Category Archives: Student News
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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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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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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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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Cathy’s Story…..
We asked if Cathy would write about her Polar Bear painting for our college news blog and we were thrilled to receive Cathys text below. I hope that you find it inspiring and also enjoy the Polar Bear painting too, see if … Continue reading
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London Art College Winners story….
Sara Wendy Olivia, who is currently studying the portraiture course, came second in our Annual London Art Competition. Sara Wendy has very kindly sent us some wonderful photos, text and a link to a You Tube video of her exhibition to explain a little … Continue reading
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How I got some free publicity by Louise Charles Saarikoski
How I got some free publicity Written / Artwork by Louise Charles Saarikoski http://louisecharles-saarikoski.com/ Melanie asked if I would write about how I managed to get a paragraph and links to my website and paintings in Helsinki Zoo’s monthly e-newsletter. … Continue reading
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