Art & Design Portfolio NC
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Gracie Buchan
Homage to Jenny, acrylic on paper
Self Portrait, mixed media
Anxiety, acrylic on canvas
Looking Up, ink on paper
Metamorphosis, mod rock, wire, foil, paper and wood
About the artist
“As an artist I enjoy using people from all over the world to inspire my artworks, and since starting this course I took an interest in making paintings and drawings of flowers. I love using acrylic and ink the most to make bright and colourful artworks.”
“I have used this course to develop my skills in my drawing and painting as well as learning more about printmaking, which I have loved doing. This course has helped me learn new techniques, know more about different artists, it has helped me improve my painting skills and taught me how to make many different types of prints. I would like to further develop my skills and aim to go to art school in the future.”
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Faith Crossley
Bird Man I, acrylic on paper
Building, lino cut
Untitled, collage
Body Adornment, recycled mixed media
Two Birds, string, foil and wire
About the artist
“Art has been a constant presence in my life, offering me a way to express myself and to explore the world around me in an alternative way. From colourful comics and odd plasticine creatures in early primary school, and now to my prints, paintings, and sculptures, I have always felt a sense of joy in bringing my artistic visions to life.”
“While I wouldn’t say that I have an overall theme in my work, I have taken inspiration in the vibrant energy of cities, the more peaceful beauty of nature, and Mesoamerican and ancient south American use of pattern, with my output being shells, rope, buildings, and birds.”
“I have enjoyed the variety of media that we have explored, particularly liking expressive painting, sculpture, and printmaking. I plan to apply to the HNC Contemporary Art Practice to continue developing my skills, as well as adding to my portfolio.”
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Mat Hanley
Mink Skull, acrylic on card
Sheep Skull, mixed media on paper
Teeth, mixed media on paper
Fox Skull, charcoal on paper
Tom, acrylic on paper
About the artist
“When I was younger, I drew a picture of a knight in a field of flowers and my Nonna (grandmother) loved it so much she put it on her fridge. This encouragement from a young age for my artwork has driven me to think about a career in Art and Design. I have always enjoyed drawing portraits in pencil and joined this course to expand my techniques and skills in drawing. I have enjoyed learning to use so many different materials and have developed my skill in painting.”
“I chose the theme of Decay for my project work and have looked at animal skulls. I have refined my graphite drawings and have enjoyed working with chalks and charcoal. I have really enjoyed using my drawings to develop into Prints, in particular Lino Reduction. I have used these drawings to create 3D work clay.”
“In the future I want to go into tattooing and will build up a folio to secure an apprenticeship in a tattoo studio.”
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Megan Mathers
Yellow, lino cut
Floof, pencil on paper
Ladybird, pencil on paper
Moth, charcoal on paper
Mushrooms, ink
About the artist
“One of my favourite things to do since I was young is draw people, animals, vehicles and houses, things that might be outdoors or that may involve a lot of detail. Detailed drawings have always been a passion of mine, when I do them, I feel proud, and I like my work to be neat and precise.”
“I have been very much enjoying developing my drawing skills this year and I choose the theme of insects. I have enjoyed working with graphite, coloured pencils, charcoal, watercolour paint and acrylic paint. My love of accuracy and detail is best caught with pencil and graphite. My drawing skills have greatly improved, and I would like to continue working with different materials and techniques.”
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Sarah Murray
Bracken, lino cut
Bracken, ink on paper
Alfie, acrylic on canvas
Bramble, lino cut
Untitled, collagraph
About the artist
“I joined the Art & Design level 5 course to improve my drawing skills & learn new techniques. This year I have enjoyed learning printmaking techniques particularly working with lino. I enjoy painting and have tried new techniques.”
“My inspiration for my artwork comes from my love of animals and pets as well as bones and skulls from animals found on the beach.”
“I feel my drawing has got better with practice and I enjoyed working with Graphite stick, pen & ink, and charcoal. I really liked trying out new and different materials used in art that create different patterns and marks.”
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About Art & Design Portfolio NC
Art & Design Portfolio NC, which you can study from our Portree centre, allows you to explore a range of media from drawing and printmaking to textiles and creative 3D artform.
The course is designed to help students prepare a comprehensive portfolio of work suitable for submission to higher education courses across the UK, including Contemporary Art Practice HNC at UHI West Highland and BA (Hons) Fine Art across UHI.
We welcome a diverse range of students including school leavers, those wishing to advance in Higher Education, as well those looking to widen their skill set.