Opusframing.com | In-store & Artist Demos

Transforming Books into Visual Art

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:22:33 +0000

Rachael Ashe

Location:

Downtown Vancouver

Sat, June 2, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

There is an unlimited potential for creating interesting work by altering books through cutting, folding, rolling, collage, etc. Rachael will demonstrate examples and techniques of working with old books and transforming these into one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Rachael Ashe is an emerging multi-disciplinary artist, who is self-taught in mixed media, paper cutting, and book arts. A graduate of the Creative Photography program at Humber Collage, she works from a small studio in East Vancouver.

Rachael’s work has been shown in Toronto, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and the UK, as well as published in numerous books and magazines. She can be found online at rachaelashe.com or on Twitter @RachaelAshe.

Urban Landscape: Graffiti as Art

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:27:47 +0000

Alex Stewart

Location:

Langley

Sat, June 9, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alex will be demonstrating the beginning essentials of creating stencils with multiple layers. Continuing into which paints and mediums can easily be used when painting the stencils, as well as what surfaces can be used to achieve different effects.

Originally a graphic designer and print-maker, Alex’s focus has now shifted to using those skills in a more contemporary fashion. While in school at the University of the Fraser Valley, he discovered stenciling. He now uses the graffiti and cultures of places around world to fuel his art. His past and present pieces are viewable at www.enlifestudio.com

From Scribbles & Sketches to Completion

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:20:03 +0000

Jack Turpin

Location:

Langley

Sat, June 2, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

“Over time, my journaling has taken new forms, dimensions, and directions. My representational landscape paintings from plein air studio work have found their way back into my journals and, in turn, have evolved into new series and styles of painting. With journals and canvases I will demonstrate my creative processes for using the ‘sketchbook’ as a wonderful, endless source of inspiration and energy in developing one’s personal imagery.”

Throughout his career as a high school art teacher and into the present, the most significant impact on Jack’s painting is his dedication to artistic journaling. This is where others open up, where ideas, words and images come together. Visit Jack’s website to see his work.

An introduction to Oil Paints and Mediums

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:07:26 +0000

Location:

Granville Island

Sat, June 9, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This demonstration will be suitable for the entry level oil painter. Choosing Materials and colours can be overwhelming for painters new to Oil Painting. We will provide an overview of Oils, Mediums, Accessories, and Paint colours to help make your choices easier.

Mono Printing

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:53:11 +0000

Location:

North Vancouver

Tue, June 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This demo is all about showing you how to make mono prints that you can use in your mixed media artwork. Paintings, drawings, and digital prints can all be used as the base for your mono print to take your art in a whole new direction. So come in to learn how to make and create a mono print.

Silk Screen

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:50:47 +0000

Location:

North Vancouver

Sat, June 9, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This is not your basic Silkscreening demo. While the basics of how to silkscreen will be covered, this demo is all about silkcreening on fabric, using fabric you have dyed yourself, the best way to screen print on dark fabric, and how you can add to or embellish fabrics you already have.

Medium Mania

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:30:16 +0000

Location:

Kelowna

Sun, June 10, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come on down and learn all about the various Acrylic Mediums. Not only will you get new ideas, but you’ll get to try a few mediums for yourself!

Mixing it up with Acrylics

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:28:42 +0000

Location:

Kelowna

Sun, June 3, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mix media can be a ton of fun and acrylic paints are a great way to get started. From collaging images or objects to detailing with paint markers. come on down and see how we mix it up.

Fast & Mobile Techniques

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:22:15 +0000

Scott Tobin

Location:

Kelowna

Sat, June 2, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Scott visits Opus Kelowna to show how to use a core kit of spray paint, acrylics and oilbars to make finished art on the fly.

Scott relocated to Kelowna from Halifax, Nova Scotia where he was educated at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Most famous for his big and beautiful murals, his work can be seen in major cities from coast to coast. You can peep more work here:

http://tobinism.com/
https://twitter.com/#!/Tobinism1
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Tobin/212005308856370
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tobinism/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Tobinism?feature=mhee

Don’t be Afraid of the Dark: Creating Vivid Colour on Black Gesso

Erik - Opus Marketing — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:07:07 +0000

Nana Cook

Location:

Victoria

Sat, June 16, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

“Because my paintings are quite vivid, viewers are often surprised to learn that much of my work begins on a black gessoed support – whether it is an arbutus lit by the setting sun or a desert landscape.” Join Nana at Opus Victoria as she shows how to easily achieve and maintain brilliant and dramatic colours on black gesso using opaque and transparent paint, and to embrace the idiosyncrasies of this often maligned product.

Vancouver Island artist and author, Nana Cook, worked in the arts for over twenty years before she began to paint in 1997. By 2004 her work was in the collection of the Shanghai Duolun Modern Art Museum in China. Nana infuses her paintings with dramatic colour, exciting perspective, humour, spirituality and thought provoking subjects. To view her work please visit www.nanacook.com