Graphic art training from a seasoned professional.

Craig G.

Craig is a graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia. He has been working as a graphic designer and art director in the advertising industry for the past 25 years. In 2000 he started his own design firm serving various Philadelphia area companies and advertising agencies. Craig is also a fine artist who has been involved in painting and photography since he was a teenager. He has studied different methods of painting under many of the areas local artists. He has had his paintings and photographs in various local shows and solo shows.

Craig has been using Adobe Creative Suite for over 25 years. He has worked on literally thousands of advertising assignments and knows how to prepare files for print or digital. He will tailor your lessons to your area of interest and he can easily explain what type of project each CS application is suited to.

He has also been using PhotoShop for over 25 years for both fine art and professional projects. Craig's lessons will combine his extensive technical and artistic knowledge. The same is true of Craig's fine art lessons. Craig has been an acrylic painting teacher for Chester County Night School for the last 5 years. Some students have enjoyed his class so much they have taken it several times.

Whether you want lessons in technical applications like InDesign and PhotoShop, or you want to learn how to use your inner talent to create beautiful paintings, the emphasis will be on fun, flexibility and individual goals. Students will be encouraged to use their own style and express themselves. The step-by-step process will allow students to learn basic techniques and tricks. There will be enough structure to allow students to learn and enough freedom for them to take their talent in any direction they choose.