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16.12.2025 Painting

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 Plein Air Painting.

11.11.2025 Art General

Expressionism - An Era without Rules

Although Expressionism counts as one of the shortest eras, covering only 20 years, it changed a lot in art. Unlike traditional art forms like academic art, which came with strict rules, Expressionism was about breaking those and expressing your own feelings and experiences in your work as an artist. More about the history of Expressionism, how it came to be and important representatives in this article.

15.10.2025 Art General

Academic Art: Idealism instead of Realism

What is Academic Art and what did old European art academies teach? How is Academic Art different from Realism? Why academic techniques remain influential today. We will answer these questions in this article.

06.10.2025 Painting

Your Introduction to Oil Painting

Oil painting is one of the oldest and most versatile techniques in art. It’s most characterized by its vibrant colors, smooth edges and unique depth. Due to its long drying time, you get the chance to work layer by layer, define details and do over whole parts of your painting. Because of this flexibility, oil paint as a medium is interesting for beginners as well as professionals. In this article you’ll learn useful information about oil painting and what you need to get started on your own oil painting journey.

02.10.2025 Art General

Art Therapy- Healing through art

Do you find it easier to express your feelings through drawing instead of with words? Do you enjoy helping other people? Then art therapy might be just right for you!

02.10.2025 Art General

Do you listen to music while painting/drawing? – The connection between art and music

Music can have many effects on us. It can bring back memories, it helps us to really feel or process our emotions, and it touches us in a way that’s hard to describe. It can motivate us or calm us down, make us happy or sad. But how are art and music connected? More about this in this blog.

30.09.2025 Art General

Realism & Hyperrealism – When Art Becomes Reality

In today’s art world, terms like “Realism” and “Hyperrealism” are everywhere. Both styles captivate with astonishingly detailed depictions of people, objects, or landscapes. But what exactly sets them apart—and why do these art forms fascinate us so much?

29.09.2025 Painting

Making Egg Tempera Yourself: The Renaissance Masters’ Paint

In times of digital art, one of the oldest painting techniques worldwide is experiencing a remarkable renaissance: Egg Tempera. In this article, you can learn all about how to mix Egg Tempera Paint yourself and what materials you need.

17.09.2025 Drawing

How to Draw Noses – Tips and Techniques

For many people, drawing noses is one of the most challenging aspects of portraiture. Their soft shadows and shapes require a good eye for structure and light. However, with the right tips and techniques, mastering the art of drawing noses can become much easier.

01.09.2025 Art General, Drawing

Urban Sketching: A Quick Guide

Urban Sketching (lat. “urbanus”) offers a fantastic opportunity to tell stories from your everyday life and to see the world with a new set of eyes. Instead of using a camera to capture scenes of city life, Urban Sketchers use colors, pens and paper. No matter if it’s buildings, streets, cafés or people – Urban Sketching is about capturing moments, how you yourself experience them. In the following article you will get to know where the movement of Urban Sketching originated from, what it is about and what you need for an Urban Sketch.

11.07.2025 Drawing

How to Draw The Human Body

Figure drawing is considered to be one of the most demanding and at the same time most fascinating disciplines in the visual arts. For centuries, the depiction of the human body has not only served to train the eye and technique, but also to explore form, expression and aesthetics. In this article, we take a look at the tradition, significance and practical process of nude drawing – and show why it is far more than the mere study of anatomy.

08.07.2025 Art General

Becoming an Artist - Is art still recognized as a career today?

The reality that most, if not all, artists face these days is that trying to make a living from art is met with disbelief at best, ridicule at worst. But is it really that impossible?

03.07.2025 Art General

Renaissance - The Dawn of A New Era

The Renaissance was an era of upheaval, new beginnings and rediscovery. Between around 1400 and 1620, Europe experienced a cultural flowering that fundamentally changed art, science, architecture and philosophy. The word “Renaissance” comes from the French and means “rebirth” – it refers to the revival of the ideals and achievements of antiquity.

30.06.2025 Drawing

Learning to Shade - Visualising Volume, Depth and Space

25.06.2025 Art General, Sculpting

Become a state-approved sculptor - combining craft, art and vocation

Do you love creating things with your own hands? Do you have a natural feel for shapes, bodies and expression? Then a career as a sculptor could be just right for you. In an increasingly digitalised world, crafting with materials such as clay, wood or stone remains a timeless expression of creativity – an antithesis to the virtual world that is deeply rooted in human culture.

11.04.2025 Art General, Drawing, Painting

Forgotten Female Artists

Women have shaped art history – often in secret. This text illuminates the lives and works of important female artists from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and shows why they were long overlooked – and how they are being rediscovered today.

26.03.2025 Art General, Painting

How does oil paint get into a tube?

Oil paint hasn't always been available in tubes. Today, the manufacturing process is still the same as it was centuries ago. Mixing oil paints yourself takes some practice, but it has several advantages.

11.03.2025 Art General

Studying Art: Free, Fine or Applied Arts – what art degree suits you?

Free, Fine, or Applied Arts – which art degree suits you best? This article explains the differences, study options, and career prospects in various art fields. Learn about admission requirements, specializations, and job opportunities in the art world!

20.02.2025 Art General, Painting

Romanticism - Era of Emotions, Fantasy and Dark Secrets

Romanticism was a short but powerful period in art that represents a reaction to the reason and logic of the Enlightenment. The artists of the Romantic period wanted to highlight the emotional and spiritual side of people.

18.02.2025 Painting

Brush Techniques in Oil Painting

Artists use various brush techniques in oil painting to create unique effects that are often considered their personal signature. The great manipulability of oil paint opens up numerous creative possibilities, which are particularly advantageous for detailed work. We explain what these are.

13.02.2025 Painting

Priming Correctly When Working with Oil Paintings

Oil paints have been used for centuries in painting, although they require some learning to use. The importance of the right primer and the difference it can make is often underestimated.

07.02.2025 Art General

Three famous female painters - Art despite resistance

Art history has been dominated by men, making it difficult for women to become painters in the past. The three female painters presented here—Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, and Georgia O'Keeffe—overcame both social resistance and personal struggles.

31.01.2025 Art General

Four Famous Artists of The Renaissance and Their Works

The Renaissance emphasized humanism and enlightenment. It encouraged questioning and innovation beyond religious influence. Artists revolutionized portraits, sculptures, mosaics, and paintings, focusing on detail and realism, much like in ancient times. Here are key Renaissance artists and their famous works.

29.01.2025 Art General

Drawing and Painting – Learning Art Online or on Site?

The best way to learn drawing and painting, online or in person, concerns both beginners and advanced students. Many wonder if a simpler method exists, thinking, "I can teach myself" or "A quick YouTube video is enough." But can online tutorials truly replace real lessons?

28.01.2025 Digital Art

How to become a Character Designer

You have the opportunity to complete a training course to become a game designer in 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time and then specialize in character design. Depending on which institution you attend, there can always be differences in terms of the structure and focus of the training. The profession of character designer can be learned in different ways.

29.11.2024 Art General

How do I become a Photographer?

If you want to pursue your dream job, there are several options. On the one hand, you have the option of a dual training course lasting 3 years. This means that you alternate between working at a vocational school and in a company, such as a photo studio or publishing house.

04.11.2024 Art General

The Secrets of the Great Artists in Art History

Art historical research continually uncovers new secrets. These include painted-over details, encrypted symbols, revolutionary working methods or even previously unknown details from the life of the artist himself. And of course, this is not to mention the countless theories and legends that surround many a work.

04.11.2024 Art General

Women in Art

In the past and today, the role of women in art has taken many forms. Originally, the history of art was a history of men. In other words, the female sex was either not actively involved in art at all or only in subordinate areas. Women were portrayed as muses and nude models in artists' studios, they served as maids and as a source of inspiration.

01.11.2024 Art General

Top 10 artist quotes – Theme „creativity“

Many people turn to the works of famous artists and creatives for artistic inspiration. Making art can be one of the most beautiful things in the world, but sometimes it can also be quite exhausting.

31.10.2024 Art General

Top 10 artist quotes – theme “Motivation”

Motivated by the works of great artists, some sooner or later try their hand at brushes and paints. But after the first few attempts, most become frustrated and quickly question their abilities.

31.10.2024 Painting

5 Tips & Tricks for Acrylic Painting

Acrylic painting is a new but very popular medium in the art world. It is often described as very beginner-friendly and can be used to paint both realistically and abstractly.

31.10.2024 Drawing

Drawing techniques with a pencil

Drawing with a pencil is probably the most widely used drawing technique. Many people spontaneously think only of pencils as a drawing material, but this is very unfortunate because there is a wealth of drawing materials. In this blog, we will introduce some of them.

31.10.2024 Digital Art

Digital Workshop: Basics of 3D sculpting with Blender

But what exactly is 3D sculpting? What skills do you need to master it? Where is 3D sculpting used and what possibilities does it offer? In this blog post, we will address these questions and provide an insight into the world of 3D sculpting

28.10.2024 Digital Art

Digital Art: How do I best get started and what do I have to pay attention to!

In recent years, digital art has become increasingly important. Digital artists in particular have discovered digital drawing for themselves, as it offers numerous advantages over analogue drawing. But how do you actually start with digital drawing if you have only drawn analogue up to now?

28.10.2024 Drawing

How to start pencil drawings: 5 practical tips

Pencil drawing is a wonderful art form that requires creativity, precision and patience. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, pencil drawing can be a relaxing and fulfilling experience. However, it also requires certain techniques and knowledge to get the most out of your works.

28.10.2024 Drawing

Realistic drawing made simple: 3 helpful methods to improve your skills

The art of realistic drawing has developed various techniques and approaches over the centuries. Among the many methods that artists use to create their works, Sight Size, Constructive Drawing and Comparative Drawing are three notable approaches.