Experience Summary
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Art Institute in 2004 with top honors and a nomination for Best Demo Reel. I taught for a semester in 2004 at the Institute and went on to teach privately the the next two years (tutor). I became a photoshop trainer at work and an Art Director of a million dollar graphic design firm by 2007. I have flown to Cape Town in South Africa and Canberra in Australia to teach crash course photoshop seminars- up to 8 people with no computer experience at all. I have lead a team of 15 in photo editing for a professional studio and still teach privately today.
Teaching Style
Hands on and detailed lecture. I talk fast, but I teach you to work fast as well. The hardest part of my lesson will be knowing when to put it down and call something finished. I love to laugh, be loud and have a great time. It's a joy to teach and I make sure it's a joy to learn as well.
My Hobbies
I'm working on a graphic novel as well as two web sites. I've picked up guitar this year and have been a video game junkie for over 15 years. My most valuable time is spent with my wife of 19 years and our daughter.
Other Comments
I can and will teach anyone if they're willing to learn. Defeatist attitudes need not contact me. I will gladly sit down and talk with you before accepting a payment to see if you're ready to start working under my instruction. If I feel we're not a match, I won't take your money and you won't have wasted my time. Be passionate and committed to learning and we'll be awesome together.
| Creative Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| You can't just POP into being creative, but if you have the seed already planted in your mind, I can help you bring it out into the open. Mostly it's about communication and motivation. I can help with both. |
| Drawing |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Pencil, Charcoal, Chalk... you name it, I've worked with it (likely). I can teach you the basics to the advanced techniques needed to create masterworks for display. From still life projects to live models, I can teach you what you need to know. |
| Graphic Design |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Computer aided graphic design from Photoshop to other software programs. How to create, update, make web friendly and print ready. |
| Painting |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I know the basics well, but not some of the advanced techniques. I work with Acrylic Paints on canvas. |
| Sculpting |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I've worked with quite a few different materials and could easily teach you how to hone your skills in from beginner to novice levels. No firing materials unless you have access to a kiln. |
| Study Skills |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Learning to learn can be one of the toughest skills to master. I know a lot of different techniques that have worked for me and some of my students over the years and I'll gladly teach you what I can and invent new techniques if needed. |