Category: Student Artwork

I have loved all kinds of art since my school days and when I took early retirement 2 years ago I decided to try my hand at the LAC Drawing and Painting course to see if I could improve things.The…

Student Michael Masson has created a number of stunning paintings during the time he has been studying with the London Art College. Below is a lovely collection of paintings he completed whilst on the Painting and Drawing Diploma Course. Such…

I retired four years ago having spent the previous thirty five teaching in a Special School. The children I worked with learnt most successfully when information was presented in a visual form so I spent many hours adapting materials and…

Student Eva Chen has been creating some amazing pieces of artwork for her assignments on the Illustration course with tutor Steven Hersey. They are all so wonderfully laid out with text and we really hope that our students enjoy reading…

I have completed the colour pencil course, it was hard work but satisfying and enjoyable.I enjoyed drawing the variety of subjects and receiving constructive advice from my tutor, I feel my pictures have improved owing to my tutors advice and…

My name’s Anastasiia and I just finished my drawing and pencil course. I found the London Art College online when I was searching on purpose some drawing courses to become an art adventurer. The course for sure helped me to…

Art had finished for me when I left school.  Now retired I have been lucky enough to travel and see some wonderful things.  However, our last cruise in March 2019 went disastrously wrong off the coast of Norway.  Having survived…

A big thank you to Monika Cilmi, my tutor on the coloured pencils course. I have finally finished my amazing journey. The support and encouragement she gave me has inspired me to book onto the illustrations course. Plus Monika gave…

I tried a lot of subjects in the Illustration Diploma Course. I think each topic is interesting, such as drawing comics based on text, creating picture books, or creating illustrations of your own choice of lyrics. In my opinion, the…

Sadly the well known and much loved illustrator Victor Ambrus passed away recently at the age of 85. Victor was a Hungarian-born British illustrator of history, folk tales, and animal story books. He was also well known for his appearances on the TV…

Student Alyson Fairchild is working on our Beginners Drawing Course with tutor Steven Hersey. Steven was extremely impressed with Alyson’s artwork and so we have added some of her drawings below. We love her detailed pen and ink work especially….

Sue Harper is a new student to the London Art college and has recently enrolled on our Coloured Pencil Art Course. She has just completed her first set of artwork, a few of which you can see below. Tutor Monika…

Student Robyn Hoskins has created two amazing illustrations for her set 5 work for the Illustration Diploma Course. Tutor Steven Hersey was particularly impressed with them and asked if we could show them here on our blog. We were delighted…

Student Benjamin Magesh has just completed the Portrait Painting course with flying colours and passed with a distinction. We have added Benjamin’s final set of paintings below and we know that you are going to be hugely impressed with his…

At the beginning of lockdown in March 2020 my 94-year-old mother had come to live with me. I was looking for something that we could do together and came up with drawing and / or painting. Although my mother did…

Some images have come to light on Facebook regarding a student from 1954! Salvu Scerri signed up for our Press Drawing course and you can see a photo of him below, along with the letter and part of the course…

Illustrating Children’s Book student Cheryl Day has completed two stunning pieces of artwork for her first set of artwork. Tutor Maggy Roberts was delighted with them both and asked for them to appear on our college news blog. We have…

My favourite watercolour artists are Ann Mortimer and Geoff Kersey, I do really like their evocative realism style of painting, but I also love Hazel Soan’s loose style. For this assignment, I made a painting that depicts a group of…

London Art College student Olga Polianska has very kindly written about her artwork below. Olga studied on our Painting & Drawing Diploma Course and passed with a Distinction with tutor Paul Weaver. Lake:This work is inspired by the unusual shades…

The ‘Australia’ prompt for this weekend’s challenge brought a welcome opportunity for me to look back in time. Since my retirement three years ago, and until travel was halted by the global pandemic, I divided my time between Cornwall, UK,…

Pet Portrait student Jenny Pulford has completed her set 5 artwork for the Diploma course and we have added some of it below for you all to see. Jenny has very cleverly taken three separate photos, one each of her…

Student Rob Pilsworth created both of these wonderful paintings while studying on our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course. Rob’s style of painting is superb and our art course allowed him to develop his style and given him time to work…

Tatjana Tarasenko is studying our Oil Painting Course with tutor Alan Dedman. The following pieces are from one of Tatjana’s recent sets of artwork and you can follow her text about experimenting with a pallet knife along with viewing the…

I was a complete beginner before taking this course, sketching in pencil for fun. I wanted to improve but I struggled to know what to do to reach the next level. I had no structure to my practice and only…

Fiery Fred in watercolour and Indian ink. Felt pens. Paper – Opus cold pressed watercolour paper. Mother always said a dragon should never burp in public. Now Fred knew why. “I think I can smell smoke,” the villager said as…

Although doing art at ‘A’ Level, I only started doing art again when I retired. Initially I started with pastels but have now progressed to using coloured pencils which are far less messy. My strong point is drawing and therefore…

The following is by student Anne-Sophie Laugier who has recently sent in her final assignment for the Illustrating Children’s Book Diploma Course with tutor Maggy Roberts… I chose to do the exercise digitally, because it was easier for me to…

London Art College student Shazia Tabassum studied on our Drawing and Painting Diploma Course and was able to devote time to practice with a variety of different mediums and subjects. Shazia experimented with wet in wet watercolour washes for her…

Some absolutely amazing illustrations and paintings from student Hester Groen De Porto who is studying our Painting and Drawing Diploma Course. Hester explains why he chose to enrol with the London Art College… I am a beginner with drawing and…

The work below is by student Monica Bonvicini who created a logo for a traditional hat maker for one of her assignments on the Graphic Design Art Course. Tutor Vanessa Weaver says.. “Monica’s experimentation with the styling of the logo…

Student Robyn Hopkins has created three incredible illustrations for songs for her first assignment on the Illustration Diploma. Tutor Steven encourages students to start thinking visually, with a gentle introduction to transforming words into pictures.  Robyn has created three remarkable…

My name is Leila and I am an illustrator living in the beautiful region of Hertfordshire in the UK. I am an alumni of the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma course offered by the London Art College and tutored by Maggy…

All of my paintings are painted using Chinese inks on Chinese paper. Although I have experimented using watercolour paper, I feel only the Chinese rice/mulberry papers really give an authentic look feel and indeed experience of Chinese brush painting. As…

A new blog post by London Art College tutor, called The Durham Union Debate by Alan Dedman, is now live on his blog. He would like to encourage his students, and of course all of the London Art College students,…

Student Charlie Keeffe is currently working on the Illustration Diploma wth tutor Steven Hersey and has created these wonderful illustrations for his second assignment. Steven said “I did my assessment today for his second assignment, and thought this was a…

With the master work I tried to take on board the brief and create an image which was vibrant and inviting, that had a fun almost carnival atmosphere. Even thought the tortoises shell is centre stage, the birds feathers provide…

This is work from Emily Hemmings, who has been exploring different subject matter in pen and ink on the Graphic Design Art Diploma Course. She has produced 4 very different pieces of work, experimenting with different techniques of shading – what…

I was an amateur in drawing and painting and as I wanted to develop my skills I joined the London Art College. My tutor Mr. Paul Weaver guided and motivated me very well and his help scaled up my understanding…

Drawing and Painting Diploma student Jill Charnley completed her course and passed with flying colours achieving a distinction. The standard of Jill’s work is absolutely superb and we thought that our current students would very much enjoy viewing it. Jill…

Tutor Paul Weaver has given student Cheryl Winn a distinction for all of her hard work on the Drawing and Painting Diploma Course. Paul said of the diploma….. ‘Well deserved and a great end to the year for her, she really…

This drawing was inspired by the Green & White weekend challenge, I wanted to show how white is never really pure white and how greens can be full of blues and yellows . Using some house plants and an old…

Student Inga Berkenstrater has created a wonderful Fiery Fred for the Illustrating Children’s books Diploma Course. Isn’t it fantastic! Happy Sunday everyone!

I am enjoying the Cartooning Course with John Byrne. Drawing is keeping me amused and busy during the lockdown and I hope some of my cartoons raise a smile. A few of them have been accepted in my local magazine…

About five years ago I was painting fairly traditional watercolour landscapes. We began spending half the year in Spain so I painted the scenery both in Spain and on the Cambridgeshire fens. Then I did the cartooning course with London…

An excellent cartoon by student Thakur Balbeer Singh.

I am taking the Chinese Brush Painting Course with tutor Monika Cilmi. Holding the brush differently from a pen has taken some getting used to. I am starting to feel a little more control. With the permanence of the ink…

I am taking the Coloured Pencil Drawing Course with tutor Monika Cilmi. This is a picture of a fox, I have nicknamed Henry. He was something I enjoyed creating. Done on Bristol board A4 and polychromos pencils, from start to…

Student Sidney Pletschke has just completed the Illustration diploma and here is a few of Sidneys pieces from his last assignment. Steven was thrilled with his work and said… “Sidney Pietschke has recently completed the course. Again, a really well…

My journey started in May after recovering from COVID. Having done no art since my school days lockdown and the closing of my business gave me the opportunity to dabble. I have always been a fan of colour pencil work…

Fiona Van Brabant is currently taking the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course with tutor Maggy Roberts. Maggy was particularly impressed with Fiona’s funny animals and wanted us to showcase them on our blog. We hope that they make you smile. Fiona’s…

“Retiring and ‘lockdown ‘ has been my inspiration to participate in the Coloured Pencil Course. I have painted or drawn for many years but have been restricted by time constraints. I have drawn with Prismacolor pencils for approx five years…

My name is Sam Green and I have completed the Pastels Course with tutor Monica Cilmi. The horse portrait, is of a chestnut event horse, that I had the pleasure of photographing. He was completed on Clairfontaine Pastelmat paper, with…

Brenda Davies passed the Drawing and Painting Diploma with a distinction. Tutor Paul Weaver said …. “..Brenda really worked hard, applied herself to the exercises and improved greatly as she worked through the course…” We have added some of Brendas…

Student Lesley Booth has submitted her first assignment for the Coloured Pencil Course and tutor Monika Cilmi was delighted to receive it. Monika said.. .”..I think she has started so well and she is so skilled and talented, I am…

Susan Tucker has just passed her Drawing and Painting Diploma with a Distinction which is great news! Tutor Paul weaver said… “Susan always worked very hard and applied herself to every piece she drew or painted…” Congratulations Susan, we absolutely love…

A wonderful New Year painting today by student Shailaja Rathinavel. We love the sparkle and movement, well done Shailaja! “Forget the shortcomings of the previous year and embrace this fresh start with utmost zeal. Happy new year everyone!” Shailaja Rathinavel

Happy New Year to you all from the London Art College!! There is no doubt in anyones minds that this has been one of the most challenging years in recent times. We hope 2021 will be a chance for everyone to welcome…

So to our final festive artwork of the year! Student Pauline Burke has created this wonderful wintery pastel painting of a hedgehog and his pal and we love it. We hope it makes you all smile too. It is a…

London Art College student Rose-Marie Biehlig is currently taking the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma course. Her wintery watercolour below is absolutely stunning, her crisp fresh colours are delightful. We love featuring Rose-Maries artwork her eon our blog and we are…

We absolutely love this painting by student Wendy Simmons. It’s stunning. The feel of coldness of the winters day, yet it conveys the crisp warmth in the sunshine and winter light. We also love the limited pallet that Wendy has…

These gorgeous winter bunnies were photographed by student Dora Birgis. Dora is currently taking the Pet Portrait Diploma Course and said… …Oil and photography are probably my strongest subjects and watercolour and mixed media come second…” We hope that Dora…

Todays festive painting is by student Sanduni Beddage. Sanduni said ….” Even we can’t see Santas happy smiling face this Christmas.. he still shows his happiness through his eyes”. We love it and hope you all do too!

A superb drawing in charcoal today of a Poinsettia. Even in black and white it feels vibrant and alive. Gelise said… How about a poinsettia in charcoal! Sort of sums up the end of year with a little lack of…

I have been part of this group for a while since I am (more or less) busy doing the Illustration course, which I love. It has been such a pleasure seeing all your terrific work! So, towards the end of…

We hope that you all have a wonderful festive season, from all of us here at the London Art College. It has been a difficult year for everyone and we hope that 2021 will be a new fresh start for…

Its Christmas eve on our festive countdown and we hope that you all enjoy this beautiful painting by student Vera Jaouadi… Nativity. Christmas is coming. To me it means above all a feast of love and family celebration. And children…

Student Susan Cardozo has created a beautiful painting to use as her family Christmas cards. We are delighted to show it here on our festive countdown on the 23rd of December! A little seasonal 2020, line and wash painting using…

Today’s festive countdown artwork is by student Susue Teramura and is a beautiful watercolour of Mary and baby. Susie has also written a poem to go along side her artwork….. Christmas means hope; Hope that we are seen, Hope that we are…

Our festive countdown continues today with artwork by Cartooning Diploma student Alfred Reid. Alfred created this superb cartoon and we are thrilled to display it, along with his text below on our blog today. HAPPY Christmas blessings to all at…

Priscilla Hocking’s fantastic watercolour is the star of day 20 of our festive countdown! Priscilla said… For me Christmas, is a mixed bag of fun and family plus trying not to get overwhelmed in all the preparations. This was inspired…

Student Shreya Rachapudi has created a beautiful scene for our Festive countdown today. The artwork was created digitally and Shreya said… Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in advance!!

Student Julie Smalley has created a pantomime collage scene for our festive countdown. We love the drama in the piece, and hope that next year we can head to theatres to watch pantomimes again! Audience, curtains, stage lights & fairy…

Student Elrita Roos explains what Christmas means to her and her family. She has used coloured pencil to create this delightful drawing for our Festive Countdown today….. We like the traditional Christmas, with the Christmas tree, lights, ornaments and presents…

Student Audrey Quinton has created a few illustrations which work beautifully for our Festive countdown. Read what Audrey has to say about her busy Santa below… What Christmas means to me? The excitement of seeing my Advent Calendar as a…

Student Latha has created a beautiful painting for our festive countdown today. She also explains below about what Christmas means to her and her family,… For my family Christmas means sharing. We always enjoy the rich plum cake shared by…