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Solvent-Free Oil Painting

Cobra Water Mixable Oils

Health and safety is a major concern for artists, and many people avoid painting with oils to avoid complications. Solvents, even odourless mineral spirits, require sufficient ventilation. The fumes can be irritating and are toxic, with some artists intolerant to them. However, oil painting can be done without using any solvents at all....Read more

Oil Painting Alternatives

Location: 
Victoria
Sat, April 30, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Interested in trying out oil painting but uneasy about using solvents for clean up? Join us at Opus Victoria for an exploration of materials and techniques to achieve the luminous jewel-like tones and buttery consistency of oils with soap and water cleanup. You’ll have the opportunity to try out our brand new line of water-mixable oils as well as acrylics that have similar working properties to oil paint.

An Introduction to Oil Painting

Location: 
Granville Island
Sat, January 15, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Curious about oil painting? Then this is the demo for you! It will introduce you to the key elements and information that a beginner painter should know about Oils. We will review how oils differ from other mediums, how to choose a colour palette, tools, mediums and safe clean up. Don’t be shy, join us for this introductory session.