered to. Quickly, get to know the tools and materials required to understand this whole tutorial as it is very practical and needs practice to get it all right.  They are: sketchpad  pencil cutter knife ruler(optional) black pen(optional) eraser(optional) etc. The ruler, eraser and black pen have been labelled optional because you have to try to draw accurate straight lines without the ruler and also try everything possible to avoid making mistakes that will demand the use of eraser. Remember, the goal is to draw like a pro and not as a newbie so the skills of the pro illustrator or artist must be adhered to in order to build the skill proper. Bef...
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