Illustrations
by Konstantina Kapanidou
Professional info
I am an artist, an illustrator and an art tutor. In art, I specialise in painting and the subject I explore is the stereotypical representation of women in the media. (for more info please check my website, (www.kapanidou.co.uk). I have been illustrating children's books since 2004 and have enjoyed every single minute of bringing characters to life! My latest book has just been published by Patakis Publications, Greece. As a creative person I take pleasure in the constant challenge of teaching people of different ages, backgrounds and skillsets. The subjects I teach are art, as well as other core subjects through interactive play and drama. It is my strong belief that all forms of art can help mold well-rounded, considerate and contented personalities, therefore I intend to continue being involved in the arts and encouraging as many people possible to be part of them too.
Selected Collaborations
Languages
English
Greek
Skills
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Adobe Photoshop CS
Art Teacher - Pinewood American International School of Thessaloniki, Greece
2014 - present
Preparing and delivering art classes for middle school and high-school students. Preparing and delivering tailor-made art classes for the students who follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Art Tutor - Akmi Technical College, Greece
2010 - 2016
3D Animation Class: teaching life drawing, painting, illustration and Art history.
Preschool class: taught art workshop preparation, planning and delivery for preschool children
Artist/Art Tutor - Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, UK
August 2015
Prepared and delivered week-long Art workshops as an artist representative of Camden Summer University. The two workshops were on the subjects of life-drawing and portraiture, and both were also linked to the Trinity College Bronze Arts Award.
Artist/Art Tutor - Camden Summer University, UK
2007 - 2015
Preparing and delivering week-long art workshops for young people. Preparing, delivering and evaluating Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College London) and AQA Award alongside the workshops. Subjects include life drawing, self portraiture, illustration, manga drawing, figure drawing.
Artist/Art Tutor - British Museum, UK
2008 - 2014
Prepared and delivered week-long art workshops based on selected exhibitions and galleries of the Museum. Workshops were aimed at young people (13-19 years old) and covered subjects of sculpture, portraiture, illustration and comics. Prepared, delivered and evaluated Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College London) alongside the workshops.
Artist/Art Tutor - British Library, UK
August 2013
Prepared and delivered a week-long workshop on handmade and digital portraiture for young people (13-19 years old), based on the ‘Propaganda’ exhibition at the British Library. Prepared, delivered and evaluated Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College London) alongside the workshop.
Artist/Storyteller - Future Library - Public Libraries of Kalamaria, Greece
2011 - 2015
Preparing and delivering interactive storytelling, drama and art workshops for children at Public Libraries of Kalamaria in Thessaloniki, Greece, which are part of the Future Library Organisation.
Artist/Art Tutor - Wellcome Collection, UK
2010 - 2012
Prepared and delivered week-long graphic novel workshops for young people (13-19 years old), based on the Medicine Man exhibition in 2011 and the Super Human one in 2012. The outcomes of the latter were celebrated with an exhibition on their premises, which showcased my students’ work alongside my commissioned artworks. Prepared, delivered and evaluated Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College London) alongside the workshops.
Storyteller/Storybuilder - Discover Children's Story Centre, UK
2007 - 2010
Planned and delivered story-building, drama and art workshops for children aged from 4 to 11. Planned and delivered a 3 month long after-school art programme based on use of outdoor space, called «Fantastic places, fabulous spaces»
Artist/Art Tutor - Royal Academy of Arts, UK
2006 - 2008
School programme. Prepared and delivered art workshops and seminars related to the Academy’s exhibitions and linked to the National Curriculum. Prepared and delivered the family learning programme during half-term.
Education
MA Fine Art - University of East London, UK
2005 - 2006
After receiving a scholarship from the Lilian Voudouri Foundation in Greece, I attended an MA in Fine Art. During my studies I developed my art practises and gained skills in screen-printing, video editing and curation. I received my Masters with Distinction.
BA Fine Art - School of Fine and Applied Arts, Aristotle University, Greece
1997 - 2003
I majored in Painting and gained skills in printmaking, photography and life drawing. I was the valedictorian of my year and after graduation one of my paintings was offered the Award of Excellence and Innovation by the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, Greece.