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Painting outdoors: kits, techniques and artists who work on location.
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From Vancouver's working waterfronts to the forests of the North Shore and the golden light of the Okanagan, discover eight inspiring places to sketch across British Columbia. Along the way, learn the stories behind each landscape and pick up practical...
Artist Stories
Painting While Travelling: Charlie Easton on India, Plein Air & Seeing Differently Making art somewhere unfamiliar can be incredibly transformative. The rhythms change. The senses sharpen. A sketchbook becomes more than a tool for recording, it becomes a way of...
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Summer Art Ideas: Get Creative Outside This Season There’s something about the shift into warmer days that loosens things. Studios empty out, sketchbooks find their way into bags, and the idea of making something begins to feel a little less...
Artist Stories
Discover how Vancouver-based artist Charlie Easton prepares for painting outdoors in this inspiring interview. Known for his bold plein air landscapes in oil, acrylic, and gouache, Charlie shares the essential tools he brings into the field, from his favourite Opus...
Artist Stories
Join Angela Fehr, celebrated watercolour artist and creative mentor, as she invites you to paint with freedom, intuition, and bold authenticity. Known as "The Watercolour Rebel", Angela challenges traditional rules and encourages you to embrace your own unique artistic voice.
Federation of Canadian Artists
Join the Federation of Canadian Artists for their largest educational and social event of the year: a week-long plein air painting experience set in the breathtaking landscapes of Nova Scotia. Capture the dramatic beauty of the Bay of Fundy, home...
Federation of Canadian Artists
BC painter and master colourist Mike Svob discusses how he chooses colours for any subject based on the composition’s light and dark values and on personal preference, not on what the eye sees.
Opus plein air challenge
Each year when summer rolls around, the Opus Community gets excited about gathering for the Opus Plein Air Challenge! This year, the Opus Plein Air Challenge was held across each Opus location on July 1st. Each store had their unique...
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Painting outdoors allows artists to capture natural light and color more effectively, resulting in more vibrant and authentic artwork.
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Watch as Greg from Golden Artist Colors' product support team takes you through the unique qualities of GOLDEN OPEN Slow-Drying Acrylic Paints and their suitability for painting outdoors (where regular acrylics dry too fast) as well as other advantages of...
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Discover 10 essential plein air painting tips from Opus Art Supplies to enhance your outdoor painting experience in British Columbia. Plan, pack light, and get inspired by stunning landscapes.
Opus plein air challenge
Each year when summer rolls around, the Opus Community gets excited about gathering for the Opus Plein Air Challenge! This year, the Opus Plein Air Challenge was held across each Opus location on July 1st. Each store had their unique...
