Author: London Art College
This month we will be featuring students Christmas paintings and drawings. We hope that it gets everyone in the festive spirit! Todays painting is beautiful, it is painted by student Alison Hughes.
My name is Monika and I am a tutor for the London Art College distance learning courses. On the 26th of November I had a signing event at Waterstones in Ipswich for my first book. This book is a great achievement…
Here is a fantastic photo of London Art College tutors Spencer Hill and John Byrne at Gosh comics in London. It was Spencer’s book launch evening for his new book. You can read about the launch event here – Launch Event: The Yellow…
My name is Angela Watson and I’m currently studying the Illustration Diploma with Spencer Hill. I have just received his feedback for assignment 4 and would like to share with you, how making one simple change as suggested by a…
A short blog post today as we think the portrait below says more than words can! Its fabulous. This watercolour portrait painting is by student Ingrid Rugel. We hope you like it as much as we do!
Geoff Fielding has recently completed the Coloured Pencil Course with us at the London Art college. The Coloured Pencil Course, like all of our courses, is also an online course. Consequently all of our students, including Geoff, are able to study and draw from…
Christine Towers is currently working on our Online Drawing and Painting Art Course. One of her beautiful watercolours has been submitted as part of the course which you can see below. Christine said at the start of the course… I…
Mike Foley is studying our Coloured Pencil Art Online Course. Mike said at the start of the course… “I have taken several correspondence art courses in the past. Two “Famous Artists” courses, and one watercolor workshop from “North Light Art School”….
Henry Sheridan completed the pet portraits course recently, and the painting below is his final submission. We love the colours Henry has used in his painting, particularly the background which is Full of warmth and life. It allows dogs to…
This fabulous still life mackerel painting was created by Pam Cherry. She is studying with tutor Alan Dedman on the Still life Art Course. We absolutely love the painting, its full of life and the fish and paper looks shiny and…
Student Panya Sos has been working with Vanessa Weaver on the graphic design in Art diploma course by the London College. We have added three of Panya’s pieces of artwork below for our students and readers to view. Panya has been…
We love this coloured pencil drawing by Kasturi Mukhopadhyay. We felt it was a great piece to show here on our college news blog. Kasturi has created a very bold and vibrant image which we feel looks very decorative. Kasturi has captured the light…
Allison Tebo has been working with John Byrne on our London Art College Cartooning Diploma Course. When Allison enrolled on the Cartooning course she had already completed the Drawing and Painting Diploma course. This allowed her to gain experience in general drawing…
London Art College student Ingrid Rugel has been learning to paint eyes in watercolour. She is studying with tutor Alan Dedman on the Portrait Painting Course and has produced some stunning studies which you can see below. The colours Ingrid…
Darinka Svircic is learning to paint in oils on our Oil Painting Certificate course. Darinka has created a stunning oil painting of a tree which we have added below for our students and readers to view. We also very much like…
We have featured Ann’s paintings on our blog in previous months and we love this abstract by her too. Ann paints by mouth and has taken this set of exercises in her stride. She wrote the following about the creation…
Diana Leighton has just completed her Pet Portraits Diploma course tutored by Gayle Mason. The painting and preliminary study below was completed for the final assignment of the course. We are thrilled that Diana enjoyed the course and completed it…
This is a fabulous painting by David Maidment who is studying our Painting and Drawing Diploma Course. We love the movement that David has created within the painting along with the fresh cool blue and green colours. Davids tutor Paul Weaver was absolutely…
Johan van der Spuy has been creating some wonderful paintings for the Landscape Diploma Course. We have added just one fo them below and hope that you all find it inspiring. So much to see…..
Student Shuddhodhan Mane has painted his self portrait as part of one of his Learn to Paint Portraits exercises, which you can see below. We very much enjoy seeing students self portraits and would encourage our students to email them…
Oil Painting Student Mokhtar Ibrahim has been working on his oil paintings with guidance from tutor Alan Dedman. He is taking the oil painting online art course with the London Art College. While on the course Mokhtar has been producing some…
Monika Cilmi, tutor for the Chinese Brush Painting Course, has worked in collaboration with a small dance company in Mexico. Monika created a visual response to the music and dance using brushwork in a form of video installation that accompany…
Hello, My name is Gethin Walters and last week I finally completed the Cartooning Course and I was delighted to gain a pass with a distinction from my tutor John Byrne. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and I have…
Hello, I’m Fiona and I am an illustrator who lives and works in sunny Tasmania, Australia. I am completing the Children’s Illustration Diploma with Maggy Roberts. I am enjoying this course very much; I’ve only been drawing for about three…
Catherine Roux has recently completed the Coloured Pencil Online Course. She has created the most fabulous coloured pencil drawing of a Chicken and Duck scene in a farmyard. Catherine said during the course….. “I have really enjoyed the Coloured Pencil Online Course course…
Deborah Gale is currently studying our online art Portrait Painting course at the London Art College. It is tutored by portrait painter Alan Dedman who’s portraits are exquisite. In addition Alan is the perfect person to impart his portraiture knowledge and experience…
Batul Kaderbhai is currently studying with us at the London Art College, on the Portraiture Painting Online Art Course. The diploma is tutored by professional artist and illustrator Alan Dedman. The paintings below have been completed as part of exercises from…
Thushara Mendis is currently working towards gaining her Landscape Diploma by studying our Landscape Painting Online Art Course. The course is tutored by artist and mentor Alan Dedman. The paintings below are part of many Thushara submitted for submission. The Painting below…
Are you grumpy because you cant take good photos? Would you like to take a photo like this very handsome Tortoise below? If the answers is yes, come and take our Photography Online Course. Our photography online course is one of our most popular…
Happy Halloween to all of our London Art College students and readers of our College News blog! Here is a collection of some amazing Halloween inspired pieces of artwork from our students. We hope you enjoy them….Don’t get too scared…!!…
My name is Lionel Meyringer and I am studying the Illustrating Children’s Books Online Art Course with the London Art College. It’s coming up to Halloween, a good time for a scary story — in this case the very scary…
My name is Komal Pankhania and I am studying the Drawing and Painting Online Art Course with the London Art College. I have started this course for improving my overall techniques and the final output of the painting. I have passion…
Tutor Monika Cilmi has written two new books which we hope will be of interest to her students. Her first book, entitled Origami, is available now and you can see some images from the book below. Monika’s second book ‘Chinese Brushwork for…
As many of our regular readers may know the London Art College tutors and admin staff recently had their annual general conference in Bristol UK. Whilst in attendance, each tutor was given hotel paper to write notes on throughout the meeting – which…
My name is Natalia Romankova and I am currently studying the Illustrating Children’s Book Online Art Diploma with Maggy Roberts. What great news! Thank you very much! My picture is called ‘A new friend’. This is the recent one from…
My name is Shuli Han Dulley and I am currently studying the Watercolour Online Art Diploma Course with tutor Jem Bowden. I would like to thank all of you in London Art College giving me the opportunity to show my…
The London Art College have a good relationship with Painters Online and we thought it might be lovely for our students to know about the Painters Online Free Gallery. Did you know about their Free gallery service? Artists can add…
Each year the college staff and tutors get together for an annual conference in Bristol UK. This year was a good turnout, with only three tutors who were unable to attend. We had a superb meeting which was very enjoyable and…
We would like to officially thank all of our students for entering into this years London Art College 2016 competition. It was a very difficult task not only to choose the finalists from the amazing entires but also to choose our…
My name is Stewart Roberts and I am the turo for both online art diploma courses History of Art and Understanding 20th and 21st Cenutry Art. The recent decision by the exam board AQA means that students currently studying this subject in schools will be…
View the finalists in our London Art College competition 2016! Finalists >> Winners to be announced shortly!
We love this coloured pencil drawing by Paul Hunt. its so bright and colourful and cheery. We just had to feature it her eon our blog. We hope you like it too!
The entries to this years Official 2016 London Art College Competition are now online. Click the image below, a digital painting entered by student Maria Florencia Devoto, to see the superb entries and choose your favourite! We will have the finalists online…
My name is Marian Hester and in May 2015 I joined the Illustration Online Art Course course taught by Spencer Hill and just completed it in September 2016 with a distinction, which I am very proud of! I joined this course…
My name is Keri and I have just completed the Cartooning Online Art Diploma Course with distinction, tutored by John Byrne. Drawing has always been important to me. It has defined who I am and continues to bring me great joy….
My name is Julia Feliz and I completed the Digital Illustration course with the London Art college. I was always the type of artist that took pleasure in creating realistic drawings of wildlife and natural areas through pencil, charcoal, and pastels….
My name is Spencer Hill and I am the tutor for the Illustration course and Digital Illustration course. I have recently illustrated a book which you might have read about on our previous blog post here. The Yellow Monkey Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine was…
My name is Valeria Michael and I am currently studying theBeginners Painting Online Art Course with the London Art College. I am originally from Brazil but have lived in Europe for over 20 years. I have only recently, now that my children are…
Ethne Papenfus is currently working on the final stages of the coloured pencil course. The drawing below is one from her last set of exercises and she has written about it below. “I enjoyed doing this drawing. It was done from…
Mel Newing is completing the Pet Portraits Online Art Diploma Course, tutored by Gayle Mason. Mel said …. “So I’m still working on pieces for the “Eye Study” assignment and I’ve just finished this colour pencil drawing, some Lemur eyes. I…
Pam Cherry is currently working towards gaining her certificate in Still Life Paintings with the London Art College. The still life course is tutored by artist and tutor Alan Dedman. He is very knowledgeable about still life paintings and drawings….
Michael Van Der Roost from Belgium is currently working towards the portrait certificates with the London Art College tutor Alan Dedman. Michael has created two stunning portraits in pencil and acrylic which you can see below. The preliminary studies from his sketchbook are absolutely…
My name is Kakuko Okamura and I just finished the Illustration course with a distinction. I’m so delighted to complete the course with good results. Last year I completed the children’s illustration course. Perhaps my lack of understanding of what…
We are thrilled to post the final piece of work by Ethne Papenfus. Ehtne has been working on our Online Art Course Coloured Pencils. Ethne has written the following and we wish her the very best of luck with her future coloured pencil…
Todays post and artwork is by student Drew STH who is studying on the Watercolour Online Art Diploma Course. ———————- Bubbled Imaginations delicate orbits: fleeting, a passing moment, imagination
Today’s blog post displays the most beautiful watercolour painting by Ingrid Rugel. Ingrid is studying the Portrait Painting Online Art Course, tutored by portrait artist Alan Dedman. We absolutely love this painting Ingrid has created. From the lovely wet in wet washes and their…
Todays blog post has been written by Student Anne Griffin – Pet Portrait Art Course. We hope that you enjoy reading Annes experiences and viewing her wonderful artwork. We wish Anne all the best for her future paintings and drawings. ———————— I…
My name is Chloe White and I’m studying the Digital Illustration Online Art Course with tutor Spencer Hill, whilst working full time, primarily specialising in creating illustrations based on photographs or sketches. These three illustrations were based on photographs taken and…
Have you entered our competition yet? The deadline is only a few days away. Enter any painting or drawing you have created with a chance to win either £200 or £100….. Send your entry today to – entries@londonartcollege.co.uk
Today’s post is by Ethne Papenfus who has nearly completed our online Coloured Pencil Course with us here at the London Art College. Ethne said about her Pansy drawing…. “I enjoyed doing this painting. Pansies give such a wonderful show of colour in…
Veterinarian, Lynne Faulconbridge, has just completed her online art course at the London Art College in Pet Portraits. It is tutored by professional pet portraits artist and tutor Gale Mason. Lynne’s final painting for the course is of two dogs…
Lisa Chaffrey is currently working through our Drawing and Painting Online Art Course. Furthermore she is being guided by tutor Paul Weaver, who is also an excellent and very friendly professional artists and tutor. Paul has been helping Lisa with her…
Ann Hulme has been working with tutor Alan Dedman on the oil painting online course. Ann paints by mouth. We feel that her initial drawing and the final painting of ‘Elgins Tower’ is absolutely incredible. Ann has written the following text…
Alexandra Pearce is studying our online Oil Painting Art Course with tutor Alan Dedman. We have added four images below of Alexandra’s work. The images consist of three preliminary studies along with the final painting in the lower right hand corner. Alexandra added the…
First of all we would like to congratulate Fiona Reade who was recently awarded a Distinction after completing her Pet Portraits Diploma art course successfully. Congratulations Fiona! Fiona studied her online art course from the comfort of her own home with the…
Barbra Knapik has been studying with us at the London Art College on our popular Still Life Online Art Course. Barbra is being guided by our course along with having access to her tutor Alan Dedman online at all times. This is…
Here is a fabulous and dynamic piece of Drawing and Painting Course artwork by Carol Zhao. Carol is currently studying with our popular tutor Paul Weaver on our online art diploma course. Carol has created a mirrored image of two goldfishes in two…
Student Kelly Pritchard is studying under the online tutelage of Vanessa Weaver on our Art in Graphic Design Course. Kelly is studying her course from home – you can do the same with us too! Kelly has created this wonderful…
Darinka Svircic is working towards gaining her oil painting certificate, by studying our Oil Painting Course online from home. The painting below has been painted using traditional oils. We love the textures Darinka is using, particularly in the sky area of the…
The following was written by student Ethne Papenfus who has been studying on the Coloured Pencil Online Art Course. We hope you enjoy reading about Ethne’s latest drawing below. “The photo for this drawing was taken from the deck of a…
John Peace is working towards gaining his certificate in Still Life Painting and Drawing with us at the London Art College. He is being tutored by artist and mentor Alan Dedman who enjoys creating still life paintings and imparting his knowledge…
Jill Plunkett has recently and successfully completed the Pet Portraits Online Art Course. She gained her Diploma in Pet Portraits with us at the London Art College, by studying from home. Her tutor is the professional pet portraits artist and…
We would like to congratulate Madeleine Burrows on passing the Pet Portraits Diploma with Distinctions! Her painting of two dogs on a beach below is fabulous! We wish Madeleine every success with her future artwork and business.
Monique Piscaer Bailey has recently completed the Digital Illustration Diploma and earned herself a Distinction. We asked her to share her experiences with the college. After completing the children’s book illustration diploma, I was excited to take my art to…
The following post is by Geoff Goodall studying on the Coloured Pencil Online Art Course. ————————————— I have in the past primarily used watercolour as my preferred medium. I have painted many things (over the last eleven years or so) to…