Category Archives: Students

Testimonial – Bespoke Tailoring

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The straight and honest advice I received was great, it was easy to see that she knows exactly what she is looking for, and worked quickly and efficiently to help me organize all the work I had. In addition to this, Paula set me several tasks/projects to help fill some gaps in my portfolio. All of which once completed I was very happy with. From arriving with just a pile of work, I left with far more confidence than I had and the beginnings of a Portfolio I was very happy with. I have since been to two interviews, both of which I got places for. And after completing the work she set I now have a portfolio I am extremely happy with.

Anton – Newham College for the Pre Apprentice Bespoke Tailoring

Testimonial – Leeds Foundation

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Paula has helped me with ideas in current projects in school, as well as with my portfolio. She was encouraging and helped me to create a portfolio I am very proud of, which has resulted in me getting a place to study my first choice art foundation course at LCC. I would hugely recommend Paula’s help and guidance for any student looking for portfolio help”.

Min – Leeds Foundation

Testimonial – CCW

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It was very easy to talk to her about your work and I feel that without having my portfolio improved by Paula that I wouldn’t have received my place to study a foundation at Camberwell.


Daniel – Foundation CCW

Testimonial – New York

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From my position, in France as a foreign exchange student from the US, it was difficult and overwhelming to get all of my materials together to send to schools. I had a lot of work to do; drawings, paintings, full projects, and a month to do it all! Paula wasn’t flustered by the amount of work I had to do, but worked with me calmly and efficiently over the computer whilst I was still in France and in person when I came to London.


Emily – Pratt Institute NYC.

Testimonial – Chelsea College of Art

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Thorough and honest in her appraisal of my work, I followed her instructions to the letter and everyone who saw the finished portfolio thought it was stunning. She even advised me on my personal statement. I’m pleased to be able to say that after all of Paula’s input I got offered a place at Chelsea College of Art and Design.

Hannah – Chelsea College of Art.

Testimonial – CCW Foundation

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Paula evaluated and very swiftly mapped out and explained exactly what work she needed to do to meet the college’s requirements, a huge amount of ideas and suggestions were offered to for my daughter to explore and develop. She adored the sessions and always came away excited and eager to start work on her set tasks. Paula used her vast experience to help her put the final touches on her portfolio and the results were spectacular.

Mari Mackenzie daughter offered CCW Foundation

Testimonial – Pre Apprentice Bespoke Tailoring

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From arriving with just a pile of work, I left with far more confidence than I had and the beginnings of a Portfolio I was very happy with. I have since been to two interviews, both of which I got places for.

Anton – Newham College for the Pre Apprentice Bespoke Tailoring

Testimonial – Goldsmith Design BA

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Paula’s invaluable help on my daughter’s portfolio meant that she was successful in her application to Goldsmiths’ Design BA. Paula’s advice was clear, intelligent and inspired. I cannot recommend The Art Portfolio Surgery highly enough, not only was the help practical Paula also gave my daughter great confidence for her interview.

Natalie (mum) Daughter offered Goldsmith Design BA 2014

Testimonial – Kingston

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APS helped me to see the best ways in which to explain and link my work and gave me the confidence to approach interviews

Ella – Kingston Foundation