Experience Summary
I am a freelance digital artist/instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience with a diverse background in psychology, business, art and technology.
Through my work and teaching, I demonstrate that art and technology should be used to enhance each other. I blur the borders between photography, painting, and digital illustration to achieve my artistic vision.
Teaching Style
I teach Photo Imaging. I teach people to manipulate and edit photos, and also other computer graphics topics, such as creating posters, cards, photo collage, etc. My teaching is strictly "Hands On"
Other Comments
One of the cornerstones of my classes is my belief that they must be tailored to the needs and goals of my students. Many adults come to these classes with tremendous variation in their experience and skills; it is my primary job to first ascertain what my students need and how best to proceed to attain their goals.
I approach Photoshop as a tool to solve imaging problems. The basics I start with are Photoshop’s layers and selections. After this foundation, we move on to photo correction, restoration, manipulation and artistic effects.
I strive to promote a low pressure and welcoming atmosphere, geared to the needs and goals of older adult students. I use discussions, demonstrations, videos, hand outs, and other materials to demystify Photoshop and help students to discover its endless creative possibilities for personal expression.