SSBY22: Love in a Winter Sunset

"We are like the little branch that quivers during a storm, doubting our strength and forgetting we are the tree-deeply rooted to withstand all life’s upheavals."  - Dodinsky

Winter is one of the beautiful seasons created by Mother Nature. A pink-hued winter sky brings warmth to a lone tree. The beautiful sunset allows time for quiet reflection and tranquil moments of peace. Despite the lack of leaves, bare trees add beauty to winter - you can see the true shape of a tree without the distraction of its leaves. Trees in winter inspire us to live and embrace our authentic self without any covering. We can always look inwards in appreciation of our authentic selves. The branches that looked like long fingers pointing toward the sky inspire us to look upwards in wonder. Trees have weathered through storms and different seasons for years, and they still stand tall. It inspires us to find strength and grounding in the face of great challenges. 

This artwork is inspired by Donna Eaton Photography.

About the instructor:

June Lee loves the versatility of art -- she has picked up drawings, fashion design, and floral arrangement.  She also enjoys making fashion accessories from recycled materials, creating her own handmade gift cards and newspaper art. June finds fulfillment in the process of designing to create an art piece all by herself. It brings about self-discovery and enhances her creativity.

June Lee is a certified Advanced Instructor for Pastel Nagomi Art by the Japan Pastel Hope Art Association (JPHAA). Pastel Nagomi Art is founded by Mr. Hosoya Norikatsu from Japan.

Materials you need:

1. Smooth white paper 15cm x 15cm (Bristol paper or Kent paper) about 160g/m²)

2. Soft pastels (Faber-Castell preferred)

3. Sieve

4. Palette/plastic container cover

5. Pencil eraser/mono zero pencil 2.3mm diameter

6. Kneadable eraser

7. Wet cloth/wet tissue, dry cloth /dry tissue

8. Masking tape (12mm or 15mm)

9. Basic Stencil

10. Charcoal pencil, pencil

11. Scissors

13. Make-up brush

14. Bubbles stencil (optional)

15. Ruler (optional)

16. Cotton bud (optional)

17. Fixative spray for pastel (optional)

Notes from organiser:

You have to register to reserve a spot for this online workshop. Slots are limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. 32CM reserves the rights to cancel or change workshop date and timing should any unforeseen circumstances arise. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is successful. Log in details will be sent three days prior to the event date.