Marina training in Visual arts and Photoshop, Illustrator, etc

Marina J.

Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign CS5 software provides precise control over typography and built-in creative tools for designing, preflighting, and publishing documents for print, online, or to mobile devices. Include interactivity, animation, video, and sound in page layouts to fully engage readers. For over 15 years of teaching experience, I had students who came in with some beginner level in InDesign and wanted to take those skills to the next level. I also teach more advanced students who are ready to get on the next level and want to enrich their portfolios. Or if it's just a first step for you to become a Graphic/ Web Designer, I am good at making students feel comfortable and confident. All levels, I teach basic tools, page layout, brochure layout, business cards, and print/web standards. For more advanced students - multipage documents, book design and layout, and web design.

Adobe Photoshop

I will be happy to teach you Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator if needed. I have over twenty years of teaching, and tutoring experience. Looking forward to talk to you soon. Marina

Drawing

I grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia where I was classically trained as an artist at a very early age. Petersburg has been at the epicenter of art and culture for centuries, known for esteemed performing and visual artists, historic museums and its world renowned architecture. I spent many hours backstage at the Kirov Ballet painting the ballerinas as they did their routines. I also had the privilege to study at celebrated art institutions like the Hermitage and the Muchin Art Academy. My BFA is in traditional Drawing and Painting. My grandfather was a masterful landscape painter, I worked in a range of medium but strongly favor water colors and drawing. I am a student of the arts who thrives on contributing to the academia environment... I received my MFA in graphic design from Boston University.  I dedicated the last fifteen years to teaching graphic and multimedia, drawing and painting courses both at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Northern Essex College. I regularly attend conferences and seminars to stay sharp with emerging web and design technologies. I am also very active in the community and regularly donate my works and time to Hadassah and other charitable organizations. The Boston Globe wrote a story on a life size ice sculpture depicting a Russian Troika created based on my insightful drawings. The ice sculpture was a fairytale brought to life, which featured a church with onion domes along with Father Frost and an Ice Princess riding a sled pulled by horses. The display was unveiled at the 'Boston First Night' Celebration in 2002.

Macintosh

I have been teaching Mac, Mac OS and apps for from 1995 at the college level and privately. I also use Mac OS for my freelance design business for the last twenty something year sand I feel that I can offer a lot of advise and expertise on this subject.

Russian

I am a native Russian speaker, who has been leaving here in Boston area for a long time. I completed my primary and high school education in Russia and completely fluent in Russian, write and read in Russian on the advanced level. Even designed some books and websites for local businesses that run and serve Russian population.