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Joshua Y’Barbo’s

Joshua Y' Barbo - Fine Art/Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Artist Statement

Joshua Y’Barbo’s studio work reflects a deep-seated impulse to create connections between his singular experiences and the collective understanding of the world. He employs postmodern visual allegory and personal metaphor to craft visual narratives that represent his own experiences and speculate on how everything around him fits together. His recent projects delve into themes of simulation theory and nostalgia, exploring ongoing existential crises. As an artist and expert in participatory art and design, Joshua adheres to the principle that new ideas are combinations of old ones, and that developing creative solutions involves identifying and forging new relationships. This philosophy has led him to develop a unique process of creative problem-solving techniques, which he uses to produce innovative artworks and design art clubs.

Education

  • PhD in Practice-led Research, Chelsea, Camberwell, Wimbledon Colleges, University of the Arts London (2013–2022)
  • MA in Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art, University of the Arts London (2009–2010)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art, University of the Arts London (2008–2009)
  • Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art, Texas State University (2001–2005)

Experience

  • Associate Lecturer, Chelsea, Camberwell, Wimbledon Colleges, University of the Arts London, UK (2013–present)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon Colleges, University of the Arts London, UK (2013–2021)

Exhibitions

  • "Ppet and Pop," Small House Gallery, London, UK (2023)
  • "ON FOOD, CONVIVIALITY AND CULTURES," International Group Exhibition, Millepiani, Rome, IT (2023)
  • 5th Annual PASA Festival, BitEden Space, Seoul; INTERPARK BlueSquare, Seoul; Lotte Center, Hanoi; LG Discovery Lab, Seoul; Incheon Airport, Incheon (Oct–Dec 2022)
  • "Connectivité," Virtual Exhibition (Stay Connected) by The Huts Magazine, curated by Lois Emma Harkin (2021)
  • "Discursivity," Chelsea College of Art, London, UK (2021)
  • "Team LEWIS Foundation Annual Emerging Artists Exhibition," Millbank Tower, London, UK (2017–2022)
  • "Glitch," The Isherwood Gallery in the Old Courts, Wigan, UK (2017)
  • "Parallax II," Chelsea College of Art, London, UK (2016)
  • "Art Riot Exhibition," Chelsea College of Art, London, UK (2016)
  • "Beuys Keep Swinging," Landing Space, Chelsea College of Arts, London, UK (2014)
  • "Watch the Second Hand," Chelsea College of Art, London, UK (2014)
  • "Echo of Translation," La Salle College of Art, Singapore (2013)
  • "Open Work," the Albert, Queen's Park, London, UK (2013)
  • "For Display Purposes Only," Bussey Building, London, UK (2012)
  • "Words to be Looked At," Chelsea College of Art & Design, London, UK (2012)
  • "Dandyism of Contempt," Camden Town Unlimited, London, UK (2011)
  • "No.1 Showroom at Men Can Not Live on Bread Alone," Whitechapel, London, UK (2010)
  • "MA Final Exhibition," Chelsea College of Art & Design, London, UK (2010)
  • "Reaching Inside," Phantom Art Galleries / Lark Gallery, Long Beach, CA, curated by Peter Frank (2010)
  • "Chasing Flames," Turn-Berlin, Berlin, DE (2009)
  • "Invisible Means of Support," Club Row, the Rochelle School, London, UK (2009)
  • "One Night Stands," Wimbledon College of Art and Design, London, UK (2009)
  • "National Juried Monotype / Monoprint Exhibition," Attleboro Arts Museum, MA, curated by Aprile Gallant (2008)
  • "Beat: Photography & Films by Chris Felver," Bay10 Projects/Big Medium, Austin, TX (2008)
  • "Open Show," Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA, curated by Howard N. Fox (2007)
  • "Off the Wall," Poissant Gallery, Houston, TX (2006)
  • "Graduating Senior Thesis Exhibition," Texas State Galleries, San Marcos, TX (2005)
  • "He Said/She Said," FASA Spring Juried Exhibition, Gallery Lombardi, Austin, TX, curated by Derek Boshier (2005)

Publications, Conferences & Residencies

  • "In Development," London Creative Network at [Space], London (2022)
  • "Digital Fatigue Workshop," Digital Research in the Humanities and Art (DRHA) Conference (2022)
  • Artist Profile in "Artists Responding to (A.R.T.) Zine," issue 8 (2021)
  • Book Review of "Leap into Action: Critical Performative Pedagogies in Art and Design Education," Art & the Public Sphere Journal, volume 8.2 (2020)
  • Participating Member, Incidental Unit, Flat Time House, London (2016–2019)
  • Paper on "The Materiality of Dialogue" and research participant for "Redefining the Social in Architecture," co-organized by the ICA, Birkbeck, and CHASE, UK (2017–2018)
  • "A Roadmap for Failure: Essay for Glitch: The Aesthetics of Failure" (2017)
  • "Art Riot / Aftercare" (2015)
  • Artist in Residence – "ECHO: The Poetics of Translation," LASALLE College, Singapore (2013)
  • Artist in Residence – Serigraphy at Frans Masereel Centrum, Kasterlee, BE (2011)

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Artist John Bartlett at Sunny Art Centre

John Bartlett - Drawing/Painting Course

John Bartlett was born in London in 1960. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools from 1991-4. On leaving Art School, he supported his Art Practice working at the National Gallery, London. In 2013 he relocated to Folkestone, Kent, with his partner and young son and has devoted his energies full-time to Art Projects since then.

Bartlett’s work is held in private and public collections throughout the world. He is best known to date for his monumental work ‘History Painting’ (1993/4), which now forms an integral part of the Museum of London’s permanent collection. This contentious work has received a great deal of media coverage in Britain over the years, primarily because it depicts the 1990 Poll tax Riots in Trafalgar Square. In 2010, it was reproduced as 9 x 18ft posters on the London Underground as part of a promotional campaign for the MOL. In 2017, it featured in the book ‘London in the Company of Painters’ published by Laurence King.

Other career highlights include a commission for Heathrow Airport and large-scale acquisitions made by the Guildhall Art Gallery and the V&A Museum of Childhood. He also has a selection of his drawings in the collection of the Royal Academy of Arts, and these were included in their survey of 20th-century works in the exhibition ‘Driven to Draw’.

In 2012-13, the Guildhall Art Gallery held a mid-career retrospective of his work featuring over fifty of his paintings and drawings in an exhibition entitled ‘London Sublime’. It brought together for the first time all of his major compositions, to which he added a temporal twenty-five-foot wall drawing/installation that he created in situ, especially for the show, enforcing how important drawing is to his creative process.

More recently, he was included in the 2022 exhibition ‘New Contemporaries & Modern British Art’ at the Osborne Samuel Gallery, Mayfair. In 2023, he returned after a decade to the Guildhall with his large-scale work ‘Cars & Chaos’ (1995/6), included in the exhibition ‘The Big City’.

Education

  • 1991-94 Royal Academy Schools – Post Graduate in Painting
  • 1990-91 Byam Shaw School of Art – PG in Fine Art (Painting)
  • 1980-83 Maidstone College of Art – B.A. (Hons) Degree in Fine Art (Painting)
  • 1979-80 Braintree College of Further Education – Foundation Course in Art & Design

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2020 Safe House – virtual online exhibition
  • 2014 Interference – Osborne Gallery, Belgravia
  • 2012-13 London Sublime – Guildhall Art Gallery, London
  • 2009 Anonymous – Tate Newington
  • 1994 Street – Yarrow Gallery, Oundle Public School
  • 1988 Ways of Seeing – Braintree Arts Centre

Public Collection

  • Museum of London
  • V&A Museum of Childhood
  • Guildhall Art Gallery, London
  • Royal Academy of Arts

Awards 

  • 1994 Richard Ford Award (Spanish Scholarship)
  • 1994 Residency – Oundle Public School
  • 1994 Richard Jack Prize
  • 1992 Edwin Landseer Scholarship
  • 1992 Eric Kennington prize for drawing
  • 1991 Bird’s Charity (R.A.)
  • 1991 Bernard Bershinger Bursary
  • 1979 William Lake Prize

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Best Art tutor in london from sunny art centre Michalis Karaiskos

Michalis Karaiskos – Painting/Drawing Course 

Michalis Karaiskos is a Greek-born visual artist currently based in London, UK. He graduated from the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA) in 2010 and recently completed his MFA in Fine Art with distinction at Goldsmiths, University of London (2024).

Since 2010, Michalis has exhibited extensively across Europe in both solo and group exhibitions. Notable presentations of his work include his major solo show, Neither Visible nor Invisible, at DL Gallery in Athens (2021), and his participation in the group exhibition When the Curtain Falls at Blue Shop Gallery, London (2024). His practice has also been enriched through artist residencies at institutions such as the Mark Rothko Art Center in Latvia and the Tsarino Foundation AiR in Bulgaria. His artistic achievements have been recognized with awards including the James H. Pinto Painting Award at the International Biennial Festival of Portraits in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina (2022), and the K-Droz Art Prize in Paris, France (2020).

Michalis’s work spans multiple disciplines, from figurative and abstract painting to installation and performance. His diverse artistic language reflects a deep engagement with material experimentation, incorporating oil, gouache, knitting yarn, synthetic leather, and unconventional textures. Conceptually, his abstract work explores themes of time, space-time relativity, dilation, contraction, and gravitational forces. Meanwhile, his figurative series investigates the human body, movement, intimacy, mortality, sexuality, and stillness within reclusive interiors and landscapes—often evoking a Beckettian sensibility in their quiet, observational depth.

Beyond his contemporary practice, Michalis is also a highly skilled Byzantine icon painter and muralist, with commissioned works for churches and monasteries in Cyprus and Greece. His in-depth knowledge of Byzantine art and its influence on the early Italian Renaissance plays a crucial role in his creative process. His research extends to a comparative analysis of Italian and Northern Renaissance traditions, as well as the techniques of 17th-century Dutch Masters.

In addition to his artistic career, Michalis is an experienced educator, offering guidance in historical and modern painting techniques, contemporary art theory, and fine art education. He mentors students across different skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and prepares aspiring artists for university-level Fine Art programs.

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Gianluca Rotelli, Painter and Art Teacher at London Sunny Art Centre

Gianluca Rotelli – Classical Oil Painting, Portraiture & Anatomy Tutor

Gianluca Rotelli is an Italian painter and art teacher based in London, specialising in classical oil painting, portraiture, figure drawing, anatomy for artists, and the alla prima technique. He trained first at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where he gained his Diploma in Painting, before completing the three-year Painting Program at the Florence Academy of Art as a scholarship student under its founder, Daniel Graves. He went on to deepen his command of artistic anatomy through workshops and private tuition with Vitalii Borovik, a drawing and anatomy teacher working in the Repin Academy tradition of Saint Petersburg.

For over twenty years, Gianluca has combined a professional studio practice with teaching, working in the traditional atelier methods of the nineteenth-century academies. His approach is grounded in careful observation, sound drawing principles, and a deep understanding of light, shape, and colour — the same foundations that underpin the Old Master and alla prima techniques at the heart of his own painting.

Gianluca has exhibited widely in Italy and internationally. His work has been shown in Florence — including at the Florence Academy of Art and the historic Palazzo Corsini and Palazzo Panciatichi — as well as in London, Dublin, and New York.

Alongside his studio work, he has taught for more than two decades in both Italy and the UK, including at Heatherley's School of Fine Art and Hampstead School of Art in London. He has guided students of every level, from complete beginners to professional artists, and his aim as a teacher is always the same: to build strong technical foundations while developing each student's drawing skill and confidence with paint. At Sunny Art Centre, his classes focus on academic drawing, portraiture, figure work, anatomy for artists, and classical oil painting in the atelier tradition.

Education

  • Florence Academy of Art, Florence (2000–2003) — Three-Year Certificate Program in Painting. Scholarship student under Daniel Graves.
  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze (1993–1997) — Diploma in Painting.
  • Advanced studies in Artistic Anatomy — workshops and private tuition with Vitalii Borovik, of the Repin Academy tradition, Saint Petersburg.

Teaching Experience

  • Heatherley's School of Fine Art, London — Art Teacher (2014–present)
  • Hampstead School of Art, London — Art Teacher (2014–present)
  • International School of Comics, Florence — Art Teacher (2003–2006)
  • Art School "Gemelli", Cecina — Art Teacher (2003–2006)

Selected Exhibitions

  • 2022 — Heatherley's School of Fine Art, London, UK
  • 2014 — Go Figurative Gallery, London, UK
  • 2012 — Florence Academy of Art, Sixth Annual Exhibition, Florence, Italy
  • 2009 / 2008 — Rielaborando Gallery, Arezzo, Italy
  • 2007 — Palazzo Panciatichi, Palazzo Corsini & Le Scuderie di Palazzo Corsini, Florence, Italy
  • 2006 — Solomon Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
  • 2005 — Le Scuderie di Palazzo Corsini, Florence, Italy
  • 2003 — Palazzo della Signoria (Premio Mario Conti) & Florence Academy of Art Permanent Exhibition, Florence, Italy
  • 2002 — Greening Gallery, New York, USA

Core Teaching

Classical Oil Painting · Alla Prima Technique · Portraiture · Figure Drawing · Anatomy for Artists · Academic Drawing

Tommy Ramsay Artist-2

Tommy Ramsay - Fine Art/Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Tommy Ramsay holds a BA in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Arts and an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art. As a practicing artist for over a decade, Tommy works across various mediums, including painting, drawing, and screen printing. He regularly exhibits his work, with recent showings at APT Gallery, Thames-Side Studios Gallery, and the prestigious Royal Academy.

In addition to his artistic practice, Tommy collaborates with numerous institutions, including the University of the Arts London (UAL), where he works with students of all ages and abilities. He is a tutor in the Painting Department at UAL's Camberwell College of Arts, where he also runs life drawing classes. Tommy teaches short courses at Chelsea College of Arts and Central Saint Martins, specializing in Portfolio Development for students applying to Foundation, BA, or MA programs.

Tommy is passionate about helping students build confidence in experimenting with new techniques, honing their skills, and enjoying the creative process. His goal is to guide students in discovering their own unique way of making art.

“I often start with a series of warm-up exercises to help students loosen up and explore more experimental, playful approaches to their work. These activities often inform the more 'serious' practical aspects of the class. My aim as a tutor is to help students develop new skills and gain confidence in expressing their own personal language."

Academic Background

  • 2008-2009: Foundation in Fine Art, Chelsea College of Arts (Merit)
  • 2009-2012: BA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Arts (2:1 Honours)
  • 2017-2019: MA Painting, Royal College of Art (Distinction in Dissertation and Studio Practice)

Selected Exhibitions

  • Working on a Dream, APT Gallery, August 2022
  • RA Summer Show, Royal Academy, June – August 2022
  • New Songs for Old Rituals, Thames-Side Studios Gallery, August – September 2021
  • Small Works, ACAVA Studios (Curated by Angela De la Cruz), February 2020
  • Sunny Art Prize, Sunny Art Centre, October 2020
  • Right Back at You, The Function Suite, September 2020
  • MA Degree Show, Royal College of Art, July 2019
  • We Can Only Have Fun on Certain Days, Warbling Collective, April 2019
  • Let Me Know Before You Arrive, Warbling Collective, October 2018
  • Marching Through the Fields, Warbling Collective, August 2018
  • Work in Progress Show, Royal College of Art, December 2017
  • RBA Rising Stars, LR Gallery, February – March 2015
  • Bigger, Brighter, Bolder, UAL Showroom, April – May 2014
  • Forgotten Space, Espacio Gallery, August 2014
  • New Generations, The Lethaby Gallery, Central Saint Martins, November – December 2014
art tutor from sunny art centre calypso rubenstein keightley

Calypso Rubinstein Keightley – Classical Oil Painting & Drawing Tutor

Calypso Rubinstein Keightley is a classically trained painter and art tutor based in North London, specialising in traditional oil painting and academic drawing. A graduate of the prestigious Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art and the University of Edinburgh (MA Fine Art with First Class Honours), Calypso studied historical painting methods passed down from the Old Masters—techniques rooted in the Italian Renaissance and Dutch Golden Age.

Her fine art practice is grounded in observation, precision, and expressive detail. Working primarily from life, she captures rich textures, dramatic lighting, and subtle colour shifts with a chiaroscuro style that breathes life into still lifes, portraits, and figurative compositions. Calypso’s preferred medium is oil, and she uses historically accurate materials—including lead white—to achieve depth and luminosity rarely seen in contemporary painting.

With years of experience exhibiting across the UK—including the Torrance Gallery in Edinburgh and the Mall Galleries in London—Calypso now shares her passion through teaching. As a former assistant tutor at the Edinburgh Atelier, she brings clarity, warmth, and deep technical understanding to her lessons, empowering students of all levels to master drawing and painting in the classical tradition.

Calypso teaches at Sunny Art Centre in Covent Garden, where her classes focus on academic drawing, still life, portraiture, and oil painting techniques based on centuries-old atelier methods. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced student preparing for an art portfolio, her structured yet inspiring approach will help you build confidence, refine your skills, and develop your artistic voice.

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Sarah Chalkie Cloonan Fine Art Tutor Sunny Art Centre

Sarah Chalkie Cloonan - Fine Art/Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Sarah Chalkie Cloonan is an artist whose practice is driven by curiosity and wonder about the everyday objects that populate her domestic realm. Lemons, dogs, teapots, trees, and her daughters serve as sources of inspiration, each with its own narrative and the questions they evoke through their juxtaposition. Her work seeks to explore how art and its processes can inspire, uplift, and promote learning and well-being.

Cloonan documents her research in writing and exhibits her creations as artworks or assemblages. Each piece serves as a talisman, a visual metaphor she describes as a "Momento Vivre"—curious reminders that encourage us to contemplate the richness of living.

Her artistic journey began with childhood dreams and a fascination with the human form. She deepened her exploration of these themes at the Byam Shaw School of Art, where she honed her skills in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Under the guidance of Flavia Irwin R.A. at the City and Guilds of London Art School, Cloonan discovered the Omega Workshops and the Bloomsbury Group artists, further igniting her passion for art.

During her studies, Cloonan broke free from traditional constraints, experimenting with painting on walls, floors, and furniture. She also explored poetry and the human condition, leading her to focus on the domestic sphere. Her work blurs the boundaries between fine art and the everyday, celebrating the beauty in the seemingly mundane.

Recently, Cloonan completed an MFA in Painting at Camberwell UAL and an MA in Arts & Learning from Goldsmiths. She also holds a distinction for her Diploma in Portraiture from the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and a Merit for her Graduate Diploma in Fine Art & Design from the Royal College of Art.

Education 

Goldsmiths College, University of London

Master's degree

Camberwell, UAL

Master's degree

Royal College of Art

Graduate Diploma

Heatherley School Fine Art

Diploma awarded by RSS & RSPP

Camberwell UAL

MFA

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Martin Drexler

Martin Drexler - Painting/Drawing Course

Artistic Practice:

Martin Drexler is an artist and educator living in London. With over 30 years of experience in visual arts education across prestigious institutions, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our art courses.

While he works with a variety of materials, his work is primarily representational, focusing on figurative art. His interest in the human body encompasses both the traditional beauty of human form depictions and more complex themes such as intimacy, procreation, power, and pathology.

Martin has exhibited his artwork internationally, including at The Royal West Academy of Art in Bristol and The Charles Addams Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania. He was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize in London and featured in the 2014 publication "Strokes of Genius 6." In September 2015, his work was included in the exhibition "The Craft of Drawing and Painting - Celebrating Tradition Today" at London’s Leighton House Museum.

Education:

  • Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Classical methods training at Lavender Hill Studios, London, UK.

Professional Background:

  • Independent Studio Artist in London, where he dedicated time to developing his artist portfolio.
  • Advanced Placement Studio Art Instructor at The American School in London, teaching drawing, painting, and photography while supervising student portfolio development.
  • Senior Critic and Curator at the University of Pennsylvania, leading drawing courses, coordinating thesis exhibitions, and supporting student projects.
  • Director and Instructor at Penn Summer Arts Studio, overseeing curriculum development, faculty hiring, and marketing strategies.
  • Photography Professor at Swarthmore College, teaching photography courses and maintaining department equipment.
  • Head of Visual Arts Department at The American School in London, driving significant enrollment growth and developing new educational programs.
  • Director of Visual Art at Interlochen Arts Academy, managing departmental budgets, establishing a visiting artist program, and collaborating on donor support initiatives.

Publications:

  • Strokes of Genius 6 (North Light Press, October 2014)
  • The Importance of an Artist Portfolio (World Study Magazine, Peridot Press, 2004)

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London best art teacher ilaria mazzocchi sunny art centre

Ilaria Mazzocchi - Painting/Drawing Course

Ilaria Mazzocchi is a distinguished artist and professional art teacher with expertise in both traditional and modern art techniques. Her background includes a degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, where she graduated with top honors in 2006, and a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Fine Art, achieving an impressive final grade of 99/100.

Ilaria's teaching experience spans several esteemed institutions, including IIS Ulrico Midossi in Civita Castellana and Liceo Scientifico Statale Avogadro in Rome. She has also taught ceramics at Paliano Prison, demonstrating her commitment to art education in diverse settings.

As a professional stained glass painter and maker, Ilaria has collaborated with notable studios such as Studio Spirali Glass by Roberto Santero and Arte Romana, as well as Leading Light of London. Her artistic practice encompasses painting, printmaking, ceramics, and stained glass, reflecting her passion for exploring new media.

In addition to her artistic and teaching roles, Ilaria has gained varied experience working as a barista and nanny, highlighting her versatile skill set. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and cooking, constantly seeking new creative adventures.

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Art Tutor Jiachen Zeng at Sunny Art Centre

Teresa Zeng - Painting/Drawing Course

Teresa Zeng is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a strong academic foundation in both traditional fine art and contemporary practice.

She holds a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MA in Sculpture from the Royal College of Art, two of the most respected art institutions internationally. Her training combines rigorous observational practice with a broader understanding of material, form, and conceptual development.

At Sunny Art Centre, Teresa’s teaching focuses on building a solid academic foundation in drawing and painting, with particular emphasis on observation, structure, and the understanding of form. She guides students through key principles such as proportion, tonal value, and composition, supporting both technical development and independent thinking.

She has experience teaching both young students and adults, delivering structured classes, workshops, and portfolio preparation programmes. Her teaching approach is clear and methodical, helping students develop confidence across a range of media including oil painting, watercolour, acrylic, and drawing.

Alongside her teaching, Teresa maintains an active artistic practice, with experience working across painting, sculpture, and installation, and has participated in exhibitions and workshops in London. She was also longlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize (2025), recognising her ongoing contribution to contemporary painting.

Her teaching is particularly suited to students who are looking to:
• Build strong technical foundations in drawing and painting
• Develop observational and life drawing skills
• Prepare for academic portfolios and further study
• Explore both traditional techniques and contemporary approaches

Teresa brings a thoughtful and structured approach to teaching, supporting each student in developing both technical skill and a deeper understanding of artistic practice.

Artist and art tutor Mia Elisabeth Worlidge at london sunny art centre

Mia Elisabeth Worlidge - Painting/Drawing Course

Mia Elisabeth Worlidge is a highly skilled portrait painter, artist, and musician with a dedication to reviving and sharing the traditions of classical academic art.

Mia's artistic foundation was built through rigorous academic and traditional training at Charles H. Cecil Studios in Florence. Over three years, she honed her craft by mastering the techniques of the Old Masters, including the Sight-Size Method—a practice that involves positioning the subject and canvas side by side to view the composition holistically. This timeless technique, championed by artists such as John Singer Sargent, traces its origins to luminaries like Titian, Van Dyck, and Velázquez.

Her pursuit of artistic excellence continued at the Rome University of Fine Art, where she became the first foreign student specializing in Pittura, Storia dell’Arte, and Scultura. Mia further enriched her theoretical and historical understanding of art with a degree in Art History from University College London.

Mia’s work is guided by her passion for connecting traditional academic art with modern audiences. For her, painting is a profound exploration of the soul. By practicing portraiture in the Old Masters' style, she seeks to interpret and capture the essence of her subjects—an intimate process that engages both the artist and sitter on a deeply personal level.

Currently based in Notting Hill, Mia accepts portrait commissions while collaborating with Sunny Art Centre. Alongside her visual art, she is recording her debut album, set to be released in 2025, blending her talents as a musician with her artistic vision.

Education

  • Charles H. Cecil Studios, Florence, Italy: Atelier Training in Oil Painting and Charcoal Drawing (2017–2020)
  • Rome University of Fine Art, Rome, Italy: Pittura, Storia dell’Arte, e Scultura (2020)
  • University College London: BA in History of Art (2020–2023)

Awards

  • Sascha and Susannah Award (2017): For outstanding work in portrait painting and exploration of the human psyche in social science and visual arts

Selected Exhibitions and Concerts

  • ‘Listening to Painting’: Debut Solo Exhibition and Concert, Florence, Italy
  • ‘Mia Elisabeth Live’: Headline Concert, St. Pancras Old Church, London, UK (Sold-out)
  • ‘Bedrock’: Group Show, The Crypt Gallery (St. Pancras), London, UK
  • ‘Female Artist Exhibition: Enchant’: Group Show, Bingham Riverhouse, London, UK
  • ‘Identity’: Group Show, Rome University of Fine Art, Rome, Italy
  • ‘Final Year Group Exhibition’: Charles H. Cecil Studios, Florence, Italy
  • ‘Japanese Ink and Other Explorations’: Group Show, Rome University of Fine Art, Rome, Italy

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Dalia Matsuura Frontini

Dalia Matsuura Frontini - Architecture Portfolio Preparation Course

Dalia Matsuura Frontini is a distinguished architect and academic professor renowned for her expertise in architecture and design. Currently settled in the UK, she holds qualifications as an Architect and Tutor of Architecture, complemented by a diverse skill set that includes proficiency in multiple languages such as English, Italian, Portuguese, and French.

Dalia's journey in architecture is marked by numerous accolades and achievements. Notably, she received the prestigious AA Technical Design Thesis Award for her outstanding work at the Architectural Association, where she also attained the AA Diploma with Honours, the highest recognition bestowed by the institution. Her excellence in the field was further acknowledged through her candidacy for the RIBA Silver Medal in 2018.

With a rich educational background, Dalia's passion for architecture extends beyond traditional boundaries. She has served as a guest juror at esteemed institutions like the Royal College of Arts, Oxford Brookes University, and the Architectural Association. Additionally, her architectural models have been showcased at prominent venues including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Building Centre in London.

Proficient in a wide array of software and technical tools, Dalia's expertise spans 3D modeling programs like Rhinoceros and AutoCAD, as well as BIM technologies such as Revit and AecoSIM. Her proficiency in Adobe Suite, VRay, and Enscape Render, among others, underscores her commitment to innovative design solutions and visual communication.

Throughout her career, Dalia has contributed to diverse projects ranging from large-scale infrastructure developments like the HS2 Old Oak Common Station and Crossrail 2 to commercial and domestic heritage assets. Her approach emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability, evident in her ability to deliver optimal design solutions and navigate complex challenges.

As an academic professor at the Architectural Association in London, Dalia shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise with future generations of architects. She brings a unique blend of practical experience and theoretical insight to her role, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency among her students.

Dalia's dedication to architecture, coupled with her passion for teaching and mentorship, makes her an invaluable asset to the field and an inspiring tutor for aspiring architects.

Awards

  • Distinction in AA Technical Design Thesis: Awarded 1st place for the best technical project at the Architectural Association, recognizing exceptional innovation and technical skill.
  • AA Diploma with Honours: Achieved the highest recognition, the Honours designation, at the Architectural Association, School of Architecture, reflecting exemplary academic performance and dedication.
  • RIBA Silver Medal Candidacy 2018: Nominated for the esteemed Royal Institute of British Architects Silver Medal, acknowledging outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of architecture.
  • Guest Juror: Invited to serve as a guest juror at prestigious institutions including the Royal College of Arts, Oxford Brookes University, and the Architectural Association, providing expertise and insights into architectural education and practice.
  • Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum: Showcased a prototype AA Diploma model at the renowned Victoria & Albert Museum's Exhibition at the Building Centre in London, highlighting innovative design and craftsmanship.

Education

  • Architectural Association, School of Architecture:
    • RIBA/ARB PART III, Professional Practice: January 2022 - May 2022
    • RIBA/ARB PART II, AA DIPLOMA PRIZE (HONS): September 2016 - June 2018
    • RIBA/ARB PART I: September 2012 - June 2015
  • Haileybury College:
    • IB Diploma: Achieved a score of 37, with notable accomplishments in Mathematics, Physics, English, Geography, French, and Art, showcasing a well-rounded academic background and commitment to excellence. September 2010 - June 2012

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Architect Tutor Mia Baraka at London Sunny Art Centre

Mia Baraka - Architect Portfolio Preparation Course

Mia Baraka is an architect, designer and visual artist based in London. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (five-year professional degree) from the American University of Beirut and a Master of Fine Arts from the Royal College of Art. She also attended the Architectural Association Visiting School, where she completed the course with a High Pass. Over the past decade, Mia has been engaged in alternative and interdisciplinary education, including work with the Beirut Printmaking Studio in Lebanon and Domaine de Boisbuchet in France.

Before moving to London, Mia gained international experience on concept-driven projects, contributing to architectural competitions with WORKac in New York and OODA in Porto, as well as material-focused design work with Nada Debs, Najla El Zein, and PSLab in Beirut. At PSLab, she collaborated closely with lighting specialists and craftspeople.

In her artistic practice, Mia works across photography, printmaking, moving image, and installation, often using the everyday as a lens for critical reflection. Her work was recently selected for the Jubilee Fifth International Print Biennale in Yerevan and the Rotlicht Festival of Analog Photography in Vienna. As a tutor, Mia’s guidance is driven by her students’ curiosity. She helps them develop portfolios that are both rigorous and creative, and that faithfully reflect their skills, interests, and aspirations.

Education

MFA, Royal College of Arts, London, UK, 2025

Barch, American University of Beirut, Lebanon, 2018

Visiting School, Architectural Association, London, UK, 2017

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Chrysa Kanari - Fine Art/Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Chrysa Kanari  is a Cypriot artist based in London. She earned a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Lancaster University in 2023, where she was awarded the prestigious Freelands Painting Prize for her exceptional undergraduate painting practice. In 2024, she completed her Master’s degree in Painting at the Royal College of Art.

Kanari’s artistic practice delves into the aesthetics of horror, examining the abject as an expression of the sinful and shameful aspects of the human condition—encompassing themes such as love, war, crime, murder, death, and atrocity. Drawing inspiration from archival and media-circulated imagery, her work explores ideas of selective memory, erasure, truth, and representation. The act of reworking imagery through paint becomes, for her, a process of unlearning and renegotiating history, where gesture and the fluidity of paint reshape entrenched narratives.

History and politics lie at the heart of Kanari’s practice. Through her engagement with documentary photography and archival materials, she constructs personal testimonies of contemporary life, weaving together vulnerability and violence, resilience and sorrow. Her work often juxtaposes portraits of the living and the dead, the hero and the villain, the survivor and the martyr. These figures, imbued with anguish and fragility, evoke an intimate encounter that forces viewers to confront their own realities and question their role in the broader human condition.

Kanari is deeply committed to depicting the tragic figure, positioning her subjects in moments of emotional and psychological intensity. The accusatory stares and bitter expressions of her painted figures reflect both the weight of history and the artist’s own contemplations, creating a dialogue between past and present. Through her practice, she seeks to bear witness, challenge historical narratives, and invite viewers to engage with the complexities of truth, memory, and representation.

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Shivangi Ladha - Fine Art/Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Shivangi Ladha graduated from the Royal College of Art in London in 2016 with a specialisation in MA Printmaking. Prior to this, she completed an MFA in Fine Art from Wimbledon College of Art, London, and a BFA in Painting from the College of Art, Delhi University.

Ladha has participated in numerous international residencies and has exhibited her works in prestigious venues such as STPI in Singapore, the Royal Academy in London, the India Art Fair, and the International Print Center in New York, among others. Her works are part of esteemed collections including the British Museum, the V&A Museum, East London Printmakers, Mead Museum, RISD Museum, Women's Studio Workshop in the USA, Reliance Foundation, Anant Art Gallery in India, and SNAP Studio in Canada.

Her art has been featured in various publications such as Art in Print Journal, Fukt Magazine, Hindustan Times, Mid Day, Outlook, Art Soul Life Magazine, and India Art Review. Recently, she was awarded the Global Talent Award by the Arts Council England and was nominated for the Queen Sonja Print Award, a major international print prize. Ladha has also received several other accolades including the TAF Emerging South Asia Artist Award from Arts Family in 2021, the New Prints Artist Development Award from the International Print Center New York (IPCNY) in 2018, the Anthony Dawson Young Printmaker Award from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) in 2017, and the Jerwood Drawing Prize in 2014.

In addition to her personal practice, Ladha founded the India Printmaker House, a platform that facilitates workshops, exhibitions, prizes, and residencies, creating opportunities for other artists to showcase and develop their work. She has extensive teaching experience across various age groups and contexts, having taught at institutions such as RUTC College, Young London Print Prize in Woolwich, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts, Amity University, and Artbuzz Studio in India.

Her significant contributions to the field of art are recognized by the Ben Uri Museum Research Unit in the UK. More information can be found here.

Education 

2014 — 16 | MA, Print, Royal College of Art, London, UK
2012 — 14 | MFA, Fine Arts, Wimbledon College of Art, University of the Arts, London
2008 — 12 | BFA, Painting, College of Art, University of Delhi, India
2003 — 08 | Bharatanatyam Classical Dance (Part-time), Senior Grade Level 2, Ahmedabad University, India 

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Asmaa Elbaz - Achitecture Portfolio Preparation Course

Asmaa Elbaz is an award-winning architect, computational designer, and architectural educator whose work explores the intersection of concept, performance, technology, and human experience. Recognised as one of the youngest architects to join Foster + Partners, her academic and professional trajectory reflects a strong record of design excellence, innovation, and critical inquiry.

Alongside professional practice, Asmaa is deeply engaged in architectural education and research-led teaching. She has served as an Architectural Design Fellow at IE University FabLab (Segovia & Madrid), mentoring students in computational design, parametric modelling, digital fabrication, and advanced prototyping. At UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture, she acted as Design Studio Lead within the B-Pro programme, leading research projects integrating environmental performance, computational systems, and material intelligence, and supporting students in developing conceptually ambitious and technically rigorous work.

Her design practice is driven by a research-led methodology that integrates computational workflows, environmental optimisation, and advanced digital design tools. Her work spans a wide range of scales, from experimental pavilions and housing prototypes to major international transport, cultural, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, with a focus on spatial sequencing, structural logic, environmental responsiveness, and socially inclusive design. Her projects and research have been exhibited internationally and published across leading academic and architectural platforms.

At Sunny Art Centre, Asmaa supports students in developing architecture portfolios that are conceptually strong, technically informed, and tailored for competitive applications to leading architecture schools and programmes, helping them translate creative ideas into clear, structured, and compelling visual work.

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Minko Wong - Painting/Drawing Course

Minko Wong, a distinguished painter hailing from Hong Kong, specializes primarily in landscape and portraiture within his artistic endeavors. Having established and managed an esteemed art atelier in Hong Kong for a span exceeding five years, he has recently relocated to London, driven by a fervent ambition to advance his career as a painter.

At the core of Minko's artistic philosophy lies the principle of "Depth over details," wherein the manner of observation holds paramount importance over the technique of portrayal. This guiding principle resonates conspicuously throughout his body of work, evident in the nuanced perspectives portrayed within his paintings. Throughout the passage of time, Minko has actively participated in numerous collective exhibitions across prominent art scenes in London and Hong Kong. In the year 2021, he commemorated a milestone in his artistic journey by orchestrating his inaugural solo exhibition in Hong Kong, prior to his relocation.

This refined rendition aims to encapsulate Minko's artistic trajectory with a more academic tone, elucidating his distinctive approach to painting and his notable contributions to the art world.

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Yinjie Sun - Drawing/Painting Course

Yinjie Sun holds a Master’s degree from Chelsea College of Art and a Bachelor’s degree from both the China Academy of Art and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. His work explores the influence of religions and beliefs in literary contexts across China and Europe, examining their impact on everyday existence. Yinjie's artistic vocabulary is accessible to global audiences, incorporating references to both Eastern and Western philosophy and social history.

In his recent works, Yinjie has focused on unexpected objects as models, reflecting societal issues. He exhibits extensively in the UK and internationally, with notable solo shows at The Museum of East Asian Art in Bath (2012) and the Museo Ramon Maria Aller Museum in Lalin, Spain (2012). His work was selected by the Victoria and Albert Museum for the Chinese New Year Celebration and exhibited in the Raphael Gallery (2011).

Yinjie's work has also been featured in the UK Chinese Artists Biennale at Asia House (2013), Dulwich Picture Gallery (2014), The Mall Gallery (2013), Shanghai Biennale (2012), Barbican Art Center (2012), Today Art Museum in Beijing (2011), Sunshine Art Museum in China (2010), Ourense Museum in Spain (2011), Shengyang Industrial Museum in China (2010), and Sunshine International Art Museum in Beijing (2010).

He has collaborated with and been commissioned by internationally renowned companies such as HSBC, Viktor & Rolf, Giorgio Armani, Harrods, and Selfridges & Co. His work has been featured in numerous publications including BBC China, Eastern Art Report, The State Council News Office of China, People’s Daily Newspaper, China News, and Art China. Yinjie's art is represented in public and private collections in Britain and worldwide.

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Matthew Ingram - Painting/Drawing Course 

Matthew Ingram is a multi-disciplined and highly creative art tutor with a wealth of experience in both the academic and commercial sectors. Currently, he is an esteemed faculty member at Middlesex University, where he imparts his extensive knowledge of life drawing and digital illustration to BA Animation and BA Illustration students. He is also pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PG Cert HE) to further enhance his pedagogical skills.

With a strong foundation in the fundamentals of art, Matt approaches life drawing from an academic perspective, emphasising proportion, structure, volume, perspective, value, colour, composition, and anatomy. His teaching methodology includes both comparative measurement and sight-size approaches, ensuring that students gain a robust understanding of drawing the human figure and become proficient in various mediums.

Matt's commitment to education is evidenced by his versatile teaching portfolio. In addition to life drawing, he has taught Adobe Creative Suite to first-year BA Illustration students, equipping them with industry-standard skills that are crucial for their future careers. His lesson plans are meticulously crafted in accordance with pedagogic learning theories and course curricula, and he is dedicated to providing pastoral care, organising field trips, and managing course administration.

Beyond academia, Matt boasts over seven years of experience as both a freelance illustrator and an in-house illustrator for a renowned London brand agency. His commercial work includes high-profile clients such as Sky Cinema, Johnny Walker, Strongbow, Cruz Campo, and many others. In these roles, he has demonstrated versatility and proficiency in various styles, including typography, hand-lettering, engraving, digital painting, photo-realism, and vector graphic illustrations.

Matt's professional journey began with a BA (Hons) in Illustration from Middlesex University,  , followed by a foundation year at the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA). His early career also includes acting, where he appeared in a variety of commercial, television, film, and theatre projects, showcasing his diverse talents and creative flair.

Today, Matt Ingram continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of artists with his comprehensive knowledge, artistic expertise, and unwavering dedication to education. His extensive experience in the arts, coupled with a profound desire to share his skills, makes him an invaluable asset to any educational institution.

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Robin Rothero - Painting/Drawing Tutor 

From an early age, Robin Rothero has been deeply captivated by the world of art and design. Since embarking on his professional journey in 2014, he has dedicated himself to exploring traditional arts, mastering various mediums, and continually pushing the boundaries of his artistic practice.

Robin has developed a unique and structured approach to art education, built upon three core principles:
1. The Science of Reality – Understanding the natural world and its mechanics.
2. Artistic Principles Inspired by Reality – Studying how artists throughout history have interpreted and translated reality into visual art.
3. Applying These Principles in an Artistic Context – Equipping students with the knowledge and techniques needed to create compelling, representational artwork.

By combining theoretical depth with hands-on practice, Robin provides students with a comprehensive strategy for translating what they see into drawings and paintings. His methodical and accessible teaching style breaks down complex artistic concepts into practical, digestible lessons, empowering students to confidently apply their skills and achieve their artistic aspirations.

As both an artist and educator, Robin is deeply passionate about sharing his experiences and insights with others. His teaching accommodates individual learning styles and personal artistic goals, ensuring each student receives tailored guidance to develop a strong foundation in traditional arts. Whether you’re just starting your artistic journey or seeking to refine your skills, Robin is committed to helping you grow and unlock your creative potential.

Education & Achievements
• High proficiency in Charcoal, Graphite, Oil Paint, and all Water-Based Mediums
• London Fine Art Studios – Drawing, Painting & Sculpture (Atelier Methods)
• CGMA Courses:
• Analytical Figure Drawing
• Anatomy of Clothing
• Composition for Concept Art & Illustration
• Narrative Illustration & Characters
• The Art of Colour & Light
• Illustration Mentorship
• Chelsea Art Society (2024) – Heatherleys Award for Drawing Prize

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Robert Cary-Williams - Fashion Design, Illustration and Textile Portfolio Courses

Robert Cary-Williams is an avant-garde British fashion designer.

Robert Cary-Williams studied fashion design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, and set up his own-name label in 1998. In 1999, he won the British Fashion Council's New Generation Award.

Robert has and still lectures at many prestigious universities including Norwich University, Icelandic Academy of the Arts, University of the Arts, London, LASALLE College of Arts a Design Singapore, Keeler Gordon, London, Winchester School of Art and Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design to name a few.

EDUCATION

  • Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design: Oct 2007 - Sept-2009 MFA 75%
  • Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design: Oct. 1996 - Feb 1998
  • MA Fashion Distinction Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London Sep 1990 - Jun 1994 BA Fashion 2:1

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Joshua Millard - Fashion Design, Illustration and Textile Portfolio Courses

Joshua Millard is a cutting-edge contemporary fashion designer. He graduated from the prestigious UAL, London College of Fashion.

His expertise in both menswear and womenswear is the fruit of his prodigious background working for brands such as Chanel and Jonathan Saunders. He is now the head of his own luxury brand.

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Graeme Armour - Fashion Design, Illustration and Textile Portfolio Courses

Graeme Armour is a Designer and International Creative Consultant with over 13 years experience in the fashion industry. 
A Graduate of Central Saint Martins Masters program under Louise Wilson he has previously worked for Brands like Isabel Marant, Adidas and Alexander McQueen.

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Catherine Francis - Architecture Course

 

Catherine is an award-winning architecture and interior designer tutor. She holds a BA and MA from University College London (UCL) and has won awards in both London and Oslo, including the 1st prize at the National Museum of Art as well as numerous retail project awards for the Nordic Council of Shopping Centres and other commercial entities both in Oslo and London. Catherine also realised innumerable interior designs projects throughout her career, from concept to final completion and therefore understands all aspects of any design brief.

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Shishi Du - Fashion Design

Education
2010 – 2012: London College Of Fashion BA FDT
Major: BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear

2007– 2009: Northumbria University

Major: BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear Western history, technique drawing,pattern making and design

2006-2007: Tsinghua University

Major: Art And Design, Business English, Chinese, History, Engrave and IT

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Liuqing Yang - Visual Communications

Liuqing Yang studied Visual Communications at the Royal College of Art. Her expertise focuses on the moving image and graphic design. Her experience in packaging, web, and VI design for companies and studios gave her an insight on contemporary corporate design. Moreover, she has worked for the International Art Institutes Association as a designer to help students throughout their portfolio preparation. She assists people with the whole process including research, development and interview simulations. The development of her portfolio preparation targets each student’s application for subject such as graphic, branding, spatial, textile and fashion graphic design. Liuqing is an invaluable resource for those that need help to develop their works as well as assistance in displaying their work in a digital format.

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Chung Desmond - Chinese Calligraphy Course

Born in Hong Kong, Desmond studied Chinese calligraphy and painting from a young age under the late Lingnan master Chiu Sai-Kwong. The Lingnan style of art developed in Guangdong during the early 1900s, a time of revolution in China. As such, works from this period often had Western and Japanese influences. In fact, a lot of the Lingnan masters studied abroad and subsequently brought a fresh outlook to the more traditional form of Chinese art. Desmond came to the UK in 2002. While studying the sciences, he continued practising Chinese calligraphy and painting. Moreover, he started studies in Western drawing and painting, as he believes such skills would bring an additional element to and thus improve his works. Desmond has been participating in annual group exhibitions and is a member of the Hong Kong Art Research Association. In 2013, he demonstrated calligraphy at one of the city law firms as part of their Chinese New Year celebrations. Desmond currently lives and work in London.

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Shu-wen Kang (Sharon) - Chinese Painting Course

Shu-wen Kang (Sharon) was born in Taiwan and is now living and working in London. She holds a Master degree from University of the Arts London and Bachelor degree from Taipei Municipal University of Education in Taiwan. She was major in Chinese Painting and arts education. Sharon’s interest and talent of Arts has been discovered since she was young. She received high scores in all the art subjects in schools, and she was also the president of the Comic Book Drawing Clubs in both secondary and high school. Sharon has the specific interest in Chinese painting, and had received formal Chinese painting training since she was 14. In 2004, she attended the Taiwan University Art Exam and won the 1st prize in the Chinese Painting subject. In her earlier art works, Sharon has done several traditional/academic style Chinese Paintings of mountains and rivers, flowers, birds and fish. Being a big fan of Post-Modernism, she later on became fascinated with mixing elements in contrast (western and eastern; traditional and modern) in her paintings to create a visually fun impact, and to interact with her audiences.

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Zhang Qian - Chinese Painting (Gongbi) / Calligraphy Course

1999 Graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art, BA Traditional Chinese Painting.

2009 Graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, MA Fine Art.

Born into a traditional Chinese family, Zhang Qian became interested in Chinese classical literature, painting and calligraphy. She acquired a Bachelor of Chinese traditional painting from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art in 1999 and an MA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins in 2009.

As a contemporary artist, her work deals with the unknown and the challenges which develop from this. She takes her knowledge and understanding of the world and communicates this through the visual language of painting. She specialises in Chinese ink techniques, especially on rice paper.

She has established herself within the fields of art research and art education. In 2011 she began working at the Arts College of Jinan University where she joined the Studies of Chinese Art Lecturing Team. Her teaching programs are vividly comprehensive as she utilises her knowledge of Chinese culture woven with Western artistic traditions.

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Yuet Yean Teo - Chinese Painting Course

Yuet Yean Teo was born in Malaysia. Her interests in painting and drawing has been cultivated since young. Therefore, she chose art as her major in Chong Hwa High School Malaysia when she was 16. After obtaining a diploma major in Western Painting and sub-specializing in Chinese Painting at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, she further extended her BA in Painting with University of the Arts London Camberwell College of Arts. During her studies in London, she participated in several group exhibitions. She is also the member of Singapore Society of Chinese Artists. She currently lives and works in London. In 2014, Yuet has been commissioned by HSBC. to create some art works for their Chinese new year event, and her works have been displayed in all branches throughout UK. In 2015, 2015 Yuet has been commissioned by Selfridges&Co. to create a few art pieces to be used on their gift cards.

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