Opus Art Supplies

I recently moved back to North Vancouver and I love this new location! The staff was really friendly and the place had the lovely smell of an art studio which I love.However i did wish that the shelves were a bit more organized, I did grab a few sketchbooks that were the same brand but different sized that were placed in the wrong spot

I had a wonderful experience at office whisper staff who were fantastic to me and so helpful

This shop has a good selection of watercolour paints, brushes and sketchbooks. I picked up some paints and other items that are sold out at other shops (yay). They also carry single Princeton Neptune brushes, which I haven't seen anywhere else. I don't use another medium so can't speak for those. Prices are on the higher side but you're paying for convenience.The staff are super friendly and helpful if you have any questions.Parking is so easy at the lot in the back so that's a huge plus.

New location in North Vancouver is huge and now Opus can display their great merchandise in a space where it all shows well.

Love this store. Love their service. Super happy with their products.Laid back friendly atmosphere. No pressure sales, just lots of support and honest help if you need it.Didn't have the brand of oil paint I was looking for. Super helpful staff. Happy to suggest other locations I may be able to source the specific paints not in their stock. Sure enough I found it where they suggested.While they didn't have the exact name brand of oil paint I wanted, I did buy my palette knives here that day. They had the shape and sizes I was seeking.The people staffing Opus are not just staff, they are artists too! Ask them anything. If they don't know, they will call over someone who does. If they can't answer your questions right away, they ALWAYS follow up. I've had an email from them a week later with an answer to a question about varnishes. Fantastic!I enjoy their sale flyer as it also includes information on events, workshops, artists' talks and so much more than sales. Don't get me wrong - the sales are sweet too! Ask at the front desk if you want to sign up for it.Really, ask at the front desk for anything.Love this art supply store. Excellence through and through!

Staff are overly friendly. Like-- let me shop

Great store and a friendly staff. Love the collection of art supplies they've got :D

I love Opus but... This new location it's hard to reach/see more than half the stock. Less than 30% of items have prices. Staff carry on long conversations and ignore customers waiting to ask questions - even when standing next to them. The cashier made 2 separate mistakes. The store has just moved but... needs a lot of improvements.

My North Van Opus rocks! They’re service and attention to detail to customers care is impeccable! This is why we must support local shops.Thank you so much to Allison, Carly and Rachel! You are superstars.