Sophia

I have studied to postgraduate level, trained in art and design, and currently practice as an artist and designer.

Drawing from observation
– foundations starting with pencil
Learn drawing from observation. By drawing and reviewing your drawings we will analyse the result, and learn from concrete example. This is a skill anyone can learn and practice to improve. You are not your drawing, your drawings are your outputs which we will study together to help evolve your next drawing. Over time you will become confident at putting line to the paper, understand proportions, perspective, line work, shading and most importantly, the core is to learn how to draw anything you can observe.

Graphic design principles
– credentials: University level training, London-based industry experience
My teachings are informed by my education received at University of the Arts London and Universität der Künste Berlin, and work experiences in London. Learn how to write and interpret client briefs, research and conceptualise ideas, create 3 idea proposals for a brief presentation. Execute your chosen proposal and receive feedback for cyclical iterative working process (reflects industry environment). Support available for Adobe softwares (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign).

Speciality in typeface design (making fonts) and taught at University level
– Workshops and short task materials available
Professional expert in niche area with international clientelle. Workshops introduce the foundations of typography, lettering, calligraphy, and typeface design. Learn about the anatomy and jargon of letters, type styles and categories, use cases and contextual analysis supported with historical research. Learn about construction and proportion of characters, contrast and modulation, spacing and kerning, drawing and digitising, output and export, testing and quality assurance. Teachings about other writing systems of the world available on request.