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Opus Essential Acrylics: Colour, Harmony and Expression with Lisa Farrell!

Opus Essential Acrylics: Colour, Harmony and Expression with Lisa Farrell!

  • 45 min
  • Granville Island
    Opus Art Supplies, 1360 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada · Directions
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Dive into a world of vibrant colour, harmony and expression in this fun, hands-on mini-workshop with artist Lisa Farrell, featuring Opus Essential Acrylics!

Lisa will lead you through essential techniques—from dazzling colour mixing and seamless blending to luminous glazing and expressive brushwork.

Unleash the full spectrum of artist-grade heavy-body acrylics! Crafted in small batches with maximum pigment concentration, Opus Essential Acrylics offer intensely rich, lightfast colours that pop off the canvas. Mix in Opus Mediums to play with flow and sheen while keeping your colours bold and brilliant, and experiment with Opus, Denman, and Legato brushes for dynamic, joyous strokes!

Whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to spark new ideas, get ready to play, experiment, and let your creativity shine!

Materials

Opus Essential Heavy Body Acrylics: Primary Yellow, Mixing Gold, Cadmium Orange, Primary Red, Quin.  Magenta, Permanent Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Blue, Cobalt Teal, Sap Green, Payne's Grey, Burnt Umber, Titanium White

Opus Legato Acrylic Brushes

Opus Deman Acrylic Brushes

Opus Acrylic Mediums

Opus Essential Palette Paper

 

Meet your artist

Lisa Farrell

Lisa Farrell is an abstract mixed media artist. She works intuitively with many materials in multiple layers, adding and then subtracting by scraping, scratching and sanding back into the surface, revealing the history below. She alternates between this intuitive free play and a more critical approach, in which she analyses the design and composition and... Read more
Lisa Farrell is an abstract mixed media artist. She works intuitively with many materials in multiple layers, adding and then subtracting by scraping, scratching and sanding back into the surface, revealing the history below. She alternates between this intuitive free play and a more critical approach, in which she analyses the design and composition and fine-tunes the overall appearance. She builds up each piece over time, adding layers with acrylic paint, pencil, markers, collage, and pouring media until the final piece reveals itself. She strives to create paintings that catch your eye from a distance and invite you to take a closer look to reveal fine detail and texture.

Website: lisafarrellart.com
Instagram: @lisa.farrell.art
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* Opus members get $10 in-store credit when they book an in-store event priced at $10 or more. Free events and online events don't earn cashback credit. Membership is free to join.

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How does the $10 store credit work?

Book an in-store event that's $10 or more and we'll add $10 in store credit to your Opus membership, for every membership tier. Spend it on anything, in store or online. Membership is free to join.

Do I have to register in advance?

Yes—most events require registration to reserve your spot. Free demos with limited space can fill up quickly, so we recommend signing up early.

What’s included in a paid vs free event?

Paid events may include hands-on instruction, materials, and exclusive product offers. The details will be listed on the event page.

Free events may include a short, informative session led by an artist—perfect for picking up techniques, learning about materials, and sparking inspiration. You’re welcome to paint along, but it’s not required.

Will I get a recording if I miss an online event?

No. These demos are live-only. If recorded, the footage is gifted to the artist and not shared publicly.

Can I attend an online event if I don’t live in BC?

Yes! Our online events are open to artists across Canada and beyond.

Where are events held?

We host events both in-store at select Opus locations and online via Zoom or other platforms. The location and format will always be clearly stated.

I registered but didn’t receive a confirmation email. What should I do?

Check your junk or spam folders first. If you’re still unsure, email Pamela Mark at pmark@opusartsupplies.com to confirm your registration.

What’s the difference between free and paid events?

Free events are short, demo-based sessions led by professional artists—great for inspiration and learning.

Paid events offer deeper, hands-on instruction with more time, materials, or exclusive access. They’re ideal for artists looking to grow their skills.

Every Opus member gets $10 back in store credit on in-store events that are $10 or more. On longer workshops that cost more, you still get $10 back and the rest goes to the artist teaching.

Is it okay to ask questions during the demo?

Absolutely. Use the community chat to ask demo-related questions. Our host will relay them to the artist as time allows.

When will I be let in from the Zoom waiting room?

We open the room right at the start time. Arrive a couple of minutes early to avoid delays.

How can I apply to be a demo artist?

We love connecting with artists who teach and inspire. Apply here to share your skills in an upcoming demo.