Orla Stevens
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4 sketchbook ideas to improve your art
4 playful ways I use sketchbooks to improve my art! + bonus tips & mini sketchbook tour
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:59 New paints
02:06 Bonus tip
04:33 Idea 1
06:11 Idea 2
07:41 Idea 2.5
10:22 Exciting delivery!
12:20 Idea 3
14:44 Idea 4
18:01 Sketchbook tour
Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaStevens
Print Shop: www.orlastevens.com/fine-art-prints
Instagram: orlastevens
Substack Blog: orlastevens.substack.com/
Website & Newsletter: www.orlastevens.com/
Sketchbooks & Materials Info Video: czcams.com/video/HQCIRMqr-kY/video.htmlsi=rsP-riINGQ-hVSmR
Connecting to the Coast Painting Series: czcams.com/video/2pCm4TBpxOs/video.htmlsi=yvKTy4IUpvbsCD2A
zhlédnutí: 1 340

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Start making art | 3 simple steps
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 6KPƙed 21 dnem
Do you ever struggle to prioritise making your art or creative projects become more than just an idea? Today, I'm sharing the 3 steps that I follow to help bring my personal projects from an idea to reality. While I do, I'm working on my own project, to bring an idea I've had in my mind to life at long last. I hope these tips help guide you to start (and complete!) some personal art / creative ...
Why do we make art? Motivation to start
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 3,2KPƙed měsĂ­cem
While I paint a large canvas, grab a cuppa & let’s chat about the importance of creating things for ourselves, and some of the common barriers that can stop us from bringing our ideas to life 🌿 Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaStevens Instagram: orlastevens Substack Blog: orlastevens.substack.com/ Website & Newsletter: www.orlastevens.com/ Sketchbooks & Materials Info Video: czcams.com/v...
Start Sketching Outside | 5 tips
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 9KPƙed měsĂ­cem
If you've wanted to start sketching outside but are not sure where to start, here are 5 tips to get you started! I also share the materials I'm currently enjoying for working outside on site in nature, for a lightweight set up. This video also includes an advert for a gifted product, in partnership with Passenger: The Boondocker Recycled 26L Backpack 🌿 @passengerclothing #myescapism #roamerscol...
Combining digital & traditional media | Art books & illustration vlog
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 2,7KPƙed 2 měsĂ­ci
Hi everyone, and welcome to a slower summer day in the studio. Today is a chatty vlog, taking you along in the studio to share the favourite art books that I own, and to share some illustration work in progress ☀ This month I released a new collection of paintings. If you'd like to see the full collection you can check it out here: www.orlastevens.com/coast Artist books: Barbara Rae: www.barba...
Talking about consistency: Revealing my latest abstract painting collection
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 2,7KPƙed 2 měsĂ­ci
A sneak peek at the full collection of paintings 'Connecting to the Coast' that I have created over the last two months. 'Connecting to the Coast' is a series of works on paper and panel celebrating a shared love & connection for our coast lines across the globe. Thank you to everyone who shared a word or memory with me to inform the paintings & their titles for this series! 💙 🌊 *apologies for ...
How to Energise your Art | Playful Abstract Painting Exercises & Ideas
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 6KPƙed 2 měsĂ­ci
In this video I share 2 exercises to re-energise the creative process, finding inspiration in unexpected places. The exercises explore painting to music, and taking inspiration from textiles. Free Mark Making tutorial: www.patreon.com/collection/526497?view=expanded Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaStevens Instagram: orlastevens Substack Blog: orlastevens.substack.com/ Website & Newslett...
How to strengthen your imagination | 3 creative exercises | Paint abstract art with me
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 12KPƙed 3 měsĂ­ci
Here are three creative exercises to help generate ideas for your next creations & strengthen your imagination ☀ Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaStevens Instagram: orlastevens Substack Blog: orlastevens.substack.com/ Website & Newsletter: www.orlastevens.com/ Sketchbooks & Materials Info Video: czcams.com/video/HQCIRMqr-kY/video.htmlsi=rsP-riINGQ-hVSmR Finding your Flow Painting Series...
How to paint without fear | Quieten your inner critic | Abstract art vlog
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 4,7KPƙed 3 měsĂ­ci
Hello! Today while I paint, I'm chatting about ways I use intention to guide my painting process, to develop new work and paint with less fear and internal criticism ☀ Videos I mention: Painting from your words pt 1: czcams.com/video/LeTv5coNqCA/video.htmlsi=F09oqHXjMkXtJutA ïżŒ Making of the Hope Spot print: czcams.com/video/ui0HZM_3a50/video.htmlsi=xhitAreZdMwQTTll Substack: orlastevens.substa...
Painting your experiences of landscape | Abstract art vlog | Finding your flow
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 3,4KPƙed 3 měsĂ­ci
In this video I create a painting inspired by how places feel, through a word exploring our relationships with the coast. The word (alongside a whole bank of others!) was contributed by my youtube audience - thank you for your inspiration! I’m looking forward to seeing how your words translate to paintings as this collection develops. Painting tutorials & community on Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaS...
Finding your flow: 5 tips for working on consistency | abstract painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 7KPƙed 4 měsĂ­ci
Welcome to a new video series and beginnings of a new painting collection, titled ‘Landscape Languages’. I’d love to ask for your help in guiding the beginning of this new painting collection, through words you connect with coastal and marine environments 🌊 Feel free to use this project to structure your own painting series, and share your work with me through the hashtag #theoutdoorsketchbookc...
Sketchbook ideas | nature journaling, painting & collage
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 6KPƙed 4 měsĂ­ci
Welcome to another studio vlog. Over the last two weeks I’ve been working on starting a new sketchbook habit, collaging and making work towards an upcoming exhibition, inspired by underwater worlds, marine and coastal life. Exhibition details: www.alchemyexperiment.com/snorkelling-artists-residency-group-show Website: www.orlastevens.com/ Instagram: orlastevens Patreon: patreon.c...
Translating emotions through paint | abstract art vlog
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 8KPƙed 5 měsĂ­ci
Grab a cuppa and join me in the studio as I chat about getting emotions onto the page, whilst making a sketchbook and working on some small paintings on paper. Come along to our group show! It’s an exhibition at the Alchemy Experiment in Glasgow, Scotland from 11th - 24th April As we’ve just made it to the spring solstice in the northern hemisphere (phew for longer days!) I’ve just launched a f...
Finding your own art style
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 8KPƙed 5 měsĂ­ci
Welcome back to the studio! Today as I paint I'm talking all about different things I've tried to help find my own creative voice. As I'll demonstrate in the video, it comes from a lot of mistakes, trial and error - and finding ways to navigate forwards from these experiments to get to know your work better. I'd love to learn about any processes, thoughts or ideas you try and follow, that have ...
Gathering ideas from the landscape | Abstract painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 6KPƙed 6 měsĂ­ci
Here are some things I love to try when I want to get out of my sketchbooks, to take the initial steps and develop my work forwards. 📍Filmed at one of my favourite painting spots, Loch Lubnaig in Scotland đŸŒČ âœč Website: www.orlastevens.com âœč Instagram: orlastevens âœč Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaStevens âœč Substack: substack.com/@orlastevens
Sketchbook ideas | making art for yourself | materials & processes
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 21KPƙed 6 měsĂ­ci
Sketchbook ideas | making art for yourself | materials & processes
Overcoming perfectionism | Start painting before you feel ready
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 15KPƙed 7 měsĂ­ci
Overcoming perfectionism | Start painting before you feel ready
The art of creative progress | New year reflections
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 7KPƙed 7 měsĂ­ci
The art of creative progress | New year reflections
Paint with me | Start to finish Large scale abstract seascape painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 4,3KPƙed 8 měsĂ­ci
Paint with me | Start to finish Large scale abstract seascape painting
Paint with me | Colour theory exploration | abstract wild seascapes
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 5KPƙed 8 měsĂ­ci
Paint with me | Colour theory exploration | abstract wild seascapes
Paint with Me | Finding motivation & energy | abstract painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 5KPƙed 8 měsĂ­ci
Paint with Me | Finding motivation & energy | abstract painting
Outdoor Sketching Winter Challenge + materials, tips & tricks
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 6KPƙed 9 měsĂ­ci
Outdoor Sketching Winter Challenge materials, tips & tricks
Paint with Me | what I learned from 26 paintings | abstract painting series
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 23KPƙed 9 měsĂ­ci
Paint with Me | what I learned from 26 paintings | abstract painting series
Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 4,6KPƙed 9 měsĂ­ci
Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting
Paint with Me | Finding Self Expression | Abstract painting vlog
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 9KPƙed 10 měsĂ­ci
Paint with Me | Finding Self Expression | Abstract painting vlog
Drawing to Relax | Plein air nature sketching for abstract paintings
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 7KPƙed 10 měsĂ­ci
Drawing to Relax | Plein air nature sketching for abstract paintings
Paint with Me | Loosening up with movement & freedom | abstract painting techniques
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 9KPƙed 10 měsĂ­ci
Paint with Me | Loosening up with movement & freedom | abstract painting techniques
Paint with Me | Working on Consistency | abstract painting series
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 71KPƙed 10 měsĂ­ci
Paint with Me | Working on Consistency | abstract painting series
Abstract Landscape | Plein Air sketching vlog | Research process for paintings
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 2,5KPƙed 11 měsĂ­ci
Abstract Landscape | Plein Air sketching vlog | Research process for paintings
Autumnal Equinox Plein Air Drawing Challenge | Abstracting the Seasons
zhlĂ©dnutĂ­ 2,9KPƙed 11 měsĂ­ci
Autumnal Equinox Plein Air Drawing Challenge | Abstracting the Seasons

Komentáƙe

  • @semicisne
    @semicisne Pƙed 2 minutami

    this was an amazing video... so inspiring, and the ideas are fantastic!! i love how you explain your techniques! thank you for sharing your wisdom<3 watching you work is freeing!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Pƙed hodinou

    These ideas are fantastic, may have to steal some of these â˜șâ˜ș

  • @hollynoscar3534
    @hollynoscar3534 Pƙed 2 hodinami

    dang have your prints sold out already....????

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 2 hodinami

      Launching tomorrow! đŸ˜„đŸ’«đŸ’«

  • @hashsand
    @hashsand Pƙed 3 hodinami

    Your seaside prints are gorgeous, Orla

  • @JoJoTarz
    @JoJoTarz Pƙed 5 hodinami

    In the US- "loose leaf" paper is what we used in grade school- very thin lined paper. I assume that your meaning is not the same! so funny how we term things so different ly over here- so what you are using is watercolor paper torn out from a pad or block right? đŸ€—

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 4 hodinami

      Ohh that’s interesting! I think of loose leaf as anything that’s not bound in a book 📕 yeah exactly, this one is watercolour 😊

    • @Gottagoghdraw
      @Gottagoghdraw Pƙed 3 hodinami

      @@OrlaStevens I’ve also used it that way in the US. I will say the most common use of it that we encounter is the white lined paper we use in school, but I’ve seen it for art papers taken from a pad as well.

    • @zoewhite7705
      @zoewhite7705 Pƙed 40 minutami

      I’m in the UK and have only heard it used the way Orla did - ie paper in a loose sheet (leaf) as opposed to sheets bound together in a book.

  • @tasticola
    @tasticola Pƙed 6 hodinami

    Ooh Orla. I've been waiting for these prints. So excited. Great video as always x Nell.

  • @kathyhackney7950
    @kathyhackney7950 Pƙed 7 hodinami

    We can also work on loose paper and paste it in afterwards if we like it lol

  • @merviart
    @merviart Pƙed 8 hodinami

    Beautiful artwork and thank you for the ideas! ❀❀❀

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 Pƙed 8 hodinami

    I love the artwork and always I learn from the words of wisdom tooâ€đŸ˜Š I love your cat❀

  • @perlagaffney4776
    @perlagaffney4776 Pƙed 8 hodinami

    I really should be sleeping, but I can’t resist Orla 😊. Across the seas, around the world, from Scotland to New Zealand. Fellow Journaless 🙏

  • @donatellaciardella7626

    Sei sempre piĂč brava...😊

  • @tasticola
    @tasticola Pƙed 4 dny

    Stunning x Nell.

  • @soniastewart4379
    @soniastewart4379 Pƙed 4 dny

    Orla I love watching your videos I find them so inspirational thank you so much

  • @hazeleyedrebel
    @hazeleyedrebel Pƙed 6 dny

    I just found you. I am binging your videos. Amazing and so inspirational. Thank you!đŸ„°đŸ€—

  • @mitziemcelhaney1742
    @mitziemcelhaney1742 Pƙed 6 dny

    Beautiful work as always, thank you! Love your journal and that it’s offered in blank page format also! need to know if it opens/lays flat! 😘

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      thanks so much! unfortunately due to the binding this one doesn't, but I will keep that in mind for future ideas & add to the product description! Thank you â˜ș

  • @craftingwithkeely
    @craftingwithkeely Pƙed 10 dny

    So inspiring - thank you Orla. Beautifully edited video as well as your stunning artwork. So relaxing and refreshing to watch! I'll be back for more. đŸ€©đŸđŸŒŒđŸŒżđŸž

  • @AliBaba-ke5jn
    @AliBaba-ke5jn Pƙed 10 dny

    How can you paint on the floor? 😼

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      it's my antidote from sitting in a chair or on a computer too much 😊

  • @fairweatherflora
    @fairweatherflora Pƙed 11 dny

    Hello Orla, thank you for a really great, informative video. May I ask a tedious question, please? Do you know the brand of that pencil case you use? Is it just mesh (as in, air-circulating) or is it clear plastic? I’m trying to figure out the best storage options for some new art materials, and I have seen this style of pencil case on a couple of artists’ videos now.. Thank you for your time, if you are able to get to my question. Love from Australia ❀

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      Hey there! Not tedious at all - my one is from Boesner in europe, but I've seen many shops make their own versions (afraid I can only suggest UK/EU - Jacksons, Cass Art or Modulor). Mine is water tight (as can be anyway) so clear plastic to try keep my bag clean when carting around materials ☀

    • @fairweatherflora
      @fairweatherflora Pƙed 6 dny

      Ahh! Thank you so much, Orla! I was able to find something similar here in Australia; I think they’ll be perfect 😁. Thanks again, I love your videos and your work, BTW. xx 😘

  • @anapaulaotero-illustration875

    ❀❀❀

  • @anapaulaotero-illustration875

    Love it ❀❀❀

  • @anapaulaotero-illustration875

    ❀❀❀

  • @zoomkawali
    @zoomkawali Pƙed 17 dny

    Loved watching this; seeing your process made me restless wanting to go pick up tools and make some marks! Why I create is a question I’ve been exploring for myself lately..and it does come down to similar things you’ve shared. Essentially a love for the process, that feeling of having made something from nothing (in a way it’s like connecting to that God-like source within us) and a connection to myself, knowing that that connection makes me approach the world and others in a lighter, fuller, brighter way. So it’s not self indulgent at all 😊

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      that's so lovely to hear, that's always what I hope, that they make people want to create for themselves! 💙

  • @nordicpink
    @nordicpink Pƙed 17 dny

    Your healthy mindset regarding your creative process is so healing for me as someone who has been in a toxic relationship with my art journey for years now. I’ve become so fearful of my work and my process and the way you’ve freed yourself to your art is so beautiful to me. I crave that. I want that freedom, and genuine enjoyment again. I’ve become so fearful and restricted and I can’t stand it any longer. I won’t stop creating!

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      yessss don't give up!! I'm really happy these videos have been helping you, it's such a difficult spot to be in but it'll pass - sometimes it happens before a big breakthrough! best of luck 💙

  • @ApBarr345
    @ApBarr345 Pƙed 17 dny

    I'm still finding my style but like the idea of working on multiple pieces at a time. I have done that once before and make do that with each idea to fully explore it. Thanks for the inspo! 🎹 đŸ–Œ

  • @CherylsCreativeWorld33
    @CherylsCreativeWorld33 Pƙed 19 dny

    This was so helpful, thanks! Also your book is amazing, as is your artwork!

  • @tasticola
    @tasticola Pƙed 19 dny

    Hi Orla, ahhh! Your colours! Just adore them. I love that you made yourself a notebook.... very inspiring. Have a lovely week x Nell.

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      thanks nell! it's been so fun to use it for new ideas :D

  • @naturelover1284
    @naturelover1284 Pƙed 19 dny

    How do you handle people with their dog off leash

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      usually I'm drawing in very remote locations so don't have this problem too often. I understand it can be a problem though! If I had a dog in my face, I'd probably just let the owner know I wasn't comfortable ☀

  • @CrovieStudio
    @CrovieStudio Pƙed 19 dny

    Words & painting 😊 Over the past 3 yrs I have discovered just how deeply the 2 meld together for me. When I’m outside *gathering* from the landscape I now quite often work a double landscape page, my marks on the right, on the left my words. These can be anything from descriptions of sounds and smells, visualisation of how I’d blend a colour I’ve seen, words that just pop into my head while working & often a short poem to capture how the view made me feel. I find those words help me get back to where I was in my head at the time 😊

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      yesss 100% this process! it somehow makes everything make sense, and tune in to the process 🌿

  • @Lightpoetry.
    @Lightpoetry. Pƙed 20 dny

    Wow!!!! So cool, so beautiful Orla, love the journal!💙 the only thing is that I only enjoy blank ones, I feel so much more free...will it eventually be available in blank paper??! Pleeeease!😝 Anyway, it was very interseting to see the process, and get you insights, as always😊

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 17 dny

      Hehe let me see what I can do!! â˜ș

  • @elizabethcameron6045
    @elizabethcameron6045 Pƙed 20 dny

    I love the COLOR in your newest paintings!

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 Pƙed 20 dny

    Beautiful artwork 😊

  • @CathSheard
    @CathSheard Pƙed 20 dny

    Love the final product ❀

  • @riittahakala5689
    @riittahakala5689 Pƙed 20 dny

    You are so sweet 😍. I love your 'Joy' painting.

  • @juliasartchannel4577
    @juliasartchannel4577 Pƙed 20 dny

    Beautiful notebook! And thank you for idea for this video, I have so many unfinished projects. So I after watching your video I am inspired to think about this and to finish something. And it’s really interesting why we don’t finish our works. Maybe we get inspired by new something and the old project gets not such attractive

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      Thanks so much! I hope it helps you finish up something 😊 I made this because I used to have sooo many unfinished projects too, and I think that's it; there's too many things to be inspired by!

    • @juliasartchannel4577
      @juliasartchannel4577 Pƙed 6 dny

      @@OrlaStevens Maybe if it’s not a job and just a hobby, not necessary to finish everything


    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      @@juliasartchannel4577 absolutely 😊

  • @marylawler-wb7kj
    @marylawler-wb7kj Pƙed 20 dny

    Thank you Orla love these videos,

  • @sherelynwhite4130
    @sherelynwhite4130 Pƙed 20 dny

    Aloha, dear Orla. I am a fairly new subscriber, and I'm honestly quite smitten with your art and your presence! I have been binge watching and want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and processes. I find you to be a very inspirational and intelligent young lady. Thank you for all that you share. đŸŒșđŸŒ™đŸ™‹â€â™€ïž

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      thanks so much for your kind words! 💙

  • @teresaedwards4175
    @teresaedwards4175 Pƙed 20 dny

    Gosh! You are such an Amazing artist and so generous with your knowledge and processes. 🙏 Thank you for the effort you make for us ❀❀❀ I do SO love your Art work
so beautiful 😍 Love your notebook
so gorgeous!! Going to put in my order 😊 ❀❀❀

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens Pƙed 6 dny

      thanks so much! really happy you are enjoying the videos, I love to make them! ☀