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I’ve just completed the Graphic Design Art course which I enjoyed very much. It gave me the space to use my imagination on tasks and assignments which started small and grew to develop and combine multiple GDA skills. I’ve picked…

Karen Jones is currently studying on the Pet Portraits Diploma Course with tutor Heather Jolliffe here at the London Art College. Her recent submissions show her pushing her skills with two very different mediums, oils and pastels. In her first…

Before the invention of convenient paint tubes in the 19th century, creating art was a far more laborious process. Artists had to prepare their materials from scratch, often spending hours grinding pigments, mixing them with binders, and ensuring their tools…

Welcome to this weekends art challenge. We would love for you to create artwork around the cutest animal on the earth…a Panda Bear! We have left this challenge fairly open, so our students can create either a realistic painting or…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating artwork on the subject of sky and clouds. We asked our students to turn their focus to one of nature’s most ever changing subjects…

We are delighted to showcase this beautiful landscape painting by Benjamin Magesh, a student on our Landscape Diploma Course. Benjamin’s work beautifully captures the essence of a natural riverside scene. His meticulous attention to detail and balance of light and…

Recreating famous artworks is not only a fun and rewarding way to engage with art history but also an excellent way to practice your skills and gain a deeper appreciation for the techniques and styles of great artists. Whether you’re…

Welcome to our weekend challenge and today it is all about sky and clouds. We all have access to look up at some point in the day wherever you are in the world. Whether is is a beautiful blue sky,…

This week’s challenge was all about owls, and our students have created some truly stunning artwork! From detailed drawings to expressive paintings, each piece has captured the beauty of these wonderful and secretive birds. A special welcome to Dawn, a…

London Art College student William Huxham gained a distinction for his work on the Landscape Diploma Course. Incredibly he completed whilst caring for his sister, who is unwell. William has enrolled onto three of our courses, his confidence has increased…

Hi LAC friends! I am a student in the Illustrating Children’s Books course and thought my fellow students would enjoy seeing some of my outside work.  I recently finished (mostly finished, I still have to make the endpapers and cover)…

Impressionist paintings, with their distinctive style and fresh approach, transformed the art world in the late 19th century. These works broke away from the rigid rules of academic art, capturing the beauty of ordinary life, light, and movement. Today, Impressionism…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This week we would love for you to portray owls – or a single owl, the choice is yours. Owls are predominantly solitary and nocturnal and this could come across in your work…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge, where we set our students the task of creating artwork featuring anything beginning with the letter P! Once again, our students have done a fantastic job, producing a wonderful variety of creative and…

If you’ve ever tried to create a pet portrait for friends and family but struggled, or want to improve your skills, the London Art College’s Pet Portraits Diploma is the perfect course to get you started. Designed for budding artists…

Congratulations to Beverly Williams on successfully completing the Painting and Drawing Diploma course with us here at the London Art College! As you can see from the artwork below, Beverly’s hard work and dedication in developing her artistic skills on…

For centuries, women in art have often been overlooked, their contributions either overshadowed by their male counterparts or excluded from historical narratives altogether. Yet, countless women defied societal norms to create extraordinary works of art, shaping the course of art…

Welcome to our Alphabet Challenge. Each month we have a new letter of the alphabet and students draw or paint anything as long as it is beginning with that letter. Its the last challenge of February and the turn of…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating artwork on the subject of Houseplants. We have been so impressed by the variety of techniques used! From delicate watercolours to detailed pen and…

We are delighted to showcase the artwork by Craig Soutar, who has successfully completed the Painting and Drawing Diploma Course with tutor Heather Jolliffe. Craig’s dedication and effort throughout the course has been excellent, and his artwork showcased below reflects…

We have some beautiful artwork to showcase today by London Art College student Anne Constable. Anne completed our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course which is one of our most popular courses. Her tutor Paul Weaver was thrilled with her progress…

Surrealism, an art movement born in the early 20th century, sought to unlock the unconscious mind and explore the world of dreams. Heavily influenced by psychoanalysis and the writings of Sigmund Freud, surrealist artists created fantastical works that blurred the…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would love for our students to dig out their pot plants and draw or paint them. Not literally but wed like to see you have a go and capturing them on…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating artwork on the subject of Bright Coloured Birds. The variety of artwork we received this week is simply incredible. All such beautiful colours. Thank…

After many years of dedicated teaching for us here at the London Art College, Maggy Roberts is retiring from her role as tutor for the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma course. Maggy has been a valued part of the college, guiding…

I enrolled onto the London Art College Landscape course because I wanted to develop my skills, and learn more about landscapes. For me landscapes have always been a very difficult subject to create. I found the course to be a…

London Art College student Laure-Anne Sarron has completed our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course with flying colours. We are thrilled to showcase some of Laure-Anne’s artwork below. We also have a few lines from her tutor Paul Weaver about her…

Colour is one of the most powerful tools in an artist’s arsenal. From the vibrant reds of passion to the serene blues of calm, colours evoke emotions, create atmosphere, and communicate meaning. Throughout history, artists have used colour not only…

Welcome to our latest art challenge which we hope will brighten your day! Its all about colour! Lots of bright intense and vivid tones and hues to portray some beautiful birds. You can create a single bird or a whole…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating artwork on the subject of Soft Toys. The results are fantastic! From well-loved childhood teddies to colourful plush animals, each piece captures the charm…

London Art College student Anthony Nardella has recently completed our Cartooning Diploma Course with tutor John Byrne. Anthony sent this wonderful message to John with his last assignment. We are thrilled to share it and delighted that Anthony enjoyed his…

I have just completed my Diploma in Drawing and Painting and was awarded a “Distinction,’ at London Art College.  My tutor, Heather Jolliffe was so helpful and knowledgeable. Her positive feedback, always gave me ideas for future development and things…

Modern art is a term that often sparks curiosity and confusion in equal measure. With its bold departures from traditional styles and its embrace of experimentation, modern art challenges viewers to think beyond the familiar. Emerging in the late 19th…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would like you to find your favourite soft toy and draw or paint it. This could be a soft toy that is close to your heart, perhaps something you owned since…

We have some exciting news from tutor Paul Weaver who is teaching in Tuscany this year…. There is one room available for my painting holiday based at The Watermill at Posara – 28th June – 5th July 2025. The bedroom…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating artwork something beginning with the letter S. Our students did a fantastic job! We received a wonderful variety of artwork, each one unique and…

We have a very special blog post today by student Philip Hatter. Tutor Steven Hersey has been delighted with Philip’s progress on the course and wanted us to share his penultimate set of work. Philip is studying our Watercolour Painting…

My name is Anita and I recently passed with Merit from the Botanical Painting course. Before I started this course I was making patterns in watercolour paint, based on botanical subjects, what interests me very much. I really wanted to…

The Middle Ages, spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, was a fascinating period of artistic development. While often overshadowed by the Renaissance, the Middle Ages laid the foundation for much of Western art. But what about the…

Welcome to our Alphabet Challenge. Every month this year we will have a new letter of the alphabet and students can draw or paint anything as long as it is beginning with that letter. Its the last challenge of January…

This week’s Weekend Art Challenge has been all about cake! Our students have been busy drawing and painting all sorts of delicious treats, from amazing Battenburg cakes to delicate cupcakes and everything in between. The results have been absolutely mouth-watering!…

London Art College student Nurgül, who is currently studying our Botanical Painting Diploma, has shared an stunning step-by-step watercolour of a golden eagle. Nurgül’s painting demonstrates how delicately she painted using this medium, with crisp, fresh layers of watercolour. We…

A student who has been very active and successful since doing the Cartooning Course six years ago with John Byrne has just got back in touch with the collage. We are so thrilled to hear that he is doing so…

Abstract art marked a radical departure from the traditional ways of representing the world. Instead of depicting recognisable objects or scenes, abstract artists focused on colour, shape, and form to convey emotions, ideas, or even music. Emerging in the early…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge, all about cakes! You can draw, paint or illustrate any kind of cake. It could be a Vanilla Custard Slice, Battenburg, Fresh cream scone, Chocolate eclairs, Bakewell Tarts, Macaroons or what about a…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge! Our students have done a fantastic job this week! Each piece showcases the unique beauty of a single flower, with a variety of styles and techniques bringing the flowers to life. We are…

Two stunning illustrations today by Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course student Miriam Eisenbacher. Tutor Maggy Roberts got in touch with the illustration Miriam has created called Sebastian’s sink city. We have added the full illustration along with some close up…

We love it when past pupils get in touch with their artwork and since completing a course with us, Geraldine has been working hard on new paintings and a new website. IrishArtOnline.ie We wish her the best of luck in…

Ancient Egyptian art, with its striking visuals and deep symbolism, remains one of the most recognisable and fascinating art forms in human history. Created over thousands of years, it offers a glimpse into the culture, beliefs, and daily life of…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would like to challenge our students to create a piece of artwork of just one single flower. This can be a ‘cut to white’ piece, simply drawn on a white piece…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we set our students the task of creating a painting or drawing using a single colour. It’s a lots tricker than you might think but it was a very popular challenge! We…

We have a beautiful step by step watercolour today by student Maria Ei Zar. We absolutely love Maria’s watercolour techniques, they are so delicate. Her colours and washes are crisp and clear. We hope you enjoy viewing them and they…

Welcome to our lovely blog post today celebrating the artwork of student Rebecca Sullivan. Our Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma is one of our most popular courses and Rebecca’s artwork so far on the course has been superb. Take a look…

The Renaissance, which spanned roughly from the 14th to the 17th century, was a transformative period in European art, culture, and thought. Originating in Italy, it marked a shift away from the religious dominance of the Middle Ages to a…

Welcome to this weekends art challenge where we would like you to try to create a piece of artwork using only one colour. This might sound quite tricky, however it might not be as challenging as you might think. We…

This challenge was slightly different from the challenges we have had in the past, and we think this has turned out to be a superb blog post. It’s all thanks to our amazing students. It focuses on the things our…

We are delighted to share the success of Karen, one of our lovely London Art College students, who has recently completed her Drawing and Painting Diploma. Under the expert guidance of Paul Weaver, Karen has developed her skills and creativity…

London Art College student Tracey McClung has been working with tutor Monika Cilmi on our Chinese Brush Painting Course. Tracey has produced some beautiful artwork and we are thrilled to showcase it below. I have always been interested in the…

Imagine painting the vibrant hues of Greece’s enchanting Ithaca island. For art enthusiasts, this dream can become a reality with Ithaca Painting Holidays, led by London Art College tutor Alan Dedman and artist Adriana Eyzaguirre. This holiday offers an opportunity…

Impressionism, an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century, forever changed the way artists approached their work. Rejecting the strict rules of traditional academic painting, Impressionists chose instead to capture the fleeting beauty of everyday life, often working…

London Art College student Karen Jones has created a beautiful study of a parrot. Her tutor Heather Joliffe was delighted with it and said the following…. Here’s a drawing by Karen Jones which I thought was a stunning piece of…

Welcome to the first weekend art challenge of the year. We would like you to reflect on 2024 and what you learnt in your year of creativity. What do you feel was the best thing you learnt from your course…

Welcome to a brand new year of creativity and learning at the London Art College! As we step into 2025, we can’t wait to see our students ideas and artwork they will all create this year. We hope you all…

As we bid farewell to 2024, we wanted to take a moment to wish all our students and supporters a very Happy New Year’s Eve. We are delighted to showcase on our blog today as the last post of the…

As we conclude our festive celebration of student artwork, today’s featured pieces are truly remarkable. Hilarie Stelfox has created a captivating painting in almost monochrome tones, with a single vibrant green Christmas tree drawing your eye through a serene forest…

Continuing our festive celebration of student artwork, today we are delighted to share another stunning selection of seasonal pieces. Nurgul Ozkeser’s atmospheric watercolour of two figures in a wintry scene with trees beautifully captures the stillness of the season. Maria…

Continuing our festive celebration of student artwork, today we’re thrilled to feature another stunning selection of seasonal pieces. Jan Graham’s delicate pen and watercolour of holly and berries is a perfect nod to winter, while Wendy Simmons’ beautiful pastel painting…

As we continue the festive season, we’re delighted to showcase some of our favourite student artwork that has been sent to us over the years. These stunning pieces include a beautiful watercolour robin by Cherry Ferris, a charming watercolour snow-covered…

We hope that you are all enjoying the festive season and have enjoyed following our Christmas Card Challenge. We have our final challenge image today by Ni Ni too. We also thought it would be a great idea to add…

Today’s wonderful artwork is by student Paula Monaghan. We felt it was the perfect choice for our Christmas day entry and we hope you love it as much as we do! We also hope you have all enjoyed taking part…

We have a beautiful card for Christmas Eve which we are thrilled to share with everyone. Not just the card, but the wonderful email that went along side. We were absolutely delighted to read that Judith is enjoying her course…

We are on the last few days of our Christmas Card Challenge as Christmas Day is nearly upon us! We are thrilled to show artwork today by student Anthony Snell who has captured Santa on canvas. We absolutely love the…

A beautiful painting today by Sindhu, on one of our final days of our Christmas Card Countdown. We hope you have all been enjoying the wonderful artwork we have displayed this month. Keep checking back as we have a few…

We hope that everyone is getting into the festive spirit! Only a few more days left of our Christmas Card Challenge and we hope that you are all enjoying the beautiful variety of images our students have been creating. This…

Another wonderful card today by student Ni Ni who, if you remember painted the advent candle at the start of our Christmas Card Challenge. We hope you are all enjoying our month of festive images, don’t forget to email us…