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,...

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...

Creative Inspiration

When you find yourself in a creative lull it is great to have a list of things that inspire you and spark your creativity. We encourage you to reference this list and to write your own additions of things that inspire you.

Our List of Inspiring Things:

1. A walk around the...

First things first...

If you are just getting back into art, brand new to making art, or a seasoned artist - we strongly encourage this practice of daily drawing. It can bring a world of learning and inspiration to artists at any level.

How To:

1. Decide the time of day that consistently...