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Experienced & Patient Tutor in Adobe Creative Suite & Studio Art
Barry M.

4,769 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $40
Response time: 7 hours

About Barry


Bio

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts and a minor in Communications and Graphic Design. I am a committed and experienced online tutor who works with anyone from K-12 students, college students, professionals, and hobbyists looking to learn a new skill.
My top subjects are:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Drawing
- Video production
- Animation
- 3D Modelling
- Art History & Appreciation
- Film Studies

I've learned how to adapt my teaching style to each...

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts and a minor in Communications and Graphic Design. I am a committed and experienced online tutor who works with anyone from K-12 students, college students, professionals, and hobbyists looking to learn a new skill.
My top subjects are:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Drawing
- Video production
- Animation
- 3D Modelling
- Art History & Appreciation
- Film Studies

I've learned how to adapt my teaching style to each student's needs through over 4,000 hours of online tutoring and three years of in-person tutoring at Bakersfield College and California State University Bakersfield. I do my best to be patient, accepting, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that my tutoring style works for you, as I understand that everyone learns in their own way.
Finally, I want to say that I do my best to help students of all ages and backgrounds do well.


Education

• California State University Bakersfield
Studio Arts

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: I offer discounts for groups, multiple hour lessons, or other eligible criteria.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
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Approved Subjects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

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 Bakersfield. I have a dual focus AA degree in Digital and Studio arts, as well as a Multidisciplinary BA degree.
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I have been working in Photoshop for many years, initially I was self taught, but then I went to college where I studied Graphic Design, Photography, and Digital Illustration. I received a dual focus AA degree from Bakersfield College before gaining my BA from California State University Bakersfield in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts.
Drawing

Drawing

I have been drawing for almost 40 years. I have studied art more formally for the last 10 years, including drawing, painting, screen printing, graphic design and many more, most of which require preliminary drawings. I have taught drawing in an elementary after school program. I have drawn everything from gestural sketches, to highly detailed charcoal portraits, cartoons, storyboards, comic books, and caricatures.
Film

Film

My earliest memories are of watching films. I have collected, watched and studied movies for over three decades. I have taken multiple film history and theory courses on my way to getting my Bachelors degree, including genre specific studies, gender, and cultural considerations as they relate to film writing and production.
Photography

Photography

I began taking pictures as a child on family vacations and events. I practiced for years before studying formally in college. I took several classes in basic to advanced photography learning techniques from traditional portraiture, to trick photography, HDR, high speed, long exposure et al.
Video Production

Video Production

I began shooting videos at family events more than 20 years ago. Since then I have filmed short narrative films with friends, filmed live concerts, created experimental interactive DVD projects, and independent short and feature length films. I have worked with SD, HD, 4K, analog and digital cameras and camcorders, DSLR is my current preference because of the balance of cost and features with interchangeable lenses.

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (1,700 ratings)
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4 star
(25)
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(4)
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Reviews

Learning About Layers and Layer Masks In Photoshop

In only two sessions, Barry was able to teach me the essentials of layers and layer masks. I'm now able to make the kind of edits in Photoshop that were my goals.

Barry, 2 lessons with Barry

Patient and knowledgeable

So glad to find Barry! I have a really hard class and he is so helpful with the details of photo shop! I couldn’t improve as much as I am without him! These are complicated platforms and Barry navigates the teaching well!

Forbes, 9 lessons with Barry

Barry was AWESOME!!!!

Articulate, and patient and super knowledgeable!!!! Thank you BARRY!!! He helped me see the obvious but also to show me things I didnt even consider. Now my animatic will be amazing!

Tim, 1 lesson with Barry

Dedicated tutor for my kids

Barry tutored my two boys in drawing basics over the summer. Barry is a kind instructor with a great depth of knowledge on the subject. My older son (an almost 12-year old) especially made a giant leap in both understanding and ability. Barry’s lessons have opened the door to self study and an overall interest in drawing in a that regular art classes in school had not. We hope to resume lessons with Barry next summer.

Belinda, 19 lessons with Barry

The photoshop wizard

Barry is quite honestly the best tutor you could ever find. He is funny, patient, extremely intelligent, and a pleasure to work with. I have hired 3 other tutors previously and they didn’t do a fraction of what Barry was able to. I will continue learning from Barry until I too, am a photoshop wizard.

Samantha, 3 lessons with Barry

So much patience

My son has been taking drawing with Barry for quite some time now and always looks forward to class. Last week I made the mistake of interrupting class and my son shut down. Barry was empathetic and kind and told him that he would be there when ready. But instead of doing his own thing, Barry started narrating what he was drawing until my son engaged again. When my son finally talked, Barry gave him a choice of either drawing what he just narrated together or if he wanted to watch it drawn again. What an incredible human. We are so lucky to have found him.

Shirley, 178 lessons with Barry

Knowledgeable and Patient

Barry is an excellent tutor and very knowledgeable with great intuition. He is very patient and has an excellent approach to teaching and allowing the student to learn at their own pace. I look forward to working with him more in the future.

Lori, 3 lessons with Barry

Barry is the Pro! Meticulous, Clear and Attentive - Highly Recommended!

Barry really takes the time to get to know his students and I have to say, he's got the patience of a sage. Moreover, he knows his stuff. Very thorough, detail-oriented, and yet clear in his approach Barry is the consummate professional. He's the Real Deal. Highly, highly recommended! All the Reviews here are true - he's just Excellent!

Lanvi, 2 lessons with Barry

Barry is patient, amiable and knowledgeable.

For our initial session, Barry led me through lesson material that I'd been stuck on. He was easy to work with and very helpful. We will continue working together weekly as I move forward through on line classes.

Tod, 14 lessons with Barry

Great tutor, thank you!

Barry was very clear, available. and knowledgeable! Pleasure to work with. Had an answer to all my questions and spoke to me in terms I could understand. Thanks!

Julia, 1 lesson with Barry
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Response time: 7 hours
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