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Cindy M. for tutoring lessons in Richmond VA Over 50 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Cindy M.

Digital Graphics, Photography, Design and Art

Richmond, VA (23236)

Travel Radius 35 miles
Hourly Fee $45.00
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I am a friendly, patient experienced tutor and teacher. As a degreed & experienced artist and designer, I'm excited to share my knowledge of Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator and InDesign, concepts and principals of drawing, painting and design.

I will teach you to improve your art skills, learn basics of interior design, crafts, photo editing, or any other creative project. I believe that anyone can learn the basics to create better results and I truly believe that everyone has creativity that can be tapped!

Learning how to use your tools is key. Pencils, pastels, watercolor, oil or whatever the medium, I can help! Computer design, a digital camera and a sketchbook are tools you may use, but need help with. I have included anatomy as an approved subject for the purpose of rendering the human figure and not as a medical tutor.

Lessons includes a variety of exercises designed to help you develop your skills and are completely unique to your level of knowledge and goals. I can teach the basics or enhance skills for the experienced. I am confident you will learn and enjoy the process.

Cindy's Subjects

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General Computer

I have been an active computer learner, applications teacher and user for many years. I have established a website, several business and personal blog sites and teach and tutor several computer applications. I am highly proficient with MAC and am proficient with PC's and the programs associated with both.

I love to teach social networking, blogging and small business marketing via website optimization.

From set up to use, I am a friendly and patient tutor-believing there... Read More

Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator is a vector graphics software application and is the design the tool of choice for digital artists.

I teach the basics of document set up, review each tool then tailor the tutoring lessons to the student's needs. There is a great deal to learn in Illustrator so learning the student's need is essential to their success.

I also teach advanced Illustrator for those who understand the basics but want to advance further with their design and art projects.

Study Skills

After receiving two degrees with a 4.0 and 3.5 GPA, I have mastered secrets to study skills for the high school and college age student.

Using the basic principals of project management (I have PM coursework completed) and organization (former professional organizer) and experience as a successful student, I am skilled at helping students understand the importance of setting study goals, organizing and following through.

Distractions, prep work, organization and motivation... Read More

Web Design

All sites need a well designed layout, logical navigation and pertinent content to be successful. I will help you achieve those goals.

I have a BFA and am a degreed and experienced artist and designer. I have successfully built simple websites using easy web-builder tools that require minimal coding experience and are ideal for entrepreneurs, small businesses and individuals. II will teach you how to include metadata and other search engine optimization to help the site be successful... Read More

Adobe Photoshop

I have completed several college level courses in digital photography and Photoshop. I regularly use Photoshop to make the most of each photo. Photoshop basics are easy to learn and can dramatically improve almost any photo. Creative cropping, color enhancement, sharpening and other effects will make your photos amazing.

Most people don't realize how versatile and easy Photoshop can be. Users can create effects, restore old or damaged photos, add text and even draw and export to other... Read More

Drawing

I have been drawing all my life and chose visual art as my college major. I am an observational artist, which means I draw from life. Subjects are anything that catches my attention and that I can sit and observe. I may take reference photographs but drawing from a photo gives a different result than drawing from life.

Preferred drawing medium is a simple pencil. Using a variety of leads from very soft to hard a number of effects can be achieved, dark shadows and soft textures and everything... Read More

Photography

I have digital photography training and experience. Whether the subject is people, pets, nature or creative photography, learning the basics of digital photography will improve your photographs as well as add to your enjoyment of photography. My experience is with natural light, informal portraits, creative photography for posters and art, astrophotography and nature photography. My photos have been used in print advertising, brochures and other sales and marketing applications.

To... Read More

Painting

I teach an introductory course in oil painting designed for adults with a passion to learn. Courses are geared toward new students and include the basics of oil painting, which include what colors to purchase, selecting a canvas or painting surface, basic color theory, and best practices for safe use of paints and chemicals. Prior painting experience is not necessary but basic drawing skills are beneficial.

Adobe InDesign

Creating business cards, brochures, booklet and magazine layouts are just a few of the projects I have produced in InDesign, the ultimate professional layout program for graphic designers.

A challenging program InDesign offers powerful features you can use to create professional documents for print. I have completed college courses in InDesign as well as produced professionally designed projects. If you have InDesign CS3 or above, I can help you master the basics then move on to advanced... Read More

Art History

What makes ordinary history compelling and fascinating? Study art in the context of it's culture. History and art come to life when studied together. I tutor as artist with solid art history education, I combine my passion for history and art to create compelling courses for you. I have studied both traditional art history as well as a history of visual communication through art.

From the earliest cultures, Egyptian, Babylonian and Greek to today's post modern era, I have the knowledge... Read More

Desktop Publishing

Desktop publishing is now within reach of most anyone with a computer, but most don't know how to get started; I can help you.

I have the experience and expertise to guide you through the basics of layout and design for your own desktop publishing projects, from a church or neighborhood newsletter, business cards, sales flyers to help you publish your business,...anything you want to create and print, I can help you learn to make it look amazing!

I will teach you what makes... Read More

Macintosh

As a fervent Mac lover and user I will teach you the basics of using a Mac and the related Apple programs, iWork and iHome. Publish your own website via iWeb or create compelling presentations with Keynote...I can teach them all to you!

My training is on both a PC and a Mac, but all my professional work is on a power Mac and iMac, both great machines. I will show you how easy and intuitive a Mac can be for any level user and the crucial differences between a PC and a Mac. Load software,... Read More

Marketing

Learn the Principles of Marketing geared toward the small and new businesses, Etsy and other entrepreneurs and self-employed.

I have over 20 years of marketing experience and two successful individual businesses.

Learn the importance of market research (and how to do it), how to use target marketing, social media, branding, networking and other techniques to help grow your business and be more successful.

Microsoft Publisher

I worked with Microsoft Publisher for over 8 years in a corporate marketing office. Similar to Pagemaker and other consumer focused desktop design programs, Publisher is a robust tool that will help users create layouts for brochures, reports, business cards, greeting cards and a variety of projects that mix images with text.

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