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Last Updated on November 24, 2025 Ian Murphy is a contemporary British artist celebrated for his evocative exploration of architectural form. His work resonates with many high school students because his mixed-media approach, which blends drawing, painting, collage, and experimental textures, provides a clear example of how to communicate narrative and emotion. Written by an ... Read more The pos…

A Coursework project by Amanda Zheng, ACG Parnell College. Amanda achieved 95% for this project and was awarded Top in NZ for A Level Art. The post Top in New Zealand 2021 (Cambridge A Level Art) appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Wondering how to annotate an A Level Art sketchbook, conduct formal analysis for IB Visual Arts, or looking for GCSE Art annotation examples? This article sets out best practice when it comes to producing outstanding sketchbook annotation. The post How to annotate a sketchbook: a guide for art students appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Here we outline the benefits of digital presentation and explain how to create an ePortfolio for students, illustrating some of the best ePortfolio strategies used by high-achieving art students from around the world. The post How to make an ePortfolio: a guide for students & teachers appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

This article has been written for high school art students who are working upon a critical study of art, sketchbook annotation or an essay-based artist study. It contains a list of questions to guide students through the process of analyzing visual material of any kind. The post How to analyze an artwork: a step-by-step guide appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

A collection of awesome creative techniques, mixed media approaches and compositional ideas to inspire Photography students. The post 100+ Creative Photography Ideas: Techniques, Compositions & Mixed Media Approaches appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Awarded full marks: Exhibition Work, Comparative Study and Process Portfolio by Enrico Giori, St. Louis School of Milan (completed as part of the IB Visual Arts syllabus 2016). The post The “Happy Homemaker”: IB Visual Arts Syllabus 2016 appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

A selection of works and commentaries from Ratthamnoon Prakitpong, a graduate from Thai Chinese International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Ratthamnoon was one of sixteen students worldwide to receive a score of 100% on his AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio in 2015. The post AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio: tips from a student who gained 100% appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Exploring the theme Social Networking, this project by Melissa Kelsey was awarded Top in New Zealand and graded 100% (A*). The post Top in New Zealand for A Level Photography appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Emily Fielding gained 100% for A Level Art, while studying at Kennet School, England. Emily shares tips and advice for students who are sitting the A2 Art exam. The post How to be successful and enjoy your A Level Art exam appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

This article features AS Photography Coursework by Kareem Al Saady, a student of Doha College, Qatar. This work was based on the topic ‘Covert and Obscure’. The post AS Photography: Covert and Obscure appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

An ‘A’ grade, AS Level Ceramics Coursework project by Shawn Kwan, of Mayfield School, United Kingdom. The level of detail and insight provided by Shawn makes this a valuable read for anyone considering undertaking a ceramic project themselves. The post A Level Ceramics: Falling Cats appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

This article features the A2 Coursework project of Emily Fielding, completed while studying Edexcel A Level Art and Design at Kennet School, England. Emily gained 100% (A*). The post Finding a voice through A Level Art & Design appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

International Baccalaureate artwork by Iris Cheung from Sha Tin College, Hong Kong. Iris challenges perceptions of identity through paint and photography. The post Perceptions of Identity: IB Visual Arts appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

This article lists still life ideas for teachers or students who are stuck or in need of inspiration. The collection includes tried and true favourites that have been used by Art teachers for generations, as well as more unusual and contemporary still life topics. The post 50+ Still life drawing ideas for Art students appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

The Student Art Guide is seeking entries for our first publication: 100 High School Sketchbooks. This will be available in both hardcopy and electronic format and will contain outstanding sketchbook pages from high school Art Departments around the world. Please submit your work by 14th September 2015! The post OUR NEW BOOK: Outstanding High School Sketchbooks appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Awesome A Level artwork by Elena Tomas Bort, completed at the Laude British School of Vila-real, Spain. Elena’s focuses upon how to draw eyes so that they reveal emotions and reflect messages about life. The post How to draw realistic eyes within a high school Art project appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

Every day, thousands of skilful Art students underachieve, while others steadily inch their achievement levels higher. Read how to excel, so that you can too. The post The 16 most important steps you can take to ace high school Art appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .

This coursework project was completed by Agnes Fung while studying CIE IGCSE Art and Design at Harrow International School, Hong Kong. Agnes gained an A* Grade (97%), focusing upon Painting and Related Media. The post A* IGCSE Art and Design: Still Life and Paper Cranes appeared first on STUDENT ART GUIDE .