Plein Air Adventure with Shannon Wilson
WatercoloursAbout This Experience
Join us for a creative Plein Air adventure in the outdoors! Immerse yourself in the beauty of outdoor painting with professional artist Shannon Wilson, who will lead you on a captivating artistic expedition, offering a unique and memorable experience.
Meet Shannon Wilson at Opus Art Supplies Kelowna to gather together and go over art materials, and head out from there! Participants are required to bring their own materials or pick them up at the store before heading out.
A free Opus Essential Wirebound Sketchbook, in a landscape format (8" x 5.5"), will be given to participants to sketch out their ideas!
As we wrap up the event, please return to Opus with your painting, completed or not, for a group show-and-tell and to connect with fellow artists. You can also share a photo of your Plein Air Adventure artwork online for a chance to WIN a prize!
To enter:
Option 1: Post on Instagram and/or Facebook using the hashtag #opuspleinairchallenge and tag @opusartsupplies.
Option 2: Upload a photo to the Opus Virtual Gallery here: https://opusartsupplies.com/pages/opus-plein-air-challenge
Shannon Wilson’s Plein Air Adventure Kit
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Palette
Strathmore 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolour
Opus Allegro Watercolour Brushes: Round 2,4,6,8,10, Flat ½”
This event is for Opus Members — thank you for being part of the creative community!
About Your Host
Shannon Wilson is a Canadian visual artist based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. She studied Studio Arts at Capilano University in North Vancouver, graduating in 2002. Working primarily in acrylics, her painting practice is grounded in curiosity, intuition, and a deep exploration of energetic movement.
With over two decades of experience in the arts, Shannon has held teaching and program coordination roles with the North Vancouver Arts Council, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna Museums, and the City of Kelowna.
Today, she continues to evolve her studio practice while leading art classes and facilitating creative workshops that reflect her passion for artistic expression and a lifelong learning approach.
Website: shannonwilson.ca
