Exploration

Artists follow up on a year of experimenting with new materials.

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Exploration

Justin Ogilvie: Learning to Get Lost at Canvas Method

Justin Ogilvie: Learning to Get Lost at Canvas Method Back in 2024, we sat down with artist and Canvas Method co-founder Justin Ogilvie for our video Hooked on Discovery, exploring experimentation, artistic growth and the role new materials can play in...

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An Exploration Update with Cara Bain

We first spoke with artist Cara Bain in February, where we discussed her creative process and her journey with us in experimenting with new art materials. In this video, Cara gives us our final update of this video series. She...

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Focusing On Play: A Follow Up with Cara Bain

In February, we spoke with artist and educator Cara Bain. She shared with us her creative process as well as her intentions for our shared journey into experimentation. Join us in this article as Cara Bain discusses her experience so...

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Constant Evolution with Cara Bain

In this episode, we speak with artist Justin Ogilvie. His painting practice informs his teaching philosophy, which brings together traditional and contemporary approaches. We'll dive into Justin's perspectives on setting goals for art and achieving growth through the exploration of...

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New Materials Experimentation With Justin Ogilvie

Justin Ogilvie experiments with oil sticks and oil pastels in a project featuring child-like imagery, emphasizing play and spontaneity. Comparisons between R & F Pigment Sticks, Sennelier Oil Sticks, Kama oil sticks, as well as Caran d’ Ache Neocolour II...

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Hooked on Discovery with Justin Ogilvie

In this episode, we speak with artist Justin Ogilvie. His painting practice informs his teaching philosophy, which brings together traditional and contemporary approaches. We'll dive into Justin's perspectives on setting goals for art and achieving growth through the exploration of...

2 min read