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InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator expert instructor/Creative Dir.
Rick P.

5.0 (22 ratings)

53 hours tutoring

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I teach beginner-advanced InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, with years of real world experience. This includes learning how to design brochures, books, posters, and much more. Improving your photos, or combining images to create powerful images. Or creating vector illustrations from scratch. I've done—and taught—all these skills and more, with patience and humor.

I start every session by putting myself in your place: What do you want to learn? How much experience do you have with the...

I teach beginner-advanced InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, with years of real world experience. This includes learning how to design brochures, books, posters, and much more. Improving your photos, or combining images to create powerful images. Or creating vector illustrations from scratch. I've done—and taught—all these skills and more, with patience and humor.

I start every session by putting myself in your place: What do you want to learn? How much experience do you have with the programs?
I extensive teaching experience, over 20+ years to designers and non-designer, at Los Angeles schools that include UCLA, Harvard-Westlake, New Roads, and more. I've taught at numerous adult education companies across the country, including Sonic Training, AcademyX, and Office Pro, for clients that included Vans, Amgen, the U.S. government, Peace Corps and Community Bank. My student approval rating hovered at 9.6/10, with enthusiastic reviews. These include classroom settings, one-on-ones, and virtual.

I back up my teaching skills with a lifetime of real life, on the job creative experience. I'm a UCLA graduate, and a creative director, having worked in book publishing (I designed numerous book covers for New York Times bestsellers), marketing, and nonprofits (including the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica). I've won awards, mentored students, and get the most satisfaction when my students see what they can accomplish creatively.

I am also a professional photographer (my work has been on stock photo sites and in books), illustrator/cartoonist, and published author. (Do you like Mad Libs? I illustrated some of those covers!) I love variety, creativity, and helping others. I look forward to helping you!

Cancellation policy: 24 hrs.

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Education

UCLA
undergrad

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: In-person: 2 hour minimum. Location: West Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Online: 1 hour minimum.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

I've been using Adobe Illustrator for years, illustrating books, infographics, and marketing materials for all sorts of companies. I also teach Illustrator (and illustration) in a number of styles.
Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign

My combined experience using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator has led me to produce award-winning designs, bestselling book covers, and highly successful marketing and advertising pieces. I've taught these programs for years, with a student approval rating at 9.6/10 and wonderful testimonials.
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I've taught beginning through advanced Photoshop throughout the United States, for private companies and government agencies.
Drawing

Drawing

As a professional illustrator, my drawings have appeared in books published by Dove Books, the RAND Corporation, Price Stern Sloan, and other publications. I have a variety of illustration styles, including sketching, realistic, cartoon, and caricature. I am also a creative director, both drawing illustrations and art directing artists to bring out their best work.
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

I've led graphics departments at publishing houses and marketing firms, and won awards for my work. Books, posters, marketing materials, websites, infographics, you name it, I've probably done it. I've also taught graphic design at UCLA, as well as to in-house colleagues where I've worked. My style is laid back, humorous, and focused on the student's needs and pace. I love getting questions, as well as showing examples of great graphic design to inspire!
Guitar

Guitar

I've played guitar for 30+ years, and also taught it. I specialize in fingerpicking and strumming classic rock songs by Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Tom Petty, Neil Young, and many more. I believe in quickly getting up to speed so you can have fun playing songs and riffs that are instantly recognizable.
Painting

Painting

I have exhibited my paintings and artwork throughout the United States, and recently had an art exhibition at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, CA. I illustrate children's books, adult books, and have taught art to students of all ages.
Photography

Photography

I am a professional photographer, instructor, and creative director. I was Photo Editor at UCLA, and my photos have appeared on NY Times bestselling book covers. A big part of my job is also finding strong imagery for projects, so I know what aspects of a photo can help sell it. I love photography and sharing my expertise in a fun, humorous, and accessible way.

Examples of Expertise

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Patient, knowledgeable (and funny)

Rick helped me with learning the basics of Photoshop. I'm starting at the beginning and he was extremely patient and well versed in the program. He's also funny (which is a good thing). Thanks, Rick!

Maisha, 1 lesson with Rick

Rick was very knowledgeable about Photoshop which was what I was trying to learn

I did not even know how to upload a ,ARW (RAW ) photo and he showed me how to do it and how to use adobe bridge effectively which as an adobe add on I had never used. He was also flexible with the time aas we went longer at my request. Obviously that could not be expected every visit but it sure was helpful. I highly recommend him for adobe photoshop. I cannot speak to other adobe products ( except adobe bridge that I just mentioned ) because we didn't go there

Laurence, 1 lesson with Rick

Rick knows his stuff

I needed guidance getting started with InDesign. I had a rough draft version I needed to clean up and he was flexible in his approach to meet my needs. Rick knew what he was doing and I enjoyed our session. We'll have another later this week.

Tod, 10 lessons with Rick

Very knowledgeable and helpful

Rick was on time and in just 90 minutes showed me so much that I could do with InDesign. He is great at explaining things, very patient, and I have so many more options to use now thanks to him. I recommend him highly!

Roman, 3 lessons with Rick

So knowledgeble and a great tutor

Rick taught me several things including how to use generative fill, several shortcuts, and has a complete understanding of photoshop as well as in design. He explains things very clearly and i hope to use him to teach me many things.

Behna, 2 lessons with Rick
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