Julie Read

And some fabulous drawings he has too.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this?

If I could wave a magic wand and get the Colleges/Unis to make one thing easier or clearer for you, what would you ask for?

A fabulous entry here for The John Byrne Awards - are you aged 16-30, living in Scotland? Could you enter your artwork?

You can join film director Danny Boyle on Folkstone beach tomorrow to take part in creating a fabulous sand 'etching' installation to remember, say thank you and goodbye to the soldiers of the First World War.
A beautiful, simple project, very powerful idea, (see the video). Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best.
If you're not near Folkstone you can take a look at a map that shows beaches nationwide where you can get involved. A fabulous community project. #worldwarone #commemorate #remember #armistice #rememberancesunday #dannyboyle https://www.pagesofthesea.org.uk

Hear about our Creativity Challenge, still time to do it, link in first comment to sign up. We're having great fun!!

Find out what's been happening in our Creativity Challenge here! It's really exciting and it's what you make it, we have some people with some very interesting ideas. We're hoping to help them along the way to see how they can realise them.
Are you up for the Challenge too? Still want to join us - check out our email here. https://mailchi.mp/…/whats-happening-in -the-creativity-chal…

Fancy dipping your toe in?!

How's this for drawing? Not what you'd imagine, but drawing can be a multitude of things.
How about check out our Pinterest board on drawing and re-pin for easy reference. Link in first comment.

Find out more about our 5 Day Creativity Challenge, starts on Monday! Link to sign up in the first comment 😀

Portraiture still has it's place in art portfolios. But you need to think about why and who are you portraying.
Like anything that you are drawing, painting and creating - there needs to be a reason for it, some interest and some passion to be honest.
There is no point just going through the motions to demonstrate your technical ability - you need to have a context and reason.
... Take a look at these portaits...........very inspiring.
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If you're taking part in our Creativity Challenge starting next week or not, this would be really useful to read, to really get you focused.
I've written this FREE PDF guide that details the 7 most important aspects of a successful art college portfolio and how you can implement these in YOUR portfolio today.
Unless you know about these 7 important ways to approach your portfolio, you'll find creating your successful portfolio a bit of a mystery.
... I've been implementing these plans whilst working with students over the past 8 years, with success after success.
You can get your hands on a FREE copy of the guide '7 Ways' for free, right now, by clicking https://www.portfolio-oomph.com/go/7-ways -guide/
Best wishes x
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So how's everyone getting on with their UCAS statement? Anyone made a first draft yet? If you want me to take a look at it, please join our art portfolio advice group (link in first comment) and I'd be happy to take a look to help you.
Read here about how important your UCAS statement can be, please don't rush it or overlook it. Yes, it's a post about Costume Design but its information is generic......

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with your art portfolio for art college, uni or further education then please let us help.
Our website is FULL of important and useful information regarding how best to make your successful application. www.portfolio-oomph.com
The blog is free and chocca block with advice.
... Our eBooks are affordable and go into much more depth in specific aspects of your application, such as mounting work, your digital portfolio, writing your personal statement etc.
If you want some personal one to one advice then we can arrange that too, in person or by Skype, to tailor our advice to your specific situation.
And finally we have a number of online courses in portfolio preparation to ground you with the basics also a much deeper course with our PLAN CREATE SUCCEED.
Please don't be scared, we'd love to help! (and have fun tonight if you're celebrating Halloween)
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For those of you based Glasgow side, Peter Scott, art teacher is going to be offering a 5 week block of Life drawing classes at Glasgow Art Club starting on Saturday the 10th of November. The classes will run from 11.30am to 1.30pm
The class is strictly aimed at pupils aged 16+ applying for Art School.
It will be £100 for the 5 week block.
... The classes will be taught by Peter and artist Rowan Flint.
If you wish to sign up for the class please contact Peter on: peterjscott@peterjscottfineart.com