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Rachel Quarry, her inspiring story and her illustrations
Our Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma tutor Maggy Roberts sent me an email from Rachel Quarry, one of her students, letting us know about an illustration competition she and 6 other illustrators had entered and won. I asked Rachel if she would write about … Continue reading
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Maggy’s Recommendation for our Children’s illustration Students…
Our Children’s Illustration Tutor would like to recommend the book below to all of our students…. Children’s Picturebooks: The Art of Visual Storytelling Martin Salisbury and Morag Styles £22.50 In seven chapters, this book covers the key stages of conceiving a narrative, creating a visual language and … Continue reading
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Mani’s Portraits…
Nick asked Mani if he would be able to write about his artwork and a little about himself for our college news blog. Below are two memorial paintings of Mani’s fellow soldiers, we thank Mani for sharing this with us. … Continue reading
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NEW ROYAL ART AWARD
We have just received this email about the newly announced “Prince of Wales Award for Outstanding Miniature Painting”. We hope that you enjoy entering. If you win – let us know! ================================================= NEW ROYAL ART AWARD In 2001 His Royal Highness The Prince of … Continue reading
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Coloured Pencil Student…..
I asked Terry if he would write something for us about his wonderful artwork. He is currently studying the Coloured pencil course with Julie Douglas and I think you will find his text very interesting. If you are a coloured pencil artist, make sure you check … Continue reading
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London International Creative Competition
We have received an email with information about the London 2012 International Creative Competition and we thought our students might be interested. Remember – if you win let us know! =================================================== The 2012 London International Creative Competition is accepting entries now. LICC invites all visual … Continue reading
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Spring Chickens by Joan – Pet Portraits Student…
The following has been written by one of my Pet Portrait Diploma students. I asked if Joan to write about her piece of artwork she sent in to me for critique called ‘Spring Chickens’. I hope that you enjoy reading it … Continue reading
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Nicolas First step into the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma….
My name is Nicola and I am new to the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma. I must admit, I was tentative about starting. I hadn’t drawn or put pen to paper in years and I was unsure as to what I maybe able to deliver. … Continue reading
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Julie’s Illustration Story – A MUST read!
We asked Julie Mulholland if she would like to write a little about herself and her artwork and this is a very inspirational piece and a ‘must read’! Thank you Julie, for sharing it with us. ABOUT ME – by Julie … Continue reading
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Students Story on Fiery Fred…..
By Jan Wearmouth I’m a student on the children’s illustration course, and I’m loving it. I started because I hope to write and illustrate my own children’s book, even though my baby grandson may be the only one to read … Continue reading
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