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…
Welcome to the results of this weekend’s art challenge – Macro. Some fantastic results from our students this week. We think everyone enjoyed looking at objects up close. We love the Dragonfruit painting by Lisa Emls below, very bold, bright,…
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….
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…
Today’s art challenge is by student Elizabeth Robinson and it’s all about looking at the fine detail in an object or subject. We would love for you to portray something up close and zoomed in. Macro photography is fascinating and…
Welcome to the results of the art challenge – Pink & Blue. Or Blue & Pink! To say this was a popular challenge is an understatement. We are blown away by the response. All we can say is take your…
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…
“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…
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…
Welcome to our Colour Challenge. As our last colour challenge was so popular, we have decided that once a month we will provide a new colour challenge. Students can draw or paint anything they would like, as long as it…
Welcome to this weeks results for our art challenge. Oh and yes … the theme was …Stars, Planets & Nebulas! We had some confusion at the beginning of the week as a few students thought that we were carrying on…
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…
Welcome to our second art challenge of the year. This art challenge was chosen by student Maria Moon, who is currently completing our Drawing and Painting Diploma. The challenge is to create artwork along the lines of Stars, Planets, nebulas,…
Welcome to the results of the first weekend challenge of the year! We set our students a challenge of creating a piece of artwork starting with the letter A. It could have been on any topic or subject as long…
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…
Welcome to our Alphabet Challenge. Each month we will have a new letter of the alphabet and students can draw or paint anything as long as it is beginning with that letter. This challenge comes thanks to student Pete Woolgar!…
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…
For the festive countdown I have painted Santa Claus… Ho Ho Ho !… Santa is here everyone… I get very excited when I see Santa, this reminds me my childhood days waiting for Santa in the Christmas Eve. He comes…
My name is Charlotte Draper and I’m currently studying the Children’s book illustration course. We live in Cumbria just near the Lake District which tends to play a major part in my artwork as it’s hugely inspirational and somewhere of…
Today’s blog post is by student Katja Felbel who has created a linoleum print. We hope that you enjoy viewing it and reading about the artwork below….. Christmas means to me to calm down, enjoy the silence and having thepeople…
What Christmas means to me. Friends and family past and present I think of as I decorate the Christmas tree with my children every year . I remember when I was about 7, that’s about 30 odd years ago my…
Todays beautiful watercolour painting is by London Art College student Louise Bushell. Louise explains her painting below… I sing in a lovely small church choir, we used to be able to sing like this, but not this year! Christmas carols…
Todays festive countdown painting comes from student Elena Statham. We love the bright happy colours and the lovely design of the tree and decorations. A wonderful display for our blog today! Happy Holiday’s Everyone Elena
Student Jane Terris has created a wonderful watercolour painting below for our festive countdown today. Jane explains her painting below…. Dougie Dan’s Grill is set in the most scenic of locations at Ganavan Sands Oban Argyll. I was reflecting on…
It’s frosty here in the UK this morning on Monday 7th of December and our festive countdown today is by student Julie Smalley. We have thoroughly enjoyed seeing Julies artwork over the last year in our weekend art challenges, they…
The sixth day of our festive countdown belongs to student Pauline Burke who has created this amazing piece of artwork of her own mince pies. They look absolutely delicious and her painting looks good enough to eat!! A Christmas drawing…
The fifth day of our festive countdown and student Sarah Hogan has created a beautiful illustration which you can read about below… What Christmas means to me? For me as a Mum of boys, Christmas is all about innocence, pure…
Welcome to the 4th day of our festive countdown and today is the turn of student Shailaja Rathinavel who has painted this beautiful painting of dogs in a festive scene. Shailaja said….. Pets get very excited and become joyful seeing…
Our challenge to students this month is to create artwork for our festive countdown on the theme of ‘What Christmas and or New Year means to you and your family’. Today its Inga’s turn, her illustration with text is beautiful…
Welcome to our second day of our Festive Countdown and today’s artwork is by student Vicki Watkins who is on the Illustrating Children’s Book course. Vicki says… This is my idea of Christmas from when I was young. I can…
Welcome to the first day of our London Art College Festive Countdown. Student Beckie Andrews is starting us off with her beautiful watercolour of two adorable penguins. Beckie said…. ‘The best thing about Christmas, is getting snuggled up with Christmas…
Welcome to the last weekend challenge of the year! We are getting ready for our Christmas countdown once again and we would love for you to get involved. We are looking for 32 pieces of fantastic artwork to be featured…
Welcome to the results of this weekends art challenge, on the theme of umbrellas! And what a colourful challenge it was! The paintings below are beautiful and some quite ingenious. We love Sarah’s drawing with a Dandelion as an umbrella….
Martina Zielinska Bentayou has been working on the Illustrating Children’s Course follow on course and has created some stunning illustrations below. Read about how Martina got on with her assignment text below….