Author: London Art College

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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…”

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

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

So to our final festive artwork of the year! Student Pauline Burke has created this wonderful wintery pastel painting of a hedgehog and his pal and we love it. We hope it makes you all

London Art College student Rose-Marie Biehlig is currently taking the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma course. Her wintery watercolour below is absolutely stunning, her crisp fresh colours are delightful. We love featuring Rose-Maries artwork her eon

We absolutely love this painting by student Wendy Simmons. It’s stunning. The feel of coldness of the winters day, yet it conveys the crisp warmth in the sunshine and winter light. We also love the

These gorgeous winter bunnies were photographed by student Dora Birgis. Dora is currently taking the Pet Portrait Diploma Course and said… …Oil and photography are probably my strongest subjects and watercolour and mixed media come

Todays festive painting is by student Sanduni Beddage. Sanduni said ….” Even we can’t see Santas happy smiling face this Christmas.. he still shows his happiness through his eyes”. We love it and hope you

A superb drawing in charcoal today of a Poinsettia. Even in black and white it feels vibrant and alive. Gelise said… How about a poinsettia in charcoal! Sort of sums up the end of year