BREAM’s newest audio class, Memoir Writing, is now live. Led by founder and talented visual artist Ryan Reid, this class explores the form of the memoir as a vessel to reflect on and recount our greatest and most intimate moments. The power of the memoir, as it stands as a literary genre,...

So many of BREAM’s classes prompt participants to reflect on their own life experiences. Why? Because reflection is an integral part of healthy aging. From the people we know throughout our lives to past accomplishments, self-reflection is especially beneficial to the aging process. The...

For centuries, artists have explored, used, and attempted to understand colors. Abandoning the belief that shadows were purely brown or black, the Impressionists incorporated other colors, such as blues and purples to depict shadow. Artists like Rothko pushed the meaning of color further,...

At age 72, she invented an entirely new form of mixed media and reimagined florals in a way no artist had ever done before. 

A BRIEF HISTORY

Born May 4th in 1700, Mary Delany did not start creating art until she was 72. It began when she noticed a striking similarity between the color of a...

What is creative aging?

In general, creative aging emphasizes the importance of nurturing creativity in older adults through meaningful engagement with the arts to produce a higher quality of life. In particular, creative aging programs, such as BREAM classes, aim to promote social engagement and...

Last week, we covered the best beginner drawing supplies. This week, we're covering the basics for painting. Leave the streaky dollar store acrylic paint and chalky watercolors aside; this guide will show you that we don't have to compromise quality for cost when you're starting out with...