Bryanston, the Dorset-based independent school that numbers Sir Terence Conran and Lucian Freud among its alumni. Fiona McCrindle, director of the Edinburgh Drawing School, adds that drawing “works the creative, right hand side of children’s brains, which is both relaxing and engaging for them”.A bulging art portfolio can also help children stand out when it comes to common entrance exams for some of the UK’s best independent schools.
Strong, traditional drawing skills are essential because children will usually face a drawing test. “It will be very observational based,” adds Marshall.
Applicants will also need to talk about artists they are interested in, so regular trips to galleries such as the Tate are a must.
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