19-4074 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
USA
Big Island artist and instructor Patti Pease Johnson can help you gain the confidence and techniques of this centuries-old medium. Johnson, who will host a soft pastel still life workshop at the Volcano Art Center, supplies the instruction and materials along with guidance and inspiration for this process along with some handy tips for your creative journey.
BE BOLD WITH COLORS AND YOURSELF!
Using her signature rotational proven method for success, Patti Pease Johnson supplies the instruction and all materials along with guidance and inspiration for your creative journey. First learn about types of pastels, different papers, fixing and mounting paper on backing. Then, use newsprint to get the flow of arm movements to keep loose. Next is forming shapes, and move into colors on pastel paper. Grow your knowledge of composition, color and correcting problems.
Students will complete a 10 x12” project. Beginners to intermediate artists welcome.
Patti Pease Johnson’s artwork can be found at galleries and shops throughout the state and in collections around the world.
The workshop is slated for 9 a.m.-noon September 24 at the VAC. The cost is $50, or $45 for VAC members, plus a $10 supply fee per person. Beginner and intermediate artists are welcome.