Private Live Online Adobe Illustrator Lessons & Classes

I have been working with AI for over 10 years creating vector art. Students can expect how to draw and use coloring techniques to create unique pieces of art.

Adobe Creative Suite has most of the best multimedia software programs ever made. I have used it as a professional for over 20 years years. I look forward to teaching you how to use the "magic" that lies within it.

I've been designing for over ten years dating back to Quark (yikes!). I look for eager students to understand what they're doing as opposed to just memorizing. I will listen to your goals and adjust the curriculum to your needs. Whether it's working with Illustrator for the first time to getting advice for a project you're currently working on, I can assist you with your needs. I have lots of energy and love students with a sense of humor! Let's start having fun!

Adobe illustrator is my favorite designing tool, and I use it every single day, and I know the ins and outs of it, and I would love to share that with you. It's really not that hard and you can master it in days, I'll help you master the basics and give you advanced techniques and shortcuts so you can ...

We will start by getting to know one another a bit so I can gain a clear idea of what you are hoping to gain from our sessions. Whether it be an intro to a software or taking developing a full start to finish project. After our first meeting I will use my 11 years of professional experience to develop a unique lesson plan for you and your goals.

Welcome to the world of Digital Art! Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to gain an understanding of the layout and the different uses for the tools found in Illustrator. As time goes on you'll be able to render and stylize your work, to give them that creative edge you have been seeking. I also specialize in Digital Painting, which also can be done here in Illustrator. All you need to get started is Photoshop CC, a mouse, Wacom/ Graphics Tablet (optional). Start today!

Illustrator can get a bit tricky.
Many people don't like to use it because it's not very user-friendly.
But with the help of some useful tips, life can be made a lot easier in Illustrator.

Minimum requirements for enrolling in this class: A desktop computer with Adobe Illustrator CS6 or CC. Good internet connection.

I will teach you:
Basics - user interface, navigation, artboards, working with vectors, settings
Objects - basic shapes, combining shapes, transformations, object fills, object strokes, vector shapes
Mastering the pen tool and other tools
Type - type on a path, image within text, straight text
Masks - clipping & opacity masks
Tips & tricks