The Agawam Community Artists and Artisans will present Joan Nelson as the demonstrator for their Valentine Day meeting Wednesday Feb. 14 that starts at 6 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St., in the Community Room.
Joan will demonstrate the process of Egg Tempera. Egg Tempera is composed of egg yolk, powered pigment, and distilled water. The egg yolk serves as the binder that holds the pigment together. The addition of water binds the paint into a usable paste like form.
Tempera dries to a matte finish. Before oil paints rose to popularity during the Renaissance, tempera paint was favored among many of the world’s cultures. The famous birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli in 1486 was done with egg tempera.
Joan is best known for her highly detailed painting of birds, but other favorite subjects range from portraits to whimsical faeries. She also enjoys creating one-of-a-kind dolls crafted from clay, cloth, or a mixture of both.
She has received numerous awards in many shows, including several First Place and Best in Shows. Her work is in many private collections, and she has work at J. H. Miller’s in West Springfield and at Handworks in Acton, MA.
Joan maintains a studio at Indian Orchard Mills where she offers classes for adults and teens. She also teaches children art classes sponsored by the Red Thread Network for the Arts.
All are welcome to enjoy Joan’s demonstration that begins at 7 p.m.
For further information please contact Ceil Rossi at email tocarefree2@hotmail.com.
