Category: Student Artwork

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…

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…

Another wonderful Christmas card today by student Sindhu and we love this idea!! Santa on his sleigh delivering presents in a classic setting- clear starlit sky and a house with snow covered rooftop except Santa trying to figure out how to…

Welcome to day 18 of our Christmas Card Countdown. We have another wonderful watercolour painting today by student Ni Ni. We love the festive and magical world outside of Ni Ni’s window, don’t you? Magical view at our windowMerry Christmas…

Welcome to day 17 of our Christmas Card Countdown. Today we have a wonderful illustration by student Emma Miller. I think many of us will be familiar with the fascination cats have with Christmas decorations. Lets hope Emma’s cat didn’t…

Student Ethne Dian has created another beautiful card for our Christmas Card Countdown challenge. If you have access to Facebook and you are a student, you can view an animated version of Ethne’s card where the penguin is ice skating!…

We love todays Christmas Card Countdown entry by London Art College student Nina Phillips. Nina’s style is unique and her googly eyes just make the whole ensemble eye catching and wonderful. Well done Nina! A NutCracker. Mixed medium with the…

Welcome to our Christmas Card Countdown on day 14 of our challenge. We have a lovely watercolour painting today by student Ozlem Ertaylan. Beautiful colours and beautifully fresh. My Christmas Mood 2025 ❤️🎄🎵Ozlem

Today we have a wonderful illustration by student Ethne Dian. It is absolutely superb and very professional. If you would like to take part in our Christmas Card Challenge, please email us your artwork for inclusion in December. We look…

Welcome to day 12 of our Christmas Card Countdown. We have received some amazing and beautiful cards so far this month, we hope you have been enjoying them. We have a lovely card today by student Ni Ni. The festive…

Welcome to day 11 of our Christmas Card Countdown and we have a wonderful illustration today by student Ozlem Ertaylan. We love Snoopy too! We hope you enjoy today’s instalment and if you would like to take part in our…

Welcome to day 10 of our Christmas Card Countdown Challenge. Today we have a beautiful wintery Robin sat in a snowy scene but student Marianne Tatschner. You can read a snippet from Marianne’s email that goes along with the art…

Welcome to day 9 of our Christmas Card Countdown. Today’s card is by student Ethne Dian and we absolutely love this card. The colour pallet Ethne has used here is superb, the overall effect gives the card a bright, happy…

A beautiful and crisp illustration today by student Sindhu…. Drawn and painted using Procreate over a few layers, I really enjoyed drawing a simple tree wrapped around with Christmas lights and a lovely Reindeer behind the tree on a snowy evening…

We love today’s Christmas card countdown artwork by student Emma Miller, who created a pen and watercolour study for us. It is of a cow wearing baubles as earrings. It has such character and movement. We are hugely impressed and…

We love todays instalment for our Christmas card countdown by student Ni Ni. Interesting to learn about the colour of the advent candles. Read more from Ni Ni below… Advent candles with watercolour and white pen. I saw those candles…

Today’s beautiful watercolour painting is by London Art College student Aneesha Dilip. We absolutely love this painting and want to send our congratulations to Aneesha on a superb and vibrant painting of her cat Bubs! Aneesha said… The vibrant watercolor…

Our Christmas card countdown continues today with student Ozlem Ertaylan’s dynamic artwork. The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation. The snake represents a deep connection to inner strength and clarity, encouraging us to…

Welcome to day three of our Christmas card countdown. Today we are showcasing artwork by Catherine Thompson who has painted two lovely robins in watercolour… It’s painted in watercolour – the robin dressed as Santa is trying to pretend that…

Welcome to our second day of our Christmas Card Countdown. We have some lovely pieces here painted by student Ni Ni who has written about them below. We hope you enjoy viewing them! I did some small Christmas cards on…

Welcome to the start of our Christmas Card Challenge Countdown! Every day in December, we will be sharing a Christmas Card created by our students from last weekends art challenge. It is running through the entire month so keep sending…

Welcome to the final instalment of Mirela’s amazing calendar. We hope you have enjoyed seeing each month of Mirela’s illustrations this year. They have been truly inspiring and we hope that if you design and illustrate your own calendar, you…

Welcome to this weeks art challenge results, where we asked the students to create artwork around the subject beginning with the letter E. We have received some wonderful pieces of artwork this week and some excellent ideas for subjects for…

If you’re looking to expand your artistic skills while exploring mindfulness and creative self-expression, Monika Cilmi’s mandala courses could be perfect for you. Our art tutor Monika’s private courses are designed to help artists of all levels connect with their…

We are delighted to showcase more wonderful artwork from London Art College student Ni Ni Aung, this time featuring three stunning cat portraits. Ni Ni has captured the personalities of two of her previous cats, as well as one of…