Keith Powell a local landscape, wildlife and still life  artist and enjoys painting in a realistic style and is influenced by the chiaroscuro lighting effect of the old masters still life paintings. He exhibits locally and is a member of the West Norfolk Artist Association, Art21 and the Wash Art Group. His class will be led by example and demonstration with Keith painting at the beginning and then assisting the group with their work. You can paint from images supplied or bring one of your own. Subject matter will vary. Painting with oil on canvas continues to be a favoured choice because of its long-lasting colour and the variety of approaches and methods. Oil paints may have been used as far back as the 13th century. Oil paintings do not require glass and a box canvas can be hung on the wall without need of a frame. Easily removed from the canvas, oil allows the artist to revise a work; paint can be placed on top of acrylic; it can be used straight from the tube and applied with a palette knife for texture or used as a thin glaze. Only non toxic, natural brush cleaning solvents will be used in this class as turpentine and white spirit can cause headaches. £46.25 (inclusive of VAT)