For this exercise, I explored using a subtractive monoprinting technique to create tonal values and marks by removing ink from the plate....

For this exercise, I explored Tracey Emin’s monotype transfer method to create self-portraits. The process involved drawing on the back...

For this exercise, I explored the theme of “Balance” through monoprinting, Inspired by Prunella Clough’s prints, I played around with...

Step 1: The Foundation – Small Repeated Marks I started with fairly smooth paper (A4 size) in various colours. I chose a single letter...

Learning Log: Collage Using Found Text Stage 1: Creating the Background The first step was all about setting a backdrop. I grabbed some...

I sat down with a mirror, a pencil, and my sketchbook, ready to tackle the daunting challenge of turning my face into a series of lines...

Looking into the world of portrait artists, both old and new, has been really interesting . I’ve tried to look into their approaches to...

Hand Studies I set out to create several studies of my left hand in various poses, focusing on both the positive forms of the hand and...

The purpose of this exercise is a focus on man made objects within a still life composition. I chose a stone chalice, ceramic vase, a...

I’ve been researching the concept of negative space within Egon Schiele’s collection of work. There’s something fascinating about how he...

Perspective, as defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica is the “method of graphically depicting three-dimensional objects and spatial...

On the 18th August I was fortunate enough to attend a fashion life drawing session at the V&A in Dundee, being held in conjunction with...

This exercise shifts our focus to organic shapes rather than the man made shapes of exercise 1. I decided to raid my fridge to see if I...

I'm back! I have really struggled to get back on top of my course. I've had a few health issues raise their head, from struggling with my...

Title: Embroidery; The Artist's Mother Artist: Georges Seurat (French, Paris 1859–1891 Paris) Date: 1882–83 Medium: Conté crayon on...

I am SO excited to be part of this project. The idea is that artists submit A5 artworks that are sold at an affordable price for charity...

This sketchbook theme was very interesting. Firstly, I loved the way the initial artist had made the sketchbook. It's made from two...

I have become a bit obsessed with gelli plate printing recently. I had one in my cupboard from years ago after using one on a course,...

I’m so excited to be participating in a sketchbook circle. I am part of the OCA discord group and there are a number of students who are...