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Results from Hybrid Paper-Making Workshop
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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 you not to cling to landmarks” she says, and I recall some introductory art class professor referring to drawing as “mapping”. Not here. Hobza’s Drawing Water Workshop with the Berlin Drawing Room arose out of her deep…
Anatomy Drawing Supply List
Dear Class, Please bring these supplies with you for the Anatomy Drawing Workshop. Other more specialized drawing materials will be provided at the Berlin Drawing Room. A3 sketchbook watersoluble/very soft colored pencils (3-4 different colors, or a set if you already have) kneaded eraser (Knetgummi) 4b pencil Check out our handy guide on where to buy art supplies in Berlin! GUIDE Once again details regarding the…
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. Read more about the new workshop Wunderkammer Drawing.
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 to some stunning work made by the participants. This summer we are offering a second edition of this workshop. So if these images look inspiring to you, you can join us! View student work gallery…
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 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. Read full blog post by Katy…
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 class led to some stunning work made by the participants. This summer we are offering a second edition of this workshop. So if these images look inspiring to you, you can join us! Sign up…
Art supplies in Berlin
I have been meaning to get around to this for a long time now! Students ask me all the time where to go to buy art supplies in Berlin. Here are some of my recommendations, all in one spot! If you don’t see your favorite shop listed here, leave your recommendations in the comments. Thanks! 1. BoesnerThis is the largest art supply store in Berlin with…
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 at sheets of copper destined for an acid bath. I, for one, have always been a sucker for the linocut. Bold, graphic, and immediate, linocut is the underdog of the printmaking world. First used extensively…
Contour Lines from Matisse to David Hockney
Contour Lines are the most fundamental building material of a drawing! They are the most efficient way to give a drawing structure and describe the basic facts of form. We often think of contour lines just as outlines, but this is not the case. If we only pay attention to the outmost edges of a form, then we end up with a silhouette. A kind…