Plein Air Workshop With Ron Johnson

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.

Further information is available by email.

The air and light of Greece has attracted artists for a longer time than any other place known to mankind.

Now you too can paint there at a surprisingly low cost.

Ron Johnson, well known plein air painter and instructor from Cincinnati, Ohio has teamed with Michael and Karin Shepherd hoteliers of Aliki, Paros, Greece to offer superior instruction and hospitality in an incomparable setting.

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.

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. Quaint rural subjects abound.

Shepherd's Aliki rooms are the plain Cycladic architecture that you see everywhere and 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.

Michael & Karin Shepherd Email: paroshep@otenet.gr

Telephone: +30-2840-91042 Location Map available by email

Post: P. O. Box 41 Paros, Greece 84400

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 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. In 2000 he took a trip to Greece to revisit and paint. In the spring of 2001, he spent some time in Italy where he captured the ideals of the Roman scenery. Since 1993 he has taken painting trips to New England.

Recently, Ron began teaching plein air oil classes. He teaches painting techniques that work well outdoors as well as in the studio. Students learn painting techniques that help them make good decisions quickly, then apply them to their paintings.

More specifics available by email.