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Studio Visit with Olaf Kühnemann
Studio visit with Berlin based contemporary artist and painter Olaf Kühnemann, teacher of Intro Painting Workshop at Berlin Drawing Room.
Sketchbook Creative Journey
We are excited to introduce a new workshop format the the Berlin Drawing Room. The new series Sketchbook Practice will take place over the course of an entire year, starting in January. This format enables participants to embark on a deep personal journey of not only learning to draw but developing a practice that they can choose to continue or always return to over the course of a life time.
Power Cage Exhibition
Berlin Drawing Room instructor and founder Mira O’Brien will be exhibiting her artwork, as well as teaching two one-night workshops, within the exhibition Power Cage (22.11. – 07.12.19). Vernissage: November...
Drawing Workshop within Power Cage Exhibition
During this drawing workshop, we will embody the spirit of the naturalists as they sought to record their specimens. How might the process of drawing from observation have influenced the...
Behind the Scenes at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
During the Wunderkammer Drawing Workshop we’ve been so lucky to meet some of the scientists that work at the Natural History Museum and not only hear about their research but...
BDR in der Tagesspiegel
“Drawing and Wonder” read full article HERE. “Pilze können die Wahrnehmung verändern – und genau darum geht es Mira O’Brien: Mit der Hilfe von Pilzen will die 36-Jährige lehren, die Welt...
Interview with Artist Witte Wartena
Witte will be teaching the workshop series Sketching with Watercolor in September! We are very excited to be offering “Sketching with Watercolor” with artist-instructor Witte Wartena. The workshop will take place...
Drapery in Art History and in the Sketchbook
Flowing folds of fabric can be incredibly expressive, suggestive, or even uncanny, making drapery a crucial subject to master for artists throughout the centuries. The formal properties of drapery have...
A New Studio Concept with Alma Sinai
A New Studio Concept with Alma Sinai: Art practice, Berlin studio and upcoming workshops Dear Berlin Drawing Room Community, My name is Alma Sinai, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself...
Josef Albers “Interaction of Color”
I first encountered Josef Albers’ Interaction of Color as an undergraduate student at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where I began my exploration of color theory. The Slade had...
What is an Image Transfer Collage?
Watch a video demonstration and see examples of Keegan Luttrell’s ethereal work, using the same techniques that will be taught in the workshop, on the BLOG. Sign up for the upcoming...
“Painting Exploded” Instructor Alisa Margolis
Upon first encountering Alisa Margolis’ paintings online I was unsure whether I was looking at paint. The American artist’s work ranges from technically rendered explosions and carefully constructed rubble to...
Results from Hybrid Paper-Making Workshop
See the surprising and incredible results from the recent Paper-Making Workshop with artist Loren Britton. LINK
Klara Hobza draws water
To hone her drawing practice, Klara Hobza visits the water. Wherever she is, everyday she tries to find the closest river, lake or ocean to draw its surface. “Water forces...
Painting in the Park Supply List
Below you will find a list of the materials we will use during the workshop. Since we will be working on location, we suggest also to bring some snacks and...
Writing and Illustrating a Graphic Novel Supply List
Pencils, pens (your choice, but a variety of thicknesses works best) Computer paper, thicker paper (bristol board if you have it), a sketchbook Erasers and rulers if you want//need them....
Collaboration with Natural History Museum
I am excited to officially announce a new collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Berlin; something that has been in the ‘planning and development’ phase for over a year now....
Results from Drawing Water Workshop
Last summer artist, drawing instructor and expert scuba diver Klara Hobza led the Drawing Water Workshop. Equal parts drawing workshop and immersive experience, the meditative nature of this class led...
Josef Albers “Interaction of Color” taught at Berlin Drawing Room
“In order to use color effectively it is necessary to recognize that color deceives continually” – Joseph Albers “Albers’ approach to color theory still feels relevant today because he places...
Reflecting back on Drawing Water
Last summer accomplished multi media artist, drawing instructor and scuba diver Klara Hobza led the Drawing Water Workshop. Equal parts drawing workshop and immersive experience, the meditative nature of this...
Linocut: The Underdog of Printmaking
There are a lot of ways to make a print. Some people are seduced by the glossy speed of pulling an ink-charged squeegee across a silkscreen. Others prefer tooling away...
Botanical Watercolor Composition Ideas
Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708–1770) was critical in developing the Linnaean style of botanical composition showing dissected parts of the plant next to each other. Here are some contemporary interpretations of botanical...
Contour Lines from Matisse to David Hockney
Would you like to start your own drawing journey? Check out the Drawing Workshops on offer with Berlin Drawing Room, both online and in-person. Contour Lines are the most fundamental...
Monotype Printmaking Supply List
Ink roller( small size suitable) Thin drawing paper ( approximately between 100g-180g) Watercolor or printing paper( BFK Rives) around size 50×70 cm. (no thicker then 200g). Additional drawing, painting supplies-...
Drawing with Body Movement
Have you ever tried to draw using the principles of rule based art combines with body movement? Check out the results and give it a try yourself! First of all...
Drawing Workshop Supply List
Drawing From Observation Supply List various pencils from soft to hard (a set of at least 4 pencils between 2B to 9B) A4 drawing paper sketchbook soft graphite stick (6B...
Botanical Drawing Exhibition:Prinzessinnengarten
Please join us for a special exhibition of botanical illustrations created during the Botanical Drawing Workshop. The drawings and paintings on display were created through a process of close observation,...
John Singer Sargent’s Mugs and Madame X
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) made hundreds of rapidly drawn charcoal sketches of society personalities, drawings he referred to as “mugs.” He made these in response to a high demand for...
Contemporary Botanical Artists
Linda Stillman uses actual plants as pigment to create her colorful drawings and paintings, often plants from a specific garden or location. The identification of the plants becomes a part of...
Watercolor Landscape with Limited Palette
How to paint a landscape (from a photograph) with a limited palette We already started to learn about the power of a limited palette to create a cohesive color world in the last class....
Alberto Baraya’s Herbarium of Artificial Plants
Alberto Baraya’s “Herbarium of Artificial Plants” is an example of a contemporary artist engaging with the technique and history of traditional Herbarium plates. Instead of collecting living plant specimens and...
Botanical Drawing and Watercolor Supply List
Here is the supply list for the upcoming Botanical Watercolor Workshop. For a guide on where to buy art supplies in Berlin, go HERE. Check List: Hot Press Watercolor Block,...
Death and the Maiden (Mixed Media class)
Last week in Mixed Media, we revisited a theme that originated in 16th century Northern Europe: Death and the Maiden. Related to earlier Medieval motifs, such as Danse Macabre or the dance of death, the Death...
Painting Collage: Amelie von Wulffen
Would you like to start your own painting journey? Check out the Painting Workshops on offer with Berlin Drawing Room, both online and in-person. Collage can be a great starting point...
Winter Botanical Watercolor Class: Pixie Cup Lichen (VIDEO)
The video below is a recording from our The free livestreaming class that was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 , 6-8pm CET. Create a botanical watercolor painting, step by…
Firewheel Botanical Watercolor Class (VIDEO)
Create a botanical watercolor painting, step by step, with Mira O’Brien. Below you will find the reference image for the class. A bright firewheel to mark the end of summer….
Urban Sketching: Line and Wash Class (VIDEO)
REFERENCE IMAGE BELOW During this class you will get an introduction to one of the most popular urban sketching techniques, line and wash. Learn step by step how to use the line…
Summer Botanical Watercolor Class: Columbine Flower (Video)
Create a botanical watercolor painting, step by step, with Mira O’Brien. For this free class Mira chose a specimen photo from her recent travels to Oregon, USA. This columbine flower…
Gouache: An Eco-Friendly Alternative
While you might already think of gouache as a design medium or only vaguely as something similar to watercolor, we want to give it a fresh angle. We’re presenting gouache…
Botanical Watercolor Class: Cherry Blossom (Video)
Create a botanical watercolor painting, step by step, with Mira O’Brien. This video is a recording from our The free livestreaming class that was held on Tuesday, April 4, 6-8pm…
Internship with Berlin Drawing Room
Want to take workshops for FREE? We are offering a three month internship to work behind the scenes with independent art school Berlin Drawing Room. Participate in organizing drawing and…
Botanical Watercolor: Painting Leaves (video)
Learn how to paint a leaves in botanical watercolor style. How does one paint a leaf that has both light and dark veins? Paint along in real time with artist…
A Curious Herbal: Workshop, Exhibition and Zine
In the summer of 2022 we created this beautiful project. View impressions from the final exhibition and zine in the video below. Read on for details about the workshop itself.
Figure Drawing with Pastels Class (Video)
During this class you will get an introduction to drawing figure with pastels. Follow along with artist G Caruso as they guide you step by step how to use pastels. Sometimes you are…
Figure Drawing 2022 Awardee: Beth Simcock
Our Figure Drawing Workshop Series focuses on understanding the human figure through drawing and painting. The scholarship is granted to an artist with a figurative practice that seeks to study…
Flower Anatomy: Botanical Watercolor Class (Video)
Explore flower botany while learning watercolor techniques. We will paint the cross section of a wild rose and get to know the different parts of the flower. Follow along with artist Mira…