Ilhaam is an Art & Design Application Portfolio Specialist with a 100% success rate. Ilhaam is an Art and Design portfolio specialist with 100% success rate!
Her in-depth courses have been designed to position you at the centre of your creative process. Portfolio Development
Are you interested in pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Art, Design or Architecture, but feel deterred by the application requirements of your desired programme? Are you needing guidance to produce a powerful professional portfolio to apply for your dream job? Are
06/01/2024
It’s simple.
Contact me.
Produce your Application Portfolio under my guidance.
Apply for the Academic Art Programme of your dreams.
Get accepted.
Study.
Graduate. Qualify. Practice. Contribute!
30/12/2023
Are you a 12th Grade pupil in 2024 who wants to study Art or Design at college (or are you a parent of one?). My 1-on-1 remote course is especially for you! I provide private Zoom sessions that are custom-made to fulfil your individual requirements to produce a world-class academic practical portfolio to apply for Art or Design studies anywhere in the world. I have a 100% track record, with students diversifying and being successfully admitted into their dream programmes…from Architecture to Fine Art and everything inbetween. I have limited sessions available, so book now to secure your slot! ilhaamstoloff.com
10/09/2021
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with the most incredible individuals, who have taught me so much about the teaching and learning of Art & Design and just how possible it is to connect with one's own creative greatness through the simple act of being shown the way. One such person is Keneilwe Ramaphosa. Please read about her experience below...
"I always knew I wanted to become an architect and though I was good at maths and science, I hadn’t taken art in high school so was overwhelmed by the prospect of putting together the required portfolio pieces for my Bachelors of Architectural Studies application at UCT. I sought the help of an art teacher and after feverishly scanning the internet for specialists in portfolio development, (a rarity as it happens) I managed to find Ilhaam’s page and, impressed with her qualifications in both fine art and education, I decided to engage her services. Little did I know I’d be embarking on a creative awakening and make a life long friend in the process. Ilhaam skilfully guided me through different thought and art exercises, stimulating my ideas and encouraging originality. She never spoon fed me but rather taught me how to investigate, research and explore multiple solutions and most importantly, how to trust my creative choices. Liberated from my inhibitions and insecurities, I was able to put together a strong and successful portfolio.
I often reached out to her during my 3 year undergraduate degree in times of uncertainty and she would willingly make herself available be it to give me small snippets of advice, long sessions or much needed honest criticism and encouragement to always aim higher.
After completing my bachelors degree and working in the field, I eventually mustered up the courage to apply to Columbia University in New York for my Masters in Architecture. For this, I submitted a number of projects completed during my undergraduate and a few I worked on while employed with different architectural firms. I engaged Ilhaam’s help with 2 art pieces to show a broader scope of my creative abilities and again, I was accepted into my desired program.
Her teaching style is not only effective but speaks to her understanding of the importance of the role of an educator and she is devoted to making a positive impact on all those she works with, helping them to reach their true potential. I am eternally grateful, thank you Ilhaam"
~Keneilwe Ramaphosa (Postgraduate Architecture student at the University of Columbia, New York)
07/09/2021
When students contact me years down the line and say they still hear my voice in their head when engaging with art and design projects, I am reminded that I’m doing something right.
Out of the blue today, I received a message from an ex-student of mine, Greg Alexander, who is currently studying for his Masters Degree in Architecture at UCT.
He sent me these images with the following text…
“Very random message but I was just using Picsart and thought you might enjoy these. Finally made a break through on the project and it was because I reminded myself “what would Ilhaam advise me to do on a project like this?”. Hope you have an amazing day 🌼”…
“It’s difficult to explain but basically I was suffering from being scared to make/create a bold design. I remembered you saying that I should always break free from being uptight with drawing and designing and let the drawing (or in this case, model) emerge from the process of making. Those lessons 6 years ago are still so important!”
05/09/2021
Where part-time teaching inspires full-time practice!
29/08/2021