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Essential Oil Techniques with Thomas Jefferson Kitts Classes held at Oregon Society of Artists. 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Or 97205 (15 blocks from Art Media)

Essential Oil Techniques Thomas Kitts Feb 4, 2011 10-4 $95.00 plus small materials list CRN#: 6M Learn how to craft sound oil paintings using basic materials and methods. Increase your skill and confidence with a simple and direct approach. This practical hands-on class will focus on the issues the artist must resolve when working in oil. Oil is one of the oldest and most venerated artistic mediums of all. Find out why it has stood the test of time, and how your work can do the same! All supplies available at Art Media (Ask about our frequent buyer program) Please bring: Three flat hog bristle brushes, sizes #2, #4, and #6. One round #2 and #4 hog bristle brush. Palette for mixing paint Bent handle palette knife Roll of soft paper towels Lunch and snack Thomas Jefferson Kitts is a Northwest artist living in the Portland area. He has over 25 years of experience painting and teaching art. Widely known for his West Coast landscapes, Thomas also paints the figure and still life from direct observation. This summer, Thomas has been juried into three prestigious plein air competitions, and is offering two 5-day regional workshops in August. He is also a member of Oil Painters of America. To view his work visit www.thomaskitts.com