
Author: andreasclaussen


Exploring new technologies as an artist
Have you ever considered the role of technology in art creation? Exploring new technologies as an artist can be a daunting prospect. It’s easy to get caught up in traditional methods and materials, and feel that experimenting with new technologies is unnecessary. However, exploring new technologies as an artist can open up a whole new realm of possibilities, and has the potential to breathe new life into your art.
… Exploring new technologies as an artist
Surfing the FLOOD of Information
How much can you handle? The constant stream of shocking images, lurid headlines, and ongoing updates has left many of us feeling overwhelmed and afraid. But is this flood of information truly making us safer, or is it doing more harm than good? The flood of information is much more dangerous than we realize.
… Surfing the FLOOD of Information
How to be a good newbie?
How to be a good newbie is a question that people should ask, especially when they are starting out in a new field or trying to learn something new.
… How to be a good newbie?
Why do people like different art?
Why do people like different art? It is not uncommon for someone to have a preference for a certain style or genre of art, but it is also not uncommon for someone to appreciate and enjoy a wide range of art forms.
… Why do people like different art?
What are self-portraits for?
“What are self-portraits for?” This is a question that has likely been asked by artists and art lovers alike throughout history. At first glance, self-portraiture may seem like a narcissistic pursuit, a way for artists to indulge their ego and showcase their own image. But upon closer examination, it becomes clear that self-portraiture serves a much deeper and more meaningful purpose.
… What are self-portraits for?
FLOOD paintings at Galerie an der Zitadelle
The Galerie an der Zitadelle (engl. Gallery at the Citadelle) is presenting my FLOOD paintings. They write:
… FLOOD paintings at Galerie an der Zitadelle
Will Climate Change Kill Us All?
Are we doomed to a future of environmental catastrophe and global disaster as a result of climate change? Or is there hope for humanity to adapt and overcome this challenge, as we have done throughout history?
… Will Climate Change Kill Us All?
Close connection to your subjects
Have you ever wondered about the life and artistic approach of Andrew Wyeth, the American painter known for his realist style and close connection to his subjects? In the following text, we delve into Wyeth’s background, his approach to painting, and his lasting legacy as an artist. And find out how you get a closer connection to your subjects to create a deeper paintings.
… Close connection to your subjects
“Which artworks did we forget to create?”
The question “Which artworks did we forget to create?”touches on the idea that there may be countless artworks that have not yet been imagined by humans, waiting to be discovered in the “white spaces” of our collective knowledge and understanding.
… “Which artworks did we forget to create?”
Can a machine be an artist?
Can a machine truly be considered an artist, or is the human element of emotion and self-expression essential to the creation of true art? This question presents a thought-provoking dilemma that touches on some of the key themes and arguments discussed in the text, and it invites the reader to consider their own beliefs and opinions on the matter.
… Can a machine be an artist?
AMERICAN ART COLLECTOR about the ‘FLOOD’ paintings

AVAILABLE: ‘FLOOD’ A4-Hardcover Book by Andreas Claussen

A diet for artists that has nothing to do with food

BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE magazine article about “FLOOD” and… me

French SOCIETY magazine article about “FLOOD”

bantmag article about “FLOOD”

Light as a painting subject
Claude Monet – Cathedrale di Rouen

Creative Boom article about “FLOOD”

No matter the style, learn the basics

2022 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg
My latest works of the ongoing “FLOOD” series will be presented by the Galerie an der Zitadelle (gallery at the citadel) on the upcoming art fair AAF in Hamburg.
Date: 10th – 13th November 2022
Location: Hamburg Messe Eingang West, Halle A3, 20357 Hamburg, Germany
Free magazines with my work are also available at the gallery’s booth.
More information: https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/hamburg/?lang=de

Painting ordinary things and why this is special

Can art have a practical purpose?

Should we copy to learn to draw and paint?

Why thinking about talent is useless and what you should do instead.

2022 FLOOD
My new painting series “FLOOD” is a great companion and commentator for the crazy times we live through right now. Like all great art, …
… 2022 FLOOD
When is a painting finished?

Brush Efficiency

Extraordinary preparation

One reason why sketchbooks are great

How to think beyond the picture frame?

Don’t read this if you are a self-taught artist.

A painting divided in half

INTRODUCTION TO FLOOD SERIES
I am sitting on a roof and my feet are wet. Everything, I mean everything, under my feet is wet. My feet are the new sea level. Fuck.
I was hoping we could do it. Just like a student who finishes typing his work the last night before the deadline. Now the sea level is the dead-line.
How to survive this? Put on your inflatables.
Welcome to the flood.

Do not ask yourself these two questions when you create art

2017-2021 SEASCAPES


2021 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg
My latest works will be presented by the Galerie an der Zitadelle (gallery at the citadel) on the upcoming art fair AAF in Hamburg.
Date: 11th – 14th November 2021
Location: Hamburg Messe Eingang West, Halle A3, 20357 Hamburg, Germany
Free magazines with my work are also available at the gallery’s booth.
More information: https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/hamburg/?lang=de

2021 C.A.R. Essen
My latest works will be presented by the Galerie an der Zitadelle (gallery at the citadel) on the upcoming art fair Contemporary Art Ruhr in Essen (Germany
Date: 5th – 7th November 2021
Location: Welterbe Zollverein, Gelsenkirchener Strasse 181, 45309 Essen
Free magazines with my work are also available at the gallery’s booth.
More information: http://contemporaryartruhr.de/

2021 ArtMuc München
My latest works will be presented by the Galerie an der Zitadelle (gallery at the citadel) on the upcoming art fair ArtMuc in Munic.
Date: 14th – 17th October 2021
Location: Praterinsel 3 – 4, 80538 München
Free magazines with my work are also available at the gallery’s booth.
More information: https://www.artmuc.info/besucher_info/

Non finito
“Non finito” is an Italian term for “not finished”. It is mainly used in sculpture, but can also be applied to any other form of work.
Especially Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin are…
… Non finito
Painting Trip to Ruegen, Germany, 2021 (photos)

2021 INCorporating Art Fair Hamburg
My latest works will be presented by the Galerie an der Zitadelle (gallery at the citadel) on the upcoming art fair INCorporating in Hamburg.
Date: 26th – 29th August 2021
Location: Stockmeyerstr. 41-43, 20457 Hamburg
Free magazines with all of my work are also available at the gallery’s booth.
More information: https://www.inc-artfair.info/
