A collage of four images: a painted cityscape with tall buildings and trees; a detailed pencil sketch of a Victorian-style house; a black-and-white drawing of vintage objects including a skull, dice, and a vase; a colorful portrait of a woman with curly hair.

traditional art practice

At De Montfort University Game Art, traditional art practice plays a key role in developing 3D artist skills through strong art fundamentals. Utilising clay sculpting, observational drawing, still life studies, and working from life and on location, students build a deeper understanding of form, anatomy, structure, lighting, and material surface values. Our drawing studio creates a welcoming space to draw and create art.

Explore work from all years from our most recent annual Traditional Art exhibition below:

more student work examples

Below is a gallery of all our most recent student work. To view these images in a larger scale, right click to Open in New Tab.

A pencil sketch of a city alleyway with fire escapes on building facades and a view looking up toward the sky.

Student work by Adam Brain.

Sketch of a tall, Victorian-style house with a steep, shingled roof, prominent chimney, arched windows, and a rounded balcony, surrounded by trees and clouds.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A detailed pencil sketch of a multi-story Gothic-style church or castle with a steep roof, a tall chimney, and arched windows, surrounded by trees and clouds in the sky.

Student work by Alice Brandom.

A detailed architectural pencil drawing of storey-brick buildings with a fire escape staircase and fireman poles, including a round window and a framed picture on the brick wall.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A pencil drawing of a nude woman sitting on a chair, holding a long stick or staff, with her legs crossed and head slightly turned to the side.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A detailed pencil sketch of a middle-aged man with a serious expression, wearing a collared shirt.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A pencil sketch of a still life arrangement featuring a human skull, a large decorative dice, a patterned vase, two cups, and folded cloth on a table.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A detailed black and white portrait of an elderly man with a bald head and a long, flowing beard, looking thoughtfully to the side.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A pencil sketch of a classical sculpture bust of a woman with short hair, placed on a rectangular pedestal, with cross-hatched shading background.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A black and white pencil drawing of a rustic, multi-story house with a steep,gabled roof, detailed windows, and a tall brick chimney, surrounded by snow.

Student work by Esme Hume.

Black and white sketch of a seated nude man viewed in profile, with detailed shading emphasizing muscle tone and anatomical features.

Student work by Carolina Diel.

A still life drawing featuring a dark glass vase, a small white vase with a flower, a die, and an onion, with color swatches on the side.

Student work by Esme Hume.

Sketch of a modern kitchen with a large island, pendant lights, and a stove with a vent hood, decorated with a vase and a cup on the countertops.

Student work by Esme Hume.

A black and white detailed drawing of a still life composition featuring a bunch of flowers in a pitcher, a watermelon, and a gourd, with a small jar and some other fruits or vegetables on a surface.

Student work by Karina Boczek.

A detailed pencil sketch of a vintage desk lamp with an adjustable arm, positioned over a workbench, with additional objects including a round object on a stand and a rectangular box with gears.

Student work by Yusuf Borekci.

A pencil sketch of an elderly man with a mustache, short hair, and wearing a collared shirt.

Student work by Adam Brain.

A colored pencil drawing of a woman with red hair, glasses, and blue eyes on a textured golden background.

Student work by Amiko Howell.

Black and white pencil sketch of a man with a bald head, prominent cheekbones, and wearing a collared shirt, in profile view.

Student work by Shannon Sage.

A detailed pencil sketch of a skull resting on a cylindrical coaster, placed on a flat surface with additional objects, including a wagon and a potted succulent plant.

Student work by Yusuf Borekci.

A black-and-white drawing of a woman with her hair in a bun, sitting on a surface, facing away, with her back exposed.

Student work by Charlotte Deal.

A painting of an elderly man with white hair and glasses sitting on a wooden chair, reading a newspaper. He's wearing a checkered shirt, a blue vest, and beige shoes. The background features a dark wall and a teal curtain.

Student work by Ciaran Lennon

A realistic pencil sketch of a nude woman lying on her side with her hand resting on her head and her legs crossed at the ankles.

Student work by Daria Morar.

A painted portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, with a yellowish-green background.

Student work by Daria Morar.

Black and white illustration of a woman sitting on the ground, facing sideways with her head turned to the right, one hand on the ground and the other resting on her knee, featuring expressive brush strokes and shading.

Student work by David Ji.

A black and white pencil sketch of a vintage manual machine, possibly a fish scaler or a similar device, mounted on a wooden base with numbered sections.

Student work by David Ji.

A sketch of a still life scene featuring a large vase, a small bowl, and a basket of fruit, with textured drapery and a tablecloth in the background.

Student work by Louise Lai.

Hand-drawn portrait of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a black and gray shirt, sitting on a pink chair, holding a bouquet of pink roses, with a white background.

Student work by Emily Sullivanl.

Painting of a modern building with a white facade and tall rectangular windows, set among yellow and green trees, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.

Student work by Finn Moffat.

A portrait of a woman with short wavy hair, painted in a realistic style with warm tones and a gray background.

Student work by Finn Moffat.

Interior of a waiting area with a long red cushioned bench, brick wall, green painted walls, and framed artwork, sunlight streaming through large windows.

Student work by Louise Lai.

A black and white drawing of a woman lying in bed, resting her head on her hand, gazing to the side. There is a teacup and a box of chocolates on the bed near her.

Student work by Marcel Zawadzki.

A detailed pencil sketch of a human skull on a draped cloth, with a small notebook, a plant with large leaves and berries, and tropical flowers on a table.

Student work by Teodora Mintetos.

Painting of a nude woman with blonde hair tied back, seated with one arm resting on her knee and looking to the side.

Student work by Saloni Kolakkar.