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
Continue ReadingMonth: January 2021
Christine Borrows
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
Continue ReadingSidney Pletschke
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
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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
Continue ReadingAlphabet Challenge Letter A
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
Continue ReadingDiane Field
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
Continue ReadingFiona Van Brabandt
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
Continue ReadingChristina Tomlinson
“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
Continue ReadingWeekend Challenge – Alphabet Challenge A
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
Continue ReadingSamantha Green
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
Continue ReadingBrenda Davies
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
Continue ReadingLesley Booth
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
Continue ReadingSusan Tucker
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…”
Continue ReadingShailaja Rathinavel
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
Continue ReadingJenny Laver
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
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