Learn Adobe Illustrator with a Professional Designer & Expert Tutor – 25 Years of Experience

Learning something new—especially mid-career—can feel overwhelming, but with Paul, it has felt like rediscovering a sense of play and curiosity I hadn’t tapped into for years.

He’s not just teaching me the real AI—Adobe Illustrator—he’s helping me see in a new way.

Paul explains things with calm, patience, and practical insight. There’s a quiet artistry to the way he teaches that makes even complex tools feel intuitive. At one point, I even said out loud: “I never thought I’d feel like a child again”—and I meant it in the best possible way.

He’s one of those rare people who meets you where you are, encourages without pressure, and helps you fall in love with learning again.

If you’re looking for someone who blends real-world design mastery with a thoughtful, inspiring teaching style, Paul’s the one.

I have worked with Paul for several years in the web development area. While I did the development, he was the brain behind the design and illustrations, which was what brought our projects to life. Paul is an extraordinary illustrator both on and offline and has already proven his capabilities as a tutor by teaching Adobe Illustrator at the SAE institute in Amsterdam. He has come so much further than that now and owes it to the world to share his talent to eager learners.

Paul rose up from being a star student to one of the best Illustrator instructors we’ve ever had. He’s not only technically gifted, he also has that rare ability to put students at ease and ensure they have fun while they are learning. It would be hard indeed to find a better tutor than Paul.

Paul has many years experience in the illustration and design field. He has a very high reputation and I feel the knowledge he can share with Adobe software is invaluable.

I've worked with Paul for many years, working in Creative Media Education in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. He is a passionate graphic designer, a great teacher and goes the extra mile with his students. I've never met a person who is so in love with Illustrator as Paul does. If you are searching for an Adobe Illustrator teacher, Paul Smith is the go-to person. ~ Dennis