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Mandalas are intricate, symmetrical designs that hold deep spiritual and cultural significance. Originating in ancient religious traditions, they have been embraced by artists worldwide for their meditative and aesthetic qualities. Here we will explore the history of mandalas, highlight contemporary…
Art therapy is a powerful and transformative practice that uses the creative process of making art to improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It is based on the belief that the act of creating can be therapeutic and that artistic…
Digital art and installations have revolutionized the art world, blending technology with creativity to produce immersive and interactive experiences. These works often challenge traditional boundaries and invite viewers to engage with art in new and exciting ways. Here we thought…
Street art and graffiti have long been forms of artistic expression outside the traditional confines of galleries and museums. Originating as subversive and often illegal acts, they have evolved into recognized and celebrated art forms that influence contemporary culture. In…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Studying the lives and works of influential artists offers invaluable insights and inspiration for our London Art College students. By exploring the biographies, famous works, and personal struggles of masters like Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Pablo Picasso, students…
Art movements have shaped the course of art history, each bringing new perspectives and techniques that have influenced generations of artists. Understanding these movements not only provides insight into the evolution of art but also inspires modern artists to innovate…
John William Waterhouse was a British painter who lived during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his depictions of mythological and literary scenes, as well as his portraits of women. Waterhouse’s paintings are characterised by their…
The Raft of the Medusa is an oil painting by French Romantic painter Théodore Géricault, completed in 1819. The painting depicts the aftermath of a shipwreck in which the survivors of the shipwreck were forced to endure extreme hardships and…
Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night is a famous oil painting that he completed in 1889. The painting depicts a night sky filled with swirling stars above a village. The work is considered one of Van Gogh’s most iconic pieces and…
The National Gallery is one of the world’s most famous art museums, located in Trafalgar Square in London, England. It houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The collection includes works by some…
To continue our series of Art History books and Art Novels, our Art History tutor Stuwart Roberts (Stu) has come up with another three must reads of three well known artists. Georgia O’Keeffe, Frieda Kahol and Artemisia Gentileschi. If you…
In the lead-up to Christmas, students may be thinking about gifts that are suitable for others who share a love or interest in art of all kinds. Art History tutor, Stewart Roberts (Stu) has a few suggestions for novels that…
Janet is currently studying on our Watercolour Diploma Course tutored by Steven Hersey. Steven said… I think Janets painting is superb. A great example of skill and vision in the composition and painting qualities. A view of a holiday scene,…
Discover the entire Bayeux Tapestry following online the 70 meter-long embroidered canvas which tells the story of the conquest of England in 1066. Official digital representation of the Bayeux Tapestry – 11th century. Credits: City of Bayeux, DRAC Normandie, University of…
Tutor Heather Jolliffe has alerted us to a new exhibition for artists of all ages and abilities whilst we are all in lockdown. Its called The Great Big Art Exhibition which has been helped get started by artist Antony Gormley….
“Who likes 1000 knots in her haireedoo?Coco does … thats who. This is the hilHAIRious tale of how Coco’s exhausted mom solves the HAIRoble challenge of brushing her daughter’s long, crazy hair. It’s whimsical & wacky with a positive message…
We are looking for students to take a photograph of themselves with their artwork and / or their diploma certificate to be used on our website and social media. Would anyone be up for the challenge? Please email photos to…
The following has been written by our tutor Rona Cox for her photography students, however we thought that in general it would be good advice for all of our students on other courses as there are ‘ways and means’ of…
The Getty Museum is asking people to recreate artwork using random house objects. As self-isolation is becoming the new norm and people are getting bored, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles challenged their Twitter followers to recreate a…
Welcome to our blog post announcing the new tutor of our Illustration Diploma Course! Steven Hersey taught art for many years in a secondary school. Since his retirement from teaching Steven has been delivering workshops and demonstrations at the Lady Lever…
Here is a wonderful photo of some of the tutors and staff who attended our yearly meeting in Bristol in October 2018. A very exiting meeting with lots discussed. Some of our tutors were unable to make it, however here…
Hi Everyone, My name is Paul Weaver and I am a tutor on the drawing and Painting Diploma course. I am having an exhibition with my painting friend Max Hale next month in Wiltshire, UK. I hope that its a…
We would like to officially introduce a new tutor to our team – Monique Piscaer Bailey. Monique is going to be helping Spencer Hill tutoring our Digital Illustration Course. We asked if Monique would write a little about herself and show…
Why not follow us on Instagram! We are posting some amazing student artwork on our page. Have a look at the screen capture below to see our latest posts. We hope you enjoy following us! London Art College
We are thrilled to announce we have a new official Facebook group for all of our London Art college students. If you have a Facebook account visit our page – London Art College Facebook Group – and ask to join. It…
Chinese Brush Painting tutor Monika Cilmi’s book called ‘Beginning Chinese Brush’ is finally available. The book is structured in such a way to inspire beginners and established artists alike. By following traditional Chinese techniques, it can not only help you become more…
London Art College tutor Alan Dedman is preparing for an exhibition of paintings and drawings (Contemporary Art) from Somerset to central London, during May 2017. Alan Needs You! The Collective London, has generously offered to host a view-by-appointment show of…
Julie Douglas was a tutor for London Art College for six years, teaching several courses including Coloured Pencil, and the Drawing & Painting Diploma courses. After great pressure from her students, Julie has written a book on drawing and painting,…
We would like to officially welcome Jarnie Godwin as a new tutor to our team. She will be running our Botanical Painting course. Jarnie has written a very interesting introduction to herself and her work below and we hope you enjoy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
My name is Spencer Hill and I am the tutor for the Digital Illustration Diploma Course and the Illustration Diploma Course. Three years after my fellow author had the idea, and almost a year and a half after the contract was…
We have to admit to being in love with Pinterest! We are having fun pinning lots of wonderful things to our boards! Are you a Pinterest user? Why not pop over and follow us and see what we are pinning. Let…
Online Art Courses by the London Art College. Study with us! We provide 30 online art courses for all ages and all abilities. Every student has access online to their own personal tutor who will help and guide them through their art…
We would officially like to introduce our new Watercolour Diploma tutor Jem Bowden. Jem has been with us a few months now and we are delighted to be able to introduce him here, along with some of his beautiful watercolours. Through…
Most artists have faced the dreaded blank page, canvas or screen at some point and experienced that moment of right brain freeze. You want to create something, but you are stuck for ideas. As a conventional artist you can resort…
The aim of our Digital Illustration diploma is to provide students with the skills they need to begin creating digital art. Across six projects students gradually increase their digital skills, and to demonstrate these skills we have created an exhibition…
We are looking for a new tutor for our Watercolour Diploma Course. Send your CV with examples of your work to admin@londonartcollege.co.uk. Applicants must have teaching experience and be proficient using watercolour. Basic computer skills are essential. Applicants must be a UK resident.
Here are just a handful of photos of the tutors at this years annual general meeting in Bristol. Rona Cox, our photography tutor set up a group photo for those who attended which you can see below. It was a very useful…
CHRISTMAS 2015 – Artwork wanted for blog countdown! Yes, we know its only October and none of you are thinking about Christmas yet, however we have to be organised and work ahead for the blog 🙂 We are looking to do a Christmas…
Tutor John Byrne has emailed us one of his recent cartoons published in a June edition of the satirical paper Private Eye. We hope this inspires Johns students. If any of Johns students have similar cartoons they would like published on…
Tutor Alan Dedman has just launched a pop-up gallery called ‘Gallery Dedman’ which opened in Nailsea, North Somerset on Friday the 3rd of July. The show is comprised of 26 paintings, drawings, prints and an assemblage by the British artist…
Calling all London Art College Students. Only two more days left to enter the photography competition. Have you entered yet? Give it a go, you never know, you might just be the lucky winner of £50 for a lovely shopping…
Did you know we are on Pintrest? We have quite a selection of pins on our page from collections of inspiration for your sketchbook, colour and art studio ideas to watercolour tips and graphic design fonts and layouts. Not forgetting…
Did you know we have a student forum? All students can join and participate for free! Its called The Common Room and we would love to see you there. You can even login with your Facebook and twitter account of…
Our Botanical tutor Gaynor Dickeson is organising a Norway painting holiday. All of the details are below and don’t hesitate to contact Gaynor for details. Visit Gaynors Blog here Botanical Painting Holiday This botanical art workshop holiday is intended for people…
College tutor Spencer Hill and his partner Vicky Oakey have produced a cartoon collection centred around horses. The book is entitled ‘Cartoons from the horses mouth’ and will be published next month by Quiller Publishing under their equine imprint Kenilworth…
London Art College Drawing and Painting Diploma tutor Paul Weaver has won 1st prize in the ‘Steak of the Art Harbourside Art Prize 2014’. The competition was run by the Harbourside Art Centre in Bristol and was designed to offer artists…
Designing one of the official Private Eye Christmas Cards has for many years been one of the most coveted jobs for Britain’s Top Cartoonists, and this year one of the artists chosen is our very own John Byrne, tutor of…
Monika Cilmi, our Chinese Brush Painting tutor is having an exhibition at the Aldeburgh Gallery. Students are welcome to attend if they are in the area.