Shayna

Hello, I am an award-winning Fine Artist and Art teacher based in the UK.

I have graduated from some of the world’s leading art schools: the University of Oxford, The Slade School of Fine Art, and Central Saint Martins. My work has been exhibited internationally, and I continue to develop my practice alongside teaching. I have been recognised with awards in the field of art, including the Oxford Review of Books Art Prize (Shortlisted, 2025), the Erna Plachte Award at the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University (2024), and the EU Award for Illustration through the Dorset Business Growth Programme.

I have extensive experience working with a wide range of students and age groups. I design my own resources and create engaging, tailored lesson plans for each pupil. I’m passionate about experimentation, boundary-pushing, and introducing new techniques, while also working closely with students to support the direction they wish to take in their learning. I am knowledgeable in both the History of Art and the contemporary art scene, and I enjoy integrating interdisciplinary approaches to broaden creative thinking.

In addition to teaching, I have worked in art education publishing, with a focus on art history and art curriculum development. This has further deepened my understanding of how to support students’ artistic and academic growth.

I have also supported students in preparing portfolios for entry into leading art schools, colleges, and universities, as well as in writing artist statements, biographies, and applications. I provide detailed assessments, with written and verbal feedback, to help students refine their work and reach their goals. I also mentor students in developing their personal artistic voice and fostering confidence in their creative decisions.

Outside of teaching and practice, I am an avid dancer and chocolate enthusiast.
I look forward to meeting you!

Availability: I have availability 6 days a week, Morning, Afternoon and Evening. Please get in touch for further information.
Please note, I tutor online.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: > 5 Years as an Art teacher, 5 Years as Head of Department. 8 Years as a Higher Education Tutor. 8 Years as a professional Artist.

> Tutored & consulted with clients to provide action plans for successful entry into top art schools & prepare portfolios for scholarships.

> Taught Art & Design in a leading independent prep school. Managed 2 departments, across various year groups (Early Years - Year 6). Taught up to 36 children at one time.

> Planned personalised, fun, lessons and established relationships of trust and understanding with challenging students to aid learning.

> Updated & developed an engaging and creative art curriculum, which fostered a balance of 
;;;;;;;;contemporary art and an extensive understanding of art history.

> Taught several art workshops.

> Created fun and interactive `YouTube` style video tutorials during lockdowns.

> Consulted & entered pupils into a National `4th Plinth` Art competition, of which a pupil came 2nd, receiving their award by Gillian Wearing at City Hall.

> Committed to updating my subject knowledge through active participation in the field of art.

> Play an active role in the artistic community in multiple exhibitions, all year round within the UK, Including a prominent London Galleries & attended artist residencies abroad.

Specialties include:

Fine Art, Adobe Suite, Visual Art Projects, Critical Studies, Art Submissions, Art Portfolios, Art Scholarship Applications, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Installation Art.

DBS Check: Yes