Moving into Spring, Opus presents more of our popular Artist Series. Learn from your fellow artists, refine your skills, gain new techniques or just feel inspired.
Charles Dool
Victoria, Saturday April 14th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Botanical Paintings in Watercolour ~ Charles will be working on a botanical watercolour painting, answering questions and explaining aspects of watercolour in relation to botanical works. Charles is a member of the FCA. His work has been exhibited at The Victoria Community Arts Council Gallery, The Emily Carr House Gallery and The Goward House Gallery.
His art is represented in AUstria, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Norway, Scotland, USA and five Canadian provinces. His prime focus is on botanical, whether the background is empty, a wash, real or abstract. For details, email thedoolfamily@shaw.ca or visit www.sidestreetstudio.com
Elizabeth Harris-Nichols
North Vancouver, Saturday April 14th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Paint in Acrylics like The Group of Seven ~ Learn the basics with Elizabeth as she creates dynamic landscapes using acrylic paints, impasto medium and the shapes of Post-Impressionistic style. The focus will be on colour usage, brush selection, composition and medium.
Elizabeth is a long time instructor teaching painting and drawing in her studio Bad Dog Arts in North Vancouver. She studied at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and exhibits extensively in both commercial and public galleries. For details visit www.cowgirlartworks.com or you can email her at lizard.nichols@shaw.ca
Andrew McDermott
Granville Island, Thursday, April 19th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Working with Traditional Pastels ~ Watch Andrew as he creates a painting using layers of Schmincke pastels and black Arcches Cover paper as his base. He will also explain the importance of spray fixing pastel paintings. Andrew was born in England and moved to Canada where he received a diploma in graphic design and illustration from Capilano College.
Andrew is the recipient of many awards including the 2003 Spillsbury Gold Medal from the FCA medal show and the 2003 Connecticut Pastel Society Award. He is a member of the Pastel Society of Canada and the FCA. View Andrew's work at www.harrisongalleries.com or email him at mcdermottart@hotmail.com
Rick Raxlen
Victoria, Saturday April 21st, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rotoscoping with Rick ~ Rick will be demonstrating rotoscoping, an animation technique that involves tracing 16mm frames onto animation paper or clear cells to be inked or painted later. Some finished samples will be available for viewing. Rick Raxlen's work has been screened nationally and internationally at venues such as the National Gallery in Ottawa, the AGGV and the MOMA.
For details, visit www.raxpix.com or email no-room@islandnet.com
Suzanne Sommersgill
Granville Island, Saturday April 21st, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Having Fun with Block Printing ~ Suzanne will be demonstrating block printing, and how she uses scribbling and words from vintage catalogues and found objects. She uses unconventional surfaces, such as wood scraps and discarded papers to emphasize her passion for recycling. Suzanne's work shows her love of detail and her obsession for bits, pieces and found objects.
Suzanne also works with Artstarts, a programme that provides innovative arts programs for young people, practical resources for teachers and artist and leadership in advocacy for arts in education. For details visit www.thepetridish.ca or email pinnstudio@telus.net
Mike Svob
Langley, Saturday April 28th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Painting a Landscape in Acrylics ~ Mike will be painting an imipressionistic landscape while demonstrating wet in wet technique at the beginning, then overpainting using transparent and opque passages to comlete the design..
This year marks Mike's 25th Anniversary as a professional artist. To date Mike has had over 65 exhibitions annd produced over 25 large scale murals throughout North America. For details, please email artfriend@axion.net
Celia Muncaster
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, Celia Muncaster's demo is cancelled. We will let you know of any changes. Thank you, Opus Staff.
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This month, we also have several product demonstrations scheduled—a great way to learn more about your materials and learn some new techniques! So come on by ... we would love to see you.
LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS
Kelowna
Sunday, April 1st, 1:00pm-2:00pm.
INTRO TO ACRYLIC MEDIUMS
Langley
Saturday April 7th, 2:00pm-3:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO BLOCK PRINTING
Kelowna
SUNDAY, April 8th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA
Langley
Saturday, April 14th, 2:00pm-3:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO FRAMING ARCHIVALLY
Granville Island
Saturday April 14th, 2:00pm-4:00pm
LEARN TO CREATE FAUX STAINED GLASS
Kelowna
Sunday, April 15th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO CLAYS, TOOLS & GLAZES
Kelowna
Sunday, April 2nd, 1:00pm-2:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO MIXED MEDIA
North Vancouver
Saturday, April 28th, 2:00pm-3:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO MATCUTTING
Kelowna
Sunday, April 29th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
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