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Welcome
Practical Illustrator training from an Adobe Community Expert
I'm Paul Smith, a graphic designer, Adobe Community Expert and educator based in Exeter.
For over 25 years Adobe Illustrator has been at the heart of my professional work, from logo design and brand identity to illustration and production artwork.
Today I help individuals, businesses and creative organisations build confidence in Illustrator through friendly, practical workshops, one-to-one tuition and tailored team training.
Whether you're opening Illustrator for the first time or looking to develop a faster, more confident workflow, every session is built around real projects, practical skills and a relaxed learning environment.
Workshops
Friendly, hands-on Adobe Illustrator workshops
Delivered through venues such as Exeter Phoenix, these workshops are designed for beginners and anyone looking to build confidence with Illustrator. Learn the fundamentals in a relaxed, supportive environment, with plenty of practical exercises and opportunities to ask questions.
Upcoming workshop: Exeter Phoenix, September 2026.
Book your place → Exeter Phoenix Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
One-to-One Tuition
Personal tuition, tailored to you
Whether you're learning Illustrator from scratch or looking to develop a specific skill, every session is tailored to your experience, pace and goals. Available online or in person, you'll receive focused guidance built around your own projects and interests.
Team Training
Illustrator training for teams and organisations
Tailored training for businesses, marketing teams and creative organisations looking to improve confidence and efficiency in Adobe Illustrator. Sessions are designed around your team's workflow, helping everyone get more from the software through practical, real-world examples.
Why learn with me?
✓ Adobe Community Expert
✓ 25+ years using Illustrator professionally
✓ Tutor at Exeter Phoenix
✓ Former Head Lecturer in Graphic Design
✓ Friendly, practical, project-based teaching
✓ Online or in person
✓ Private tuition from £40/hour
⭐ What my students say
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"You're one of the best teachers I've ever had. Passion and talent for illustration and Illustrator, combined with a fantastic way of teaching. I still think back on it often and with great pleasure."
Rob de Winter
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"Paul's teaching style is outstanding. He's patient, calm and incredibly skilled. His passion for the subject shines through from the start."
John Matthews
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"I look forward to my Illustrator lesson every week. I come away with new skills and ideas every time. He's helped me move from clunky experimentation to working naturally and confidently in Illustrator."
Oliver Helm
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"Paul took me from knowing nothing to confidently using Illustrator for my job. Every lesson was tailored to exactly what I needed. I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience."
Jith Amarasinghe
Ready to learn?
Whether you're looking for a workshop, private tuition or training for your team, I'd love to help.
See you in Illustrator.