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The Best Adobe Illustrator Tutors in Oakland, CA

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Kenny M.

50/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Traditional Drawing | Vector Art

4.9 (35)

103 hours tutoring

I clarify the difference between pixel and pixel independent digital art. A thorough familiarization of Adobe Illustrator tools is the first emphasis during lessons. The benefits of using a pen tablet will be explored. I will encourage students to have a real world project in mind to apply learned Illustrator...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Kenny is a very nice person, he is knowledgeable and patient. I didn't have any knowledge about Adobe Illustrator before, he got me started. Thank you! - Charlene, 2 lessons with Kenny

Kathlyn S.

50/hour

Near Oakland, CA

Professional Graphic Designer and Graphic Design Educator

5.0 (8)

24 hours tutoring

I have been a freelance and in-house graphic design professional for 10 plus years. I have an AA in graphic design and have won awards for poster art and package design. I am fluent in Adobe CS Illustrator and InDesign and extremely competent in Photoshop. I'm a patient teacher, full of tips and...

Mary L.

60/hour

Oakland, CA

Designer and Illustrator Expert

4.9 (94)

533 hours tutoring

I have been using Illustrator in my architecture and design practice for several years, and have worked with many students to help them learn their way around the program and build their skills.

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Victoria H.

95/hour

Small Business Owner since 2007

5.0 (89)

342 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

I use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to create any financial or numerical data. For larger documents with better positioning options, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, or Adobe Express. I also use Adobe Illustrator to create vector...

Extreme knowledge in all facets of fashion, very pleasant, and patient

I have used tutors for 10 years and quite often they are very knowledgeable but just can’t teach. Victoria is highly knowledgeable and an amazing teacher. Victoria is truly special because it is rare to find someone that listens. ... - Margaret, 16 lessons with Victoria

Rondell A.

80/hour

Architectural Designer

5.0 (48)

152 hours tutoring

I have over eight years of experience using Adobe Illustrator as an architectural designer, both in academic and professional settings. This includes creating detailed 2D drawings, developing high-quality diagrams, and producing compelling...

Phenomenal tutor!

On a scale of 5 stars, I would give Rondell 6 stars! Rondell is not only extremely skilled and knowledgeable about architecture, but he has such a passion for teaching. Within the first five minutes of a session, it is clear that ... - Johanna, 24 lessons with Rondell

Julia H.

60/hour

Graphic Designer and Adobe Creative Suite Expert

5.0 (7)

55 hours tutoring

I currently teach Illustrator in various courses at the college level, and I have over 15 years experience using it (along with other Adobe software).

Christopher A.

115/hour

Adobe Illustrator Tutor with 10+ Years Real-Life Experience

5.0 (372)

1,532 hours tutoring

Response time: 44 minutes

Adobe Illustrator is one of my main workhorses in my graphic design workflow. For more than a decade I have been using this program to create logos, graphics, brochures, patterns, and much more. Regarding teaching Illustrator, I have...

Great EFS and Life Coach

Chris has been very thoughtful, supportive and helpful for our son. He is very easy to talk to . He’s helped out in organizing our son’s life and class load through different techniques as well as discussions. Chris looks at thin... - Justine, 113 lessons with Christopher

Jo Dean T.

55/hour

Illustrator for Fashion Design and Portfolio | Experienced Instructor

5.0 (138)

1,114 hours tutoring

I teach Adobe Illustrator with a focus on fashion design, textile and surface design, pattern development, portfolio development, and other creative applications. I have extensive experience teaching design software and creative processes...

Above and Beyond

Jo dean knows her stuff. She customized our lessons to exactly what I needed to know. Jo Dean also gave me homework that helps me progress between lessons. I love learning with her. - Robin, 8 lessons with Jo Dean

Allan F.

80/hour

Unity/C# Developer and 3D Artist

5.0 (309)

1,253 hours tutoring

I have been using the Adobe Suite including Illustrator for fifteen years, using it to create artwork for major clients such as HP and Otterbox.

All smile

My son had fun with Allan and jumped right into Unity with him. Allan is flexible and worked really well with my son, who is 10 years old. He's been learning C sharp for a couple of years already and Allan was able to jump right ... - Julie, 51 lessons with Allan

D. J. H.

65/hour

Illustrator Tutor helps you get above the (Bezier) Curve!

5.0 (586)

1,577 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I have been working with Adobe Illustrator since 1986, from logo design to advertising layout. As part of the Adobe creative suite, this tool has been invaluable to the rest of my work in multimedia and graphic design. My tutoring covers...

Knowledgeable Teacher - Adobe Illustrstor

I was starting from scratch learning Adobe Illustrator, and he walked me through and had me feeling confident enough to attempt a project for my Data Visualization class. Looking forward to more lessons! - Carolyn, 6 lessons with D. J.

Jeff W.

75/hour

Adobe Certified Instructor

5.0 (45)

131 hours tutoring

I've been an Adobe Certified Expert in Adobe Illustrator for over 20 years. I use the application virtually every day as a freelance designer and illustrator. As an Adobe instructor, I'm best known for my Illustrator tips, tricks...

First lesson for an Adobe Illustrator newbie

I reached out to Jeff with a specific technique that I was trying to learn/replicate within Adobe Illustrator. Jeff was quick to respond with feedback and suggestions. During the lesson we discussed several time saving options th... - Katie

Chita H.

120/hour

Adobe Illustrator Expert

5.0 (204)

554 hours tutoring

I am an Adobe Illustrator Expert and Trainer, and a former Adobe Systems Inc., Specialist in Illustrator. I have worked in Illustrator for over 20 years and can teach you the best and fastest ways to learn how to use Illustrator's rich...

Extremely knowledgeable, focused, great communicator & fun!

GREAT tutoring session! Chita cleared up questions I've had and some I didn't know I had! Our session focused on Adobe Illustrator's Live Paint capabilities. Before our session, Chita asked me to send her questions so she could be... - Kathleen

Barry M.

40/hour

Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studio Art

5.0 (1732)

5,097 hours tutoring

I have been using the Adobe Master Suite of programs for personal use for several years before studying graphic design, digital illustration, photo restoration and manipulation more formally at Bakersfield College, and California State University...

Amazing Adobe Illustrator tutor!

Barry helped bring my ideas to life. He taught me all about Adobe Illustrator: how to identify the different panels, use drawing tools, do short cuts, trace shapes, work with layers, and create art like an AI pro. Patient and ver... - Carmelle, 2 lessons with Barry

Malachi M.

49/hour

Adobe Illustrator Tutor | Logo Design, Vector & Branding

5.0 (299)

1,042 hours tutoring

I’m an Adobe Illustrator tutor with over 10 years of experience using the software for logo design, vector graphics, and branding projects. I help students learn Illustrator step-by-step, including tools, shapes, paths, and workflows used...

Observant and patient tutor who offers timely advice

The main thing I learned from Malachi is layering in Adobe Illustrator. The college assignment I had to complete called for me to group designs to use them later on other illustrations. Malachi helped me to group all my designs qu... - Troy, 17 lessons with Malachi

Satya G.

70/hour

Adobe Suite Tutor

5.0 (1448)

5,260 hours tutoring

Illustrator expert with over 5 years of experience. I'm passionate about digital art and design, and I love sharing my knowledge through teaching. With a hands-on approach, I simplify complex concepts and encourage creativity in my students,...

Knowledgeable, patient, and expert tutor

It has been great working with Satya! She has taught me essential skills in Adobe Illustrator, and she has been patient, answered all my questions, as well as helped me gain new knowledge in design. - Shipra, 33 lessons with Satya

Tiph B.

65/hour

Multi-disciplinary artist specializing in Photography and Design

5.0 (26)

153 hours tutoring

Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration.

Dedicated and Patient tutor

Tiph B is extremely knowledgeable regarding Illustrator and goes at a really understandable pace, which is perfect for a beginner like me. I definitely recommend Tiph B for people who want to get a grasp on illustrator for things ... - Natalia, 5 lessons with Tiph

Virginia B.

60/hour

Experienced Adobe Illustrator Instructor

5.0 (77)

396 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

Adobe Certified Instructor Illustrator for 20 years.

Daniel C.

75/hour

Illustrator expert, creating/editing complex vector graphics & logos.

5.0 (440)

1,048 hours tutoring

Response time: 53 minutes

An Adobe Illustrator Expert - I work in Illustrator every week editing vector files and PDFs, creating logos and tracing illustrated artwork. My earliest experience with with vector illustration began with one of the first vector tools in...

Great teacher

For our first lesson, Daniel went through the basics of Adobe Illustrator. I feel much more confident navigating the software on my own. Looking forward to continue learning from Daniel as I design my images. - Georgia

David C.

35/hour

Adobe Certified Expert in Illustrator

4.9 (642)

3,312 hours tutoring

In my career, spanning over 30 years, I have used Adobe Illustrator for a very wide range of design applications from posters and fliers to book covers and billboards. I have used Illustrator for product design by employing the precision...

Supportive and patient teacher

David was a great teacher and I really enjoyed my session with him. He addressed the specific area I wanted to work on and gave me very helpful tips and instructions on how to achieve my goal. I appreciated his positive energy and... - Melissa, 2 lessons with David

Karim S.

70/hour

University Graphic Design department staff member

4.9 (425)

1,926 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

I am a staff studio assistant at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles for the Graphics and Multimedia department

Patient and Thorough

I learned a few new tips in Adobe Illustrator. Karim, as always, is patient and helpful. He knows his subject matter well and easily breaks things down for people like me who know very little about Adobe Illustrator and Publisher... - Rhonda, 2 lessons with Karim

Rob Tee M.

38/hour

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Boosting your skills

4.9 (168)

677 hours tutoring

I've been teaching Adobe Illustrator to college and university students for more than 20 years, with great success. From beginner to experienced level students, my instruction can teach you all about Adobe Illustrator. If you...

Extremely knowledgeable and very patient tutor.

Rob Tee taught me very basic introductory concepts of ADOBE Illustrator. In addition, he helped guide me to using the software platform on a drawing tablet. I am eager to learn from him again! - Melissa

Robert R.

55/hour

Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Publisher

4.9 (32)

142 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

I am a skilled professional in the field of Graphic Arts. I've held employment working as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Technical Illustrator, and Desktop Publisher. CorelDraw (or as some like to refer to it as Corel Draw) and QuarkXPress I...

Ashlesha K.

70/hour

Visual UX Designer and Art tutor with 18 plus Years experience

4.7 (10)

33 hours tutoring

I have a Masters in Applied art. I can teach Adobe Illustrator lessons up to the professional level.

amazing tutor

I recently had a tutoring session with ashlesha and I couldn’t be more impressed. She took the time to help me master the pen tool in Adobe illustrator, a skill I’ve been struggling with for a week. Her patience and clear explanat... - Pryce

Katherine V.

80/hour

Adobe Illustrator Beginning thru Advanced levels Tutor

4.7 (58)

191 hours tutoring

I'm a Creative Director, an Art Director, a Senior Graphic Designer, and an Illustrator. I have used Adobe Illustrator for many years and tutored students for 3 years. I've created illustrations, logos, package designs, patterns,...

Very Experienced

Very accommodating , professional and in-depth knowledge. Can cover a wide variety of Adobe Illustrator projects. Very impressive portfolio to complete a variety of projects - Margaret, 2 lessons with Katherine

Joe C.

85/hour

Sr. Art Director, Bachelor Visual Communication, 15+ yrs with Indesign

5.0 (1457)

4,102 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

.... In addition, I've tutored multiple students in InDesign with great success. InDesign is basically a 'cousin' to Adobe Illustrator, another vector based application from Adobe....

Portfolio for College Applications

I contacted Joe at the beginning of my daughter’s senior year in high school to help her develop a portfolio for college applications. Joe guided her through what seemed like a monumental project with professionalism, patience, an... - Dayna , 83 lessons with Joe

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Mike H.

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Kendall is helping me learn how to use Adobe Illustrator. He certainly knows his way around both Illustrator and Photoshop, so his ability to teach both is great.

Adam W.

24 lessons

Alexandra is AMAZING! She always comes prepared and always provides additional learning resources whether it be through funny youtube cartoons, personal stories/culture or extra handouts and websites to help with the learning process. She also is tailoring the classes and lessons to my goals (being able to speak with my girlfriends parents) and my learning ability.

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20 lessons

Peg is beyond patient and truly knows how to get a tutoring session done correctly. This is her second school year in a row tutoring Aryana. She's absolutely amazing and we love her tutoring lessons. We overcame so much last year in Aryana's school struggles and we look forward to more success with Pegs assistance. She's a true gem!

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