I left in 1984 with a first in graphics and illustration.
I wanted to do graphics and illustration and Kingston was the best university in the country at the time for the course. After seeing the work at the recent open day I attended, Kingston still seems to be the best.
Challenging, stimulating, rewarding.
I wanted to become an art director in film, travel and bring art to others. I was lucky to do both, but the best part is still to come.
After teaching art to the underprivileged around the world, I went into film. I recently gave up working as an art director at Fact Not Fiction Films. My last film was the epic documentary drama and Academy Award contender, Shady Lady. The name always triggers a response in people's face! It's not that type of shady lady, it's about the longest bombing mission in history of its time in WW2.
Now I have gone back to university to undertake an MA in Painting to progress my practice. It's the hardest course I have ever done but so rewarding.
Receiving my first-class degree from Prince Charles at the National Council for Academic Awards and teaching a young child in India how to draw her sister.
Complete my masters in painting and come and do my PhD at Kingston?
Ask yourself where you want to be in 20 years. Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone stop you doing what your heart and beliefs tell you is right for you.
Watching a documentary about space and the big bang with friends, to hear someone ask if it was all archive footage. Classic moment.
Waking up somewhere warm with my partner and no mobile phone or laptop!
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and a private jet for other such essentials!
Canadian scallops and a vintage bottle of Dom Pérignon washed up on the beach. If only!
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) or The Right Stuff (1983)
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Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE)
2nd Floor, Main Building
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT1 2EE
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 3664
Email us