Author Archives: Omar Hernandez Del Canto

Blog Post 4 – bell hooks – Talking Art

In class, we were given quotes to reflect on, without knowing the authors, and asked to understand their meaning and personal significance. One quote in particular stood out to me: ‘The Classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in … Continue reading

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Blog Post 3 – Thinking of Objects

Reflecting on my discussion with my peers about online learning and Object-based Learning (OBL) in my previous post (insert link), honestly, I felt as though my knowledge was quite limited when understanding the complexities pedagogy. When I first came across … Continue reading

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Blog Post 2 – Drawing Lab

As an illustrator with a fine art background, I have always been fascinated by all the complexities of creating an image. Teaching has become an essential part of my practice, and through it, I have learned to deconstruct artist technique … Continue reading

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Blog Post 1 – First Lesson, First Reflection

Cold.. That is how I felt coming into my first class of the PgCert, I use this description literally and metaphorically. Let me explain.  The weather has become very difficult to manage, with the drop in the temperature and rising … Continue reading

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Hello World

Hi my name is Omar. I’m a practicing artist and illustrator based in South London. Alongside my creative practice, I teach on the Illustration and Visual Media BA course at London College of Communication and work as an Outreach Programme … Continue reading

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