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Academy of Fine Art Germany!

Realize your dreams and follow your passion at Germany’s only classically oriented art academy: The Academy of Fine Art.

Realistic drawing, painting or the creation of sculptures are focal points that you can learn in two different state-approved programs with us. To become a successful artist, it takes more than just high-quality education in Arts. For this reason, beside our study programs going into depth in subjects such as anatomy, digital drawing and painting we also teach art business.

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State-approved Painter State-approved Painter In this academic program we teach you the art techniques, which means you learn the important basics of realistic drawing and painting in order to be able to create your own style in the future. State-approved Sculptor State-approved Sculptor In this full-time study program we teach you the techniques, where you will learn the most important basics of realistic drawing and modelling with clay so that you can later develop your own style. State-approved Hybrid Program State-approved Hybrid Program In this full-time study program we teach you the techniques, where you will learn the most important basics of realistic drawing, painting and modeling so that you can later have more flexibility and develop your own personal style. Additional Qualification Digital Artist Additional Qualification Digital Artist In this program, students learn to create compositions and images from their imagination. They have an idea in mind and learn how to visualize it.

Discover your Chances Career Opportunities With us, you will reliably learn everything you need to gain a solid grounding in your dream job. No matter whether you want to join Pixar later or run your own studio, draw comics or become a tattoo artist. We'll teach you everything you need to know by applying the knowledge of the old masters in a modern and contemporary way. Discover your Chances Career Opportunities With us, you will reliably learn everything you need to gain a solid grounding in your dream job. No matter whether you want to join Pixar later or run your own studio, draw comics or become a tattoo artist. We'll teach you everything you need to know by applying the knowledge of the old masters in a modern and contemporary way. Learn more

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Our Academy Blog

23. October 2026

How to Make a Living as an Artist: Why Art Business Matters

Talent is a start. Craftsmanship is the foundation. But how do you turn a passion for art into a sustainable career? Anyone who wants to become an artist first learns the essentials: drawing, understanding color, capturing form, and gradually developing a personal voice. That is the foundation of any serious artistic work. However, the path...

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26. January 2026

Is AI art stealing our creativity?

AI algorithms are constantly improving and becoming more accessible. They can generate images, texts, or music in seconds that would take artists years of training and experience to create. What at first glance appears to be technological progress, poses a serious threat to many artists, designers, and creative professionals.

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16. December 2025

Plein Air Painting: Tips & Tricks

Plein Air Painting, also known as Outdoor Painting, is simply painting in the open air. Natural light and shadow conditions, weather conditions, and close observation of the colors and shapes of the landscape play a major role in this technique. In this article, we explain the most important tips and tricks for getting started with...

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