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.orlasteven...
Artist books:
Barbara Rae: www.barbararae....
David Mankin: www.david-mank...
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Sketchbooks & Materials Info Video: • Sketchbook ideas | mak...
Finding your Flow Painting Series: • Finding your flow: 5 t...

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@Stacey-barnbrushart 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the journal art book! Very informative for documenting ideas, process, and progress!

@OrlaStevens 3 ай бұрын

No worries, it’s such a beauty! 😊

@ChantelleArts 3 ай бұрын

that looks like a very cosy kitty 😊😊

@OrlaStevens 3 ай бұрын

haha she's been so sleepy in the summer heat! ♥️

@theatienor 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process, it's always fascinating to see how artists work😊🫶🏾

@spamalammy 3 ай бұрын

Your videos always fill me with so much inspiration and motivation, thank you so much!

@OrlaStevens 2 ай бұрын

thank you! ☺️

@beedee4427 3 ай бұрын

Books were fabulous. I know this isn't an art question but I don't suppose you remember where you got your jumpsuit from 🤭. Thank you. Also, haven't forgotten about the watercolour ground recipes, still in bed with covid! Cheers

@OrlaStevens 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And oooo it’s one of my favourites - it’s by an American brand called Dusen Dusen - they used to make more clothes than they do now, but you can pick things up second hand, I got these via vinted 😊 oh thank you and no rush at all, I hope you get better soon!

@beedee4427 3 ай бұрын

@@OrlaStevens thanks so much, will check them out NOW! 🤪

@eileenschurer7861 3 ай бұрын

Hi Orla, Watching this video and your process for combining traditional and digital art made me think about masking fluid. Have you played with it? I have recently and have been able to get some wonderful effects. It would be fun to paint the building or a structure with masking fluid, let loose with your techniques, and then rub it away to reveal (kind of like magic) anyway, something to consider. These are always very inspiring :) Eileen

@OrlaStevens 3 ай бұрын

Hey Eileen! Thanks so much :) That's such a good idea! I've not used it enough - but do have some in, I'll give it a whirl this month. Thank you for the reminder! Have you found ways to use it on paper, or does it need a harder/more resilient surface?

@eileenschurer7861 3 ай бұрын

@@OrlaStevens I used it on canvas but should work on paper since it's primarily made for watercolor artists so they can keep the white areas white. I'm using the Daniel Smith masking fluid. I hope you do; I think it's a game changer :)

@Pattymelt415 2 ай бұрын

Did you say that the artist was Barbara Ree?? Didn't see in your notes. Thanks❤

@OrlaStevens 2 ай бұрын

whoops well spotted, thank you! I've added their websites to the notes now :) 💙

@donatellaciardella7626 Ай бұрын

Sei sempre più brava...😊

@robertwebber8672 3 ай бұрын

much better as just plain white, the gazebo thingy. love your colour use otherwise! Thx 4 the intro to barbara rae books. instant must haves! Best R

@OrlaStevens 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! Aw that was my gut instinct too, but with some more time I’ll figure out how to finish it off so it suits both me and the client 💫 They’re absolutely great eh! Hope you enjoy them :)