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Just a little time lapse of my trial by error process of lino stamps!
#Lino cutting is a fantastic new skill to pick up when you are are feeling blocked or stuck. It's fast, comparatively inexpensive and you get instant feedback as you work!!
Come one by the store to try out some lino cutting or see the ones that have been made in the #drop-in #studio recently! We would love to see you!
#nanaimo #art #artist #stamps #print #printmaking #linocutting #linocutprint #motivation #artmotivation

Just a little time lapse of my trial by error process of lino stamps!
#Lino cutting is a fantastic new skill to pick up when you are are feeling blocked or stuck. It's fast, comparatively inexpensive and you get instant feedback as you work!!
Come one by the store to try out some lino cutting or see the ones that have been made in the #drop-in #studio recently! We would love to see you!
#nanaimo #art #artist #stamps #print #printmaking #linocutting #linocutprint #motivation #artmotivation

Tickets available at https://www.becreativeartsupplies.ca/event-list
We would LOVE to see you there!
#nanaimo #vancouverisland #collage #event #artist #art #artstore #datenight

Tickets available at https://www.becreativeartsupplies.ca/event-list
We would LOVE to see you there!
#nanaimo #vancouverisland #collage #event #artist #art #artstore #datenight

By the power invested in me by this palette 🔪..
At Be Creative Art Supplies there is no shame in rotating hobbies - that's why we stock so many different mediums!!

#nanaimo #artist #art #vancouverisland #reel #explorepage #knighted

By the power invested in me by this palette 🔪..
At Be Creative Art Supplies there is no shame in rotating hobbies - that's why we stock so many different mediums!!

#nanaimo #artist #art #vancouverisland #reel #explorepage #knighted

This is an event you will truly not want to miss!! #nanaimo #nanaimoevents #artist #collage #collageclub

This is an event you will truly not want to miss!! #nanaimo #nanaimoevents #artist #collage #collageclub

#Calypso buys #local
Proudly #canadian #familyowned #artistrun and always full of new goodies -
#themusical #penelope #art #artstore #nanaimo

#Calypso buys #local
Proudly #canadian #familyowned #artistrun and always full of new goodies -
#themusical #penelope #art #artstore #nanaimo

We are SO SO THRILLED to be partnering with #artist and writer Tabitha Gimbel for her #Collage #Workshop, May 10th! To see more of her work please visit @tabscreativecollages
#nanaimo #nanaimoevents #vancouverislandartist #nanaimobc #art #collageart #collageartist #collageartwork

We are SO SO THRILLED to be partnering with #artist and writer Tabitha Gimbel for her #Collage #Workshop, May 10th! To see more of her work please visit @tabscreativecollages
#nanaimo #nanaimoevents #vancouverislandartist #nanaimobc #art #collageart #collageartist #collageartwork

Some absolutely BEAUTIFUL #watercolour #colouringbooksforadults just arrived from @pepinpress and we are SO beyond thrilled. I quickly grabbed one of their Alphonse #Mucha series and was so impressed with the quality of the #paper.
Definitely my new go-to destressing activity.
#nanaimo #art #artstore #artist #colouringbook #calming #mentalhealthsupport

Some absolutely BEAUTIFUL #watercolour #colouringbooksforadults just arrived from @pepinpress and we are SO beyond thrilled. I quickly grabbed one of their Alphonse #Mucha series and was so impressed with the quality of the #paper.
Definitely my new go-to destressing activity.
#nanaimo #art #artstore #artist #colouringbook #calming #mentalhealthsupport

Have you used erasers for making #linocutprint s?
When we got in some large cheap erasers, I made the call to put them with the linocutting equipment rather than with the drawing equipment. If you saw them there would you know why they're there?
#stamp #printmaking #adhd #linocut #art #artstore #artist #explorepage

Have you used erasers for making #linocutprint s?
When we got in some large cheap erasers, I made the call to put them with the linocutting equipment rather than with the drawing equipment. If you saw them there would you know why they're there?
#stamp #printmaking #adhd #linocut #art #artstore #artist #explorepage

My heart is not made for the hard truths of working in an art store. 💔
#stickers #bondedpair #explorepage #mushroom #animalcrossing

My heart is not made for the hard truths of working in an art store. 💔
#stickers #bondedpair #explorepage #mushroom #animalcrossing

2 murals down, ??? many to go.
#mural #windowpainting #artstore #nanaimo #art #artist #painting

2 murals down, ??? many to go.
#mural #windowpainting #artstore #nanaimo #art #artist #painting

Everyone will become #disabled eventually, so how do we accommodate our community?
#disability #chronicillness #chronicpain #accessibility #nanaimo #pots #autism #adhd #art #artist #disabledartist

Everyone will become #disabled eventually, so how do we accommodate our community?
#disability #chronicillness #chronicpain #accessibility #nanaimo #pots #autism #adhd #art #artist #disabledartist

Doing the ✨things✨ and pressing the magic buttons seems like a silly little thing, but it really does help people find us and our bills get paid 🥹
If you want to help:
- Like it
- Send this to a friend
- Comment your favorite food 🙏
- Save it
#smallbusiness #nanaimo #vancouverisland
#artist #explore #community #supportinglocal #support

Doing the ✨things✨ and pressing the magic buttons seems like a silly little thing, but it really does help people find us and our bills get paid 🥹
If you want to help:
- Like it
- Send this to a friend
- Comment your favorite food 🙏
- Save it
#smallbusiness #nanaimo #vancouverisland
#artist #explore #community #supportinglocal #support

Come on in, we are practicing #drawing #noses in the #studio!
#reel #artist #howto #draw #portraits #faces #artstore #nose #art #explorepage

Come on in, we are practicing #drawing #noses in the #studio!
#reel #artist #howto #draw #portraits #faces #artstore #nose #art #explorepage

Our @redbubble order arrived and I couldn't help but put aside the few stickers I had my eye on!

This @triart.mfg note books has been so wonderful to paint in, but as is always the way - I got paint on the cover. I decided my new favorite #stickers would be the perfect solution.
I tried out a few different ones, but settled on the Blueberry Bunny sticker and Sword sticker by #canadianartist @hwainio
What do you think?
Which was your favorite?

#art #store #artist #nanaimo #nanaimoart #new #explore #explorepage #reel

Our @redbubble order arrived and I couldn't help but put aside the few stickers I had my eye on!

This @triart.mfg note books has been so wonderful to paint in, but as is always the way - I got paint on the cover. I decided my new favorite #stickers would be the perfect solution.
I tried out a few different ones, but settled on the Blueberry Bunny sticker and Sword sticker by #canadianartist @hwainio
What do you think?
Which was your favorite?

#art #store #artist #nanaimo #nanaimoart #new #explore #explorepage #reel

My favorite part of my job is when artists bring an art problem to me and we can fix it together!
Come on in and help us troubleshoot your next project! We promise, we would love to hear what's on your mind 🤔 🥰🥰
#artchallenges #artistproblems #art #drawing #portrait #artstore #nanaimoart #nanaimo

My favorite part of my job is when artists bring an art problem to me and we can fix it together!
Come on in and help us troubleshoot your next project! We promise, we would love to hear what's on your mind 🤔 🥰🥰
#artchallenges #artistproblems #art #drawing #portrait #artstore #nanaimoart #nanaimo

#gouacheart just tickles my brain in a new way than #oilpaint or #acrylic. Something about how flat and matte it dries makes it so cohesive and playful!
I had such a nice time painting in our #drop-in #studio today, trying #gouache for the first time and testing @triart.mfg 's #watercolour #paper #sketchbook - this will definitely be happening more often. 🩷❤️

#nanaimoart #nanaimo #cityofnanaimo #art #studio #paint #artstore #artist

#gouacheart just tickles my brain in a new way than #oilpaint or #acrylic. Something about how flat and matte it dries makes it so cohesive and playful!
I had such a nice time painting in our #drop-in #studio today, trying #gouache for the first time and testing @triart.mfg 's #watercolour #paper #sketchbook - this will definitely be happening more often. 🩷❤️

#nanaimoart #nanaimo #cityofnanaimo #art #studio #paint #artstore #artist

Seems every #artist I speak too is #painting on their kitchen or #drawing in their walk- in closet. Come use our drop-in #art #studio instead!
#nanaimoart #cityofnanaimo #artstore #artclass #vancouverisland #art #community

Seems every #artist I speak too is #painting on their kitchen or #drawing in their walk- in closet. Come use our drop-in #art #studio instead!
#nanaimoart #cityofnanaimo #artstore #artclass #vancouverisland #art #community

One of these things is not like the others, did you catch it?

Our new #gouache by @triart.mfg just arrived and we are ecstatic at these colours!!! 😍😍😍

#gouachepainting #gouachepaint #newstock #nanaimo #Artist #painter #gouacheart #gouacheillustration #singletube

One of these things is not like the others, did you catch it?

Our new #gouache by @triart.mfg just arrived and we are ecstatic at these colours!!! 😍😍😍

#gouachepainting #gouachepaint #newstock #nanaimo #Artist #painter #gouacheart #gouacheillustration #singletube

Another #Artist Trading Card has found its home!! Does it remind you of #discoelysium too?
Thank you so much to this lovely customer for purchasing an original piece of art as well as letting us share this video on our social media! We love being able to see what people create and to share the excitement of opening up a #mystery package with all of you!
#tradingcard #nanaimo
#artstore #originalart #supportlocalbusinesses❤️ #supportinglocal #discoelysiumfanart #abstract

Another #Artist Trading Card has found its home!! Does it remind you of #discoelysium too?
Thank you so much to this lovely customer for purchasing an original piece of art as well as letting us share this video on our social media! We love being able to see what people create and to share the excitement of opening up a #mystery package with all of you!
#tradingcard #nanaimo
#artstore #originalart #supportlocalbusinesses❤️ #supportinglocal #discoelysiumfanart #abstract

Do you know the difference?
These slides are from our upcoming Fundamentals of Drawing #class! We still have a few seats available! Scoop them up here https://www.becreativeartsupplies.ca/event-details/fundamentals-of-drawing
#nanaimoart #nanaimo #nanaimoevents #artclass #drawing

Do you know the difference?
These slides are from our upcoming Fundamentals of Drawing #class! We still have a few seats available! Scoop them up here https://www.becreativeartsupplies.ca/event-details/fundamentals-of-drawing
#nanaimoart #nanaimo #nanaimoevents #artclass #drawing

It's not too late to join our Fundamentals of Drawing class this Saturday!

https://www.becreativeartsupplies.ca/event-details/fundamentals-of-drawing

#nanaimoevents #nanaimo #artclass #artists #drawing #pencildrawing #cityofnanaimo

It's not too late to join our Fundamentals of Drawing class this Saturday!

https://www.becreativeartsupplies.ca/event-details/fundamentals-of-drawing

#nanaimoevents #nanaimo #artclass #artists #drawing #pencildrawing #cityofnanaimo

Before, during, and after our incredible first event in our studio! I was so proud of everyone who came out, tried something new and got some beautiful work out of it too!! A big koodos to these 5! #bobross would be proud!

#nanaimoevents #nanaimoart #artist #paintnight #bobrosspainting #bobrossstyle #painting

Before, during, and after our incredible first event in our studio! I was so proud of everyone who came out, tried something new and got some beautiful work out of it too!! A big koodos to these 5! #bobross would be proud!

#nanaimoevents #nanaimoart #artist #paintnight #bobrosspainting #bobrossstyle #painting

Our #drop-in #Studio is officially open!! 🥰🥳🎂 And our Bob Ross Themed Paint Night is sold out!! @cityofnanaimo thank you for coming to celebrate with us!

#artnanaimo #artstore #paint #artists #nanaimoevents #studioart

Our #drop-in #Studio is officially open!! 🥰🥳🎂 And our Bob Ross Themed Paint Night is sold out!! @cityofnanaimo thank you for coming to celebrate with us!

#artnanaimo #artstore #paint #artists #nanaimoevents #studioart

We at #becreative are so excited to open up our monthly #featureartist #submittions!
The chosen #local #artist will receive a 20% off store voucher, and be featured on our social media!
Thank you in advance to all the amazing artists who add to the comments!
#nanaimoart #nanaimo #VIart #artnanaimo

We at #becreative are so excited to open up our monthly #featureartist #submittions!
The chosen #local #artist will receive a 20% off store voucher, and be featured on our social media!
Thank you in advance to all the amazing artists who add to the comments!
#nanaimoart #nanaimo #VIart #artnanaimo

Have you seen our new mural? So much change here in preparation for our April 1st studio opening!!
#localart #mural #vangogh #painting

Have you seen our new mural? So much change here in preparation for our April 1st studio opening!!
#localart #mural #vangogh #painting

Thank you to our lovely customers who keep our mystery trading card board stocked. We have so much fun seeing what you create and getting to open surprises with the customers who purchase them!! Thank you to this lovely customer for allowing me to film them, and for supporting our community!
#tradingcard #artist #mystery #artisttradingcards #nanaimo #community

Thank you to our lovely customers who keep our mystery trading card board stocked. We have so much fun seeing what you create and getting to open surprises with the customers who purchase them!! Thank you to this lovely customer for allowing me to film them, and for supporting our community!
#tradingcard #artist #mystery #artisttradingcards #nanaimo #community

Spring cleaning? Our first FREE Art Supplies Swap is happening April 8th!! Come exchange art supplies with other artists! RSVP here www.becreativeartsupplies.ca

Spring cleaning? Our first FREE Art Supplies Swap is happening April 8th!! Come exchange art supplies with other artists! RSVP here www.becreativeartsupplies.ca

Only 6 seats available! Ticket sales begin tomorrow at https://www.becreativeartsupplies.com/

Only 6 seats available! Ticket sales begin tomorrow at https://www.becreativeartsupplies.com/

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