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5 Tips for Sketching Landscapes
How to start sketching outside & capture loose and expressive interpretations of landscapes in your sketchbooks 📕 🖍️
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🎥 Start Sketching Outside: 5 Tips
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3 ways to abstract the landscape
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Grab a cup of tea and join me by the fire as we chat through my 3 favourite ways to explore abstraction in art. If you struggle to step away from capturing things as you see them, I hope this video helps open up new ideas, enjoy the process, and to find a way in - to create abstract art for yourself. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Summary 02:16 What is Abstraction? 03:50 Idea 1: Process Led 07:32 Idea 2: Ex...
4 sketchbook ideas to improve your art
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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: orlast...
Start making art | 3 simple steps
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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
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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: ua-cam.com/v...
Start Sketching Outside | 5 tips
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: ua-cam.com/video/HQCIRMqr-kY/v-deo.htmlsi=rsP-riINGQ-hVSmR Finding your Flow Painting Series...
How to paint without fear | Quieten your inner critic | Abstract art vlog
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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: ua-cam.com/video/LeTv5coNqCA/v-deo.htmlsi=F09oqHXjMkXtJutA  Making of the Hope Spot print: ua-cam.com/video/ui0HZM_3a50/v-deo.htmlsi=xhitAreZdMwQTTll Substack: orlastevens.substa...
Painting your experiences of landscape | Abstract art vlog | Finding your flow
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Finding your own art style
Gathering ideas from the landscape | Abstract painting
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Gathering ideas from the landscape | Abstract painting
Sketchbook ideas | making art for yourself | materials & processes
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Sketchbook ideas | making art for yourself | materials & processes
Overcoming perfectionism | Start painting before you feel ready
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Overcoming perfectionism | Start painting before you feel ready
The art of creative progress | New year reflections
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The art of creative progress | New year reflections
Paint with me | Start to finish Large scale abstract seascape painting
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Paint with me | Start to finish Large scale abstract seascape painting
Paint with me | Colour theory exploration | abstract wild seascapes
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Paint with me | Colour theory exploration | abstract wild seascapes
Paint with Me | Finding motivation & energy | abstract painting
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Paint with Me | Finding motivation & energy | abstract painting
Outdoor Sketching Winter Challenge + materials, tips & tricks
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Outdoor Sketching Winter Challenge materials, tips & tricks
Paint with Me | what I learned from 26 paintings | abstract painting series
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Paint with Me | what I learned from 26 paintings | abstract painting series
Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting
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Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting
Paint with Me | Finding Self Expression | Abstract painting vlog
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Paint with Me | Finding Self Expression | Abstract painting vlog
Drawing to Relax | Plein air nature sketching for abstract paintings
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Drawing to Relax | Plein air nature sketching for abstract paintings
Paint with Me | Loosening up with movement & freedom | abstract painting techniques
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Paint with Me | Loosening up with movement & freedom | abstract painting techniques
Paint with Me | Working on Consistency | abstract painting series
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Paint with Me | Working on Consistency | abstract painting series

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  • @audreyfarnarier583
    @audreyfarnarier583 День тому

    I’m soooooo glad à came across your videos. You’re really inspiring and I will go on my first plein air painting by the sea this weekend. You also count me as one of your Patreon. You’re opening new horizons for me. Thank you very much.

  • @JulianaRumple
    @JulianaRumple День тому

    such a beautiful and full inspiration video. <3

  • @GaryScott-pdx
    @GaryScott-pdx День тому

    I just ran across your channel while looking for something new to watch. Having spent a lot of time watching accomplished artist showing me how to paint the perfect tulip I found your sketching to be refreshing. As a perfectionist I spend way to much time agonizing on how to draw/paint the perfect tulip but when I saw your sketchbooks full of sketches that look like something a child would do it got me thinking that maybe I should spend more time doing and less time trying to make every painting something that I would put on a wall.

  • @Mskimberley81
    @Mskimberley81 День тому

    Thanks for being so nurturing and encouraging … I want to be able to just experiment and play with colour and turn off the perfectionist brain even though I’m not trying to turn it into a living!

  • @kymcrowart7876
    @kymcrowart7876 День тому

    This is such a great and informative video, I also enjoyed watching you work en plein air..thanks for sharing and I’m on my way to your Patreon now!

  • @user-nw7dt1nx7e
    @user-nw7dt1nx7e День тому

    Paul Klee loves you

  • @thaliasmusings
    @thaliasmusings 2 дні тому

    Always a joy!

  • @hannahflynn6115
    @hannahflynn6115 3 дні тому

    What an inspiring glimpse of your process , Orla. The vivid colors & textures of that wild coastline will come back fresh to mind every time you look at your sketches! Thank you for sharing it with us. When I work outside, I take a couple of binder clips to hold my pages in place. Large rubber bands can also help hold pages from blowing about.

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 3 дні тому

    These videos now days are infomercials selling product, 🙄

  • @NN-ht1lp
    @NN-ht1lp 4 дні тому

    USA loves you!

  • @mabellchurnoopay
    @mabellchurnoopay 5 днів тому

    Absolutely love this piece, the right amount of 'what needs to be going on' going on.

  • @ren_m
    @ren_m 5 днів тому

    Outdoor sketcher from 64° 41′ N here 😊 tip for anyone trying to sketch in harsh conditions: always keep a small foldable foam sitting pad in your backpack 😅

  • @MartaTaylor
    @MartaTaylor 5 днів тому

    Beautiful, and so inspiring! I don't usually do outdoor sketching but now I feel like giving it a go 😊

  • @tienwu3040
    @tienwu3040 6 днів тому

    What camera do you use? Black magic? Very nice footage.

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      thank you! I shoot everything on iPhone and edit in premier pro :) yet to explore black magic, but might be a project for this winter as I've heard good things!

  • @vintagevanity452
    @vintagevanity452 6 днів тому

    What size paper do you use and what is the brand. It holds up very well to the layers and wetness. Also what are the dimensions that you tape off your paper with? They look very nice when you remove the tape. I love to watch you paint. You are very free and expressive.

  • @annelisjournaling
    @annelisjournaling 6 днів тому

    Love the way you make it ”everybody can” simplicity. We got our first snowflakes in Sweden today, so no outdoor sketching today…🥶🎨😄

  • @francinetoni268
    @francinetoni268 7 днів тому

    Such beautiful scenery! Thank you for this inspiration, Orla. My tip…more clothing than you think you need and less supplies than you think you’ll need. 😊

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      thank you - and yes, double yes to these tips! I always end up using half of whatever I bring 😄

  • @samosbiston
    @samosbiston 7 днів тому

    I love how you see the world, it's so inspiring and infectious! Thank you

  • @riittahakala5689
    @riittahakala5689 7 днів тому

    You have a flow❤

  • @oshsmith2638
    @oshsmith2638 7 днів тому

    i used to go out into nature and sketch everyday. but academia has never really worked for me so when i was graded on my sketchbook and told that some sketches were just plain 'bad', i dropped out and stopped sketching alltogether. but after discovering your channel i picked up my materials for the first time in three years and rediscovered how much i love playing in my sketchbook and going out into scotlands nature! i really missed this process, so thank you for helping me heal what i thought id lost. now i no longer feel shame about my work, just exitement in picking up a brush. ❤

    • @KarenK-r4f
      @KarenK-r4f 4 дні тому

      That’s awful that someone would try to discourage you like that. Just do it,because you love it 💜💙💚

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      I am so sorry that you had that experience, it breaks my heart to think about how many people miss out on exploring their passions because of experiences like this. I am BEYOND delighted that you have picked the brushes back up though, your comment has made my day 💙 as Karen said below, it's all about the joy of the process!

  • @perlagaffney4776
    @perlagaffney4776 7 днів тому

    You’re so wise Orla ❤ Thank you again for your inspiration and incredible landscapes and perceptions. I am ungratefully bored with my coastline and its winds, but seeing you makes me want to search for other places. I’m doing it, getting in the car and finding somewhere I haven’t looked at this way before. I am signed up, but am heading overseas on 25th October for a month’s big birthday holiday, unsure how much sketching time ? Will I still be able to access your offer in the future? 😊 Also, what type of pastel was that, that you dipped into the water! 🙏 please 💙 loved its effect from wetting. Gratefully Px

  • @chrissiefisher3579
    @chrissiefisher3579 7 днів тому

    This is the only outdoor sketching I want to watch in the future. You have inspired me. You make it feel such an explosion of freedom. Thanks Chrissie x

  • @soniastewart4379
    @soniastewart4379 7 днів тому

    Thank you Orla another very inspiring video so encouraging your videos have inspired me to go out sketching thank you so much

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 7 днів тому

    You're amaizing braving the weather inspiring me thanks you

  • @patriciarae2133
    @patriciarae2133 8 днів тому

    Although I mainly do watercolours I’ve found soft pastels to be the best thing for me for plein air sketching. They are so quick! It’s so intriguing to try matching the colours I see with the pastels andctge blends I can make with them. I feel released from the fussy perfectionism I experience with my watercolours. Pastels definitely work well in the CDN wilds! 🇨🇦 Thanks for this inspiring video!

  • @AngelaWalesArtist
    @AngelaWalesArtist 8 днів тому

    I so want to visit that part of the world! Sooooo beautiful! Our coast is similar in the winter months which is why I love it, but something about where you are just calls to me. On a side note, aren’t ski pants the most comfortable things! I don’t ski, but my boyfriend gave me a pair of his ski pants last time we went to the snow and my goodness, so cozy. What a great idea to wear them sketching in the elements.

  • @cat-annechats5362
    @cat-annechats5362 8 днів тому

    I would take pictures and then go home and paint. :) You are brave in the cold!

  • @maisycakes1125
    @maisycakes1125 8 днів тому

    I loved everything about this video - landscape, artwork, delivery & you 🤗

  • @alisonlyons4691
    @alisonlyons4691 8 днів тому

    I always want to work outdoors, but have trouble with my eyes. They water in the cold and wind and bright light. This has been since very young. But, I've booked on a course in Glencoe next mth. First day out doors second day studio. I will be right out of my comfort zone. You're an inspiration Orla for working plein air. Thank you for all your positive thoughts and words......Alioban ❤

  • @anacarr4795
    @anacarr4795 8 днів тому

    Thanks for the inspiration. I’m very connected with the coast too and I’m learning a lot with you. The process of starting with words is genius. I live close to the beach (California ) and I’m looking forward to do some sketching ❤

  • @JoJoTarz
    @JoJoTarz 8 днів тому

    every shot of nature and the landscape you captured here is beyond stunning! Reminds us to be grateful for the natural world-it is truly a soulful experience to take it all in.

  • @LootBndt
    @LootBndt 8 днів тому

    great video and great art! :D

  • @mabellchurnoopay
    @mabellchurnoopay 8 днів тому

    Love the way you simplify the shapes in the landscape and bring in enhanced colours. I'm in UK taking care of my Mum for an extended period. Normally, I live on the West Coast of Canada and often see landscapes similar to those you visit. I look forward to the time when I can use your processes to explore landscapes. Now it's Autumn, I would love to visit one of the more rugged coastlines of the British Isles...not sure if that will be possible. I love your calm, peaceful videos, the way you create without being fussy. Thank you Orla for braving the exhilarating cold and wind. Jan

  • @doloresh.4515
    @doloresh.4515 8 днів тому

    I’m very new to outside sketching & this has been so helpful. Thank you.

  • @gangwarilydrummond
    @gangwarilydrummond 8 днів тому

    Perfect timing! I’m going camping in 2 weeks and thought about sketching. These are great tips I’ll be trying! Thanks for the tips, inspiration, and lovely scenery!

  • @anacarr4795
    @anacarr4795 8 днів тому

    Your paintings are beautiful and I love the way you write your intentions for the piece. I’m learning a lot with you . Thanks ❤❤

  • @tofino14
    @tofino14 8 днів тому

    Thank you for your videos. They are so inspiring

  • @sarahclementsart
    @sarahclementsart 8 днів тому

    Yes I sketch outside and have several videos on this. I mainly sketch around West Yorkshire and Cambridge.Beautiful video Orla ❤😍🎬

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      oh amazing, can't wait to check them out! thanks so much ☀️

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 8 днів тому

    I love plein air painting, thank you for sharing your experience with us ☺☺

  • @melissaamyx2196
    @melissaamyx2196 8 днів тому

    This was super fun and helpful! And "classic Texas summer weather" makes hell seem cold! 😅😅😅

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      hahaha aw thank you so much! 💙

  • @amandabucci2777
    @amandabucci2777 8 днів тому

    Thank you for the inspiration

  • @angiegiallourakis3787
    @angiegiallourakis3787 8 днів тому

    I admire your endurance 😊

  • @cindyfromsydney7693
    @cindyfromsydney7693 8 днів тому

    Beautiful landscape and you work is, as always, fabulous! It looks cold and uncomfortable tho from my warm bed! 😂

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      hahahaha thinking back to it now I am also warm and comfy, I feel the same 😄 thanks so much!

  • @jessicarushton96
    @jessicarushton96 8 днів тому

    Loved this! It's just what I needed before going on my camping trip this weekend. I'm keen to try some of your tips and techniques ❤

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      hope you had a great trip! 😊

  • @Bluemarigoldstudio.1968
    @Bluemarigoldstudio.1968 8 днів тому

    The colours of the seaweed against those rocks made me catch my breath! So very beautiful, thank you darling girl 💕

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      oh me too, I'm obsessed by those colours! nature is the best artist

  • @lisawardle4297
    @lisawardle4297 8 днів тому

    I am going for a morning walk along the coast tomorrow. I’ve never sketched outdoors. Maybe I should try something new. Thanks Orla ❤

    • @OrlaStevens
      @OrlaStevens 3 дні тому

      woohooo! oh I hope you had a good time :)

  • @T-on-the-Tube
    @T-on-the-Tube 9 днів тому

    Would love you to make a book - there's so much on UA-cam I can't take it all in and would love more time to look at your work with more time to linger over it!

  • @cat-annechats5362
    @cat-annechats5362 11 днів тому

    It is a beautiful painting! I think you could have stopped at several places and it would have been complete~ That is the hard spot. Knowing when to stop. I've been stopping just before it might be finished. I have to get braver.

  • @OrlaStevens
    @OrlaStevens 11 днів тому

    Join us for our free meet-up to celebrate our first year of The Outdoor Sketchbook Collective, in October 2024! Sign up for the event on Patreon, when you join as a free member of the page. Event link + more info on what we'll be up to here: www.patreon.com/posts/112592453?pr=true ☀💫🌿

  • @cat-annechats5362
    @cat-annechats5362 12 днів тому

    The scenery you have is epic, and stunning!! Good video. You sure have a gift for making videos.