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Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge 2012

Crissy - Opus Marketing — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:50:20 +0000

A huge THANK YOU to the 335 artists who participated in our first ever Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge, held at Opus locations across BC on Saturday, April 21, 2012.

Our video was filmed on location at and around the Granville Island, Vancouver location of Opus Art Supplies. It represents what we’ve heard from artists that participated in this challenge as well as what Opus staff from all our locations have relayed to us was their experience of the day. We hope you enjoy this little taste of this wonderful event!...Read more

Urban Art with Dan Leo

Crissy - Opus Marketing — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:44:02 +0000

Vancouver artist and Opus Downtown Vancouver staff member, Dan Leo, spoke with Opus about what appeals to him about creating large works. Watch and get inspired to explore your own city and see how working in an urban environment can work for you!

For more from this interview, pick up the Spring 2012 issue of the Opus Visual Arts Newsletter at your local Opus store. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you may do so at any of our stores, by phone at 1-800-663-6953, or by email at info@opusartsupplies.com. An online version of the article is also available.

Interested in some of the materials seen in this video?...Read more

Plein Air with Maria Josenhans

Ryan - Opus Marketing — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:02:29 +0000

Local artist and Opus North Vancouver staff member, Maria Josenhans, spoke with Opus about what painting en plein air does for her and her art. Watch and get inspired to go outside and see what the great outdoors can do for your work!

For more from this interview, pick up the April 2012 issue of the Opus Visual Arts Newsletter at your local Opus. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you may do so at any of our stores, by phone at 1-800-663-6953, or by email at info@opusartsupplies.com. An online version of the article En Plein Air with Maria Josenhans is also available....Read more

How To: Stretch a Canvas

Ryan - Opus Marketing — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:02:13 +0000

Ever wonder how to go about stretching your own canvas?

Local artist and Opus Langley staff member, Colin Mitchell, helps to take the fear out of this DIY process. From picking the right canvas to how to stretch it properly over your stretcher bars, this informative walkthrough will help open new doors to the everyday artist wanting that little extra control....Read more

An Introduction to the Digital Printing Service at Opus

Ryan - Opus Marketing — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:18:22 +0000

Take your artwork and photographs from the computer screen to your walls or mantle, even create multiples perfect for sale or for further embellishment. In this video, Jeri Weaver and Maria Josenhans from Opus North Vancouver offer an introduction to the Opus Digital Printing Service, walking you through the consultation process that ensures your prints look their absolute best.

Some things to keep in mind for the consultation:
• What surface do you want your image to be printed on - paper or canvas?...Read more

An Introduction to Custom DIY Framing at Opus

Ryan - Opus Marketing — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:05:50 +0000

Pierre from Opus Granville Island gives us a in depth walkthrough on how to Do It Yourself when using our Custom DIY Framing Service....Read more

How To: Mounting a Digital Print onto a Cradled Panel

Ryan - Opus Marketing — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:00:08 +0000

Brian from Opus shows us how to mount a digital print onto a wood cradled panel....Read more

Mold Making with Philip Robbins

J-Ray — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:35 +0000

In collaboration with Emily Carr University of Art + Design Continuing Studies, Opus Art Supplies presents Mold Making with Philip Robbins.

Steps:
Create the mold with Replica Alginate Casting Compound.

Cast with Laguna Hydrocal. Set for 15-20 minutes.

Charcoal on a Large Scale with Vjeko Sager

J-Ray — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:58:57 +0000

Opus Art Supplies, in partnership with the Continuing Studies Department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, presents instructing artist Vjeko Sager. Vjeko shares his love of charcoal (he confesses to being a "charcoal-holic") and demonstrates some of his large scale techniques....Read more

Artist Interview: Sandy Kay

Chelsey - Opus Marketing — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:10:40 +0000

Opus recently visited contemporary West Coast painter, Sandy Kay, in her studio and spoke with her about about her techniques, and practice.

Sandy Kay, Blue Moon, acrylic on canvas, 36" x 48"...Read more