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!

[lauracoccia]

Fabulous hobby to keep busy and not get into trouble

[creative_mindsrus]

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)

[mattbarnett]

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

[theirishman]

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

[wunderbar-qy]

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

[Mr.Monster]

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