Resources

Here are a few of our favorite places to stock up on art supplies in Berlin. 

Go see some art! Here is a list of some of our favorite gallery and exhibition guides. 

“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 the importance of practice before theory. In doing this, he created one of the best manuals for any visual artist hoping to better understand the role that color plays within their work.

Useful tips and diagrams for drawing accurate portraits, from the Drawing Workshop.

See examples of why negative space is not only important for developing a composition, but is also essential to the act of observation. From a lesson in the Drawing Workshop. 

Artists have been continually fascinated with the motif of “Death and the Maiden.” In this class we will explore this theme and look at interpretations from Medieval, Expressionist and Contemporary Feminist artists. From a lesson in the Mixed Media Workshop.

Quick portrait drawings by John Singer Sargent, featuring some Edwardian society figures. From the Drawing Workshop.

One of the special things about drawing, as a medium, is its versatility. The history of drawing is not limited to fine art, but reaches into architecture, design and science, and more. The Naturalists of the 19th century were simultaneously scientists, explorers, and artists. From the Botanical Drawing Workshop.

Find out why less is more when it comes to color palettes and how to create a unified color world within a painting. From the Watercolor Workshop.

Bold, graphic, and immediate, linocut is the underdog of the printmaking world. First used extensively by the German Expressionist group Die Brücke in the early 20th century, this utilitarian technique quickly became a popular and widespread practice with artists and designers.