CLEAR WRITING. STRONG CONTEXT. CREDIBLE POSITIONING.
Academic Writing & Research Mentorship
Personalised, one-to-one support for statements, proposals, essays and research projects - grounded in your practice and positioned within contemporary art discourse.
Writing & Research Support For:
Foundation
BA/BFA
MA/MFA
PhD
GCSE & A-Level
Dissertations & EPQs
Personal Statements & Proposals
Scholarships
Who This Is For
This is for you if you want to:
- Your practice is strong but your writing doesn’t do it justice
- You struggle to articulate your ideas clearly within a contemporary art context
- Your art school personal statement or research proposal feels vague or underdeveloped
- You need support with a dissertation, EPQ or research project
- You want writing that is intelligent, specific and grounded in your practice
What You Leave With
You’ll leave with:
- A clear, structured art school personal statement grounded in your practice
- A coherent research proposal or application statement
- Strong contextual positioning within contemporary art discourse
- Writing that is specific, credible and academically rigorous
- A transferable framework for approaching future essays, dissertations and proposals independently
How We Transform Your Writing
1
Keep the Focus Where It Belongs: The Work
2
Build Structure And Language That Reflects Your Thinking
3
Strengthen Context So the Work Holds Weight
Testimonials
“My understanding of how to apply for a Fine Art master’s changed completely. I learned how to turn my ideas into strong visual compositions and secured my place at Central Saint Martins.”
Chen Gong
From Finance to MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins
“India is beyond words amazing. If it wasn’t for her, I would never have been accepted to my dream university. I honestly wouldn’t have passed my Foundation year without her.”
Nawal
From Foundation to BA Fine Art & Art History, Goldsmiths
“What truly sets India apart is her ability to read between the lines of what I’m trying to express in my images. She’s helped me identify less effective paths and guided me toward new, more authentic directions.”
Constanza
Artist
“With India’s support, I raised my A-Level Art grade from a C to an A. She guided me through planning and completing each project with clear, professional advice while encouraging independence.”
Kiki
From C to A in A-Level Art
“India gently pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me move toward a more contemporary visual language. I feel much clearer about who I am as an artist.”
Anca Artemisia Maxim
“India has been absolutely fantastic. I leave every session feeling inspired and more confident in my work. She understood exactly what I needed for my A-Level Art and EPQ, and her guidance made a real difference.”
Polina
From A-Level Art & EPQ to University Portfolio
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Our Tutors
Our tutors are Internationally exhibited, practising artists with proven experience navigating competitive foundation, BA and MA/MFA Fine Art admissions.
Cyrus
Artist & Filmmaker
- LONDON, UK
- ALSO Speaks: mandarin, CANTONESE
Amélie
Artist
- london, uk.
- ALSO Speaks: french
Hazel
Artist
- London and Newcastle, U.K.
- ALSO Speaks: french
Sean
Artist & Filmmaker
- LONDON, UK and Bangkok, Thailand
Enrica
Artist
- london, uk.
- ALSO Speaks: Italian
Carlotta
Artist
- London, U.K.
- ALSO Speaks: Italian
Ready to Transform Your Writing?
FAQs
We support writing and research projects connected to art and creative practice, including personal statements, research proposals, academic essays, dissertations, EPQs, the Personal Study, and other written components required for art school applications.
Yes. We can help you strengthen the structure and logic of your writing so your ideas land clearly.
This might involve clarifying the central claim, tightening the flow of the text, strengthening context and references, and making sure the writing reflects and stays grounded in your practice.
No. Cadmium provides guidance, feedback and editing support, but all written work must remain the student’s own.
Our role is to bring out the strongest version of your thinking and help you communicate it clearly. You’ll also leave with a structure and approach you can reuse independently in future essays, dissertations and proposals.
Yes. We help students develop clear, focused research proposals for MA/MFA and practice-based PhD applications. This can include refining the research question, strengthening the conceptual framing, and shaping the proposal so it reflects the work and meets the expectations of the programme.