top of page


Life fashion drawing - V&A Dundee
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...
Vicky Thompson
Aug 20, 20233 min read
16 views
0 comments


Secret Art Sale - Habitats and Heritage
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...
Vicky Thompson
Sep 5, 20222 min read
7 views
0 comments


Sketchbook Circle 2022 - Playful Markmaking
This sketchbook theme was very interesting. Firstly, I loved the way the initial artist had made the sketchbook. It's made from two...
Vicky Thompson
Sep 5, 20221 min read
6 views
0 comments


Gelli Plate Printing
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,...
Vicky Thompson
Sep 5, 20222 min read
3 views
0 comments


Sketchbook Circle 2022 - Colour and Pattern
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...
Vicky Thompson
Sep 4, 20221 min read
3 views
0 comments


OCA Makers Session - Play
I was fortunate to participate in another makers day session on zoom, hosted by Diana Ali. The session focus this time is as “Play”...
Vicky Thompson
Sep 4, 20222 min read
4 views
0 comments


OCA Makers Session - See, Look, Observe
This blog post is a bit late, as the session took place in May. Diana Ali, a tutor at the OCA as well as an artist, curator and many...
Vicky Thompson
Sep 4, 20221 min read
2 views
0 comments


Sketchbook - ink and water
I have been spending time trying to fill my sketchbook for the sketchbook circle project on “everyday”. I became aware that the mark...
Vicky Thompson
Apr 21, 20221 min read
10 views
0 comments


Art Materials
Being a student definitely has its perks when you are obsessed with crafting materials and have access to student discount offers...
Vicky Thompson
Apr 4, 20222 min read
16 views
0 comments


Foundation drawing - An Introduction
What do I hope to gain? I wish to rekindle my creativity and hone my artistic skills through focused and structured learning. I want to...
Vicky Thompson
Mar 31, 20223 min read
17 views
0 comments
bottom of page