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Testimonials and Letters
This section is dedicated to students who have very kindly written testimonials about the college, their course, their tutor and we are proud to present them here along with a sample of the students work. If you are a happy student and would like to send us a similar testimonial, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time. |
Firstly, I did indeed find working through the course interesting, stimulating and enjoyable. I found the course content a good introduction to the subject with the techniques taught being well explained.
My tutor, Lynette Conway has been most encouraging throughout. The content of her critiques and responses to letters has been easily understood and very helpful, and Lynette has always responded to correspondence well within the twenty eight days students are told to allow for return of work. Many thanks Lynette.
Any contact with the college has been dealt with in a helpful and efficient manner.
I have not uploaded work to the college website or used the forum (me being a bit of a ludite!) but I do enjoy looking at the website, particularly college news and the student galleries. It was good to see the entries to the Student of the Year Competition on the news section. Lynette has asked if some of my work may be included on the website - I would be very happy if you decided to do so!
To summarise, my experience as a student with London Art College has been excellent to date and I would recommended studying with the college to others.
Theresa (Botanical Illustration) |
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Dear Alan
Thank you for the crit, I love the way you are so positive and I appreciate your response. My husband listened to your tape with me and we both think you are an exceptionally perceptive person. It is great for me to have this course, it's a point of focus and a way of expressing myself. If you would like, the next time I could send you 2 or 3 pieces from the course that I have revisited. I think you would be amazed at the change. To me it illustrates just how the crit has been essential in my development. You know, anyone could follow a book or a list of instructions but it is your input that has been so valuable to me.. The course is very comprehensive, it would give any person a great starting block and confidence to keep painting. I feel as if I know what I'm doing and it has sparked off all sorts of exciting ideas.
Karen
Murphy - Painting & Drawing |
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I dedicate this to my mum Anita and my dad Anthony Valente, and Melanie Phillips my art tutor. My name is Anna Maria Valente, my parents encouraged me to paint, mum was my teacher, stop she would say, too dark, and its quite nice, she smiled when it was really okay. My father took me to my classes to Irene Ann who was my first art teacher at the Barnton Art Studio when I was 18 and she use to let me use the framing machine. I now enjoy attending my local art club.
Melanie suggested the horse to be shown here, I did it with medium of Acrylic and watercolour and Gouache to highlight it. I have just started to paint animals I love doing birds and flowers, I love watercolours and i like doing pastels. I am proud of getting my Diploma of Painting and Drawing with Merit too, thanks to Mrs Hill who was very patient with me. I did all this when mum was in the nursing home, I had an exhibition there also. I looked up to Prince Charles when I was younger, and liked his art work, when I saw them.
So many thanks to all and my tutor Melanie and Mrs Hill and all of my friends that have helped to sell some of my paintings for cancer, and gave me the chance in my church with great support. Kind Regards to all.
Anna Maria Valente. (Pet Portrait Diploma / Painting and Drawing Diploma)
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We are delighted to receive the enclosed photos from Chaitra Channappa, who has received her certificate for successfully completing the Drawing and Painting Diploma Course. Chaitra has told us that she has been exhibiting her paintings at an art exhibition organized by MK Arts for health in Milton Keynes hospital.
She has also started working with the same organization voluntarily. She is preparing herself towards her dream of opening her own institute of Art (teaching) and Gallery alongside working with children with special needs. The photos are of the launch party and the paintings she has exhibited.
"...I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my Tutor, the Principal and everyone at the college for the coaching and all support and guidance. I have recommended the course to many of my friends and acquaintances..."
Chaitra Channappa (Painting and Drawing Diploma) |
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Hi Melanie,
I just wanted to thank-you for the final critique and all the help you've giving me through the pet portrait course. You've really been wonderful, and I really can't thank-you enough for answering all my questions, and critiquing my work. Thanks.
Susan
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".....I completed a Graphic Design degree in 2000, but after university I began working for a charity, and have worked in similar jobs ever since. I missed having a creative outlet and it was while I was searching for something to do in my spare time that I stumbled upon the London Art College website. The Children's Illustration diploma caught my eye so I enrolled... and I'm so glad I did! It's been informative, enjoyable and rewarding - and Jan, my tutor, has been so encouraging. I was really chuffed to receive my certificate in the post this morning, and to find that I had passed with distinction. I am determined, now, to pursue my dream of illustrating for children and I'm looking forward to starting the extension course. If you're considering the Children's Illustration diploma, I would thoroughly recommend it!...." |
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