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Orla Stevens
United Kingdom
Registrace 11. 11. 2013
Exploring Nature & the Outdoors through Art đâïžđ
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
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
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Start making art | 3 simple steps
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 6KPĆed 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 3,2KPĆed mÄsĂcem
While I paint a large canvas, grab a cuppa & letâs 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 đż 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 9KPĆed mÄsĂcem
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 đż @passengerclothing #myescapism #roamerscol...
Combining digital & traditional media | Art books & illustration vlog
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 2,7KPĆed 2 mÄsĂci
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 âïž 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 2,7KPĆed 2 mÄsĂci
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! đ đ *apologies for ...
How to Energise your Art | Playful Abstract Painting Exercises & Ideas
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 6KPĆed 2 mÄsĂci
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 12KPĆed 3 mÄsĂci
Here are three creative exercises to help generate ideas for your next creations & strengthen your imagination âïž 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 4,7KPĆed 3 mÄsĂci
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 âïž 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 3,4KPĆed 3 mÄsĂci
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! Iâm 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 7KPĆed 4 mÄsĂci
Welcome to a new video series and beginnings of a new painting collection, titled âLandscape Languagesâ. Iâd love to ask for your help in guiding the beginning of this new painting collection, through words you connect with coastal and marine environments đ 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 6KPĆed 4 mÄsĂci
Welcome to another studio vlog. Over the last two weeks Iâve 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 8KPĆed 5 mÄsĂci
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! Itâs an exhibition at the Alchemy Experiment in Glasgow, Scotland from 11th - 24th April As weâve just made it to the spring solstice in the northern hemisphere (phew for longer days!) Iâve just launched a f...
Finding your own art style
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 8KPĆed 5 mÄsĂci
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 6KPĆed 6 mÄsĂci
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. đFilmed at one of my favourite painting spots, Loch Lubnaig in Scotland đČ âč Website: www.orlastevens.com âč Instagram: orlastevens âč Patreon: patreon.com/OrlaStevens âč Substack: substack.com/@orlastevens
Sketchbook ideas | making art for yourself | materials & processes
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 21KPĆed 6 mÄsĂci
Sketchbook ideas | making art for yourself | materials & processes
Overcoming perfectionism | Start painting before you feel ready
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 15KPĆed 7 mÄsĂci
Overcoming perfectionism | Start painting before you feel ready
The art of creative progress | New year reflections
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 7KPĆed 7 mÄsĂci
The art of creative progress | New year reflections
Paint with me | Start to finish Large scale abstract seascape painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 4,3KPĆed 8 mÄsĂci
Paint with me | Start to finish Large scale abstract seascape painting
Paint with me | Colour theory exploration | abstract wild seascapes
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 5KPĆed 8 mÄsĂci
Paint with me | Colour theory exploration | abstract wild seascapes
Paint with Me | Finding motivation & energy | abstract painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 5KPĆed 8 mÄsĂci
Paint with Me | Finding motivation & energy | abstract painting
Outdoor Sketching Winter Challenge + materials, tips & tricks
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 6KPĆed 9 mÄsĂci
Outdoor Sketching Winter Challenge materials, tips & tricks
Paint with Me | what I learned from 26 paintings | abstract painting series
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 23KPĆed 9 mÄsĂci
Paint with Me | what I learned from 26 paintings | abstract painting series
Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 4,6KPĆed 9 mÄsĂci
Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting
Paint with Me | Finding Self Expression | Abstract painting vlog
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 9KPĆed 10 mÄsĂci
Paint with Me | Finding Self Expression | Abstract painting vlog
Drawing to Relax | Plein air nature sketching for abstract paintings
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 7KPĆed 10 mÄsĂci
Drawing to Relax | Plein air nature sketching for abstract paintings
Paint with Me | Loosening up with movement & freedom | abstract painting techniques
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 9KPĆed 10 mÄsĂci
Paint with Me | Loosening up with movement & freedom | abstract painting techniques
Paint with Me | Working on Consistency | abstract painting series
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 71KPĆed 10 mÄsĂci
Paint with Me | Working on Consistency | abstract painting series
Abstract Landscape | Plein Air sketching vlog | Research process for paintings
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 2,5KPĆed 11 mÄsĂci
Abstract Landscape | Plein Air sketching vlog | Research process for paintings
Autumnal Equinox Plein Air Drawing Challenge | Abstracting the Seasons
zhlĂ©dnutĂ 2,9KPĆed 11 mÄsĂci
Autumnal Equinox Plein Air Drawing Challenge | Abstracting the Seasons
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!
These ideas are fantastic, may have to steal some of these âșâș
dang have your prints sold out already....????
Launching tomorrow! đđ«đ«
Your seaside prints are gorgeous, Orla
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? đ€
Ohh thatâs interesting! I think of loose leaf as anything thatâs not bound in a book đ yeah exactly, this one is watercolour đ
@@OrlaStevens Iâve 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 Iâve seen it for art papers taken from a pad as well.
Iâm 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.
Ooh Orla. I've been waiting for these prints. So excited. Great video as always x Nell.
We can also work on loose paper and paste it in afterwards if we like it lol
Beautiful artwork and thank you for the ideas! â€â€â€
I love the artwork and always I learn from the words of wisdom tooâ€đ I love your catâ€
I really should be sleeping, but I canât resist Orla đ. Across the seas, around the world, from Scotland to New Zealand. Fellow Journaless đ
Sei sempre piĂč brava...đ
Stunning x Nell.
Orla I love watching your videos I find them so inspirational thank you so much
I just found you. I am binging your videos. Amazing and so inspirational. Thank you!đ„°đ€
Beautiful work as always, thank you! Love your journal and that itâs offered in blank page format also! need to know if it opens/lays flat! đ
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 âș
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. đ€©đđŒđżđ
How can you paint on the floor? đź
it's my antidote from sitting in a chair or on a computer too much đ
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? Iâm 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 artistsâ videos now.. Thank you for your time, if you are able to get to my question. Love from Australia â€
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 âïž
Ahh! Thank you so much, Orla! I was able to find something similar here in Australia; I think theyâll be perfect đ. Thanks again, I love your videos and your work, BTW. xx đ
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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 Iâve been exploring for myself lately..and it does come down to similar things youâve shared. Essentially a love for the process, that feeling of having made something from nothing (in a way itâs 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 itâs not self indulgent at all đ
that's so lovely to hear, that's always what I hope, that they make people want to create for themselves! đ
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. Iâve become so fearful of my work and my process and the way youâve freed yourself to your art is so beautiful to me. I crave that. I want that freedom, and genuine enjoyment again. Iâve become so fearful and restricted and I canât stand it any longer. I wonât stop creating!
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 đ
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! đš đŒ
This was so helpful, thanks! Also your book is amazing, as is your artwork!
Thanks so much! âșïž
Hi Orla, ahhh! Your colours! Just adore them. I love that you made yourself a notebook.... very inspiring. Have a lovely week x Nell.
thanks nell! it's been so fun to use it for new ideas :D
How do you handle people with their dog off leash
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 âïž
Words & painting đ Over the past 3 yrs I have discovered just how deeply the 2 meld together for me. When Iâm 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 Iâd blend a colour Iâve 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 đ
yesss 100% this process! it somehow makes everything make sense, and tune in to the process đż
Wow!!!! So cool, so beautiful Orla, love the journal!đ 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!đ Anyway, it was very interseting to see the process, and get you insights, as alwaysđ
Hehe let me see what I can do!! âșïž
I love the COLOR in your newest paintings!
Woooo! Colour is the best!
Beautiful artwork đ
Love the final product â€
Thanks so much Cath! đ
You are so sweet đ. I love your 'Joy' painting.
aw thank you!
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 itâs really interesting why we donât finish our works. Maybe we get inspired by new something and the old project gets not such attractive
Thanks so much! I hope it helps you finish up something đ 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!
@@OrlaStevens Maybe if itâs not a job and just a hobby, not necessary to finish everythingâŠ
@@juliasartchannel4577 absolutely đ
Thank you Orla love these videos,
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. đșđđââïž
thanks so much for your kind words! đ
Gosh! You are such an Amazing artist and so generous with your knowledge and processes. đ Thank you for the effort you make for us â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž I do SO love your Art workâŠso beautiful đ Love your notebookâŠso gorgeous!! Going to put in my order đ â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
thanks so much! really happy you are enjoying the videos, I love to make them! âïž