Honoring his life and legacy

Desiree Cruz, center, guides participants in the June 19 workshop in inking and printing Dietrich Varez carved linoleum-block prints depicting Hawaii flora and fauna.

Toshiko Taylor, center, and others on June 19 at the Wailoa Center in Hilo ink and print Dietrich Varez carved linoleum-block prints depicting Hawaii flora and fauna as part of a special workshop in partnership with the Volcano Art Center honoring the life, art and legacy of the late Dietrich Varez, who passed away last August.

Photos by HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald.