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Welcome to another instalment of London Art College student Mirela Druta’s yearly calendar. Mirela illustrated her own personal calendar to give to friends and family, while studying with John Byrne on our Cartooning Course. We have been adding them to…

London Art College student Zsuzsanna Varadi is working under the tutelage of Heather Jolliffe on our Pet Portraits Diploma Course. Zsuzsanna’s most recent assignment has produced some stunning pieces and we wanted t showcase them here on our blog. We…

London Art College student Barbara Simon recently completed our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course and has now embarked on the Watercolour Diploma. Tutor Steven Hersey was greatly impressed at Barbara’s first set of work and we have added a few…

Art movements are often interconnected, with each new style building upon or reacting against previous ones. Understanding these relationships provides valuable insights into the evolution of art and its ever-changing nature. In our latest Art History blog post, we’ll explore…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would like you to get your watercolours out and try to paint some flowers. Sound easy? Yes? Great! We can’t wait to see what you all come up with! Photo Inspiration Art Inspiration

This past weekend, we asked our students to take on the theme of birds in our latest Weekend Art Challenge, and the results have been nothing short of exceptional! Students have used a wide range of mediums, watercolour being a…

Art movements are often interconnected, with each new style building upon or reacting against previous ones. Understanding these relationships provides valuable insights into the evolution of art and its ever-changing nature. In this post, we’ll explore the transitions between key…

We would like to thank all of our students who submitted artwork to this years London Art College Competition 2024! The competition is now closed and we will collate all of the entries in the next few days and present…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we will soar into the enchanting world of birds, celebrating their elegance and graceful flight. Your challenge is to capture the essence of these beautiful animals through your artwork, depicting their beauty and character. Use…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge, where we encouraged our students – in this very zesty theme – to draw or paint lemons this week! The task was simple, but left plenty of room for creativity. Our students have…

Have any of our readers wanted to paint landscapes? Perhaps you are a pet portrait artist and want to learn how to paint scenic backgrounds to accompany your dog portraits. You might also be a portrait artist and want to…

Our yearly art competition is nearly coming to a close. If you haven’t entered please emails us your artwork today! Send us your favourite piece you have completed to date for a chance to win!! Email it to entries@londonartcollege.co.uk We…

Sculpture is one of the oldest and most enduring art forms, with a rich history that spans thousands of years. From the classical works of ancient civilizations to modern and contemporary installations, sculpture has evolved significantly, reflecting changes in culture,…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! In this challenge, we would like you to study the Lemon as a subject. It is very much an overlooked and unassuming fruit to paint or draw, however it is perfect in many ways….

Welcome to the results of our latest Autumn Art Challenge! This week, our students have once again impressed us with their creativity, submitting a range of beautiful pieces. Our students have successfully captured the essence of autumn, all in their…

This year the ‘French Lavender’ plants in my garden have grown so well and they have been completely covered with bumblebees and honey bees! I wanted to capture this image, and decided to put my own ‘slant’ on it. I…

Have you entered yet? Deadline is looming. Send us your favourite piece of artwork that you have completed to date for a chance to win!! Email it to entries@londonartcollege.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you to our competition!

Color theory is a fundamental aspect of art that involves the study of colors and their relationships. Understanding color theory is essential for artists, as it influences composition, mood, and the overall impact of a piece. In this post, we…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would like our students to embrace Autumn as a subject for artwork this week. We are now coming into autumn here in the UK, with red and orange leaves falling to the ground. Autumn…

We are loving this weeks challenge, what a wide range of subject students have drawn and painted! We asked our students to create a piece of artwork as long as the subject or object began with the letter K. We…

Have you entered yet? Deadline is looming. Send us your favourite piece of artwork that you have completed to date for a chance to win!! Email it to entries@londonartcollege.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you to our competition!

My name is Lynda Stewart, and I am completing my Diploma for Drawing and Painting through London Art College, with my tutor Heather Jolliffe. I have taken a couple of months out from the course, to finish illustrating and to…

The contributions of women in art have often been overlooked and undervalued, yet female artists have made significant impacts throughout history. Despite facing numerous barriers, women have persevered and created remarkable works that continue to inspire and influence the art…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would simply like you to paint or draw anything as long as it begins with the letter K. Let us know what you have chosen and why. Enjoy and have fun!

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This week we set our students the task to paint anything they would like as long as it was only using three colours. Sounds easy but it is actually quite tricky. Of course…

London Art College student Tracey McClung has been working through the Chinese Brush Painting Course with tutor Monika Cilmi. Tracey has completed some beautiful artwork which you can see below. She also said this…. I have found Chinese brush painting…

Have you entered yet? Deadline is looming. Send us your favourite piece of artwork that you have completed to date for a chance to win!! Email it to entries@londonartcollege.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you to our competition!

Welcome to our September edition of Mirela Druta’s yearly calendar. We have been posting her calendar each month and we hope you have been inspired. Each illustration that Mirela has added to her calendar have been completely unique and meaningful….

Abstract art revolutionized the art world by breaking away from traditional representations of reality. Instead of depicting recognizable subjects, abstract artists use shapes, colours, and forms to express emotions, ideas, and other intangible concepts. We thought our students would appreciate…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! In this challenge, we would love for you to create a piece of artwork that uses JUST three of your favourite colours. It doesn’t matter what you draw or paint, just as long as…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task in painting or drawing still life. Our aim for our students this week was for them to try to keep things as simple as possible. The…

Here is the month of August for our student Mirela Druta’s art calendar. We love this scene and Mirela’s illustration is superb and very creative. We have posted many of Mirela’s pages from her calendar this year, check back on…

London Art College student Ozlem Ertaylan, has brought to life an exquisite Dahlia Pinnata for her final assignment on the Botanical Painting Diploma Course. Using watercolour on Hot Pressed Ultra Smooth paper, Ozlem has captured the delicate essence of this…

Portraiture has long been a significant genre in art history, serving as a means to capture the likeness, personality, and even the soul of the subject. From ancient civilizations to modern-day photography, portraits offer a fascinating glimpse into the ways…

A Creative Spotlight: Maria Ei Zar’s Watercolor Masterpiece We are thrilled to showcase a recent painting by one of our very talented students, Maria Ei Zar. Her latest work, a watercolour step-by-step painting of fruit in a glass bowl, is…

Have you entered yet? Deadline is looming. Send us your favourite piece of artwork that you have completed to date for a chance to win!! Email it to entries@londonartcollege.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you to our competition!

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! We haven’t had a still life challenge in a long time, so we hope that this subject inspires some of you. Your task is to arrange and draw or paint a simple still life….

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. And what an amazing challenge this way. Such a wonderful response and so many varied pieces of artwork. Well done to everyone who took part this week. We hope you enjoy viewing all…

London Art College student Rosemary Allan, has recently completed the Landscape Painting Diploma course with distinction. Throughout the course, Rosemary demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, creating a series of beautiful landscape paintings and drawings which we have added a selection…

London Art College student Cecilie Sandberg, has recently completed our Coloured Pencil Course earning a distinction. Her tutor, Paul Weaver, was thrilled with her progress throughout the course. We are proud to present a selection of Cecilie’s artwork created during…

The natural world has always been a profound source of inspiration for artists. From the serene beauty of landscapes to the intricate details of flora and fauna, nature offers endless possibilities for creativity. In this post, we’ll explore how artists…

Welcome to this weekends art challenge. This time we would like you to create anything of your choice in Black and White. It could be in graphite pencil, black and white pastel or chalk, black and white paint with all…

Welcome to the reveal of our latest weekend art challenge focused on the theme of “Reflections”. We have received so many lovely and varying ideas on this theme. We found it interesting how students have come up with completely different…

London Art College student Rhia Janta-Cooper, has recently completed the Landscape Painting Diploma course earning a distinction. Throughout the course, Rhia consistently impressed her tutor Paul Weaver with her skills, creativity and concepts. Paul Said… Rhia has been an excellent…

London Art College student Heidi Stangeland has progressed through the Drawing and Painting Diploma Course and completed with flying colours. Her tutor Paul Weaver awarded her a distinction and was thrilled with her progress as she was fairly news to…

Turning your passion for art into a profession is a dream for many aspiring artists. While it comes with its challenges, the journey of making a living from your creativity is immensely rewarding. We thought that it might be a…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for our students to look for reflections in objects or surfaces. There are often reflections in shiny surfaces with strong or bright light. These can be anything from rivers, sea, canals with…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating paintings and drawings of waterfalls. Waterfalls are a fantastic subject to tackle as you have the opportunity of capturing the dynamic interplay between water,…

London Art College student Trudy Yardy has just completed the Coloured Pencil Course with a well deserved distinction. We have added a selection of Trudy’s outstanding artwork, which she created on the coloured pencil course. Tutor Paul Weaver said that…

London Art student Tina Carroll has recently enrolled on the Pet Portrait Diploma Course and has produced some superb pieces of artwork for one of her sets of work. Tutor Heather Jolliffe was delighted with Tina’s artwork and said the…

Effective art education is crucial for developing both technical skills and creative expression. At the London Art College, we are dedicated to providing high-quality online art courses that cater to diverse artistic interests and skill levels. We thought it might…

The London Art College 2024 Art Competition is now open. Enter any piece of artwork that you have created either from coursework or your own work. You might want to create a piece especially for this competition. Alternatively why not…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for you to immerse yourself in the world of waterfalls! Waterfalls embody both grace and strength, making them a mesmerizing subject for exploration in art. Your challenge this week is to capture…

Welcome to our most recent weekend art challenge results. This challenge was an interesting one as it allowed our students to explore colour, composition and choose different media specifically suited to this theme. We gave them plenty of scope to…

Our London Art College Children’s Illustration Diploma Course is one of our most popular art courses. We have lots of wonderfully talented students studying. One exercises that really stands out for us is the Fiery Fred assignment. Just a small…

Discovering your artistic voice is a crucial step in your journey as an artist. It involves finding a style that feels uniquely yours, reflecting your perspectives, emotions, and experiences. While it can be challenging, the process of developing a personal…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love our students to explore the subject of musical instruments. If you play a musical instrument, or someone in your family does… ask them if you can paint or draw it. If you…

Welcome to this weeks pen and ink art challenge and what a popular challenge it was! So many amazing pen and ink drawings. The subjects our students have chosen to portray are so diverse, we hope that they inspire our…

We have three amazing paintings today from London Art College student Craig Soutar’s recent drawing and painting course submission. We absolutely love them and hope that our readers are as impressed as we are. Heather Joliffe, tutor for the Drawing…

Selling art prints online can be an excellent way for our students to generate income from their work. However, pricing your art prints can be challenging. You want to ensure your work is accessible while also valuing your time, effort,…

Art has always been a powerful mirror of society, reflecting historical events, cultural shifts, and social movements. It not only captures the essence of its time but also influences and shapes cultural narratives. In this post, we will explore how…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! In this challenge, we would like our students to experiment with the medium pen and ink. You can use it in any way you wish, you can use the usual black inks, or if…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating artwork of a tropical beach scene with palm trees. The majority of students who submitted work, wished they were on the beach they had…

I started the Cartooning course as I wanted to improve my drawing. With John’s guidance (the tutor) I see I’ve made progress and see how to further develop in the future. It’s fair to say I take cartooning more seriously…

London Art College student Kathryn Olley has been shortlisted for the Lancashire Artist of the Year and we are absolutely delighted to hear her news. We are all voting for her here and hope that you can do the same….

The fusion of art and technology has given rise to new forms of creativity and expression, most notably through digital art and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). These innovations have transformed how art is created, shared, and sold, opening up exciting opportunities…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for our students to immerse themselves in the serene and breathtaking beauty of a tropical beach scene adorned with swaying palm trees. What a beautiful dream to dream! Transport yourself to a…

Welcome to the results of our latest weekend art challenge. We set our students the task this week to creating paintings or drawings of ‘animals eyes’. Students could choose whichever medium they preferred to create them in. We have received…

Todays artwork is by Mirela Druta. If you haven’t been following our monthly calendar please do check back on previous months. Mirela has illustrated an entire calendar for her friends and family and we are thrilled to be able to…

Mediums I used are aquarelle paints. These two are my last submissions for course in Botanical Illustration tutored by Polly O’Leary. I take onions from my garden with idea to cook them and then I thought they look so nice…

Art galleries and museums play a crucial role in shaping art history by preserving and showcasing artworks that span centuries. These institutions not only safeguard cultural heritage but also provide invaluable educational resources for the public and art students alike….

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love our students to study animals eyes. You can draw or paint the eyes of any animal, you can create a single eye, or both. Enjoy studying them, the highlights, colours, shine and…

Welcome to the results of our latest weekend art challenge. This week we set our students the challenge of creating artwork on the subject of Ballet Dancers. This challenge was quite an open topic with plenty of choice for creating…

We are thrilled to introduce London Art College student Tracey Tansell, who has just completed the Drawing and Painting Diploma course with a well-deserved Distinction. Tracey has work very hard and it shows in her artwork. She has excelled in…

We are excited to announce the London Art College 2024 Art Competition is now open. Enter any piece of artwork that you have created either from coursework or your own work. You might want to create a piece especially for…