Testimonials

Elaine is the most helpful and honest instructor I've had.  She will help you make the best art you can.  If you want to learn how to paint or draw or simply improve, she will help you.  She gives constructive criticism without wounding egos, and truly cares about your progression as an artist, regardless from what point you begin.
                                    Sara Chambers, BA English Writing, OCU

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Elaine Bitting goes above and beyond to instruct her young artist proteges.  I thought I knew pretty much everything I needed to know about painting, but when I started studying under Ms. Bitting I found out that I was nowhere near where she knew I could be as a painter.  Her extensive knowledge of the subject is outstanding and her ability to relay the information is nothing short of entertaining AND enlightening.  Working with Elaine changed my life as an artist.  She is easily the best professor I have ever had.                    Jackie Jones, BA Studio Art & BFA Graphic Design, OCU

While studying under Professor Bitting I found her extensive knowledge of art history and experience as a practicing artist invaluable in her ability to instill in me the importance of a high level of craft while remaining cognizant of he context of my work in the greater conversation of art history.  Elaine Bitting's enthusiam for the creation of highly skilled works and the development of smart and thoughtful concepts made her a great teacher and adviser.           Shannon Crider, BFA Studio Art, OCU 

The best parts about Elaine Bitting's classes were her dedication to the basics.  Her intensity to teach a student the foundation of any great artist was exceptional.  She may be tough, but I came away with skills and techniques I never thought I would have.  Once she teaches you the foundation, entirely new possibilities are available as an artist.  Her academic teaching only enhances any artistic creativity.     
                                                                    Laney Monsey, BA Art History, OU

Elaine has been an amazing influence on me, with my work and life.  She taught me and pushed me in my art when I was in middle school.  I learned how to think about my work, better my skills and better evolve my work.  It comes down to the very basics and Elaine has taught and encouraged me fully down the road.  Now I have been collected by museums, foundations, private commissions, and rock n' roll musicians.                                                         Kolbe Roper, Professional Artist