Year: 2016

Christy Chan

Christy Chan has recently completed our Coloured Pencil Drawing Course with Monika Cilmi. This is one of her final assignments and she was hoping it would be used on our website and blog. We are thrilled to be able to feature it…

Suneeta Kulkarni

A Merry Christmas and a Great 2017 to all at the wonderful London Art College! Here’s my submission for the blog, hoping it finds a spot. Suneeta.   We were delighted to add Suneeta’s artwork to our blog and her painting beautiful!…

Malgosia Kozicka

Malgosia Kozicka completed her course in Digital painting with tutor Spencer Hill in November. She has created this wonderful festive painting for us to show on our blog. We wish Malgosia all the best with her future paintings and career!

A Bah Humbug Cartoon by Gethin

Smile at student Gethin’s cartoon strip called Bah Humbug! We love it!

Festive Wishes!

We hope that all of our readers and students are having a lovely festive season. We also hope that you received some fabulous art materials from Santa this year! Student Pete Levy has created this amazing illustration which we just…

Merry Christmas to All!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our students and readers a very Merry Christmas. We hope that Santa leaves you lots of art materials under your tree this year! Thank you to student Inari Johnson for the superb…

Festive Artwork – Judy Elizabeth Wilson

We are getting close to the end of our 2016 advent calendar, we hope you have enjoyed it. Todays illustration is by student Judy Elizabeth Wilson. Judy has recently completed her course and below is a lovely testimonial email from her…….

Festive Artwork – Debra Gibson

One of our favourite designs of this year! Stunning artwork by student Debra Gibson.

Festive Artwork – Rob Wilkinson

Fantastic illustration of Rudolph with a very shiny, happy nose, by Rob Wilkinson!

Festive Artwork – Angela Watson

Todays artwork is by student Angela Watson and she has created a wonderful illustration of a little girl ice skating.

Festive Artwork – Ann Hulme

A snowy happy piece today by student Ann Hulme.

Festive Artwork – Rob Wilkinson

Todays funny festive artwork is by student Rob Wilkinson!  

Festive Artwork – Gina Maldonado

This is a very fun and happy illustration by student Gina Maldonado.

Festive Artwork

We absolutely love student Sarah Listers artwork, we are sure she will go far with her illustrations.  

Festive Artwork – Angela Watson

Todays artwork is by student and artist Angela Watson who is studying the Digital Illustration course.  

Festive Artwork – Rob Wilkinson

Superb illustration today by Children’s illustrating student Rob Wilkinson.

Festive Artwork – Su Dore

The illustration below is by artists and student Su Dore. A watercolour, coloured pencil and pencil mix.

Festive Artwork – Rob Wilkinson

Today’s artwork is by Children’s Illustration student Rob Wilkinson.

Festive Artwork – Yvonne Overheul

We love this illustration by Yvonne Overheul. A mixture of Digital and traditional media.

Festive Artwork – Marily Valkijainen

Todays festive post is by student Marily Valkijainen.

Welcome to our Christmas Countdown!

This month we will be featuring students Christmas paintings and drawings. We hope that it gets everyone in the festive spirit! Todays painting is beautiful, it is painted by student Alison Hughes.

Monika Cilmi’s Book Signing Event in Waterstones…

My name is Monika and I am a tutor for the London Art College distance learning courses. On the 26th of November I had a signing event at Waterstones in Ipswich for my first book. This book is a great achievement…

Spencer and John Gosh comics in London

Here is a fantastic photo of London Art College tutors Spencer Hill and John Byrne at Gosh comics in London. It was Spencer’s book launch evening for his new book. You can read about the launch event here – Launch Event: The Yellow…

Angela Watson – Bored Chickens!

My name is Angela Watson and I’m currently studying the Illustration Diploma with Spencer Hill. I have just received his feedback for assignment 4 and would like to share with you, how making one simple change as suggested by a…

Watercolour Portrait Painting – Ingrid Rugel

A short blog post today as we think the portrait below says more than words can! Its fabulous. This watercolour portrait painting is by student Ingrid Rugel. We hope you like it as much as we do!  

Coloured Pencil Course – Geoff Fielding

Geoff Fielding has recently completed the Coloured Pencil Course with us at the London Art college. The Coloured Pencil Course, like all of our courses, is also an online course. Consequently all of our students, including Geoff, are able to study and draw from…

Painting and Drawing Course – Christine Towers

Christine Towers is currently working on our Online Drawing and Painting Art Course. One of her beautiful watercolours has been submitted as part of the course which you can see below. Christine said at the start of the course… I…

Coloured Pencil Art Online Course – Mike Foley

Mike Foley is studying our Coloured Pencil Art Online Course. Mike said at the start of the course… “I have taken several correspondence art courses in the past. Two “Famous Artists” courses, and one watercolor workshop from “North Light Art School”….

Henry Sherridan Completed The Pet Portraits Course

 Henry Sheridan completed the pet portraits course recently, and the painting below is his final submission. We love the colours Henry has used in his painting, particularly the background which is Full of warmth and life. It allows dogs to…

Still life Mackerel Painting by Pam Cherry

This fabulous still life mackerel painting was created by Pam Cherry. She is studying with tutor Alan Dedman on the Still life Art Course. We absolutely love the painting, its full of life and the fish and paper looks shiny and…

Graphic Design in Art – Panya Sos

Student Panya Sos has been working with Vanessa Weaver on the graphic design in Art diploma course by the London College. We have added three of Panya’s pieces of artwork below for our students and readers to view. Panya has been…

Coloured Pencil Drawing – Kasturi Mukhopadhyay

We love this coloured pencil drawing by Kasturi Mukhopadhyay. We felt it was a great piece to show here on our college news blog. Kasturi has created a very bold and vibrant image which we feel looks very decorative. Kasturi has captured the light…

Cartooning Diploma Course – Allison Tebo

Allison Tebo has been working with John Byrne on our London Art College Cartooning Diploma Course. When Allison enrolled on the Cartooning course she had already completed the Drawing and Painting Diploma course. This allowed her to gain experience in general drawing…

Learning to Paint Eyes – Ingrid Rugel

London Art College student Ingrid Rugel has been learning to paint eyes in watercolour. She is studying with tutor Alan Dedman on the Portrait Painting Course and has produced some stunning studies which you can see below. The colours Ingrid…

Learning to Paint in Oils – Darinka Svircic

Darinka Svircic is learning to paint in oils on our Oil Painting Certificate course. Darinka has created a stunning oil painting of a tree which we have added below for our students and readers to view. We also very much like…

Learning Abstract Oil Painting by Ann Hulme

We have featured Ann’s paintings on our blog in previous months and we love this abstract by her too. Ann paints by mouth and has taken this set of exercises in her stride. She wrote the following about the creation…

Pet Portraits Diploma – Diana Leighton

Diana Leighton has just completed her Pet Portraits Diploma course tutored by Gayle Mason. The painting and preliminary study below was completed for the final assignment of the course. We are thrilled that Diana enjoyed the course and completed it…

Painting and Drawing Diploma Course – David Maidment

This is a fabulous painting by David Maidment who is studying our Painting and Drawing Diploma Course. We love the movement that David has created within the painting along with the fresh cool blue and green colours. Davids tutor Paul Weaver was absolutely…

Landscape Diploma Course – Johan van der Spuy

Johan van der Spuy has been creating some wonderful paintings for the Landscape Diploma Course. We have added just one fo them below and hope that you all find it inspiring. So much to see…..

Learn to Paint Portraits – Shuddhodhan Mane

Student Shuddhodhan Mane has painted his self portrait as part of one of his Learn to Paint Portraits exercises, which you can see below. We very much enjoy seeing students self portraits and would encourage our students to email them…

Oil Painting Student – Mokhtar Ibrahim

Oil Painting Student Mokhtar Ibrahim has been working on his oil paintings with guidance from tutor Alan Dedman. He is taking the oil painting online art course with the London Art College. While on the course Mokhtar has been producing some…

  Monika Cilmi, tutor for the Chinese Brush Painting Course, has worked in collaboration with a small dance company in Mexico. Monika created a visual response to the music and dance using brushwork in a form of video installation that accompany…

Cartooning Course – Gethin Walters

Hello, My name is Gethin Walters and last week I finally completed the Cartooning Course and I was delighted to gain a pass with a distinction from my tutor John Byrne. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and I have…

Children’s Illustration Diploma Fiona Levings

Hello, I’m Fiona and I am an illustrator who lives and works in sunny Tasmania, Australia. I am completing the Children’s Illustration Diploma with Maggy Roberts. I am enjoying this course very much; I’ve only been drawing for about three…

Coloured Pencil Online Course – Catherine Roux

Catherine Roux has recently completed the Coloured Pencil Online Course. She has created the most fabulous coloured pencil drawing of a Chicken and Duck scene in a farmyard. Catherine said during the course….. “I have really enjoyed the Coloured Pencil Online Course course…

Portrait Painting Course – Deborah Gale

Deborah Gale is currently studying our online art Portrait Painting course at the London Art College. It is tutored by portrait painter Alan Dedman who’s portraits are exquisite. In addition Alan is the perfect person to impart his portraiture knowledge and experience…

Portraiture Painting Online Art Course Batul Kaderbhai

Batul Kaderbhai is currently studying with us at the London Art College, on the Portraiture Painting Online Art Course. The diploma is tutored by professional artist and illustrator Alan Dedman. The paintings below have been completed as part of exercises from…

Landscape Painting Online Art Course – Thushara Mendis

Thushara Mendis  is currently working towards gaining her Landscape Diploma by studying our Landscape Painting Online Art Course. The course is tutored by artist and mentor Alan Dedman. The paintings below are part of many Thushara submitted for submission. The Painting below…

Photography Online Course – Colin Armstrong

Are you grumpy because you cant take good photos? Would you like to take a photo like this very handsome Tortoise below? If the answers is yes, come and take our Photography Online Course. Our photography online course is one of our most popular…

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to all of our London Art College students and readers of our College News blog!  Here is a collection of some amazing Halloween inspired pieces of artwork from our students. We hope you enjoy them….Don’t get too scared…!!…

Lionel Meyringer – Children’s Book Illustrations

My name is Lionel Meyringer and I am studying the Illustrating Children’s Books Online Art Course with the London Art College.  It’s coming up to Halloween, a good time for a scary story — in this case the very scary…

Komal Pankhania – Drawing and Painting Course

My name is Komal Pankhania and I am studying the Drawing and Painting Online Art Course with the London Art College. I have started this course for improving my overall techniques and the final output of the painting. I have passion…

Tutor Monika Cilmi and her new book Published

Tutor Monika Cilmi has written two new books which we hope will be of interest to her students. Her first book, entitled Origami, is available now and you can see some images from the book below. Monika’s second book ‘Chinese Brushwork for…

Spencer Hill Cartoonist

As many of our regular readers may know the London Art College tutors and admin staff recently had their annual general conference in Bristol UK. Whilst in attendance, each tutor was given hotel paper to write notes on throughout the meeting – which…

Competition Runner up Natalia Romankova

My name is Natalia Romankova and I am currently studying the Illustrating Children’s Book Online Art Diploma with Maggy Roberts. What great news! Thank you very much! My picture is called ‘A new friend’. This is the recent one from…

Winner – Shuli Han Dulley

My name is Shuli Han Dulley and I am currently studying the Watercolour Online Art Diploma Course with tutor Jem Bowden. I would like to thank all of you in London Art College giving me the opportunity to show my…

Why not get a Painters Online Free Gallery!

The London Art College have a good relationship with Painters Online and we thought it might be lovely for our students to know about the Painters Online Free Gallery. Did you know about their Free gallery service? Artists can add…

London Art College tutors

Each year the college staff and tutors get together for an annual conference in Bristol UK. This year was a good turnout, with only three tutors who were unable to attend. We had a superb meeting which was very enjoyable and…

The competition winners are……..

We would like to officially thank all of our students for entering into this years London Art College 2016 competition. It was a very difficult task not only to choose the finalists from the amazing entires but also to choose our…

History Of Art – What do you think?

My name is Stewart Roberts and I am the turo for both online art diploma courses History of Art and Understanding 20th and 21st Cenutry Art. The recent decision by the exam board AQA means that students currently studying this subject in schools will be…

View the finalists…..

View the finalists in our London Art College competition 2016! Finalists >>  Winners to be announced shortly!

Learning Coloured Pencil – Paul Hunt

We love this coloured pencil drawing by Paul Hunt. its so bright and colourful and cheery. We just had to feature it her eon our blog. We hope you like it too!

Competition Entries are now Online!

The entries to this years Official 2016 London Art College Competition are now online. Click the image below, a digital painting entered by student Maria Florencia Devoto, to see the superb entries and choose your favourite!  We will have the finalists online…

Marian Hester – Passion for Illustration!

My name is Marian Hester and in May 2015 I joined the Illustration Online Art Course course taught by Spencer Hill and just completed it in September 2016 with a distinction, which I am very proud of! I joined this course…

Keri Johnson – Zookie Cartoons!

My name is Keri and I have just completed the Cartooning Online Art Diploma Course with distinction, tutored by John Byrne. Drawing has always been important to me. It has defined who I am and continues to bring me great joy….

Julia Feliz and her New Board Book

My name is Julia Feliz  and I completed the Digital Illustration course with the London Art college. I was always the type of artist that took pleasure in creating realistic drawings of wildlife and natural areas through pencil, charcoal, and pastels….

Launch Event: The Yellow Monkey Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine

My name is Spencer Hill and I am the tutor for the Illustration course and Digital Illustration course. I have recently illustrated a book which you might have read about on our previous blog post here. The Yellow Monkey Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine was…

Beginners Painting Online Art Course – Valeria Aguiar

My name is Valeria Michael and I am currently studying theBeginners Painting Online Art Course with the London Art College. I am originally from Brazil but have lived in Europe for over 20 years. I have only recently, now that my children are…

Coloured Pencil Course – Ethne Papenfus

Ethne Papenfus is currently working on the final stages of the coloured pencil course. The drawing below is one from her last set of exercises and she has written about it below. “I enjoyed doing this drawing. It was done from…

Eyes from the Pet Portraits Online Art Course by Mel Newing

Mel Newing is completing the Pet Portraits Online Art Diploma Course, tutored by Gayle Mason. Mel said …. “So I’m still working on pieces for the “Eye Study” assignment and I’ve just finished this colour pencil drawing, some Lemur eyes. I…

Still Life Paintings by Pam Cherry

Pam Cherry is currently working towards gaining her certificate in Still Life Paintings with the London Art College. The still life course is tutored by artist and tutor Alan Dedman. He is very knowledgeable about still life paintings and drawings….

Portraits in Pencil and Acrylic – Michael Van Der Roost

Michael Van Der Roost from Belgium is currently working towards the portrait certificates with the London Art College tutor Alan Dedman. Michael has created two stunning portraits in pencil and acrylic which you can see below. The preliminary studies from his sketchbook are absolutely…

Kakuko Okamura Receives Distinction for the Illustration course!

My name is Kakuko Okamura and I just finished the Illustration course with a distinction. I’m so delighted to complete the course with good results. Last year I completed the children’s illustration course. Perhaps my lack of understanding of what…

Online Art Course Coloured Pencils by Ethne Papenfus

We are thrilled to post the final piece of work by Ethne Papenfus. Ehtne has been working on our Online Art Course Coloured Pencils. Ethne has written the following and we wish her the very best of luck with her future coloured pencil…

Watercolour Course Student Artwork…

Todays post and artwork is by student Drew STH who is studying on the Watercolour Online Art Diploma Course. ———————- Bubbled Imaginations delicate orbits: fleeting, a passing moment, imagination