Illustration Online Art Course

Comprehensive Course Support for Your Creative Journey

At London Art College, each of our courses is meticulously designed to provide an in-depth exploration of its subject matter. We understand the value of personalized guidance, and our dedicated tutors are here to support you every step of the way.

What You Can Expect:

• Expert Guidance: Each course is led by a dedicated tutor who ensures that the content is current and relevant. Your tutor will provide personalized advice and encouragement, helping you to effectively apply the techniques you learn.

• Practical Learning: Our courses feature regular exercises and assignments designed to reinforce your skills and challenge your progress. These practical tasks allow you to practice and master the techniques taught throughout the course.

• Personalized Feedback: Submit your assignments online via digital photographs through your personal art room account. Your tutor will provide detailed critiques and feedback, which you can download and retain for future reference.

• Build Your Portfolio: Many assignments are ideal for inclusion in your personal portfolio, showcasing your development and achievements. These submissions are also used to assess your progress and award your diploma upon successful completion.

Your Path to Success:

By the end of your course, you will have acquired new skills and knowledge that enhance your creative abilities and contribute to your personal and professional growth. Our goal is to support your development and help you enjoy the journey of learning and creating.

Embark on your artistic journey with confidence, knowing that our dedicated tutors and comprehensive support are here to guide you towards achieving your goals.

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Having completed the Drawing and Painting diploma course last year, I was looking for another challenge and decided to tackle the Illustration course. 

I really enjoyed the first few modules, illustrating songs and poems, as they posed practical challenges requiring research and problem-solving, as well as creativity.  I spent hours on the internet searching for appropriate source material – and taking my own photographs – as well as sketching from life. 

There are also modules on graphic design, magazine article illustration and children’s book illustration.  The final module involves illustrating an entire book, which was a big project and gives students a taste of what a real-life assignment would demand of them.  I don’t mind admitting that I found it difficult and it really pushed me out of my comfort zone.

During the course I found that my style was developing and by the final assignment I realised that I enjoyed working in pen and ink with watercolour, a technique that I now intend to focus on.

I have had a brilliant time on the illustration course. Since I was young, I have always had a passion for art. However, I have always turned towards fine art and oil painting. The illustration course offered me the opportunity to explore a different area of the creative arts that has expanded my knowledge and skills.

I really loved this course. The format was easy to follow and I had so much fun working on all the assignments, and Steven’s feedback was so helpful and encouraging.

Excellent set of information. I enjoyed every bit of it and greatly appreciated the personal experience that was shared. The assignments were challenging and fun at the same time. All in all an encouraging and exciting environment to learn and dive in. All the best and a big THANK YOU.

I really enjoyed working on the Illustration course. I feel much more confident in my skills and learnt a lot particularly in forming ideas and creating good concepts and compositions. I tackled subject matter that I was new to, finding ways to generate ideas and how to render them effectively. I am very happy to receive a distinction award. I was taken out of school at 15 and I missed out on my GCSEs. This award means so much to me and gives me confidence that I can progress as an artist despite my limitations.

Enjoyed the challenge of the course

This is a brilliant online illustration course. My planning, research, designing and technical art skills have largely improved by completing this course. The assignments were challenging and enjoyable. Steven's feedback was very encouraging and helpful. I have already recommended LAC to friends and I am looking forward to enrolling onto the next course on my list.

I have just completed Steven Hersey’s illustration course. I would like to give feedback on a wonderful course with Steven Hersey as an excellent teacher. He always gave me very encouraging, detailed and thorough feedback. I was amazed at how quickly he returned my assignments and all his hard work. I would thoroughly recommend this course. Steven has also given much motivation and encouragement to take my art further.

I loved the folder and the paper course, everything explained so clearly, possible to scribble on or remove the relevant sheet temporarily... the format was so practical and attractive, very enjoyable. In fact I enjoyed the whole course very much, and found Mr Hersey's feedback tremendously valuable, interesting and constructive. Thank you!

The course was excellent and the feedback I received was first rate. I would highly recommend this course to anyone and look forward to the next one I take.

I am sad that it is finished. The progress is bigger with a tutor.

I am very satisfied with the course and I am grateful for the excellent feedback from the tutor which are always a pleasure to read and a good way for me to know where I can improve.