Three reflections on finding creative focus in abstract painting

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Join me in the studio whilst I paint, and share three reflections on how I’ve found focus in my work over the years. I’ve recently been preparing and launching tutorials for my Patreon & I’ve been looking back on my creative journey, thinking about the cornerstones to my practice. I wanted to share these three reflections, which have been turning points for finding creative focus for me across mindset, visual focus and concepts.
I’d love to know how you’ve found moments of focus & direction in your own work - let me know in the comments below.
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If you’d like to know what the series of work I’m painting in this video is all about, check out this film which explores its very beginnings: • Paint with Me | Workin...
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:37 Reflection 1
04:37 Reflection 2
08:34 Reflection 3

Пікірлер: 29

@fluentinsilence_ 8 ай бұрын

your videos are so grounding, recently they function like u-turns: a movement back to my own practice. it’s what sets them apart from many other youtubers, where it’s not about the process but about a project, “how-to”. i so appreciate the slower, deeper approach! thank you. you’ll be seeing me on your patreon, sometime soon. X

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

That’s so good to hear; I make them in the hope that they help people reflect on their own work 😊☀️

@barbaracharlton9049 8 ай бұрын

Good advice. I see you make notes. I used to and then seemed to forget . Looking back at my work that I made notes on showed how it was useful so I must start again . Thank you.

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love writing - find it really helps me think through and grab onto the most important thoughts 😊

@mandysmith6264 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Orla! I often find myself recreating my impressions of the Australian bush and bay landscapes I remember from childhood. These memories are a mixture of colour, sound, texture and emotional response to place.

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

They sound incredible! I’ve never visited (yet!), but from what I’ve seen the landscape looks amazing ✨

@hollynoscar3534 8 ай бұрын

orla i could listen to you all day! love your work and process...

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much 😊

@mattbray_studio 8 ай бұрын

love the sketchbook pages with the figures :)

@soniastewart4379 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ola

@samcollage7682 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful and expressive artwork.

@OrlaStevens 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊☀️

@juliebowden9754 8 ай бұрын

Lots of good stuff to think about and revisit. Thank you.

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Julie 😊

@fairweatherlea 8 ай бұрын

Wow! So much information and experience here to learn from! I think I’ll need to watch several times in order to absorb it all. Thank you so much, Orla! 🙏🏼

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you’ve enjoyed it! ☀️

@soniastewart4379 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ola I so enjoy your videos.

@OrlaStevens Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sonia! 🩵

@ainselart 4 ай бұрын

I just discovered your channel and the way you approach landscapes is incredibly inspiring to me, thank you !

@OrlaStevens 4 ай бұрын

Hello! 👋 thanks so much ♥️

@liannejohnson5491 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Orla! Love it...painting sound and tactile sensations. Also makes me think about interoception, and how I would paint what it feels like on the inside. So much to ponder and experiment with! 😎

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

It’s such an interesting area to explore, endless inspiration from inner worlds 🗺️

@janechorlton5015 8 ай бұрын

It is exciting to watch your videos! Next wednesday we are moving to Northern Tasmania where I hope to explore the wilderness. I am planning on using some of your suggestions for creative processes...I can't wait!

@OrlaStevens 8 ай бұрын

Oh good luck with the move! That sounds so exciting, I hope you have fun with it! 😊