Did you know that Picasso was actually baptized as
Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso.
We think he lived up to such a big intro into the world.
We are so inspired by the talented photographer, Johnny Se, based out of Vancouver! Check out his editorial, "Contrast" in our online editorial section!
Who would think that Lana Del Rey studied metaphysics in college but dropped out because, among other things, she wasn't good at math? After this she began focusing on art, writing, and video editing.
We are glad she followed her dream!
Be aware of grasshoppers! - Salvador Dali had an intense fear of grasshoppers.
Here at OPALUS magazine we’re all about global workplace connections. We love the idea that imaginative minds are crafting OPALUS focused creations across continents, time zones and coffee breaks.
So, without further ado, we would like to formally introduce Alicia Schulmeyer to the OPALUS Magazine team. When a connection occurred between this prospecting intern and ourselves, naturally we were enticed to have a German contributor to our family of artistic misfits, (did we mention she lives in Germany… one of our all-time favorite counties... gush!)
Her fate was sealed however, when she describe her favourite coulor, as “coulourful itself.” Now that’s Imagination Land material.
Welcome Alicia, a believer of dreamed reality, a participant in the school of thought that both the beautiful and the obscene are symbiotic and a contributing participant in the growth of constant societal discovery. She’s an Artist who smiles when she cooks, laughs when she sweats and is now an official member of our budding international family.
Cheers to you Alicia, or should we say... Prost!
Alicia Schulmeyer's hand portrait with an object of inspiration and wonderful memories, a watch that was gifted to her by her great-grandmother.
Article written by OPALUS writer Avery Kremer
“When you ask a person to jump, his attention is mostly directed toward the act of jumping and the mask falls so that the real person appears”
Eyoälha Baker is a photographer based out of Vancouver, Canada who is working on an incredible and joyous photography project capturing people, who are following their dreams and passions, jumping into the air! This inspiring artist has been travelling around the world creating beautiful jumping imagery for the past two years, and aims to capture 1000 people 'Jumping for Joy' around the world! The results of this fun project in not only to spread joy, but to create a book of these amazing photos, something we, at OPALUS, can hardly wait to see!
The “Jump for Joy Photo Project” is now raising funds and has joined forces with a not-for-profit organization, Murality, to bring further joy to the world by creating a large scale Public Art Mural with a collage of 100 enlarged jumping photos!
“I capture the beauty of the human spirit in mid-air through the simple act of taking photographs of people jumping for joy.”
Artist Jumper www.athenabax.com in her studio in Vancouver.
OPALUS: Where have you travelled so far for your Jump for Joy Project?
EYOÄLHA: I have jumping photos from Mexico, Greece, Germany, California, Hawaii and Vancouver so far...
OPALUS: Do you plan on travelling to more locations for the project?
EYOÄLHA: YES!!!! I hope to JUMP in: South Africa, India, Japan, Taipei, Vietnam, all around Europe, Brazil, Bolivia, Morocco, Zanzibar, New Zealand... the list goes on... but I would like to travel to at least 5-10 more countries.
OPALUS: Are you excited to create your book of 1000 jumpers?
EYOÄLHA: Absolutely! If it takes 1 year or 10.. I am making this book!
OPALUS: How many "Jumpers" have your photographed?
EYOÄLHA: I am getting close to 300.
OPALUS: What does your imagination look like?
EYOÄLHA: Movement, colours, music, shapes, beauty, crashing waves, playful wind... JOY.
OPALUS: What color is most inspiring you right now?
EYOÄLHA: Yellow - sunshine power.
Help this mural become a beautiful reality, check out the video, pledge for the project and find out how YOU can be 1 of the 100 jumpers on the mural in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown on a 9000 sq.ft wall by clicking HERE!
If you cannot donate to the cause at this time, then we thank you if you can help spread the joy by spreading the word.!
P.S. We now have a strange urge now to jump here in the OPALUS studio....
Honeybee jumping for joy with the setting sun and Molly dog at Marina Del Ray Beach, California.
“I am inspired by passionate, creative, adventurous people who follow their hearts to create a more positive, joyful world for all.”
In 2013 Rebecca Nantel, Calgary based makeup artist, was nominated for The Wedding Industry Experts for Best Makeup Service by a fan! This talented and inspiring makeup artist won 2nd out of 10 for Calgary, 2nd out of 10 for Alberta, 3rd out of 100 for Canada and get this, 3rd out of 100 WORLDWIDE!! If this wasn’t impressive enough, she was also awarded Best Business 2013, which isn’t surprising as she holds a reputation of being professional and always bringing a world-class level of makeup to her clients.
A photo of Rebecca's advertisement inside the pages OPALUS Magazine!
We talk to Rebecca about fresh faces, flowers, and her imagination in this Spring time OPALUS interview:
OPALUS - Spring is here! Are you excited?
REBECCA – Yes! I’m so unbelievably excited to have Spring arrive; finally! I used to be a fan of Winter but I think with how long it stays now, I’m definitely changing sides!
OPALUS - What color is inspiring you most lately?
REBECCA - Definitely Radiant Orchid! It is this year’s ‘Must Have’ color! I love that it’s playful, flirty and fun - not to mention the pop of unexpected color it gives!
OPALUS - What does your imagination look?
REBECCA - My Imagination = Chaos. Utter and complete Chaos. Haha! That’s good though, right? There’s no end and no beginning to my imagination. I’m always thinking of ideas and sometimes several at once. I find the more I let myself experiment, the more I am able to come up with. I love dreaming about concepts and I get inspired from the littlest thing in my everyday adventures.
OPALUS - What is your favorite makeup look for the spring time?
REBECCA - Spring is all about having a fresh start so I’m all about fresh, clean faces, dewy skin and a pop of Radiant Orchid on the lips! I recommend Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayons (Sephora $28.00). If you aren’t a lipstick person, try some bright and fun eyeliner in similar colors! It’ll be sure to freshen up your look and make you feel great!
OPALUS - What smells remind you of the spring?
REBECCA - Grass, Fresh Air, Bonfires and Flowers!
OPALUS is backing Rebecca’s talent and imagination 100% and hope you will too by voting for her in the two awards she is nominated for this year; Most Popular Makeup Service and Most Popular Makeup Artist!
Let the VOTING begin!
MAKEUP - REBECCA NANTEL
MODEL - MARISSA HANLEY OF NUMA MODELS
PHOTOGRAPHER - MALORIE SHMYR
A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our viewers from around the world! We are so excited to watch OPALUS grow, and send out a shower of sparkles and thanks to all the viewers from 30 countries!
We wish you all a day filled with inspiration and creativity!
The stage is set. Anticipation and excitement slowly seep through the audience as individually they prepare for an artistic presentation. A visual display that promises to evoke a juxtaposition of emotions; love, innocence, betrayal, hope, wanderlust… Endlessly the list continues, uniquely changing for every person, because here at this performance, we are the lone spectators- a photograph our play.
Getting ready to walk with French Model Pauline Suissa at the Melany Rowe Designs show at the Hotel Majestic Barrier
The House of Road, a photography company lead by Jordie Hennigar, visually documents moments in this dramatic fashion. While recently in France taking biographical images of Melany Rowe’s featured designs, we discover that this Shutterbug isn’t only capturing moments, she’s crafting a narrative in which time can both be frozen and live forever. Here, her camera becomes not only a tool, but an accomplice, furthering the plot long after the live stage has been disassembled. She’s an author, whose storylines are scribed with light and lens. A playwright whose characters are developed through candid moments, intertwined with shots of rehearsed perfection. And finally, a director whose stage isn’t merely constructed, it’s discovered.
“In Paris and Cannes, every corner you turn on the street is another photo shoot waiting to happen,” gushed Hennigar when talking about her most recent trip as a fashion photographer in France. She confessed to OPALUSmag that this portion of the industry is where she has truly found her niche; since pulling inspiration and creativity from the fashion world is, as she puts it, “a photographers dream.”
Well Jordie, if this is your idea of a dream world, we are certainly excited to see what adventures your subconscious takes us all on next!
Follow her visual story below and let the intrigue begin.
Article written by OPALUS writer Avery Kremer
Credits:
Photographer - The House of Road Photography
Designer - Melany Rowe
Jewellery - Sandy Woodhead
Stylist - Danielle Nicole Muntain
HMUA - Karissa Brynn Makeup (Edmonton) and JM Manangan-Ronquillo
Hair - Shauna L Wheeler - Owner of Anela Salon
Shoes - Vincent Botessi
Models :
Kim Poholka - Numa Models Edmonton
Lauren Greaves
Danielle Nicole Muntain
Marissa Hanley - Numa Models Edmonton
Nicole Wynn
Mackenzie Johnson
Pauline Suissa (French Model)
Marine Perrin Quiroga (French Model)
Gwendaline (French Model)
Locations of Shows:
Hotel Majestic Barriere, and Cannes Shopping Festival Showroom at the Palais des Festivals in cannes
“Brushing-addiction” - Degas used to love brushing his models hair for hours on end.
Painting by Edgar Degas
