RCA-trained artist with over 20 years of professional art practice and more than 10 years' teaching experience. I offer personalised drawing, painting and mixed media lessons for all ages & abilities

I have worked with Federico for more than 20 years, so I have seen his skills and teaching style over a long time. He has a calm and patient way of explaining things, and he always takes the time to make sure people understand before moving on. He adapts his lessons to each student's level and encourages them to keep improving without making them feel pressured.

What I appreciate most is that he gives honest, useful feedback that helps you see what you are doing well and what you can improve. He focuses on building strong skills step by step instead of rushing through the process.

Over the years, we have worked on many creative projects together, and I have always been impressed by his knowledge and willingness to share what he knows. I would recommend Federico to anyone looking for an art and design teacher who is supportive and genuinely interested in helping students make progress.

I have known Federico for years: he was one of my tutees when I was a tutor at the Royal College of Art. We've been friends ever since. He is idiosyncratic, good-natured, but also astute. He has integrity and is great fun to work with. People like him. After he left the RCA and began to teach himself, we worked together on one of his workshops with the homeless, and I noticed that his clients trusted him and felt comfortable in his presence. There was humor and a lovely sense of ease in his sessions. He has the curiosity, incisiveness, and communication skills to give genuine critical comment.