A Greener Practice

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 in cultural conversations. This April, we're diving into the myriad...

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The Power of Art

I Wonder...

As we start a fresh new year, we can take a moment and step back from the chaos and disruption to look at what our place is in the world. In this episode we ask three amazing artists to explore...

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Materials at work

Materials At Work: Spotlight on 'The Crawl'

In this episode, four of this year’s Eastside Culture Crawl participants tell us what they have in store for the 2022 Crawl, plus discuss their relationship between them, their art and their tools. 

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Materials at work

Materials At Work: Art Essentials

In this episode, we're further exploring the profound connection and relationship between artists and materials. Our guest artists Rande Cook, Alanna Sparanese, and Renee Nault each speak about their respective connections between art material and creative process.

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The Power of Art

Imagining Endless Possibilities Part 2

In our second episode of Imagining Endless Possibilities, artists Levi Nelson and Lauren Brevner speak about how art allows us to navigate transitions and re-imagine new, better futures.

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The Power of Art

Manifesting Creative Success

We’ve now reached the final episode of ‘The Power Of Art’ - ‘Manifesting Your Creative Success’. How do we realise our vision to grow as artists and get our work out into the wider world?

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The Power of Art

Putting Our Vision Into Practice

In this Opus Podcast, artists Cori Creed, Ian de Hoog, and Nikko Saturnus Mercialo share techniques they employ to develop and execute their vision, as well as their thoughts and tips on practicing.

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The Power of Art

Art Is a Gift : Unwrapping The Eastside Culture Crawl 2021

In this Opus Art Supplies Conversations with Creatives Podcast, we asked a selection of artists featured in the 25th annual Eastside Culture Crawl what our theme of "Art is a Gift" means to them.

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Explore plein air

Explore Plein Air Painting with Maria Josenhans

An artist for nearly four decades and a passionate landscape painter, Maria Josenhans creates oil paintings both outdoors and in her North Vancouver studio. Her singular work plays back and forth between representational and abstract, as she allows each painting...

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Explore plein air

Explore Plein Air Painting with Dominik Modlinski

Renowned landscape artist Dominik Modlinski’s painting journeys are a wilderness experience based on weeks of travelling rugged and barren lands. In plein air style, his vibrant work captures the majesty of nature. He travels the world searching for adventure and...

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