GCSE Art is as rigorous and tough as every other GCSE qualification out there. I've been teaching for over ten years, and got an A* in both my GCSEs and A-levels, so trust me when I say small things can make a big difference! While your teachers and schools will do all they can to make sure you have everything you need, having your own set of materials that you can use both at home and at school is a great idea and often the sign of a dedicated and potentially very successful

Creating stories is hard, creating comic books can be even harder. But you can most certainly do it, and in this brief blog post, I'm going to tell you how. Get it on paper Ideas that stay in your head often end up living there. Get them onto the page - physical or digital - whether it be a drawing a mindmap, a conversation between two characters. That leap is the first step. Figure out what you need Not all comic creators are writers and not all comic creators are artists. S

It's 2026 and there's never been a better time to be a creative! Let me tell you why. The creative industries are off to a strong start this year with lots of innovative and new ways to share art, create community, and enjoy the experience as both a consumer and a maker. With the rise of AI generated visuals, writing and audio, there has been growing fear among creatives and their audience alike as to whether there really is a future for artists and the arts as a whole. Well

As an artist likely at the beginning of your journey, whether it be GCSE, A-level or University level. Sometimes you may wonder - what type of creative will I grow to become? Will I be super commercial, will I fight for causes great and small - creating work that contributes to a something greater than myself. It's good to have these discussions. Vital even. This is a journey you will have to make on personally, and a question only you can answer for yourself. But no matter w

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So you now understand the significance of your visual library as explained in our post 3 Reasons Why You Need to Build Your Visual Library,

As students of the arts, it is imperative that you build your visual library, and here are three major reasons why you should do so

To read the updated list, click here! So you’ve made the choice to pick Art GCSE and now you’re wondering: “Do I need to buy anything?”. The honest answer is no, no you don’t. In England it’s your school’s job to supply you with the basics that you need to pass. But if you want to make your life a lot easier, improve at a faster rate, and give yourself more opportunities to raise your grade; then I highly suggest spending a little bit of money on equipment. The reasons for th

Making your way through the art world is no simple task. But throughout the years, I've noticed certain qualities pop up again and again in the students that end up successful in their art education and later careers. So get ready to pop your mirror out and take a good look at yourself, after learning these 8 qualities, you'll want to do a little self-reflection. 1. Perseverance Art students have a long road ahead of them and they need to accept that they won’t get everythin