OPEN STUDIO ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR ADULTS 
In this "open studio" setting, you will learn the importance of designing your painting, leading the eye, selecting colors for the right mood and following through with shadows. Painting techniques and lessons in art history are taught throughout the course.  Guidance is individualized with the instructor rotating from student to student. Information about upcoming art shows and events is made available when relevant.

ART THE WAY “YOU” WANT IT!
Do you find yourself having trouble drawing your favorite character or dog because you can’t get it to look right?  Are you trying to do a watercolor of your mom, or even draw something for someone else? WELL THEN THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!!!! Don’t draw the same thing as everyone else! Draw what “YOU” want and get it done the best way it can be done, with professional instruction from 13 year teacher and professional artist Guy Dorian. Get help with the mediums and tools you’ll need to get the results you want. What are you waiting for!!!! SIGN UP NOW!!!!

CARTOONING WITH GUY DORIAN
Cartoon style illustrations are used for various types of projects. In this class we will explore the different ways to illustrate and use cartoons in the art world. This class is great for anyone wanting to create their own characters, create their own stories and utilize cartoons in their own way. A definite hit!

CHILDREN’S ART 
Children ages 8-12 will explore the world of both two and three dimensional media. Pencil, colored pencil, acrylic painting and clay will be among the media children will be exposed to. Students will learn by following the teacher in a step-by-step method that allows the child to see projects take shape from beginning to end.

CHILDREN’S ART AGES 10-13
This next level of instruction will let children build on ideas and projects previously studied in Children’s Art. More focus will be placed on learning from the masters. Projects will have a greater degree of difficulty so Children’s Art is recommended, but not a necessity.

CO-ED TEEN ART PORTFOLIO PREP
Creating an original and diversified portfolio is a requirement for any teen applying for acceptance into a college art program. This class offers lessons in color theory, composition, and the importance of edges, along with Old Masters’ drawing techniques and lessons in art history. An assignment is clearly presented at the start of each session and students are told to be creative, even if that means bending the "rules." With the encouragement, direction and guidance that the teens receive from their teacher, they will build their confidence and find their purpose in art.

COME DRAW WITH ELAINE FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Drawing – Believing that everyone can draw, Elaine will take you from flat, linear drawing to 3-dimensional portraits with values using right brain techniques. Start seeing the world with a more holistic point of view, using graphite, charcoal, and color pencil mediums. Self portraits included.

COME DRAW WITH ELAINE FOR CHILDREN
Students learn drawing techniques based on creative right brain vision. They also learn the proper pencils, paper and colored pencil methods to create life-like animals, landscapes and profile portraits. This class builds self-esteem and confidence that carries over into school activities as well.

COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION
In this class, students will study many fine art techniques as well as how to apply them to their comic and fantasy illustrations. We will discuss different subjects such as 3-Dimensional forms, figures, color, light and shading, comic book page layout and much, much more! A very popular class with both the parents and the students, as it is not only educational, but fun as well.

CREATIVE ART FOR CHILDREN
This class is designed for children ages 8-12. Children will work in a variety of media stressing fun and imagination through a step-by-step process. Projects may include more than one medium and – as always – basic skills will be reinforced during these art projects. Bring your imagination and get ready for a fun time!

CREATIVE DRAWING FOR CHILDREN
This class is designed for children ages 8-12. Basic drawing principles will be applied in each project, reinforcing shape, color, composition and perspective. Children will learn using a step-by-step approach. Some projects will use more than one drawing medium (for example, color pencil and oil pastel). Students will be encouraged to "think outside the box". Learning, as well as having a fun time, will provide your child an enjoyable educational experience.

DRAWING ANATOMY FOR TEENS & ADULTS
Need help drawing figures? Well, then, this is the class for you! In this class, we will discuss and illustrate male and female anatomy, as well as techniques to use in illustrating figures for books, comic books, poster art, portfolio and much more. This class is great for teens, college students, and professional artists who want to incorporate anatomy into their artwork, as well as adults who just want to have fun drawing anatomy. Figures are probably the most difficult thing for artists to illustrate. Guy Dorian will make it easy for all to understand. Sign up now!

DRAWING & PASTELS WITH ELAINE
Learn to draw using negative space in order to get the positive subject matter. Focusing on edges, contours, and shapes, Elaine will guide you to create a landscape or portrait. Then, using the forgiving medium of pastels, learn to finish your drawings with the three dimensional depth of color and shading.

DRAWING AND VIDEO GAME CONCEPT
Come draw and discover the world of Video Games with Guy Dorian. Let’s get into games like never before by becoming VIDEO GAME concept artists ourselves! We’ll draw from some of our favorite games like HALO, Final Fantasy, Mario and many more! Bring your illustrating skills to life and use your imagination to help you design and conceptualize. During every class, we will be studying the games themselves and discovering what makes them work.

DRAWING & WATERCOLOR FOR CHILDREN
For the child who is ready to take their artistic pursuits to the next level. Children will be guided through the finer aspects of line drawing and perspective, while learning a lot of fun water media techniques.

DRAWING MANGA & ANIME
Students now have the opportunity to learn this fantastic art form in the traditional Japanese way. All classes involve illustration and storyboarding techniques, as well as teach professional coloring techniques of Manga and Anime art. Any person who has an interest in Anime or Manga should definitely sign up!

EXPLORING DRAWING
Most of us realize that baseballs are spheres and soup cans are cylinders, but do you know the shape of a seashell, bird or skateboard? In this class your child will draw objects from beginning to end through careful observation while learning about specific techniques and material. During the second half of the session, students will complete an individual drawing of their choice. This course will teach a variety of drawing skills that will change with each new session.

JUST FANTASY ART
In this class, students will study many fine art techniques as well as how to apply them to their comic and fantasy illustrations. We will discuss different subjects such as 3-Dimensional forms, figures, color, light and shading, comic book page layout and much, much more! A very popular class with both the parents and the students, as it is not only educational, but fun as well.

MIXED MEDIA WITH ELAINE FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Using two or more complimentary mediums (such as charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and graphite) in one painting, students learn to incorporate various techniques in the subject matter of their choosing. Many students taking this class have successfully built portfolios that have won them college scholarships.

OIL OR WATERCOLOR FOR TEENS
Have fun with color! Leave school far behind. Progress at your own speed. Follow your dreams and create masterpieces by learning to express your own ideas through paint. We explore many techniques, including impressionist and abstract. We will study the color wheel and figure out what makes "mud", and what makes colors that "sing". Some knowledge of drawing is suggested for this class. Still life, landscape, and portrait painting will be examined.

OIL PAINTING FOR ADULTS
Basic training in realistic painting, principles of light, form, shadow, value, color and composition. The instructor and student will work on a one-on-one basis. Individual subject matter is selected by the student and brought to the first class. Color photographic images are suggested.

OPEN STUDIO ACRYLIC PAINTING
This class is for those individuals who have the desire to select and create their own exclusive painting. The instructor will guide you in setting up a composition, selecting a proportional canvas size, drawing your image, mixing colors and various acrylic painting techniques. If you’ve had some painting experience, but need a little extra direction, this class is for you. Bring your project ideas to class. Portraits, pets, landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and abstracts are all welcome.

PENCIL & PAINT FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Your little ones will enjoy coming to this "Mommy & Me" class where they will get a little structure, learn some little skills, get just a little messy and most of all be a little creative. Many art lessons are linked to children's picture books so that your preschooler will learn through repetition. They will first hear a story and see pictures that go with it. Next, they will create a related picture following a series of simple instructions using a variety of techniques. They continue learning by retelling the story at home, using their artwork as inspiration. (Their version, of course!)

PRE-TEEN ART
This class teaches middle school age children what perspective does to objects, how gray is made from mixing color wheel opposites, and how hues, shades and tints can transform a circle into a sphere. The primary goal for each 8-week session is to complete an acrylic painting and to create an original frame for your masterpiece. Specific art terms are discussed at each class, and one or two classes from each session are set aside to work on drawing techniques of the masters.

TEEN ART WORKSHOP
Students will work on their own projects in a workshop format that is based on assignments from the instructor. This class will help teens discover their creativity, individuality, and unique style. Assignments are usually based on ideas that are relevant in contemporary artworks, as well as the work of the masters. Students will work toward building a body of work that can be used as a portfolio.

WATERCOLOR FOR ADULTS
Transparent color, squishy washes, layering, loose shapes, sharp edges. Great people to paint with. Come and get those creative juices flowing! Draw and paint those things that make you smile. Let your inner artist out! Discover the beauty of watercolor. This is not like your grade school art class -- this is wonderful!

WATERCOLOR WITH ELAINE
Bring the translucent brilliance of watercolors into your creative view. Develop the layering techniques by leaving the white of the paper for your highlights. You will discover why this medium captures everyone’s artistic awareness.