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Olya Schmidt

Olya Schmidt

Olya Schmidt is a visionary artist (Paint Paper Studio) who paints her dreams in acrylics and gouache, known for her "Hands of Time" dreamscape series and Art Vancouver exhibitions.

Sep 22, 2026

Art Stories: The Official Podcast

Art Stories: The Official Podcast

Dreaming in Colour: Olya Schmidt on Translating the Subconscious

Sep 22 · 54m

Sky Lilah
Sky LilahHOST
3:03
yeah Can you tell me a little bit more about the subconscious, how that comes up for you or how you practice unveiling it a little bit more?
Olya Schmidt
Olya SchmidtGUEST
3:14
Yes.
Olya Schmidt
Olya SchmidtGUEST
3:15
So I have been painting and drawing for a long time.
Olya Schmidt
Olya SchmidtGUEST
3:24
And...
Olya Schmidt
Olya SchmidtGUEST
3:25
It has been kind of like, it's been special and has been evolved.
Olya Schmidt
Olya SchmidtGUEST
3:29
I've done all various things that all were special to me.
Olya Schmidt
Olya SchmidtGUEST
3:33
So there was like pet portraits.

43 MINS LATER

Sky Lilah
Sky LilahHOST
46:05
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