Blog Posts
A prolific painter and inspiring teacher, Dennis Perrin is a transplanted southerner living and working in an idyllic...
Ned is a designated “Master with both the Oil Painters of America and The American Impressionist Society,” and...
I’ve been an artist since I was a child. I never knew how not to do it, but...
The first artist (let’s call him ‘Kwak’) faced the first dilemma: “How do I price my work?” Kwak...
Have you ever witnessed a popular surfing spot? It makes a great object lesson. Surfers paddle two or...
Last summer I received a personal invitation to participate in a museum show. I of course agreed. It...
Why Enter Juried Shows Anyway? There are juried art shows out there for all experience and skill levels....
“Everyone needs A Jen” I have heard from artists countless times… “So……who is A Jen and why do...
We at OPA are fortunate to have the enthusiastic support of many quality vendors. As such, we have...
New Beginning, Fresh Start, Turning a New Leaf. Just a few of the ways we talk about being...









