During my time on the program I really learnt to trust my instincts, I think the most important thing that was reinforced to me was how intuitive and sensory the nature of painting is. I could gush and go on about all the things Rome has to offer, but my words cannot really do justice. Instead what I would like to stress on is how important this course can be for any artist who wants to challenge him or herself. Sitting in the blistering heat in Pompeii, wind blowing your paper away almost every minute, as frustrating as that sounds, producing work in these conditions will be an overwhelmingly rewarding experience.
Noor Qayyum, Slade School of Fine Art, London, UK
Summer 2015 Student