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At some point, almost every artist looks at someone else’s work and feels a little deflated. You might see a drawing or painting and think that it is better, more confident or more advanced than anything you are making yourself….

This weekend we are heading somewhere a little colder with a Penguins themed art challenge. Penguins are wonderful subjects to work from – strong shapes, clear contrast, and lots of character. You might choose to focus on a single penguin…

This weekend’s art challenge was all about one simple letter .. the letter T. As always, our students rose to the challenge with creativity, variety and plenty of personality. The artwork our students have created below just shows how much…

Matthew Cook has just completed our Coloured Pencil Drawing Certificate Course under the guidance of tutor Monika Cilmi. Matthew came to coloured pencil through an interest in mark-making and line, which naturally led him towards drawing and observational studies. Like…

Student Susan Cardozo has recently completed the Drawing and Painting Diploma Course, achieving a well-deserved distinction, and it is a pleasure to share her work on the blog. Susan produced a substantial and impressive body of artwork during the course,…

There is a moment in almost every drawing or painting where things suddenly seem to go wrong. What started off feeling promising now looks awkward, messy or disappointing, and you may find yourself wondering whether you should abandon it altogether….

Our weekend art challenge today to ease us back in gently is a lovely, simple one – the Alphabet Challenge. This time we are working with the letter T. Your challenge is to draw or paint anything beginning with the…

What a fantastic way to begin the year. Our first Weekend Art Challenge of 2026 invited our students to start the year doing what they love most – making art! The response has been absolutely brilliant. Our Weekend Art Challenge…

London Art College student Tiffany Lai has recently completed our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course, achieving a distinction and passing the course with flying colours. We are thrilled to be able to showcase Tiffany’s paintings and drawings on the blog…

Nigel Shaw is currently studying on our Beginners Painting Course and we are thrilled to showcase his work today on our blog. Nigel approaches his studies with an open mind and a steady stream of ideas. He is clearly motivated…

If you have ever sat down ready to draw or paint and found yourself staring at a completely blank page, you are not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common problems artists face, whether they are beginners…

We are excited to begin 2026 with our very first art challenge of the year, and we would love for you to join in. After a wonderful festive countdown, this is the perfect moment to pick up your pencils, paints,…

We are delighted to celebrate the work of Philip Hatter, who has been a wonderful and highly committed student with us. The watercolour paintings shown here include a selection of work produced during his studies on the Watercolour Diploma Course,…

This striking landscape painting by Radmila Ristic was completed as part of our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course and demonstrates a confident, expressive approach to colour and mark-making. Radmila has used a bold, autumnal palette dominated by rich oranges, yellows,…

These vibrant still life paintings by Barbara Oloan were completed as part of our Still Life Certificate Course and show a strong understanding of colour, composition and paint handling. Barbara has explored a range of subjects across the course, from…

I have been completing the Portrait Painting Certificate course, with my tutor Heather Jolliffe. This is the second course that I have done, with LAC and I am really enjoying it. I am learning lots of different techniques and styles….and…

Here we have another wonderful painting by London art college student Nguyen Khanh Van, completing our week of Festive art. Stay tuned for more posts next week, starting the year afresh! Happy New Year to everyone!

A very Happy New Year to all of our students at the London Art College. As we step into 2026, we are excited about what lies ahead! New artwork, fresh ideas, new challenges, and plenty of opportunities to develop and…

As we come to the end of the year, we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our students for taking part in the art challenges and for being part of the London Art College community….

As December draws to a close, we are still enjoying the chance to share more festive artwork with you. Today’s piece is another lovely seasonal addition by student Suneeta Kulkarni, and we are thrilled to showcase it here on the…

Our festive gallery continues with another wonderful seasonal artwork from one of our students Andi B. It is inspiring to see how many different approaches have been taken to capture the spirit of winter and Christmas.

We are delighted to bring you another festive artwork today as part of our seasonal celebration. Each piece submitted adds something unique, and it is a joy to share the creativity of our students with you. This artwork has been…

The festive season continues here at the London Art College, and today we are sharing another beautiful seasonal artwork by NI Ni. It is wonderful to be able to showcase more student pieces that capture the atmosphere of this time…

Happy Boxing Day from the London Art College!Although our Christmas countdown has reached its finale, we are delighted to continue sharing a little more festive cheer with you. Today we have a wonderful seasonal artwork to enjoy by Ni Ni….

Welcome to Day 25 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are delighted to end our countdown on a festive note with this final selection of artwork from one of our students. Today’s paintings are by Hilarie Stelfox, a…

Welcome to Day 24 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!It is Christmas Eve and our countdown is almost complete. Today we are sharing a very special festive artwork from one of our students. The artwork today is by…

Welcome to Day 23 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!As we approach Christmas Eve, today we are sharing another festive artwork from one of our students. The artwork today is by student Dionne H with a digital watercolour….

Welcome to Day 22 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are very close to Christmas now, and today we are sharing another festive artwork created by one of our students. The artwork today is by Catherine T. This…

Welcome to Day 21 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Christmas is almost here, and today we are sharing another wonderful festive artwork from one of our students. The artwork today is by student Catherine T. The Wolf is…

Welcome to Day 20 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are heading into the final week of our countdown, and today we are sharing another festive students artwork. The artwork today is by Judith F.T … called “A…

Welcome to Day 19 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!As our countdown continues, we are delighted to share another festive artwork created by one of our students. Today’s artwork is by young artist Calvin N. This is a…

Welcome to Day 18 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are drawing closer to Christmas, and today we are sharing another seasonal artwork from one of our students. The artwork today is by illustration student Amanda. Here’s a…

Welcome to Day 17 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Our countdown to Christmas continues with another wonderful student artwork. Today’s artwork is by Ozlem E. Festive Drawing inspired by Itō Jakuchū (1716–1800)Ozlem E Every piece adds something unique…

Welcome to Day 16 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Today we are sharing another festive artwork from our talented students as part of our Christmas countdown. The artwork today is by Aubrey. A hand-drawn cartoon of Carol Singers…

Welcome to Day 15 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Our December countdown carries on with another beautiful festive artwork from one of our students. Today’s artwork is by Ozlem E. 2026: We will celebrate the Year of the…

Welcome to Day 14 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Each day throughout December we are unveiling a new festive artwork from our students. Today’s artwork is by Ni Ni. Summer beach Christmas! Wish you have a wonderful Christmas!…

Welcome to Day 13 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Our Christmas countdown continues, and today we are showcasing another festive artwork from one of our students. Todays artwork is by Satu Z. It is drawn with pencil on…

Welcome to Day 12 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are halfway through our countdown, and today we are sharing another wonderful festive artwork from one of our students. Today’s artwork is by Ni Ni. Snowman Christmas scene…

Welcome to Day 11 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are delighted to share today’s festive artwork as part of our Christmas countdown. Today’s artwork is by Tiffany L. I read the prompts ‘Robins’ and ‘Gingerbread’, and this…

Welcome to Day 10 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Our December countdown is moving along beautifully, and today we are sharing another seasonal artwork created by one of our talented students Ni Ni Santa and reindeer with oil.Ni…

Welcome to Day 9 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are almost halfway through our countdown, and today we have another fantastic student artwork to share. The artwork today is by Dionne. Digital watercolour – snowflakes. Every piece…

Welcome to Day 8 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Our Christmas countdown continues with another inspiring piece of artwork from one of our students. Today’s artwork is by Nina. Festive Challenge: I did a festive bee hive with…

Welcome to Day 7 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Each day this December we are sharing another seasonal artwork from our students. Today’s artwork is by Ni Ni.. along with a wonderful explanation of the candles. Advent candles3…

Welcome to Day 6 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Our Christmas countdown continues with another beautiful student artwork. Today’s artwork is by Anne-Marie and has been painted in Watercolour. Every entry adds something unique to our festive gallery,…

Welcome to Day 5 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!We are continuing our December countdown by sharing a wonderful festive artwork created by one of our students. Today’s post is by Lindsay and we love it! Painted in…

Welcome to Day 4 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Each day this month we are highlighting a new piece of festive artwork from our students. Today’s artwork is by Ni Ni. Nativity, with watercolour and white and yellow…

Welcome to Day 3 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Throughout December we are enjoying a daily showcase of seasonal artworks created by our students. Today’s artwork is by student Ozlem titled Happy New Year. This challenge is all…

Welcome to Day 2 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!All through December we are showcasing festive artworks by our students, one each day as part of our creative countdown. Today’s artwork is a watercolour Christmas card by Anne…

Welcome to Day 1 of our London Art College Festive Art Challenge!Each day throughout December we are sharing a festive piece of artwork created by one of our students. Today’s artwork is by student Ni Ni. I did this for…

It is that magical time of year again, and we are inviting all of our students to take part in our annual Festive Art Challenge! Each December we love to showcase the creativity of our students with a festive countdown…

If you live in Canada and have been thinking about learning to draw or paint, studying online with a UK art college can be a wonderfully flexible and encouraging way to begin. Many of our Canadian students join us because…

If you live in the USA and want to learn art in a supportive, flexible way, studying with a UK distance learning college can be a wonderful option. At the London Art College, we welcome students from across the United…

Welcome to our latest blog post – Starting Art Online from Australia: What New Artists Need to Know. If you’ve been thinking about learning to draw or paint but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. Many Australian students…

If you live in Australia and want to develop your drawing or painting skills, studying art online with a UK distance learning college can be a flexible, enjoyable and supportive way to learn. Many of our Australian students join us…

Starting your art journey can feel both exciting and slightly overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find courses that genuinely support beginners and work well for international students. We hope the following blog post ‘Thinking About Studying Art Online from…

Our final challenge of November was all about cats, and what a wonderful selection of artwork we have received! From portrait and characterful sketches to lively, mischievous studies, our students have truly captured the spirit of these much loved animals….

Many of us are looking for small, grounding hobbies at the moment, something calming, affordable and easy to pick up at home. Drawing or painting is one of the simplest ways to switch off for a little while, and you…

We are delighted to share the final assignment work of Jayne Cornforth, who has recently completed the Botanical Coloured Pencil Diploma with tutor Gráinne Murphy. For her assignment, Jayne created two stunning botanical studies: a Princess Irene Tulip and a…

if you have been following our blog for a while, you will know that we have been featuring the amazing work by student Lucy Hammond. Lucy has continued showed just how versatile an illustrator she is. This stage of the…

The Coloured Pencil Certificate Course at the London Art College is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore one of the most versatile and accessible mediums available to artists today. Often underestimated, coloured pencil work can be incredibly rich and…

If you’re based in the United States and want to learn to draw or paint, online study can be an accessible way to begin. We hope our blog post A Beginner’s Guide to Studying Art Online from the USA with…

For artists based in Canada, studying art online can provide a practical way to continue developing skills without stepping away from work, family commitments or an established creative practice. Many Canadian students at the London Art College already have experience…

For our final art challenge of the year, we are keeping things fun and friendly with a theme that everyone will enjoy – Cats and Kittens! Cats make wonderful subjects for art. They can be elegant, mysterious, playful, or mischievous…

What a cheerful collection of artwork we have for this week’s art challenge! Our students have been busy drawing and painting chickens, and the results are absolutely wonderful. From proud roosters to inquisitive hens, each piece captures the unique charm…

We are thrilled to share another stunning assignment from Carol Wong, a student studying on our Botanical Painting Diploma. The focus on this set of work was in Pen & Ink, combined with watercolour. Carol chose to illustrate a Hibiscus…

We are delighted to share some beautiful artwork from Joan Henderson, who is currently studying on the Coloured Pencil Diploma Course. For her second set of assignments, Joan produced a variety of coloured pencil drawings, including a detailed study of…

One of the most inspiring aspects of the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course is seeing how each student approaches the same brief in completely unique ways. Recently, our students were set the task of illustrating a scene based on a…

Studying art online from the USA can be an effective option for developing artists who already have experience but want structured guidance and thoughtful feedback. Many US-based students at the London Art College are confident in one area of art…

For many artists in Australia, studying art online offers a practical way to continue developing skills without relocating or committing to fixed class times. At the London Art College, a significant number of Australian students already have experience in drawing…

This weekend’s theme is Chickens! Chickens are full of character – from their bright feathers and quirky expressions to the way they scratch, peck, and strut about. For this challenge, we would like you to create a drawing or painting…

This weekend’s challenge was all about the letter R, and our students ‘rose’ to the occasion brilliantly! From radiant roses and regal robins to rushing rivers, rustic rooftops, and even Rudolph with a red nose, the variety of ideas and…

We are delighted to share the stunning work of student Lisa Dickinson, who has been working on her Botanical Painting Diploma Course with us. For her latest assignment, Lisa chose to study and paint the Echinacea Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea…

We are delighted to showcase the beautiful watercolours of Clare Roberts, a student currently studying on the Watercolour Diploma Course, tutored by Steven Hersey. Clare has been working on landscapes, drawing inspiration from her visits to both the Mawddach Estuary…

One of the most important aspects of illustrating for children’s books is creating characters that feel alive on the page. Children connect most strongly with personalities they can recognise and relate to, whether that’s a cheeky rabbit, a brave young…

We are delighted to share some wonderful news from our wonderful tutor Monika Cilmi. Monika has recently been appointed as a part-time Fine Art Lecturer at Fresh Art College of Arts in Paphos, Cyprus. Fresh Art is a small but…