SERVICES

Artist-led Art Tuition, Creative Mentoring & Portfolio Development

Skin Deep Education offers personalised art education led by practising artist and qualified Art & Design teacher Joshua Obichere and Lilo Amaral.

Whether you are preparing for an exam, developing a university portfolio or looking to grow your confidence as an artist, sessions are designed around your individual needs, interests and creative goals.

Art Education That Goes Beyond the Surface

For us, art education is about more than producing a finished piece of work.

It is about asking questions, exploring possibilities, experimenting and developing your own way of seeing.

As both a practising artist and qualified Art & Design teacher, Joshua alongside Lilo Amaral brings together professional artistic practice and educational experience to create a supportive environment where students can take creative risks, build confidence and develop their own voice.

Learn the skills. Explore your ideas. Find your creative voice.

1 -ART TUITION

GCSE & A Level Art & Design

Personalised one-to-one tuition for students aged 13–18, supporting both GCSE and A Level Art & Design.

Sessions can focus on developing technical skills, strengthening coursework, exploring ideas and preparing for exams. We can work through specific challenges or build a project from the beginning, helping you become more confident and independent in your practice.

Sessions can include:

Drawing & painting
Ideas development
Sketchbooks & coursework
Artist research
Experimentation & materials
Exam preparation

Online one-to-one sessions available.

2 - PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

University & Art School Applications

Creating a strong portfolio is about more than simply showing your best artwork. It should communicate how you think, experiment and develop ideas as an artist.

Portfolio sessions support students preparing applications for university, art school or foundation courses. We can review existing work, identify areas for development and work together to create a focused and considered portfolio.

Support can include:

Portfolio reviews
Selecting and developing work
Sketchbooks and creative process
Developing new projects
Presenting your work
Portfolio and interview preparation

3 - CREATIVE MENTORING

Develop Your Creative Voice

Sometimes you know you want to make art, but you are not sure where to begin or how to develop your ideas.

Creative mentoring provides space to explore your interests, experiment and develop your confidence as an artist. Sessions are flexible and shaped around you, whether you are working through a creative block, developing a personal project or simply looking to push your practice further.

We can explore:

Developing ideas
Experimentation
Creative confidence
Finding your creative voice
Personal projects
Overcoming creative blocks

Try. Make mistakes. Take creative risks. Keep developing.

4 - ADULT ART TUITION

Make Time for Creativity

Art tuition isn't just for students.

One-to-one and small group sessions are available for adults looking to develop their artistic skills, explore a particular medium or simply make more time for creativity.

Sessions can be tailored to your interests, from drawing and painting to developing a personal creative project.