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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…

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 reach out to us because they want to start creating but feel uncertain about choosing an online course…

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. If you’re based in Canada and looking for flexible, tutor-supported online art courses,…

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…

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…

Welcome to our Alphabet Challenge. Every month this year we are giving students a different letter of the alphabet so that they can draw or paint anything beginning with that letter. Its the last challenge of November and it’s the…

What a fantastic collection of artwork we have received for our Spooky challenge this week! From pumpkins to witches, to friendly ghosts and even Snoopy. Our students really embraced the Spooky theme with imagination. It is always wonderful to see…

At the London Art College, one of our most popular distance learning programmes is the Pet Portrait Diploma Course, tutored by experienced artist Heather Jolliffe. This course is ideal for anyone who loves animals and wants to learn how to…

We are delighted to showcase a selection of work by student Anne Lloyd, who is studying on our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course. Anne’s paintings are full of freshness and energy. Each piece shows her willingness to explore and enjoy…

Watercolour is often seen as one of the trickiest mediums to master. Its fluidity, transparency, and unpredictability can leave beginners feeling out of control. But that unpredictability is also what makes it so exciting. By embracing watercolour’s natural behaviours and…

Option 1: Spooky Halloween – Adults For those who enjoy atmosphere and drama, this challenge is all about creating a spooky Halloween scene. Think pumpkins glowing in the dark, eerie full moons, haunted houses, witches flying across the night sky,…

This week we set students the challenge of capturing the rich, warm tones of autumn for their weekend art challenge, and what a stunning collection we received. From golden leaves to hedgehogs and cosy countryside scenes, to the wearable fashions…

We are delighted to share a selection of beautiful watercolour paintings by student Iris Russell, who is currently studying on the Watercolour Diploma Course with tutor Steven Hersey. For her fifth assignment, Iris explored texture and pattern through a series…

We are pleased to feature the artwork of Ritwika Ghose, who is currently studying on our Oils Certificate Course. Ritwika has produced some beautiful pieces for her assignments, showing both sensitivity and strength in her approach to oils. For one…

Diving into pastels is like embracing a beautifully tactile world you can draw, paint, smudge, and layer colours in a way that feels immediate and joyful. However, their delicate nature means they require some thoughtful techniques to master. From selecting…

This weekend’s theme is “Autumn Colours.” Autumn is a season full of inspiration – rich golds, fiery reds, deep oranges, and soft browns. For this challenge, we would like you to create a piece of artwork inspired by the colours…

This weekend’s art challenge invited students to slow down and take inspiration from the natural world, with the theme of wild flowers. Whether growing in hedgerows, fields, or springing up unexpectedly in gardens and pathways, wild flowers are full of…

We are pleased to share the work of Craig Brain, a student on the Watercolour Diploma Course tutored by Steven Hersey. Craig recently completed a pair of snowy landscape paintings, each capturing a striking mountain view with trees and reflections…

We are delighted to showcase the artwork of Lorelei Biddulph-Armstrong, a talented 15-year-old student who has been studying on our Drawing for Children Course with tutor John Byrne. Lorelei has shown real creativity and skill across her assignments, with drawings…

Oil pastels are bold, vibrant, and wonderfully versatile. Unlike soft pastels, which are dry and powdery, oil pastels have a waxy, crayon-like texture that makes them perfect for expressive marks and rich, painterly effects. They are easy to pick up…

We are excited to reveal the winners of this year’s London Art College Annual Art Competition! Once again, our students have shown just how much creativity, imagination and technical skill is being developed across all of our courses. After much…

This weekend’s theme is “Wild flowers.” For this challenge, we would like you to take inspiration from wildflowers – whether you find them growing in the garden, spot them on a walk, or choose from a reference photo. Wildflowers can…