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Opus Plein Air Challenge on July 1, 2024

Opus Plein Air Challenge on July 1, 2024

Celebrate Canada Day with the Opus Plein Air Challenge 2024! Join us in-person on July 1, 2024, for the Opus Plein Air Challenge! This beloved event, formerly known as the...

Opus Plein Air Challenge on July 1, 2024

Celebrate Canada Day with the Opus Plein Air Challenge 2024! Join us in-person on July 1, 2024, for the Opus Plein Air Challenge! This beloved event, formerly known as the...

An artist painting of of the thousands of artworks used to animated the Peasants movie.

The Peasants Movie Hand Painted with Cobra Oil ...

"The Peasants" is a groundbreaking film that combines stunning visual artistry with a compelling narrative. By using Cobra oil paint to create each frame, the filmmakers have crafted a unique...

The Peasants Movie Hand Painted with Cobra Oil ...

"The Peasants" is a groundbreaking film that combines stunning visual artistry with a compelling narrative. By using Cobra oil paint to create each frame, the filmmakers have crafted a unique...

Artist & Photographer Nikki Baxendale

Capturing the Beauty of The World (Without Sham...

In this episode we speak with artist and photographer Nikki Baxendale about her passion for environmental studies of the natural world.

Capturing the Beauty of The World (Without Sham...

In this episode we speak with artist and photographer Nikki Baxendale about her passion for environmental studies of the natural world.

An example block print made with cardboard and chroma

Cardboard Printmaking with Kids

For students, printmaking is a source of fascination & challenge. Creating the block, rolling the ink and printing becomes a ‘kind of magic’ that students love.

Cardboard Printmaking with Kids

For students, printmaking is a source of fascination & challenge. Creating the block, rolling the ink and printing becomes a ‘kind of magic’ that students love.

Relief Print made in this lesson

Rolling on the River - Relief Printing with Spe...

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of rivers, and create an edition of 3 relief prints, plus write artist statements and exhibit their work.

Rolling on the River - Relief Printing with Spe...

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of rivers, and create an edition of 3 relief prints, plus write artist statements and exhibit their work.

Bold Like Basquiat

Bold Like Basquiat with Chroma

In this lesson, “Bold Like Basquiat,” students will create a mixed media artwork using Chromacryl that is inspired by the techniques of Jean-Michel Basquiat and is filled with a rich...

Bold Like Basquiat with Chroma

In this lesson, “Bold Like Basquiat,” students will create a mixed media artwork using Chromacryl that is inspired by the techniques of Jean-Michel Basquiat and is filled with a rich...