The Drug of Art: Pop art masterclass with Ed 'Opake' Worley

An urban pop art masterclass in from Hackney based artist Ed "Opake" Worley.
The Drug of Art aims to encourage young people to find their medium of expression and be creative! We are working on creating online masterclasses to be able to reach as many young people around the UK to take part and be inspired. Whether you are interested in drawing, sculpting, crochet or looking for a creative way to reflect, one of our talented artists will be able to teach you a new way of creating something you’ll be proud of.
At the Drug of Art, we want to build a community of young people through our physical and online workshops to come together with the same interests of the love of making and learning new skills. A safe space that encourages reflection, experimenting and art for all!
About The Drug of Art:
My name is Alison Lapper - I am an artist, presenter and disability campaigner. I'm also a member of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. You may recognise me from the Alison Lapper Pregnant statue by my friend Marc Quinn, erected in Trafalgar Square in 2005.
I know the power of art and how it can help you overcome anxiety, grief and get you out of some very dark times. I've experienced these dark times first hand after the tragic death of my son Parys.
As a result of my loss and in the hope to make a difference for others, I am pleased to present ‘The Drug of Art’. Through a series of workshops, podcasts and a touring exhibition, the Drug of Art aims to encourage the use of art and creative expression to help young people with their mental health and wellbeing, combating the isolation and loneliness that has only become more commonplace since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Please help us make this project happen by supporting our Crowdfunder.

[@RuanFourieStix]

Gotta love how he calls tracing referencing.

[@TheXIAOone]

Wonderful content. Appreciate the insight and perspective. 10/10, thank you!

[@lauracoccia8623]

Fabulous hobby to keep busy and not get into trouble

[@AnxiousKoala]

Oh woah! I love this guy.

[@pepelepeau]

Kudos for your Art and Sobriety!

[@u-toouniversity2865]

🔥🔥

[@SnoopiesPoopies]

“Reference”

[@creative_mindsrus1541]

Heads up a (reference photo) usually don't mean to trace another person's art work. Maybe draw snoopy with that pose as a (reference to go by)

[@bluelightalarm]

Would you have said the same if he had printed the image and used it that way? MANY people use tracing and reference images as a starter for their art. Who are you to dictate what people can and cannot do?!

[@Hobo613]

Yes. It's called "swipping". It when an artist traces an already created image and just changes the hair colour, logo or skin colour, etc., then "remix" it as their own. It's shameless and it's not an homage, it's a type of or hack work. I'm surprised that the director permitted him to use copywriten content for this video. I'm sure the artist is talented, but it beyond fair use an he should have used originals

[@creative_mindsrus1541]

Reminded me of Alec Monopoly and I've asked how he gets away with it. Very talented don't get me wrong.

[@CASSIUSleedy]

What brand markers are these?

[@mattbarnett4210]

Didn't the Sharpie bleed through onto the original source?

[@pnoptic]

It looks like wax paper so its probably fine

[@theirishman088]

How is it possible to trace someone else's work and call it your own??? Pop artist all seem to do this and call them selves artist.... I don't get how you can do that to someone elses work, sign it and sell it.. Its crazy

[@user-xp1mn8lq3n]

fake. copying others hard work is not an artist. and stop making excuses and exaggerating about what you have went through

[@Hobo613]

Not true. Remixing and deconstructing another's work is a form of art. It's an issue if the copyright is in use, but I've seen the other work of this guy and he's remixed public domain images to fun (but basic) effects. See: Felix the cat and Popeye as their copyright is expired in the EU

[@bigpapsi]

That’s utter nonsense.

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Another tracer lol draw freehand..youll learn..stop taking the easy cheater way out...

[@thefunhouse-jayburchfinear7617]

well i have mixed emotions about that. i am a free hand artist, i agree. but he is recovering from addiction,and can only deal if he has order,can repete familiar things,and he is so into it his art transends the '' copy '', which is pure passion,thats rare. his large paintings have beautiful colors and impeccably surfaces, they have a vibe. but even on just the level of one's own mental health, he lets himself be at whatever level he is at,and just gets lost in the '' doing '', that would be greate advice for anyone who is an artist by nature

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Another marker artist 😂 nahhhhh

[@sunku260]

what?/