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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

Plein Air with Maria Josenhans

Local artist and Opus North Vancouver staff member, Maria Josenhans, spoke with Opus about what painting en plein air does for her and her art. Watch and get inspired to go outside and see what the great outdoors can do for your work!

For more from this interview, pick up the April 2012 issue of the Opus Visual Arts Newsletter at your local Opus. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you may do so at any of our stores, by phone at 1-800-663-6953, or by email at info@opusartsupplies.com. An online version of the article En Plein Air with Maria Josenhans is also available....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.

Studio Oil Painting with Murray Phillips

Location: 
Langley
Sat, January 22, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Many of you will have received a new painting set for Christmas and now are wondering how to begin. Murray will be demonstrating how to show your subject, compose your picture, and begin the painting process. The demonstration will be dealing with oils and acrylics. A talk on supplies and helpful tips will be included.

Murray Phillips is a professional artist with exhibitions throughout Canada. For more information visit www.murrayphillipsart.com.