Materials At Work: Artist Favourites

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MATERIALS AT WORK

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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

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Liz-Anna n.W.

Art Toolkit Pocket Palette with 14 Standard Pans - Black

Perfect size for plein air!

I love this little palette. It fits in a pocket or my travel kit.

05/09/2025

Meredith M.

Opus Whistler Canvas Frames

Opus Whistler Frames

I love the clean, modern look and the ease of use of the Whistler Canvas frames.

05/08/2025

Chermaine L.

Buzz Pre-Stretched Canvas Value Packs of 4 Slim Canvas

Good quality for the price

05/07/2025

K.H.

GOLDEN SoFlat Zing Set of 6

So fun

So fun to use & love the colours

05/07/2025

Linny D.V.

Opus Exhibition Pre-Stretched Canvas Surfaces - Slim

Opus Exhibition Pre-Stretched Canvas Surfaces

Great!!

05/06/2025

M.R.

Daylight Easel Lamp Go

Exactly what I needed

05/05/2025

Bizz M.

Sandtastik Plastermix - Arctic White - 2.2lb (1Kg)

Worked as intended/described

05/05/2025

Janice A.

Viewcatcher

A Necessary Tool

This is great for my upcoming Plein Aire painting adventures.

05/05/2025

Janice A.

Willow Wolfe Callia Mixed Media Brushes - Filbert Comb

Purchased for a friend. I hope she is pleased with it.

05/05/2025

Anonymous

Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints

Good paint

Solid paint for miniature oil washes

05/05/2025

Kathy G.

Strathmore Watercolor Cards & Envelopes

Great

05/04/2025

Diane M.

Opus Art Supplies

Always helpful

The staff person went out of his way to try and find a particular sketch book I wanted. When it found it on Google he said he would send a suggestion that they stock the product.

05/04/2025

Vancouver V.A.F.

Opus Bravura Acrylic Brushes

Bravura Brushes

These are great brushes, if you forget your brushes in the water too long the tip will regain its tip with a little hot water and the finish on the wood does not get ruined. Great brushes!

05/02/2025