Drawing
Who is Stephen Wiltshire?
Learn all about the artist Stephen Wiltshire, known for drawing incredible cityscapes from memory.
What is Cubism?
Learn about Cubism, Pablo Picasso and how to draw a cubist portrait.
What is a comic?
Learn all about comics and watch the artist Mollie Ray draw a comic strip.
What is Surrealism?
Learn all about Surrealism, Salvador Dali and other surrealist artists.
Norah McGuinness and illustration
Norah McGuinness was a Northern Irish illustrator who worked on many mediums, including books and fashion magazines.
Will Simpson and storyboarding
William Simpson is a comic artist from Derry who has worked for some renowned comic companies and big television productions.
Pastels and oil pastels techniques
Pastels can be of different types and they are a lovely medium to work with in art.
Markers and markers techniques
Markers are bright and colourful and they are widely used in the world of art.
What is Islamic art?
Learn more about the importance and styles of the art made as part of the religion of Islam.
Painting
What are tertiary colours?
Learn about the main tertiary colours and the work of artist Hilma af Klint.
Who was Frida Kahlo?
Learn all about the artist Frida Kahlo and her self-portraits.
Who was Paul Cézanne?
Learn about the artist Paul Cézanne and still life paintings.
What is landscape painting?
Learn about some of the artists who are well-known for their landscape paintings.
Who is David Hockney?
Find out more about the artist David Hockney and his well-known painting called A Bigger Splash.
Rita Duffy and the world as an inspiration to make art
Rita Duffy is a Belfast-born artist whose paintings are greatly influenced by the world around her.
Painting and painting techniques
Painting comes in many forms and styles and the tools and techniques that can be used allow for endless possibilities.
Printmaking
What is relief printing?
Learn more about the technique of relief printing, where a design is stamped or pressed onto a surface using ink.
Who were William and May Morris?
See how the designers William and May Morris used repeat prints and learn to make your own.
Who is Banksy?
Learn about anonymous graffiti artist Banksy and how they use stencilling to create public artworks.
Who was Albrecht Dürer?
Learn more about the artist Albrecht Dürer and his printmaking techniques.
Graffiti and street art
Graffiti is a very powerful art form in present day and many good examples of street art can be seen all across Northern Ireland.
Collage
Who was Hannah Höch?
Learn about photomontages and the German artist Hannah Höch, who pioneered the art form.
Who was Eduardo Paolozzi?
Learn about the artist Eduardo Paolozzi and the collages and mosaics he created.
Who is Lubaina Himid?
Learn about the artist Lubaina Himid and her installation art and collages.
3D art
Who was Alexander Calder?
Learn about 3D art and the artist Alexander Calder's sculptures and mobiles.
Who was Niki de Saint Phalle?
Learn about the artist Niki de Saint Phalle and her colourful Nana sculptures.
Who is Rachel Whiteread?
Learn about 3D art and the artist Rachel Whiteread's negative space sculptures.
Who is Yinka Shonibare?
Learn about 3D art and the artist Yinka Shonibare's installations and sculptures.
How are sculptures made?
3D art takes many forms and sculptures can be made using a variety of materials and techniques.
Photography
Who was Julia Margaret Cameron?
Learn about Julia Margaret Cameron and her portrait photography.
What is close-up photography?
Learn about close-up photography and how to take a great close-up image.
Victor Sloan and photography as an art medium
Northern Irish photographer Victor Sloan is renowned for manipulating his photographs to create art.
Mixed media
What is mixed media art?
Learn about mixed media art, made by artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
The Array Collective and the Turner Prize
Array Collective is a group of artists based in Belfast who won the renowned Turner Prize in 2021 with their ‘The Druithaib’s Ball’ installation.
Design
Who was Zaha Hadid?
Learn about Dame Zaha Hadid and architecture.
Who was Vivienne Westwood?
Learn about fashion design and Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Observing and imagination
What is imaginary art?
By looking at the real world around us and using our imagination we can create new universes and wonders.
What is still life?
A still life is a drawing or painting that focuses on everyday objects like flowers or fruit.
How can you be more creative?
Creativity is for everyone and tools like mood boards and scrapbooks can help you be more creative.
Critiquing art
What is art critique?
In the world of art everyone is entitled to their own opinion and we can all learn from each others' thoughts and ideas.