Weekend Art Challenge Results! – London Art College

This weekend’s art challenge was simple: draw or paint something beginning with the letter C.

We didn’t mind what it was—car, cloud, crab, coffee, or anything else that sprang to mind. The idea was to keep things loose and let students decide where to take it. It’s a good exercise for thinking differently and trying something new without overcomplicating things.

As always, the results were varied and creative. Some students went for everyday objects, others for animals and a few added their own twist. It’s great to see how one single letter can open up so many ideas and approaches.

If you took part this week, thank you for sharing your work. Scroll down to see the full gallery. And if you haven’t joined in yet, why not give the next challenge a go? We will be posting it tomorrow!

I’ve decided to illustrate the letter C in form of a candlelight dinner. In the back of my mind I always imagined Disney’s “Lady & the Tramp” sitting there, enjoying their pasta. Childhood memories.
Kathryn W

Made while visiting a friend – C is for Capitol! The first sketch was done in about 5 minutes while watching the sun set behind the building. The color was done this week using the first sketch and memory – no reference photos.
Ainsley

C for Clown, completed in oils.
Anthony S

Here’s a sketch of a coyote (leaping for it’s prey) for this weeks challenge. It’s made using watercolour and coloured pencil. I have learnt that the difference between a coyote and a wolf is that the coyote is smaller, has a more pointed nose and is usually reddish in colour. Amazing the things you learn when you’re looking for something beginning with C to draw!!!
Catherine T

C – Capsicums. Pencil. Practicing tone for my drawing course with a couple of red and yellow peppers.
Lindsey

Cafe at night, Vincent Van Gogh Inspiration. It was an interesting learning exercise. It wasn’t easy. This is with acrylic on A4 size paper.
Ni Ni

I just had to participate in the Weekend Art Challenge this week, because, of course, “C” is for Colin! He’s had a bit of a makeover as I’m experimenting with new techniques.
Marianne T

I did a very simple everyday object, a cup. Pastel chalks and dry watercolour pencils used.
Nina P

My drawing for this weekend’s challenge is sort of “recycled” from the previous challenge. I didn’t have time to finish the drawing of my favorite art materials, so I used it for Letter C – here I emphasized contour and color, along with my favorite colored pencils (and a can of beer, for inspiration!).
Alicia

It was created in coloured pastel, charcoal and coloured pencil on paper. It’s my little girl letting me know she’s found the food cupboard and its time for her dinner.
MaryAnn H

This is a stray Cat (my friend named it MaMa) that my friend has been feeding it everyday, and I painted it for her as a gift to thank her for taking care of the stray cats with love and care.
Monica T

One more for letter C challenge
With pencil sketch, coloured pencils and black and white pens in my sketchbook A5 size.
Ni Ni

Chicken, done with coloured pencils.
Judith F.T

Cow, created with gouache on watercolour cold pressed paper A4 size.
Ni Ni

The letter C was fun. Spring is coming to Vermont and, though I love the cosy winter when I get to light candles, I’m ready to put them aside. Drawn with ink liners and Derwent watercolor pens. Crocuses are popping up in my yard! A nice welcome. Drawn with ink liners and Derwent watercolor pens. Curlicues are something I do to relax and to work on spatial coordination and color schemes. They often surprise me by showing me my state of mind. Drawn with ink liners and Derwent watercolor pens.
Linn A

C is for Cover! Also for Cinderelle who is the character featured on this cover…
Ethne D

Cute creature. I have literally spent all weekend working on this as a present for my friend’s 70th birthday, a happy coincidence that it suited the weekend subject. Pastel on pastelmat.
Dina B

We hope that everyone enjoyed this challenge. Stay tuned for a new Weekend Art Challenge posted here tomorrow.

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