I began using Photoshop and Illustrator when they first came out. I'm self-taught and when I finally took a class in the 90's I was offered a job teac ...more I began using Photoshop and Illustrator when they first came out. I'm self-taught and when I finally took a class in the 90's I was offered a job teaching the class. I have owned my own graphic design and printing company for 10 years. hide