Our art lessons offer a great opportunity to explore our creativity in a relaxed and open environment. We are given the freedom to develop our own ideas and work independently, which makes the process both enjoyable and inspiring. The supportive atmosphere encourages experimentation, and every project allows us to express ourselves in new and meaningful ways.
„Art is the most beautiful of all lies, for it tells the truth of the soul.“
– Albert Einstein
First year
We focused heavily on practical work and spent a lot of time drawing. We explored different techniques, materials, and styles, while theory played a smaller role. It was all about developing our observation skills and expressing ideas visually through hands-on practice.
Our First Drawing Assignment
Our very first drawing task took place outside. We were told to find a spot, sit down, and draw a plant using only a pencil. I approached it in a more sketch-like, loose style, focusing on capturing the natural form rather than every detail.
Banana Studies in Different Techniques
Next, we explored the same subject — a banana — through various techniques. We painted it with colors, drew it in pencil with careful shading, created versions made entirely of dots or lines, and even cut out its shape from black paper. Each approach helped us understand form, contrast, and texture in a unique way.
Crushed Bottle Drawing
After that, we were given the task to draw a crushed plastic bottle. The focus was on capturing the complex shapes and folds, highlighting the crumpled areas to bring out the texture and three-dimensionality of the object.
Wooden Clothespin Drawing
In a supply class, we were assigned to draw a wooden clothespin. I’m not exactly sure why, but it was a great exercise in observing simple everyday objects and practicing detailed line work.
Acrylic Landscape Painting
After that, we worked on painting a landscape using acrylics. We focused a lot on how much blue to use in different parts of the mountains to create depth and atmosphere. We also practiced shaping the peaks—deciding which ones should be sharp and pointed, and which should be softer or more rounded. .
Clay Modeling
Our final assignment was to create something out of clay. This project allowed us to explore three-dimensional art and gave us the chance to shape and bring our ideas to life with our hands.
“Drawing is the root of everything, and the time spent on that is actually all profit.”
— Vincent van Gogh
second year
In the second year, especially during the first semester, we focused more on theory. We had to do an art analysis as a group, which took up a lot of our time, so we had less opportunity for creative work.
In 1st semester we had to present a Image Analysis about the painting „Sturzgefallene Engel“ by Pieter Bruegel.
If you are interested in the Analysis, click the buttom to the Word document:
Drawing wasn’t just about putting pencil to paper — it was about discovering how to look closer and get creative every step of the way.