My life changed thanks to Maggy and the London Art College. I received various commissions and I have also been accepted by a Publishing House, Maskew Miller Longman, which is based in Cape Town, South Africa. I'm also doing covers for a South African company, Better Than Paper, that specialize in E-books. I'm very sad to hand in my last Exercise - it was so incredible fun to study at London Art College and it really changed my life.
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Stories of Transformation
These testimonials showcase the profound impact our courses have on students' lives - from overcoming illness through art to launching successful creative careers and achieving university acceptances.
I am delighted to have received a distinction for my Watercolour Diploma. I enjoyed the challenge of painting subjects which I have not attempted before and feel like I have progressed with my technique. I grew up in Africa so am passionate about animals and vibrant colours so hope to convey that in painting in the magical medium of watercolour. I feel like I am just beginning an exciting journey.
I began the Pet Portrait Diploma course whilst working overseas in Brunei and then Turkey. My course work was made into a portfolio which was submitted in 2008 to Hull University to enable me to gain entry onto a BA (Hons) Fine Arts degree as a mature student. Last spring I entered and got nominated for the Wildlife artist of the year 2010 and had two pieces shown in the Mall galleries London where I met David Shepherd.
I can say without hesitation that you and the course have helped me no end in my development to become an illustrator. Each brief has pushed me to learn new skills and you have offered your help and guidance with true professionalism, thank you! Thanks again for your knowledge and insight.
I am proud of getting my Diploma of Painting and Drawing with Merit, 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. So many thanks to all and my tutor and all of my friends that have helped to sell some of my paintings for cancer.
Following my success I decided to improve my art and took two courses at the London Art College. Both during the course and since finishing it, I have been successful in attracting commissions not only from friends and neighbours, but now more importantly from others through personal recommendations. As a result I have developed a website to promote this aspect still further. My diary for the next few months is now rather full with commissions. I have also started doing workshops in coloured pencil for local art groups.
Deciding to take this course was one of the best decisions I have ever made. LAC stepped in at the right place and the right time for me. This course has helped me to focus and to truly observe the things around me. I now realize that I will never be a 'good enough artist' but that I can go on improving and learning as long as I can and that no longer intimidates me, it excites me!
My determination to complete the course helped keep me going, not allowing my illness to get the better of me. I received lots of help and support from my tutor Melanie Phillips. Towards the end of the course I went through a very rocky patch and my illness got a lot worse. Before I knew it, my diploma with distinctions came through the post. I think I am still in shock. I was even more shocked that Melanie wanted to put me up for student of the year.
I found 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 experience as a student with London Art College has been excellent to date and I would recommended studying with the college to others.
I received my Diploma Certificate last week and was extremely delighted to see that I had passed the course with distinction. Of all my teachers through school and college I would easily rate you as one of the best. I would recommend that every aspiring artist take up this course under your guidance. I look forward to doing the Oil Painting Certificate course under your guidance for which I will be enrolling soon.
I found the Landscape painting course extremely tremendous in helping me improve my skills. The course tutor Alan Dedman was fantastic in commenting on my paintings and telling me how I could improve my painting. To get a certificate in the post was absolutely tremendous and unexpected. I have no intention of stopping painting now even if I am 74 years old.
I've enjoyed your Graphic Design course immensely. The course has taken me into areas I would never have attempted by myself. The whole area of typography was new to me yet proved to be one of the most enjoyable to do. My only regret is that the course is now finished. Thanks very much for a really valuable and very enjoyable course.
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