Blog with Bream
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,...
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,...
When you’re just starting out with drawing, finding the right materials amongst a seemingly endless array of options can seem intimidating, and appear expensive. However, we’ve narrowed the list down to the most reliable and affordable basics you’ll be able to find online or at...
There is a common misconception that play is only for children. But the play instinct is a natural human impulse that we can always call upon for inspiration.
Viewing and making art is often described as an experience. What is at the root of that experience? Play!
Benefits of Play
Play is...
What is the process?
The process of making an artwork is all the thoughts, actions, and feelings along the journey of creating something.
What is the product?
The product is the artwork. It is the art object, the painting, the performance, the story, etc. that is completed at the end.
The...