REVIEWS
What students and artists say about Cadmium
Every unique customer review of Cadmium Education published on Google, Trustpilot and Superprof — from applicants, students, parents, graduates and practising artists, in their own words.
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Goldsmiths · CalArts
“India completely changed how I approached my art school application. I came in with a scattered portfolio and zero clue how to talk about my work. She helped me shape everything, from sketchbook pages to my personal statement, and helped made it feel like me instead of just ticking boxes. She’s honest, sharp, and actually cares. I got into my first-choice schools (Goldsmiths and Cal Arts) and felt confident going into the interview, which I never thought would happen. If you’re applying to art school or university in general, just book her.”
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Adam
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MFA Fine Art · Goldsmiths
“India was one of the most important people in my application process. I came to her at a point where I had work, but it didn’t feel like it was holding together properly, and I wasn’t confident in how to present it. What she helped me do wasn’t just “improve” individual pieces, but actually understand what my work was doing and how to build a portfolio that made sense as a whole. Her feedback is very direct, but in a way that makes things clearer rather than overwhelming. She has a strong sense of what different schools are looking for, but never pushes you into making work that feels generic or forced. Instead, she helps you refine what is already there and develop it properly, which made a huge difference for me. We also spent a lot of time on how to position the work, how to speak about it, and how to edit the portfolio depending on where I was applying. That level of attention is rare and genuinely changed how I approached the process. I was accepted onto the MFA Fine Art at Goldsmiths, and I don’t think I would have got there in the same way without her guidance. I would strongly recommend working with her if you’re serious about your portfolio and want something that is actually coherent and well thought through, rather than just “polished.””
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Alex (MFA)
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Goldsmiths · BA Fine Art
“India’s support was extremely helpful in preparing my BA Fine Art portfolio and interview. She looked at my work very carefully and helped me choose the strongest pieces for my portfolio, while also showing me how to explain the hidden ideas and layers behind my paintings more clearly. Her guidance made me feel much more confident in presenting my practice at interview, and I am sure it helped me communicate the essence of my work properly. I was very happy to receive a place on BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths, and I am very grateful for her support.”
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Alina Sementsova
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art · The Courtauld
“India provided invaluable support during my Master’s application process, particularly with my personal statements for The Courtauld, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and programmes in Art and Business. Her guidance helped me refine my ideas and present my experiences in a clear, confident, and effective way, while still keeping my writing authentic. She offered thoughtful, detailed feedback that strengthened my statements without losing my voice. I really appreciated her professional, insightful, and encouraging approach throughout the process. Thanks to her support through the application process, I was fortunate to be accepted into both The Courtauld and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. I would highly recommend India to anyone seeking structured, expert support with personal statements, academic writing, or competitive university applications. Since working with India, I was accepted into Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and I am now receiving first-class marks on all of my essays. Her guidance has continued to have a lasting impact on my academic work and confidence in writing.”
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Angelina Lyapchuk
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UCL · Art & Technology
“Cyrus was extremely helpful during my university application process, specifically regarding my personal statement and art portfolio. He provided structured guidance on brainstorming new artworks and offered practical advice on how to tailor my portfolio to meet the requirements of my chosen course. Throughout our sessions, he was patient and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the admissions process. He is an effective guidance counselor and teacher who provides clear, professional support. With his help, I got into all the courses that I have applied for, and I will be heading to UCL to pursue Art and Technology.”
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Annika Tsang
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A Leading London University
“India helped me every step of the way in my University application. The way she articulates and explains things is so uniquely helpful – I feel like I learned so much during our time together. We worked quite intensively over a few months as I had decided I wanted to change the degree I was applying for and, amazingly, I got in to a really prestigious red brick University in London! I absolutely recommend her”
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Helen
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Goldsmiths · Glasgow · UAL
“I worked with Carlotta throughout high school while developing my Visual Communication Design and Art folios, as well as during my university applications. Her feedback helped me strengthen the direction and creativity of my work, and she also supported me with my personal statement and an art analysis essay for UAL. With Carlotta, I was able to articulate my interests in curation and art history much more clearly, and the Programme Leader for Curating at Goldsmiths even emailed me to say they were impressed by my personal statement. With her help, I received offers for Curating and History of Art at Goldsmiths, History of Art at the University of Glasgow, and Culture, Criticism and Curation at UAL. What I found more valuable was Carlotta’s ability to help me clarify and communicate my ideas more confidently, and I’d definitely recommend Carlotta to students applying for competitive art and humanities courses.”
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Jessica Shang
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ACCEPTED TO
One of the UK’s Toughest Art Schools
“Perfect! India has a lot of experience, both as a teacher and as a professional artist and I have no doubt that she played a major role in helping my son get into one of the toughest art schools in the UK. She helped identify the weaker areas of his portfolio and helped him play to and develop his strengths. She was professional, personable and put my son at ease. Would recommend her to anyone.”
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Layla
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SVA · Parsons · Pratt · SAIC
“I worked with Carlotta while preparing my portfolio for US art school applications, including School of Visual Arts and Parsons The New School! The process of preparing my portfolio for applications became much more doable and I find Carlotta’s feedbacks very useful for me to understand the criteria of Art Schools. I got lots of good results which I got offers from SVA, Parsons, Pratt Institute, MassArt, Otis, UCD, UC Santa Cruz and SAIC! I’m very happy about my results!”
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Mai Khanh
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ACCEPTED TO
The Slade (UCL)
“India helped me with my Fine Art portfolio when I was applying to art school and she was honestly brilliant. I was looking at UAL, Central Saint Martins, Goldsmiths and Slade, and she really helped me understand what these places are looking for. Before working with her I had a lot of work, but I didn’t really know how to put it together or what to leave out. India helped me edit everything down, think about the order of the portfolio, show my research and development properly, and make the whole thing feel much clearer. She also gave me really good artist references that actually related to my work, not just random names. Her feedback was direct but very encouraging, and I felt much more confident afterwards. I’d really recommend India to anyone applying for Fine Art, Foundation or art school courses. She knows the process properly and really cares about the work. I got into my first choice btw (Slade!) so very grateful”
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May
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ACCEPTED TO
A Dream University
“India is beyond words amazing, if it wasn’t for her I would have never gotten accepted into my dream university. So grateful for her!”
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Nawal
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UAL Foundation
“Working with India gave me the confidence to actually submit my application rather than endlessly questioning it. The tools and ways of thinking I learned during mentorship continued to be useful beyond that moment. The following year, I applied many of the same approaches when applying to the Turps Studio Programme, which was also successful. With India’s support I was accepted onto the UAL Foundation course, which became the starting point for my transition into fine art practice.”
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Serena Holliday
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Parsons · RISD · SCAD · Pratt
“I worked with Carlotta while preparing my portfolio for US art school applications, including RISD and CalArts. Her feedback helped me clarify the direction of my work, identify which projects needed further development, and present my portfolio much more clearly for submission and interviews. I received offers from Parsons, RISD, SCAD, Pratt, and I’d definitely recommend Carlotta and Cadmium to students applying to competitive art and design courses.”
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stella merlin
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Edinburgh · UAL · Glasgow
“I worked with Carlotta while preparing my portfolio for UK art school applications, including university of Edinburgh and UAL. Her feedback helped me clarify the direction of my work, identify which projects needed further development, and present my portfolio much more clearly for submission and interviews. I received offers from Edinburgh, UAL, Glasgow, and I’d definitely recommend Carlotta to students applying to competitive art and design courses.”
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Анастасия Левенцова
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Central Saint Martins
“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. This support marked my very first step toward becoming an artist.”
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宫宸 (Chen)
★★★★★
ACHIEVED
An Art Competition Win
“India is an excellent teacher, who is dedicated, inspiring and inclusive. India motivated my son into Art, he even won an Art competition! He ended up loving and studying photography. I highly recommend India.”
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Alena
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ACHIEVED
A Distinction in Art History
“India helped me completely reshape my dissertation on post-colonial art history by giving feedback on how to structure my arguments properly. She was brilliant at pinpointing where my argument lacked clarity and gave really precise, constructive feedback on how to strengthen my analysis. Her suggestions around structure and referencing saved me hours. I also really appreciated how she encouraged me to trust my own voice. I ended up with a distinction and actually enjoyed the writing process by the end. Genuinely couldn’t have done it without her.”
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Alexis
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ACHIEVED
A School Art Prize
“India is a really excellent tutor. She’s been great with my daughter, who historically has struggled with her self esteem and confidence in her own abilities. She was very patient with my daughter and really helped her open up to the creative process and feel comfortable. My daughter now loves showing off her work and has already won a prize within her secondary school art classes. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!”
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Amir
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ACHIEVED
A School Assessment, Aced
“India was excellent she had prepared my 6 year old daughter to complete her CAT 4 assessment for a prestigious international school which she ended up acing. I would highly recommend. Thank you India for your efforts!”
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Anwar
★★★★★
ACHIEVED
A Predicted Grade Up a Whole Band
“I recently booked a series of painting lessons for my son to help him with his Art coursework and for his art exams. India is very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. My son really loved his extra lessons with her and his predicted grade has already gone up a whole grade band! Will definitely be getting more lessons soon.”
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Bradley
★★★★★
ACHIEVED
A First + Two Awards
“I worked with Hazel during my 3rd year Fine Art degree at Oxford Brookes University. Her feedback helped me to make my ideas come to life through her spectacular knowledge of all sorts of techniques, materials, writings, films and more. Hazel was particularly supportive in my abilities when I felt stuck and overwhelmed in my final year. I received a first for my practical work at BA and received the John Henry Brookes award from the university and the Platform Award from Modern Art Oxford for my degree show work. I would highly recommend Hazel to students and prospective students applying for arts courses.”
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Brontè Wyse
★★★★★
ACHIEVED
His A-Level in Art
“India is a wonderful teacher. She was hired to teach A level art curriculum to my autistic son in his sixth form. It was especially challenging because a great deal of the lessons took place during Covid lockdowns. In between he did visit galleries and developed understanding and appreciation of different types of art. The end result was brilliant. He achieved his A level and gained wonderful knowledge and connection with art. He is currently studying at uni and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others as well as visiting art exhibitions in London. He also created beautiful pieces that hang in my home. I think it takes a special kind of teacher to inspire a student, be patient wit them (especially autistic student), keep them interested, build their confidence and help them achieve their potential. India is exactly that type of teacher. She will be a huge asset to Superprof.”
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Julia
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ACHIEVED
An A in A-Level Art
“India is a very patient and responsible tutor. She has been tutoring me from the summer holidays until now, and with her support, I achieved an A in my A Level Art. She guided me through how to plan and complete each project, providing appropriate professional advice and constructive feedback, while encouraging me to work independently. Our lessons were always enjoyable, and I felt well supported throughout the process. I am very grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to A Level Art students.”
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Kiki
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ACHIEVED
From A to A* in History of Art
“India helped my daughter with her History of Art as well as Art and personal investigation. She gave good and valid points that brought my daughter’s work from A to A*. Highly recommended!”
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Maria
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ACHIEVED
A Completed Foundation Year
“India is amazing, has helped me so so much in completing my foundation year. Wouldn’t have passed without her. Very talented and also lovely to chat to”
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Nawal (Foundation)
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ACHIEVED
On Track for Grade A
“India has been an excellent tutor for our son studying A level product design. His drawing skills and his confidence have transformed and he’s now on track for a grade A which would not have been possible without India’s help. He really enjoys the on line lessons, India is an engaging and inspiring tutor, who has helped our son really see what he can achieve. Would definitely recommend !”
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RACHEL
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ACHIEVED
An A* in A-Level Art
“India is an exceptionally patient and responsible tutor. She supported me from the summer holidays through to my final A Level Art submission, and with her guidance I achieved an A*. She helped me structure my portfolio clearly and develop a strong, coherent body of work, guiding me through how to plan, refine, and complete each project to a high standard. Her feedback was always thoughtful, constructive, and grounded in a clear understanding of what examiners are looking for, while still encouraging me to think independently and develop my own artistic voice. Our lessons were always enjoyable, and I felt consistently supported throughout the entire process, from early ideas through to final outcomes. I am very grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to any student looking for serious portfolio development and high-level art mentorship.”
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SU
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PROGRESSED TO
Residencies & Exhibitions Abroad
“I started working with Sean shortly after graduating with a BA in Painting, at a point where I felt quite stuck in my practice. Within a few weeks, I think he’d helped me more than the three years I’d spent at university. The depth of his knowledge is really impressive and he seriously engaged with my work before making any suggestions. He took me back to basics and I was able to rebuild a much stronger foundation technically annd conceptually. His portfolio feedback has been really helpful to me and I think it’s because he’s been a university tutor, worked with admissions and also been a curator and gallerist. His advice changed the way I approach presenting and editing my work. And he’s so motivating! Through his guidance and encouragement, I’ve applied for and gotten opportunities I would never previously have considered, including international residencies and exhibitions abroad. I HIGHLY recommend Sean to anyone applying to art school, preparing portfolios, or simply feeling lost within their practice and needing serious, thoughtful guidance from someone who truly cares about helping students and has the experience to back it up. Thank you!!”
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Emily Hill
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GAINED
Confidence to Write
“India really helped me find my confidence to write. She’s supportive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in your progress. Truly a great tutor!”
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Alexia
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GAINED
Much Better Drawings
“India is a fantastic art teacher and my drawings are much better as a result. Would recommend!”
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Alistair
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GAINED
Calm and Control in the 11+
“India is a brilliant 11+ tutor. My son isn’t the easiest to win over, especially with anything that feels like extra school, but he took to her immediately. She has this way of listening very carefully, noticing what’s underneath the surface, and adjusting the session without making a big deal of it. She helped him with comprehension by getting him to write short stories from weird perspectives (one was from the point of view of a lamppost) and somehow that got him excited about vocabulary in a way I hadn’t seen before. She’s also helped him feel calmer and more in control during practice papers, especially verbal reasoning, which used to be the section that threw him off. India doesn’t talk down to kids. She takes them seriously, which I think they can really feel. There’s nothing generic or cookie-cutter about her sessions – she’s tuned in the whole time, and it shows. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and knows how to help your child grow in their own way, I honestly can’t imagine someone better.”
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Amine
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GAINED
Work That Felt Clearer — and Mine
“I worked with India when I was applying for Fine Art after years in marketing, with a portfolio that was honestly a bit of a mess. I hadn’t made proper work since school and didn’t know what was useful, what was filler, or how to talk about any of it. She helped me apply to Camberwell, Chelsea, Goldsmiths and Glasgow. She was very good at cutting through the panic. We edited my sketchbooks, reordered the portfolio, rewrote my statement about ten times, and practised interviews without making me sound rehearsed. What I liked was that she didn’t give me fake confidence or try to make my work look like everyone else’s. She was direct when something wasn’t working, but always specific about why. By the end, my work felt much clearer and much more mine. I’d definitely recommend her! Outstanding art tutor for applications and everything else!”
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Ana
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GAINED
Confidence and Curiosity
“India is a brilliant art tutor. She’s got a rare mix of real artistic depth and a very instinctive way of knowing what each student needs. My daughter came away from every session not just with better work, but with a different energy… more confident, more curious, more herself. India doesn’t follow a formula. She notices what’s working and builds on it, and she has a knack for knowing when to step in and when to give space. We also had her run a painting session for a group event, and it was just lovely. Relaxed and fun! Everyone came away with something they were proud of. She’s someone you remember. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and worth every penny.”
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Analiza
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GAINED
A Clearer Artistic Identity
“I’ve had a few sessions with India and it’s been a fantastic experience. She’s gently pushed me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to experiment in ways I hadn’t explored before – exactly what I needed to grow my painting practice. Her thoughtful art references and deep engagement with my process have helped me gain a clearer understanding of who I am as an artist. I highly recommend working with her.”
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Anca Artemisia Maxim
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GAINED
A Portfolio That Came Together
“I worked with India on my portfolio while applying to US art schools (including RISD and CalArts), and she was honestly a huge help. I had work already, but it wasn’t really coming together as a portfolio, and I didn’t fully understand what schools were actually looking for. She’s very straightforward in a good way… she’ll tell you what’s working and what isn’t, but it never feels harsh or generic. It felt like she really understood my work and where I could take it, rather than trying to fit it into a formula. We spent time refining my strongest pieces, cutting things that weren’t needed, and thinking about how everything sat together as a whole. She also helped a lot with how to talk about the work, which I was struggling with before. I came away feeling a lot clearer and more confident about my portfolio and applications. I’d definitely recommend her if you’re serious about applying to art school.”
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Ang
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GAINED
The Motivation to Keep Going
“India is an excellent, engaging and supportive tutor. Her communication is excellent and responds almost immediately. India has helped me navigate some complex, challenging aspects of the course which I couldn’t understand initially. She has been instrumental in keeping me motivated when I almost gave up. I cannot recommend India highly enough.”
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Anne
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GAINED
A New Eye on My Own Work
“When I met India, I really appreciated that she had an active art practice and could give me relevant insight to expand my practice. In the first year of my BFA at Goldsmiths University I had a really pleasant tutorial with India; She was a really good listener, she also could see where I was in my practice and offered really insightful criticism, some of which I still think about today when I’m making work. Different to other tutors I have had, India showed a lot of enthusiasm in the tutorial I had with her, I could tell she loves art. It’s her enthusiasm that really helped me to appreciate the parts of my work I wasn’t aware of; she picked up on many things valuable things in my work and asked lots of questions. Overall India was one of my best tutorials and anyone who wants to gain an enthusiastic eye towards their art practice should absolutely choose India!”
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Ayoposi Oluleye
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GAINED
Confidence to Take Risks
“I highly recommend India as a tutor for anyone preparing for university or art school. I met her during my time at Goldsmiths, and the tutorials we had in my first and second year were some of the most valuable conversations I had as a student. India has a rare ability to offer honest, insightful feedback without ever making it feel prescriptive. She listens closely and responds in a way that sharpens your thinking. Even after our sessions ended, her comments stayed with me and helped shape the direction of my work over time. I often found myself returning to those ideas when developing new pieces or reflecting on what my practice needed. What stood out to me was how seriously she took my work, even when I was still figuring it out. She was able to articulate things I was only just starting to sense in my process. That kind of engagement is hard to find. It made me more confident and more willing to take risks. India is not only incredibly knowledgeable, she is also deeply committed to helping students develop in ways that feel meaningful. If you’re serious about your work and looking for someone who will meet you at that level, I can’t think of a better tutor.”
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Ben
★★★★★
GAINED
Skills and Confidence
“I’ve really enjoyed working with India in 1-to-1 online art lessons. She explains techniques clearly, is incredibly knowledgeable, and always makes the sessions engaging and enjoyable. I’ve learned a lot and feel my skills and confidence have improved thanks to her patient, supportive teaching style. I’d highly recommend India to anyone looking for high-quality online art lessons.”
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Brigid
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GAINED
A Transformed Approach to Art
“I found India by chance while searching for a painting tutor and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Her lessons have been deeply inspiring. She speaks honestly about what she sees in my work, providing invaluable tools to help me dive further into my creative process. She’s also introduced me to other artists working with similar themes, which has been incredibly enriching for my research. 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. India has shown me that the most powerful art comes from a deeply personal and internal place. She’s encouraged me to trust my own symbols and let them lead me in creating images, transforming the way I approach my art. India is genuine, down-to-earth, and deeply passionate about her craft. You can tell that art is the very essence of her life. Honestly, she’s an absolute gem, and I can’t recommend her enough.”
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Constanza Pulit
★★★★★
GAINED
Confidence in My Artwork
“India is most definitely a trustworthy tutor and would really support and guide you. India was my tutor during my first year studying painting at Camberwell College of Arts. She was a great tutor to have, not only due to her friendliness and approachable nature, but also due to her beneficial feedback. After regular one to one sessions with India, I would always know which direction to go in in terms of my painting and artwork. India is positive and encouraging about your paintings, whilst at the same time sharing her constructive feedback to aid your development. She gave me a lot of confidence in my artwork, which I am sure you will also gain from her as your painting tutor!”
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Elin
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GAINED
A Deeper Appreciation for Art
“Tom is incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from India. Her expertise and dedication to art are truly inspiring. With their guidance, Tom is not only honed the technical skills but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for art as a form of expression.”
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Elise
★★★★★
GAINED
A Massive Influence on My Work
“I’m a painting student and India was my tutor last year. It being my first year of uni, every tutorial we had was not only supportive but genuinely exciting, introducing me to most of my now favourite artists and creating a space to talk through any ideas. I can safely say she’s had a massive positive influence on my work. India’s a great artist and teacher 🙂”
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Farah Corrigan
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GAINED
A Completely Different Experience
“I came to India after feeling quite disappointed with portfolio tutoring and studio-based guidance in Asia, where I struggled to find critical depth or clear direction. Working with India has been a completely different experience. From the very first trial session, she demonstrated an exceptional ability to read my work and identify its underlying direction. She suggested artists and references that were not generic, but highly specific and deeply relevant to my practice, which immediately helped me see my work more clearly. Throughout our sessions, India guided me through the process of refining my portfolio with the level of rigour. Coming from a nontraditional art background and without formal art school training, I found her approach both patient and intellectually demanding in the best way. She asks precise questions, challenges assumptions, and helps articulate ideas without imposing her own voice. Beyond portfolio preparation for applications, she has helped me develop a stronger artistic awareness and confidence in how I think, speak, and position my work. I truly feel that working with India has prepared me not only for applications, but for the mindset and critical environment of art school itself.”
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Han
★★★★★
GAINED
Motivation to Experiment
“India is a great tutor. After a relatively short session she offered lots of information on media, but also insightful input into my existing works. She isn’t afraid to suggest things to make your work better, and I certainly felt super motivated to experiment and try and take my work to the next level of completion. Her approach is considerate and well thought out and I hope to see her again soon at Goldsmiths.”
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Hayley Richardson
★★★★★
GAINED
Confidence Speaking English
“India is a wonderful tutor — patient, creative, and truly understands how to engage young children. She works with our five-year-old twin boys, and we’ve already seen a big improvement in their confidence with speaking English. Her lessons are always fun and well-prepared, and she takes the time to learn about their interests, which makes a real difference. The boys really enjoy learning with her and look forward to every session. Highly recommended!”
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Ho hung
★★★★★
GAINED
From Interview Nerves to Excitement
“India is undoubtedly the best tutor I’ve come across. As someone who previously used to avoid interviews because they made me nervous, within three days of tuition I transformed into a new person who became excited by the prospect of having one. I performed extremely well in my interview thanks to India’s conscientious approach to helping me understand what employers want to hear, how to structure an interview answer, and how to calm my nerves prior. I couldn’t recommend her enough and I will be requiring her services again for my friends and family.”
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Irini
★★★★★
GAINED
Clarity About My Application
“I’ve really enjoyed working with India on my art school portfolio. She’s patient, kind and very intuitive. she quickly understood what I was trying to do with my work and helped me see how to make the portfolio stronger and more coherent. The sessions are always encouraging, but also properly useful. India gives thoughtful, honest feedback and helps you develop your ideas without making you feel judged or overwhelmed. I felt much clearer about my projects, my application and how to talk about my work. I’d really recommend India to anyone applying to art school who wants help with portfolio preparation, interview practice, or developing their creative direction. She’s warm, intelligent and genuinely invested in helping her students improve.”
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Jason
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GAINED
Direction from Session One
“I highly recommend India as a tutor. She has been tremendously helpful throughout my MA dissertation. Before working with her, I felt incredibly lost but from our very first session, she was able to guide me in the right direction and help me create a clear and effective plan. Her support has made such a difference to my dissertation and I genuinely cannot recommend her enough.”
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Justine de Laitre
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GAINED
Confidence in Academic Writing
“India was very helpful in proofreading my essays. She carefully identified mistakes and explained how I could improve them. Her feedback was clear, detailed, and easy to understand. I especially appreciated her suggestions for improving the clarity and flow of my writing. India is patient, professional, and supportive, and her feedback has helped me become more confident in my academic writing”
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Karl Leigton
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GAINED
Confidence to Express Himself
“India has been the most wonderful tutor for our son, her professionalism, knowledge and dedication have been exemplary and we feel very fortunate to have had her creative vision inspire him! She has gently led him to feel confident about his ability and knowledge and allowed him to express himself where he would not have had the confidence to do so before. We highly recommend India!”
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Katie Rose
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GAINED
Confidence in My Own Judgement
“I met Sean at university at a time when I was quite disillusioned with my course. Previous experiences with tutors had left me sceptical of receiving feedback, and I generally kept people at arm’s length when it came to discussing my work. What stood out about Sean was that he recognised that reluctance and never treated it as a barrier. He made a genuine effort to understand where each student was coming from, consistently offered thoughtful feedback, and gradually built the trust that allowed me to engage with it. Looking back, working with Sean was one of the best decisions I made during university. Sean has a rare ability to be honest about what’s working and what isn’t without making that process discouraging. His feedback comes from experience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help people develop on their own terms. As I worked with him, I became much more open to critique, more confident in my decision-making, and better able to evaluate my own work. On a deeper level, Sean is an artist’s artist. He has remained committed to a creative practice that is ambitious, exciting and constantly evolving. That gives his advice a level of authenticity that I found invaluable. Years after graduating, he remains the only university tutor I am proud to still call both a mentor and a friend. If you’re considering working with Sean, I’d encourage you to experience his guidance firsthand.”
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Marcos Henson
★★★★★
GAINED
Confidence and a Love of Art
“India was a wonderful art teacher for the 8-year-old girl I look after. She was always excited for her lessons and looked forward to every class. India took the time to really observe her interests and tailored each session to what she enjoyed most, making every lesson fun and engaging. They explored different techniques and materials, including pastels and acrylics, and even finished with a lovely craft project on the last day. It was wonderful to see how much her confidence and artistic skills grew over the month. Most importantly, she had so much fun and developed a real enthusiasm for art. I would highly recommend India to anyone looking for a caring, talented, and thoughtful art teacher for children and adults.”
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Maria Jose Bermudez Sandoval
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GAINED
A Dissertation Elevated
“India was very efficient and helpful with proofreading my dissertation. I had asked for my dissertation to be refined for clarity, concision, readability and for the substantial word count to be reduced, and she did exactly that. Not only that, but she also provided me with advice on how to improve further. This was all completed within a short period of time. If I had any questions, she would ensure to respond. India elevated my dissertation draft to a high standard, and I would highly recommend her service.”
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Marie
★★★★★
GAINED
Work Improved Immensely
“I work for the UN and I am currently based in Eritrea. I started taking online classes with India last summer. Working with India has improved my work immensely. Her enthusiasm for my art has given me great confidence to try new things and take a little bit more risk. I especially enjoy our conversations about art, other artists and how they communicate so that I can communicate better through my art! She truly deserves five stars!”
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Nashida Sattar
★★★★★
GAINED
A Serious Creative Practice
“After graduating, I reached a point where I felt unsure about how to move forward professionally with my work. I had ideas and motivation, but no real structure or understanding of how to shape my portfolio into something coherent or industryready. Working with Sean gave me that direction. One of the most useful things about his approach was its practicality. Instead of giving vague advice, he broke larger goals down into small, focused exercises and set clear tasks between sessions. That structure made a huge difference to my progress and helped me develop new skills much faster than I would have on my own. Sean was also very good at helping me understand how others read my work. He pushed me to think more carefully about editing, presentation, consistency, and what actually makes a portfolio stand out professionally. Sessions often felt less like conventional tutoring and more like being guided through the process of building a serious creative practice. Another thing that made a real difference was Sean actively connecting me with people and opportunities in the industry. Through him, I was introduced to professional contexts I would not otherwise have access to, which helped me gain confidence in my work after graduation. What I appreciated most was that he genuinely cared about where I was heading long-term. He was generous with his time, highly observant, and able to adapt his feedback depending on what I needed at each stage. I’d strongly recommend Sean to anyone looking for portfolio mentorship, professional guidance, or support transitioning from university into creative industry work.”
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Natasha Makins
★★★★★
GAINED
The Tools, Not the Answers
“I have had several sessions with India, intending to have sessions with someone to go through my essay and provide feedback. India has gone above and beyond, giving amazing advice on structuring my time and how to approach studying as a whole to ensure a balanced approach. She has been encouraging and kind, her feedback is insightful, relevant and has been extremely helpful for my exam techinque and essay writing. She is extremely knoweldgeable in multiple differnt topics, allowing her to direct me and develop my essays on English Literature and Art Hstory, with advice that gives me both the content and teh confience to achieve my goals. She is patient, underestanding and reliable, making a point to familiarise herself with my speicfic goals and areas of study. She is dedicated to forming our sessions around my needs, making sure not to give me the answers but giving me the tools to reach them myself. I am very grateful to have found her, she is a brilliant teacher and I cannot recommend her enough!”
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Nathalia
★★★★★
GAINED
New Ways to Think About Painting
“I’m a painter at Goldsmiths University and have had three tutor meetings with India over the past year. They have been some of the most pivotal tutorials I’ve had, helping me to lean into myself and think/talk about painting in ways I hadn’t before. She is super friendly and is always constructively critical!”
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nicole di
★★★★★
GAINED
Better Presentation Skills
“India is a very good teacher. I needed to boost my vocabulary and my speaking skills at a higher professional level. In one-on-one online sessions, she helped me to improve my presentation skills after a few sessions only. Her course is tailor-made: From making short presentations on topical issues to reading articles, I am always prompted and challenged to deal with complex questions and vocabulary.”
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PR (Philipp)
★★★★★
GAINED
A Jump in Painting Confidence
“India is a friendly, patient, and experienced tutor, who alongside building my confidence in oil painting techniques, has also broadened my knowledge in Artists, Art History, as well as exhibitions to visit in London! Just after a few hours, I noticed a huge jump of confidence in my painting skills, something i’ve never seen happen before in such a short space of time. I would love to continue with India and her motivational approach, as she provides clear and useful guidance on portfolio building, too serving as a huge inspiration for me and the future.”
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Ramtin
★★★★★
GAINED
Confidence as a Complete Beginner
“I recently took some painting and drawing sessions with India and am so glad I did. I hadn’t had any experience before, I just wanted to try something new and develop new skills as 2024 approached. India made me feel at ease, taught me some basic technical skills and made it fun! I bought a pack of 20 sessions and they took place in different places – galleries, public places or studio which kept it varied and interesting! I now feel confident making drawings and watercolour paintings as gifts for family and friends (and I don’t feel embarrassed playing Pictionary anymore). Will definitely recommend India to friends. Thankyou!”
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Sarah
★★★★★
GAINED
Writing at a Higher Standard
“I highly recommend India as a tutor. She gave excellent feedback and was especially helpful in guiding me on how to restructure my writing and develop my ideas further. As a dyspraxic student, I really appreciated the way she explained how to improve my writing in a clear, supportive way. Her guidance helped me level up my writing and reach a higher standard of excellence.”
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Shana
★★★★★
GAINED
Confidence for the Interview
“I’m very grateful for preparing me so well for my interview. She helped me feel much more confident and ready. Thank you so much! I highly recommend her.”
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Tate
★★★★★
GAINED
Strong Thesis Statements
“Perfect! India has been an incredible support throughout my Foundation Year, especially while working on my Cultural Studies research project. As an international student new to studying in English, I initially found academic writing quite challenging, but her guidance made a huge difference. India is exceptionally patient, encouraging, and insightful. She helped me develop my ideas clearly, structure my arguments effectively, and, most importantly, taught me how to formulate strong thesis statements and engage critically with sources.”
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Valeria
★★★★★
GAINED
Growth as an Artist
“India was my tutor during my first year in camberwell university of art, and first year is always intimidating especially for international students like myself, but India managed to ease me into the course with constructive feedback and very fun conversations about my practice and art in general:) She prompted me to question things that i didnt even think to question about the way i approached my paintings which ultimately really helped me grow as an artist!”
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Vanessa Liem
★★★★★
GAINED
A Deeper Relationship with My Work
“I met India during my first year of studying Fine Art at UAL, and she quickly became one of the few tutors who had a lasting impact on my practice. From our first tutorial, she offered thoughtful, constructive feedback that challenged me to think more critically about my work while always making me feel encouraged and understood. One of the things I valued most was her ability to introduce me to artists whose work resonated both conceptually and visually with my own practice. These references have continued to influence my research and the way I approach making work. India has an exceptional knowledge of contemporary art and art education, and she has a real talent for connecting ideas in ways that feel personal and relevant. Beyond her knowledge, what made our tutorials so memorable was her genuine enthusiasm and curiosity. She asked insightful questions that helped me deepen my relationship with my work, often noticing things in my paintings that I hadn’t recognised myself. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, perceptive, and genuinely inspiring feedback on their artistic practice.”
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Viktoria Avramova
★★★★★
GAINED
Improved Drawing Skills
“I recently attended a painting class taught by India, and I must say, it was an incredibly rewarding experience. India is a dedicated and responsible instructor who approaches teaching with a great deal of earnestness and a friendly demeanor. One of the most valuable skills I learned from her was how to measure and capture the dimensions of objects through observation. This technique has significantly improved my drawing skills and has been a great addition to my artistic toolkit. India’s guidance was clear and insightful, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. I am grateful for the knowledge I’ve gained in her class and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their painting abilities.”
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ZIYI
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Children’s Art Events
“India kindly accommodated our last minute request to come and teach our kids paint in a fun playful way. She is very professional, helpful and was a pleasure having her at our event. Highly recommend!”
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Agnes
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Portfolio Feedback
“Thanks – I found India’s feedback really helpful; she pinpointed the weaknesses very accurately and was extremely constructive!”
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Alina (early feedback)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
In-Person Painting
“Amazing teacher with a personal approach! I look forward to our next in-person art session! Thank you”
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Anna (painting)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Pre-Application Art Lessons
“Perfect! My daughter really enjoyed her art lessons! India explains well and is methodical and very knowledgable. Will be booking more as my daughter wants to apply to art school soon and India will be helping her put together her portfolio and write her personal statement.”
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Anna (parent)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Portfolio Review Prep
“I absolutely loved our lessons with India! She was helping me out with prepping for my art portfolio review. She’s incredibly intelligent and talented and I found our classes very impactful on my practice! I would definitely recommend anyone in a need of an art tutor. Thank you!”
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Anya
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Fine Art Tutorials
“India enjoys art and it shows, especially when she would react and point out parts of my work that were exciting to her. I could see parts of my work to be excited about even beyond its context, her reaction highlighted parts of my work that could be worth a second look 👍 This stuck with me even till today, some parts of my art belong to the beholder 😌 Lovely memorable tutor session!”
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Ayoposi (second review)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Dissertation Support
“India is a great tutor and is very efficient in working through essays to really get to the core of the argument. We would thoroughly recommend”
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Bhavin
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Portrait Painting
“India has been a great help to me and has provided me with concepts and skillful techniques to improve my portrait painting. I am looking forward to continuing with her”
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Christopher Mead
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Undergraduate Essays
“India displayed real diligence whilst tutoring me for an undergrad essay that I was struggling with. Her replies were timely and to the point regarding the next steps and what needed to be done. She helped me a lot with my assessment and gave in depth feedback on what i needed to improve to boost my grade. She regularly checked up on me throughout writing my essay – i’d recommend India and gladly come to her for tutoring again!”
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Daisy-mae
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Dissertation Research
“I had an incredible experience with India while writing my dissertation. She was extremely helpful and patient, always making time for me even when my deadline was fast approaching. Her research skills are exceptional, and she provided me with further readings that enriched my understanding of the topics. I highly recommend her to anyone needing academic assistance.”
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Dana
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
University Portfolios
“India is a fantastic and welcoming tutor! She helped me with my Art portfolio for university and gave me excellent and precise feedback. She also suggested many contemporary artists that she saw in works that were incredibly inclusive and diverse in their works. India is super friendly, and I really appreciate her help despite all time constraints!!”
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Holly
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Application Research
“India is an engaged and intelligent tutor. She asked poignant and challenging questions that made me think carefully about my work, and also gave me plenty of useful references that were relevant to the themes I’m researching. Would definitely recommend her!”
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Earl Gibson
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Research Papers
“Amazing first class, India already helped me so much writing my research paper!”
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Emma
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Interview Preparation
“India is an excellent communicator who creates a supportive and encouraging environment during sessions. Her positive approach is especially valuable for individuals preparing for interviews, helping to ease nerves and build confidence. She also provides thoughtful, constructive feedback that makes a real difference in improving performance.”
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Emma (coaching)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Art Tutorials
“Great expérience with India”
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Frederic Jean Baptiste
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Fine Art Tutorials
“India tutored me as a visiting Artist at Goldsmiths a while ago, and it was so helpful that I requested to see her again. She has a vast knowledge of contemporary Artists and historical references, which helps hugely in expanding knowledge on others’ practices and narrative. She consistently brings up fascinating avenues of conversation, otherwise maybe left unsaid! She is great at discussion about processes to reach the final product, which often can be discarded, but hugely important to know about! I find the conversations really easy and comfortable and I always get something valuable from every tutorial. Thanks so much India!”
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Gabriella Warner (Ella)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
GCSE Painting Support
“India is exceptional. I contacted her with very little notice (12 hours) and she made time for my son (14) to come to her studio and teach him some skills in painting. He is studying Jonas Wood at school and needed guidance on alignment and what medium to use. She is calm, patient and very much a talented artist. Lovely manner so much so he is going back for more. highly recommend India.”
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Hayley (parent)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
First Art Lessons
“My daughter has had her first few lessons with India – we are delighted! She is engaging, highly skilled in assessing where her pupils. are at and tailoring her approach to meet our needs.”
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J Thomas (Jo)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Portfolio Questions
“very helpful to providing professional knowledge to questions asked”
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Jaewoong Chung
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Children’s Art Lessons
“My two children have attended several art sessions with India, and I couldn’t be more pleased with her approach. She is patient, highly creative, and has a wonderful ability to engage with young learners. India respects each child’s individual ideas and gently encourages them to explore and grow. Her lessons are always imaginative and well thought out, and she adapts beautifully to the children’s personalities and learning styles. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a supportive and inspiring art tutor.”
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Jing
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Tailored Art Sessions
“India listened carefully to my reasons for seeking a tutor and asked very pertinent questions. She organised a session that was perfectly designed to meet my objectives and tactfully challenged my thinking in ways that stretched me. She is very personable and a natural teacher.”
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Julia (watercolour)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Watercolour Basics
“Great experience painting with watercolour, learned the basics on drawing shapes and shadows. Hope to start the lessons on oil soon!”
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Kalsy
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Practice Tutorials
“I had a face to face tutorial with India which helped me a lot. Not only she encouraged me to try different medias in art but also helped me with my regular practice which if painting. The conversation was very friendly and motivated for me. If I would have a chance I would definitely have more tutorials with India.”
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Kate
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Art School Applications
“India has been amazing at helping my child prepare for art school. She took the time to understand them and gave guidance that felt personal and clear. The sessions were focused and enjoyable, and my child left feeling more confident after each one. She was also super friendly and put my daughter at ease which really helped! She has a great eye and understands what schools want. Her feedback was always useful and specific. She helped shape the portfolio, refine the writing, and gave solid support for the interview. We felt really supported from start to finish. I’d happily recommend her to anyone applying.”
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Kim
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Painting Lessons
“Very good and patient, brilliant insights/ plans based on my situation”
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Laurent
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Painting Feedback
“India is resourceful and knowledgeable. She is good at giving references. She has a unique insights in paintings, and is specific and would focus on the image itself.”
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Lin
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Fine Art Tutorials
“India was a visiting artist at Goldsmiths, we had a one-to-one tutorial in my second year, BAFA. She was thoughtful, attentive and knowledgeable. Her tutorial provided helpful, supportive feedback to move my art practice forward while still relying on my own voice and intuition.”
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M
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Job-Search Coaching
“I would highly recommend India! She is an extremely attentive and engaging coach who has been a tremendous help during my post-graduate job search. She has been very kind and accommodating with my ADHD and has helped me to make improvements that go above and beyond what I was expecting. India has been a reliable source of insight, feedback and information for me. Her impactful style of teaching and coaching is what makes her stand out, she is perceptive, motivating and gets things done.”
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Maha
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Dissertation Proofreading
“India is such a great teacher, she has proofread my dissertation and provided excellent feedback. I’m very grateful that even though i have contacted her the night before she was still able to provide help. Highly recommended!!”
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Manar
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED BY
A Practising Painter
“I first met India during a group crit at a painting academy in London, where she was the invited artist leading the discussion. What immediately struck me was her ability to move effortlessly between contemporary visual culture, painting history and conceptual ideas, bringing together references from digital media, classical art and broader cultural contexts in a way that genuinely expanded the conversation. As I became more familiar with her own practice, I could see those same qualities reflected in her paintings. Her work offers a refreshing perspective on today’s image culture, drawing from social media, archival printed material and nostalgic cartoons, while transforming those references through dark humour and a rich, confident pictorial language. I would highly recommend India to any artist looking for thoughtful, perceptive mentorship from someone who is deeply engaged with the visual culture of the present, while remaining firmly grounded in the discipline of painting.”
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Marco
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Children’s Art Lessons
“Very kind teacher and interested in my daughters like and aspirations. Great perception of art as a whole!!”
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Maria Isabel
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Online Art Lessons
“My daughter was happy with the online lessons. India is very friendly and professional. Highly recommend.”
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Maryana K
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Communication Coaching
“India is brilliant. She is an incredible listener and an expert communicator – so intuitive and perceptive – and brings such humanity and precision to her work. I feel so grateful to have found her!”
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Matthew George
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Art School Preparation
“Great to work with, very helpfull and open :)”
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Mitchel
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Practice Direction
“Brilliant first lesson with India- interested in what I was doing and more importantly, whyoffered great advice and was very encouraging, despite my unorthodox background. Exactly what I was hoping for. I look forward to continuing to work with her. I absolutely recommend her for anyone seeking direction and guidance in this field”
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Monica
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
One-to-One Tutoring
“My daughter throughly enjoyed her sessions with India. Would definitely recommend her and hope to use her again.”
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Mr pong
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
A-Level Art
“India has been absolutely fantastic. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, warm and genuinely invested in her students. Polina always comes away from her lessons feeling inspired, supported and more confident in her work. India’s feedback and guidance have made a real difference, and we’re truly grateful. I honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough”
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Olena
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Art History Feedback
“India is super responsible and provides excellent feedback!”
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Oliver
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Entrance-Exam English
“India helps me to prepare for my upcoming university’s entrance exams in English language. Her knowledge of both written and spoken English is highly advanced and as a teacher, she is supportive, patient and friendly. In India’s lessons, the worlds of English and literature collide, creating productive and fun sessions! Five stars!”
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Patrik
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
11+ Tutoring
“India is a very good tutor, I recommend her”
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Paulo Pachi
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Writing and Applications
“India has helped me with a personal project, and has been extremely thoughtful. It is not cheap, but her input has been worth the spending, because she thinks outside the box, has a very fluid and thorough command of English writing, and generlly is a good listener. Highly recommended”
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Pierre
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
A-Level Art & EPQ
“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.”
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Polina Shpakovska
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
An Ongoing Practice
“India is a highly competent and enthusiastic tutor, really taking the time to get to know your artistic goals and tailer making her lessons to maximise your chances of success. She is very patient and attentive and gave me lots of ideas about how to increase the quality and quantity of my artistic output as well as thorough feedback about the art I was making. Additionally she provided many suggestions about other artists I might be interested in that were closely aligned with the kind of art I want to make. Thanks India!”
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Sam Danzig
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Painting Technique
“Learning to paint is something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m really happy I’ve had the opportunity to learn from India because she has so much knowledge in the field of painting and art. I felt really comfortable and at ease during lessons, I thank India for her kindness and helping me to achieve my full potential, I definitely recommend India as an art tutor to anyone that’s serious in wanting to improve there technique and skills. Thank you India for your help 🙂 Sharoz”
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Sharoz
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
University Applications
“India provided helpful guidance and support throughout my daughter‘s art application process. She helped her develop ideas more clearly, strengthen the presentation of her work, and better understand the direction required for university applications. Her feedback was structured and encouraging. We appreciated the time and support she gave throughout the application journey.”
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Shelley
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Art Coursework
“My daughter has had a couple of lessons so far and we’ve been very happy with them. India is knowledgeable and explains things clearly, and my daughter has already gained some useful insights for her coursework. We’re looking forward to continuing and building on this progress. Thanks India！”
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Shelley (early lessons)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Essay Writing
“India is very detailed and accurate in her work. She pays attention on nuances which then leads to a very good result. She knows how to be efficient and she is a great tutor with knowledge, experience and skills!”
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Sunflower
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Portfolio Development
“India is highly skilled in what she does, and is a wonderful tutor. She has greatly supported me with my portfolio, and more broadly as an aspiring artist. My mother and I are truly grateful. Thank you India!!!!!”
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Tonia
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Young Artists
“India has been fantastic with my 7 year old who is fascinated by art. Not only they have reproduced some very difficult paintings such as The Green Stripe by Matisse already but also India goes through a great length to teach my daughter about different artists (that suit my daughter’s painting style) in addition to introducing her to various techniques. We are very happy to have found her and strongly recommend her even to young artists!”
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Vania
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Art History Essays
“Excellent advice and planning for assessments. Provides clear and logical pathways to organise material for art historical essays.”
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Vic
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Portfolio Feedback
“India was helpful with her feedback on my work, and at help me referencing with artists that had similar views, she also help me by make me suggestions in my art portfolio”
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Victoria (painting)
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Career-Transition Portfolios
“India has been an invaluable resource in helping me create my portfolio during my career transition. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and has a remarkable ability to personalise each session to perfectly align with my specific needs, long-term goals, and professional interests. I highly recommend her expertise.”
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Victoria Webb
★★★★★
RECOMMENDED FOR
Job-Search Coaching
“India is extremely helpful, nice, and organized. I would highly recommend for everyone looking for a job desperatly.”
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Yun
★★★★★
From colleagues and institutions
Professional endorsements from course leaders and fellow educators — shown separately from customer reviews.
“I am India’s manager on the BA (Hons) Painting course at University of the Arts London (Camberwell College of Arts). India is a highly valued tutor on the course. In addition to being an active, experienced practitioner in the field of contemporary painting, India is considerate and generous towards students, and always punctual, reliable and professional. I recommend India very strongly as a tutor with Superprof.”
Alexander · Course leader, BA (Hons) Painting, UAL Camberwell
“I met India through artist friends who have been in exhibitions with her, and I’m a fan of her painting and her art writing. I recommended her as a visiting artists at my own institution, and the undergraduate students learned a lot from her tutorials. India is a brilliant artist and a smart thinker, and really understands how to help artists develop their own art practice both practically and conceptually, I wholeheartedly recommend her as a tutor.”
Alison · Artist & lecturer
“India has worked for me at Turps Art School and she is an excellent tutor . I would highly recommend her”
Phillip · Turps Art School
“India is a dedicated and inspiring tutor who consistently goes above and beyond to support her students. She has a remarkable ability to guide students through the creative process, encouraging artistic exploration while offering practical, constructive feedback. Her support has been especially valuable in helping students strengthen and expand their portfolios in a short period of time. Through thoughtful planning and personalised guidance, India helps students not only improve the quality of their work but also develop a clearer artistic direction. Her passion for teaching and genuine care for her students’ progress make her an exceptional tutor and mentor.”
Olivia · Colleague
“India is an amazing tutor. She has tutored A Level Art and GCSE Photography to students within an SEN autistic provision. India always begins by forming excellent relationships with students and then her passion, talent and knowledge has supported students to achieve excellent grades.”
Tara · SEN provision colleague
“I have worked with India in the past. India has proven to be an exceptional teacher with a wealth of experience in her field. She is great at assisting students with their GCSE Artwork or creating portfolios in general. Her extensive background in this field makes her well-qualified to guide students through their coursework and portfolio development. One of India’s standout qualities is her remarkable patience and caring nature. She demonstrates a genuine concern for her students’ progress and well-being. This empathy contributes significantly to creating a comfortable and nurturing learning environment. India excels in one-on-one teaching sessions. Her ability to provide constant attention and support to individual students ensures they receive personalized guidance tailored to their unique needs. This approach fosters better comprehension and skill development among students. India’s commitment to student success is evident through her practice of assigning homework as necessary. This helps students stay organized, remain on top of their coursework, and meet deadlines for assignments. It reinforces the importance of time management and responsibility. In conclusion, India’s expertise, patience, and dedication to the success of her students make her a valuable asset to any educational institution. Her focus on one-on-one sessions and the thoughtful assignment of homework contribute significantly to student development and achievement. India’s approach ensures that students are well-prepared for their Artwork qualifications.”
David · Teaching colleague
“India has been a close friend of mine for a decade. She is a hardworking, thoughtful and dedicated artist. She is always professional and organised and has a very strong awareness and sensitivity of herself and other peoples needs and a lot of patience. I think these qualities will make a good tutors !”
Ranny · Fellow artist
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