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Outdoor Painting on the Greek Island of Paros
Greek Fishermen (Aliki, Paros) by Ron Johnson
The air and light of Greece has attracted
artists for a longer time than any other place known to mankind.
You
can paint there at affordable cost--except . . .
The May 2008 Workshop
has been deferred until the US Dollar and the Euro come closer together in
exchange value so that we can maintain an easily affordable painting experience.
To receive notice when the workshop is
rescheduled please send an
email to Michael indicating your wish to be notified. Thanks.
Ron Johnson, well known plein air painter and
instructor from Cincinnati, Ohio has teamed with Michael and Karin Shepherd,
hoteliers of Paros, Greece, to offer superior instruction and hospitality
in an incomparable setting.
Ron will be teaching "plein air"
techniques that allow the artist to complete a painting on site. Students will
paint at a different island location each of five days with lots of one-on-one
instruction in composition, color, paint application, drawing and self critique.
This is not a beginner workshop, as students must have some prior knowledge of
oil painting techniques before they arrive at this sensational island.
Afternoons will include more painting and time to enjoy the numerous Paros beaches; evenings will be a mix of group discussions, dinner parties,
socializing with island artists and free time.
For a package fee of 775 Euro the
Paros Art Workshop offers one week of lodging, transportation, and painting instruction.
Some meals are included; Greek fun and friendliness are free extras.
Transportation to Paros is not included but we can help you find the best
flights.
Particulars by
email.
Greece: A European country like no other.
You cannot turn a corner without seeing remnants of the ancient civilization.
Athens is a must see for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of Socrates.
The history of the Cyclades predates even that of Athens with the added attraction to artists of crisp air and brilliant colors. Included in this group are dramatic Santorini and posh
Mykonos. Paros is the hospitable island with just the right proportions of culture, people, shops and other activities and an over generous supply of fine beaches with warm water and charming tavernas.
Paros is a blending of the busy, touristy towns of Parikia and Naoussa with
numerous small villages, our two favorites being Lefkes and Aliki. We
also see Piso Livadi as an archetypical Mediterranean port.
Aliki is a quiet village just off the main stream of tourism with two beautiful
beaches and lots of natural nooks and crannies to catch the artist's eye.
Workshop artists never tire of the quaint subjects and vistas of the mountain
village of Lefkes.
Paros Hospitality accommodation has the plain Cycladic
architecture that you see everywhere; we offer the same clean private bathrooms
and balconies that you find elsewhere. The difference is Michael &
Karin's friendliness. They have travelled through-out the world and have
now settled on Paros. They know how to balance their guests' needs for
company and information with privacy and discovery.
Ronald Joe Johnson a
native of North Carolina moved to Cincinnati in 1973 to attend the Art Academy
of Cincinnati. He joined the faculty there in 1977 and received his MFA from the
U. of Cincinnati in 1978.
Ron has won many awards and scholarships.
Detail of these, his exhibitions and collections can be found on his web site:
www.rjart.com
As part of his early studies he travelled to
Europe visiting museums and printmaking studios. In 1980 he opened his business, Ron
Johnson Illustration/Design. He has worked with a variety of local businesses
for the past 20 years.
Now he paints in and around Cincinnati, in
Florida, and in New England plus journeys to Greece and Italy.
A few years ago Ron began teaching plein
air oil classes. He teaches painting techniques that work well outdoors as well
as in the studio. Students learn concepts that help them make good
decisions quickly, then apply them to their paintings.
Serenade (Lefkes, Paros) by Ron Johnson
For particulars of the workshop schedule, accommodation and like questions,
please email to
Michael
Shepherd.
Please browse the other pages in this site for more
information about Paros, Shepherd's hospitality and how to get here.
Please view Ron's web site for additional
information about his activities and painting. You can email Ron with
questions about his instructional methods at Ron
Johnson
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