Materials At Work: Artist Favourites

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Behind The Canvas with Local Artists

Journey into the minds of artists as they explain their process and the pivotal role of materials in their work.

Artistry In Flow with Shawn Hunt

"I'm sure a lot of painters are like this, but you're looking for those moments where the hand just takes over and you're not really thinking...you're just letting it happen."

– Shawn Hunt

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Capturing Light with Shantel Miller

"The sense of passion and earnestness translates to the painting when you are patient with yourself."

– Shantel Miller

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Energy in Every Stroke with Chin Yuen

We need to have a direction. We need to be able to, while we're alive... Be responsible for using your gifts and to fulfill what you could with what you have."

– Chin Yuen

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Passion-Backed Art Supplies

Discover art materials loved by local artists

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from 5639 reviews

Marianne R.

GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics

Workshop work horses.

They worked great. The entire workshop group approved.

04/20/2025

Sandy P.

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Metallic Collection Set of 6

Excellent

Amazing metallic water colours

04/20/2025

Sandy P.

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours 14ml - Reds

Amazing colour

This colour and brand is not only affordable but beautiful

04/20/2025

Peri-Laine N.

Sennelier Oil Pastel Set - Rose in Bloom Set of 6

Sennelier Oil Pastels - Rose Bloom set

Soft and buttery with excellent rich pigments. I use them for final touches of my oil pastel paintings over top of harder pastels. Once applied, you cannot put harder pastel over the top.

04/19/2025

Edythe B.

Caran d'Ache Neocolor II - Assorted Set of 40

Caran d'Ache Neocolor II sticks

The Neocolor sticks work extremely well for my purposes. They are great for covering large areas of my drawings and easy to use and manipulate. Well worth it.

04/19/2025

Linda

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Pens - Medium 08

Sakura Gelly Roll Copper Orange and White pens

Great… got 2 of each for touching up details on the Gelli prints I’m making this weekend.

04/19/2025

Melle C.

Octopus Write and Draw Ink Green Tiger 50ml

Vibrant

This green is gorgeous and has nice consistency.

04/19/2025

Marie-Christine C.

Opus Denman Acrylic Brushes - Long Handle

Favorite brushes

Denman brushes are stiff enough to give you clean edges. They stay nice for a long time. I love the long handles for the studio and short for plein-air.

04/18/2025

M.T.

Holbein Artists' Colored Pencil Set of 50 - Basic

Love thèse

Beautiful pencils . Creamy and luxurious. A good selection of colours so although I’d enjoy a bigger set these are wonderful .

04/18/2025

Diane B.

Opus Art Supplies

North Van Opus

The staff at this location are really helpful , knowledgeable and fun.

04/17/2025

Janice E.

Opus Art Supplies

Claybord. With Windsor Newton ink

I have been experimenting with Windsor &Newton inks on claybord. Because only the Blackand White are permenant to light I will also try using polymer Varnish to colourfast it. Can I get 6x6” frames for the claybord?

04/16/2025

Andreas N.

Limited Edition Liquitex Bio-Based Palette Knife (Promotional GWP)

New paints

I have not had a chance to paint volunteer work and our well stopped working and I'm building some new stairs off the outdoor deck. But I did get a chance to play with some paint at the millardville store for 15 minutes very cheerful staff there.

04/16/2025

Lisa S.

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Pens - Medium 08

Works great, good replacement gel pen

04/15/2025

Judy P.

Opus Art Supplies

Love your store …it has always had everything I’ve wanted.

04/15/2025