Opus Resource Library

LIVING A GREENER PRACTICE WITH A HAND HOLDING A LEAF

Living A Greener Practice

Artists have long been fascinated by and respectful of the planet we inhabit. Through the creative process, we have the power to promote environmentalism and make green initiatives a priority...

Living A Greener Practice

Artists have long been fascinated by and respectful of the planet we inhabit. Through the creative process, we have the power to promote environmentalism and make green initiatives a priority...

A group shot of the new frame mouldings available at Opus

New Custom Frame Mouldings

We are excited to announce the expansion of our frame moulding line up at the Opus Workshop. This season, we’re proud to add new metallics, neutrals, and colourful Carnival-inspired mouldings....

New Custom Frame Mouldings

We are excited to announce the expansion of our frame moulding line up at the Opus Workshop. This season, we’re proud to add new metallics, neutrals, and colourful Carnival-inspired mouldings....

sanding a gesso'd canvas

How to prep your surface for oil painting

"To get the most out of oil painting, you need to start with a great surface." - Edgar Degas Oil painting is a classic art form that has been around...

How to prep your surface for oil painting

"To get the most out of oil painting, you need to start with a great surface." - Edgar Degas Oil painting is a classic art form that has been around...

Color With Intent - The Story of R&F

Color With Intent - The Story of R&F

Richard Frumess describes how R&F came to be - from 1982 to the present day.  This video was made in 2013 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of R&F. Video Credits:...

Color With Intent - The Story of R&F

Richard Frumess describes how R&F came to be - from 1982 to the present day.  This video was made in 2013 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of R&F. Video Credits:...

Sandeep Johal working on Beast of Burden

Sandeep Johal on Taking On Taboos

I love talking about things that are uncomfortable. I want people to think about how it relates to themselves, their lives and the way we can effect change together, because...

Sandeep Johal on Taking On Taboos

I love talking about things that are uncomfortable. I want people to think about how it relates to themselves, their lives and the way we can effect change together, because...

Artist Sandeep Johal working on a mural.

Living a Creative Life

Creativity can help us navigate the highs and lows of life, constantly bubbling beneath the surface of our thoughts and emotions. So, what can we learn from those who have...

Living a Creative Life

Creativity can help us navigate the highs and lows of life, constantly bubbling beneath the surface of our thoughts and emotions. So, what can we learn from those who have...