Category: Student Artwork

These posts show student artwork from our Online Art Courses and the artwork that students produce while working on them. Learning how to paint or draw, graphic design, colour theory, Chinese brush painting, history of art …and more!

Tatiana Sukhareva

Tatiana Sukhareva has just emailed her weekend challenge from last week and we just had to feature it on our blog today! Isn’t it wonderful! What a beautiful painting. The light and shadows have been captured perfectly on the shoes…

Brandon Holdin

Brandon Holding has completed the Digital Illustration Diploma Course with tutor Monique Piscaer Bailey. He has just been issued with a certificate for a distinction. We have added below his very first submission (the eye) and his later pieces to…

Layla Ewen

A great wet-in-wet exercise from Layla Ewen who is studying with Maggie Roberts on the Illustrating Children’s Book Course.

Raquel Espinoza

Raquel Espinoza has just completed the illustration unit on the Graphics course. She submitted written notes, as well as a series of developmental images (mood board, pencil roughs) and a beautiful finished watercolour that tell the story well. Tutor Vanessa…

Sarah Lister

Tutor Steven Hersey has asked for three wonderful pieces of artwork to be showcased on our blog. Here are three final images from the work of student Sarah Lister in her Assignment 1 project. Steven Said….“I think that they are…

Patti Ann McNeil

Another student over the finish line, Patti Ann proved to be a versatile artist with a talent for watercolour and has passed the Drawing and Painting Diploma with a Distinction. Tutor Paul Weaver was delighted! Examples of her work attached….

Tanya Naraya

Tutor Paul Weaver has recently had a student pass with flying colours on the Drawing and Painting Diploma. Paul wanted to share Tanya’s artwork here on the blog as she passed with a Distinction! Congratulations Tanya! We wish you the…

Lucie A

First of all, I would like to say that I am really delighted by the opportunity to write a blog post about my experiences on the Graphic Design Art course. At the time when I started this course, I was…

Coloured Pencil Artwork

We have two lovely drawings today by coloured pencil student Tess Burn. Tutor Monika Cilmi said … “Tess has improved so much throughout the course and her pet drawing are really nice…”Monika We love both pieces of work from Tess…

Drawing With Pens

We have some students on our new course Drawing with Pens by tutor Monika Cilmi. They are Angela Willis, Kieron Moylan (aged 10) and Robert Kidner. The course is suitable for all ages and experiences, so why not give it…

Maria Win

Maria Win has produced some fabulous paintings for her final assignment in the Watercolour Diploma Course. Tutor Ida Mitrani was delighted with her artwork – aren’t they amazing!

Monika Cilmi

My name is Monika and I am a London Art College tutor. I have recently certified as a Dream builder coach following a live training in LA. It is an amazing program to help people live the life they deserve…

Jackie Davies

This stunning painting is by student Jackie Davies who completed the painting for an assignment on the Landscape Diploma Course. We love the light that Jackie has painted in the sky and reflections in the water. The depth of tones…

Lorelie Dyer

We displayed a portrait for inspiration yesterday by a very talented student. Today we thought we would display some still life artwork. The drawing is by Coloured Pencil course student Lorelie Dyer. Her drawing of a Coke can, glass and…

Dimitra Klironomou

Stunning painting today by student Dimitra Klironomou who is studying on our Drawing and Painting Diploma. Isn’t it wonderful!!

Jane Tivey

I’m currently doing the Pastel certificate course and have just completed my third set of exercises; one of these was to ‘create an imaginary landscape using frottage’. Put simply, in this case, frottage is the art of making rubbings of…

Emma Hollands

We felt that we hadn’t showcased a Pet Portrait Diploma student for a while, so here is a stunning painting by student Emma Hollands. Emma created a painting of a white cat in acrylic on canvas for her course. White…

David Weatherill

Student David Weatherill completed this amazing painting whilst working on the Drawing and Painting diploma course. We absolutely love it. It’s so dynamic and David’s colour pallet is excellent. We hope you like it as much as we do!

Magdalena Piwowarczyk

Magdalena Piwowarczyk has emailed us some more of her stunning artwork for inclusion on our blog. We couldn’t wait to add it. Magdalena’s artwork is absolutely brilliant. The first image below could even have been part of last weekends pen…

Nola Sindel

Nola Sindel completed the Botanical Painting course a few years ago. We never tire of blogging her work as inspiration for our Botanical students. This is one of our favourite pantings which Nola completed during her course. It is absolutely…

Affinity Photo

We have been contacted by a student who has been using photo editing software called Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer. They wanted us to share some links to the software’s website in case other students were interested in using it….

Audrey Q

Audrey Q. – Cartooning Diploma Course. I started the course in November 2018. The distance learning aspect was ideal for me because I divide my year between England and Spain. I have been amazed at just how much I have…

Photography Diploma Artwork

Today’s blog post is written by London Art College Photography Diploma tutor Rona Cox. “Two students have received distinctions and produced some wonderful work recently. The waterfall photograph below is by Debbie Halfhide and the portrait photograph is by student…

Pricilla Hocking

My name is Pricilla Hocking and this piece is ‘The tortoise who wanted to fly’. I’ve been looking forward to this one all through the course  – I was keen on attempting the shiny reflections and on trying an involved…

Margaret Orchard

My name is Margaret. I am studying the Botanical Illustration Course in Coloured Pencil. Having spent several years working in Watercolour and with Graphite and Coloured Pencil being my favourite mediums, I decided to have a change and try Botanical…

Magdalena Piwowarczyk

My name is Magdalena and I am studying the Illustration Diploma Course. I enclose illustrations from my assignment 1. I must admit I was rather anxious for my first grading and very much surprised by so many kind words from…

Happy Valentines!

Student Alfred Reid created this cartoon for Valentine’s day and we are thrilled to display it on our blog. Happy Valentines day everyone!

Rachel Hey

“A great solution to the brief  The Cow who went looking for a friend by student Rachel Hey.”Maggy RobertsRead more about Rachel on her website – Rachel Hey and follow her on Instagram Panda_Crafts

Sophie Bliss Kilpatrick

My name is Sophie and since joining the Pet Portrait Diploma Course, I have learnt a tremendous amount and I can definitely see the progress I am making throughout the course. I never thought I would be able to create…

James Carson

James Carson is 15 and is studying the SciFi & Fantasy Art Certificate Course with tutor John Byrne. This is James’ 2nd year studying with the London Art College. He received a distinction in his Graphic Design Diploma Course last…

Gwenda Reavley

My name Gwenda Reavley and I am taking the Pet Portrait Diploma Course with tutor Gayle Mason. Here is my pastel pencil picture of French Bulldogs Ralph and Hugo. They are my granddaughter’s much loved pets. Great practice for my…

Dessislava Tchaneva-Cozmolici

We have received this beautiful painting from Dessi below, for inclusion on our College News Blog. Isn’t it wonderful! The reflections of the trees in the still water are beautiful. There is so much to look at and your eye…

Susan Badham

Intro: I am thoroughly enjoy my Pastel course. I believe it has given me the opportunity to be more experimental In my art work with very helpful comments from Monika. My First pice of artwork. The flowing lines of this…

Kelly Brice

Kelly is studying with Alan Dedman on the Drawing and Painting Diploma Course and has emailed us some of her pieces from her final set of work. They are so colourful and beautiful and we are really pleased to be…

Rachel Malpass

This blog post written by our lovely tutor Vanessa Weaver who teaches our Graphic Design Art Diploma Course. I want to celebrate the work of Rachel Malpass, who has recently completed the Graphics course with a distinction. Many of you…

Mark Highfield

Three wonderful pieces of artwork today from student Mark Highfield who is currently studying the Watercolour Diploma Course. We hope you enjoy viewing them!

Sarah Buckingham

Maggy Roberts, the tutor for the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course emailed me this wonderful image for our blog. We absolutly love the illustration and Sarah said to Maggy… “The exercise at first filled me with fear as I am…

Alan McMahon

My name is Alan McMahon, and the attached pictures are my submissions for the first assignment in the Colour Pencils Certificate course. I have been using coloured pencils for a number of years, but in particular, I have trouble illustrating…

Ecaterina Boricean

Here is a great image of Fiery Fred from London Art College studet Ecaterina Boricean. The drama of the narrative is clear immediately and the viewpoint really adds to the storytelling.Maggy RobertsIllustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course

Melanie Stephenson

Today’s Spooky Saturday illustration is by London Art College student Melanie Stephenson….

Nola Sindel

Nola Sindel has created this beautiful botanical study of two peppers for one of her Botanical assignments. One green full pepper and one half cut red pepper. Nola’s use of watercolour washes and layers are beautiful in both studies. The…

Lesley Ryan

Good news everyone, Lesley Ryan, one of my students based in Australia has just completed the Drawing & Painting Diploma Course with flying colours, passing with a Distinction! Lesley proved to be a naturally gifted artist with an enquiring and…

Victoria Painter

Thank you so much for inviting me to write about my artwork and thank you to my tutor Monika for her support and encouragement.  I have really enjoyed the colour pencil course it covered a wide variety of subjects that…

Rosie Marnan

Dear all,Thank you all so much for your kindness and support, I have enjoyed the course immensely! If I can find any arty employment or work experience following this I will be very happy. Kindest regards, Rosie Marnan.Graphic Design in Art Diploma…

Maria Win

Here is a beautiful piece from Maria Win, called ‘Dream’. Maria is currently working on my Watercolour Diploma Course. Ida Mitrani Text by Maria This is the foot bridge in Kachin Highland, the upper side of Myanmar, Burma. The photo was…

Danielle Kantola

This week’s Spooky Saturday illustration is by London Art College student Danielle Kantola…..

Emma Hasson

Emma has uploaded these two images for her first assignment on the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course. They are both really brilliant and the orang-utan collage is one of the best solutions to this exercise that I have ever seen!…

Clare Nicholson

Welcome to Claire Nicholson’s amazing illustration for an assignment on the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course. Clare has written a little about the illustrations below. Tutor Maggy Roberts was thrilled with Clare’s artwork and asked specifically for it to be…

Nina Tadsen

Nina Tadsen is currently completing our Watercolour Diploma course. Tutor Ida has been so thrilled with Nina’s artwork she has asked her if she would consider enrolling the Botanical Watercolour Course. You’ll see why! You can also read about the…

Leonie Schottler

Tutor Monique Piscaer Bailey has been working with a superb student on her Digital Illustration Course. Monique said… ….I am so proud to issue, Leonie Schottler a diploma. She has worked so hard and I’ve not seen this amount of…

Marlies Mast

A wonderful rendition of Sink City by London Art College student Marlies Mast. Scroll down to see the artwork in detail and read what both tutor maggy and Marlies has to say about her artwork. Maggy said… Here’s a lovely…

Spooky Saturday

Today’s spooky Saturday post is by London Art College student Zansika Lachhani…

Tania Lahti

Hello everyone, My name is Monika Cilmi and I am the tutor for the Chinese Brush painting Course among a number of others. I am always happy to welcome new students on my course and if you have any questions…

Melanie Stephenson

We hope that you enjoy viewing the artwork of Melanie Stephenson below., Melanie is studying on our London Art College Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course and doing extremely well! Look at this lovely relationship between this cat and pigeon, I…

Nola Sindel

Nola Sindel studied on our Botanical painting course a few years ago however we never tire of posting her artwork for our students to see. This is a painting from one of her assignments on the Botanical Painting Course and…

Ann Bradford

Ann Bradford is studying our Beginners Drawing Online Art Course with tutor Ida Mitrani. Ann’s artwork is absolutely stunning and very blog worthy. We wanted to share it here to inspire other students in picking up a pencil and giving…

Christine Towndrow

Christine Towndrow has completed a number of our London Art College courses and we wanted to show two of our favourite pieces that she completed during her time with us. These two ingenious paintings are digitally created and are a…

Spooky Saturday

Welcome to this week’s Spooky Saturday illustration by student Dora Lokietek.

Samantha Wing

Samantha Wing is currently working through our Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma Course with the gentle guidance from tutor Maggy Roberts. Maggy asked for Samantha’s Firey Fred illustration to be posted here to inspire other students. We are thrilled, as we…

Norma Hall

Normal hall completed the drawings below when she studied on the Coloured Pencil Drawing Course. Normal passed with flying colours and we wish her the best for the future!

Sabine Krappmann

Sabine Krappmann completed our Botanical Painting Course a number of years ago and these are some of Sabine’s final pieces to continue to inspire our students with. Sabines work is absolutely beautiful and we know that you will find each…

Ingrid Rugel

Beautiful illustration today by student Ingrid Rugel who studied with both Vanessa Weaver on our Graphic Design in Art course and John Byrne and his Sci Fi Fantasy course. Both courses work well together and many students combine their time…

Happy New Years Eve!

We hope that you have enjoyed you festivities so far this year. It is now the last day to celebrate and we hope that you all have fun and enjoy yourselves. Happy New years Eve! Artwork by Julie Ann Maguire.

Christmas Wreath

It was a Christmas wreath that started our Christmas countdown of 2018 and another beautiful watercolour wreath to bring it to a close. Painted by student Elena Statham.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to everyone! We hope that you are all having fun wherever you are! Wonderful painting today by student Debra Gibson.

It’s still the festive Season…

Did you kiss your loved one under the mistletoe this year? If not its not too late! Beautiful mistletoe artwork today by student Cherry Ferris.

Did Santa Visit You?

We hope that you managed to catch a glimpse of Santa this year. If not, here is a wonderful portrait of him drawn and painted by Inari Johnson…

Happy Boxing Day!

We trust that all of our students and readers of our newsletter had a wonderful Christmas day! We hope Boxing day will be relaxing for you. A great image today by student Chris Jaffe…

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Hello everyone! My name is Ethne Dian and I am a London Art College Student studying the Illustrating Diploma Course. For me, this time of year is about celebrating the Winter Solstice — the triumph of light over dark. (Can…

Christmas Countdown Day 24

Audrey Quinton created this illustration for us to use on our Christmas countdown and we absolutely love it! We have added a close up version too. The background watercolour with salt texture is wonderful!  We hope that all of our…

Christmas Countdown Day 23

Here is a wonderful watercolour painting from our competition winner this year Mike Masson. Isn’t it absolutely fantastic! We love it and hope you all do too! 

Christmas Countdown Day 22

A beautiful illustration today by student Leila Nabih…

Christmas Countdown Day 21

Today we have two pieces of artwork, the top image is by student Elena Statham. The second digital piece is by Gayathri who has sent this wonderful message to us and all our students and readers below….. Hi All,My Season’s…

Christmas Countdown Day 20

Stunning artwork today for our Christmas Countdown from London Art College student Magdalena Piwowarczyk

Christmas Countdown Day 19

Here is another beautiful illustration from Audrey Quinton who has just started on our Cartooning Diploma course.