The Laura Horn Art Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

With social media becoming increasingly fast-paced and fewer photographs of artwork showing up, my appreciation for a good old book filled with art and creativity has grown! In this episode, I talk about a new series I’m sharing on YouTube where I explore my favorite creative books across different categories. Richie and I chat about how these books inspire my art practice, and I also open up about recent challenges with my online class platform. These struggles have deepened my appreciation for creativity, which leads us to discuss the importance of staying open to inspiration, chasing dreams, and thinking about the legacy we leave behind.

Check out the show notes for this episode for all the book links.

Catch up on my art book video series over on YouTube.

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Ever feel like you have too many tabs open in your brain? In this episode, I share my recent struggles with overwhelm and how simplifying my art business and practice helped me find balance. I chat with Richie about the clarity I gained from organising my thoughts on a whiteboard and the comfort of returning to simple watercolour techniques. This conversation also helped me refine my vision for the new online classes I’m working on and emphasised the importance of keeping things simple and accessible.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Tune in for a fresh perspective on embracing simplicity in your creative process.

Mentioned:

Watercolour Sketchbook YouTube Video

Watercolour Supplies YouTube Video

Watercolour Explorations Online Course

Episode 89: 5 Ways To Simplify Your Art Practice

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There are many ways to improve a creative space and make it feel like home. This week, Richie and I reflect back on the past year in our beloved art cottage and share the favorite updates and tweaks we've made to the space. We talk about everything from furniture, lighting, and decorating to our most recent trip to IKEA. Plus, there's plenty of laughs along the way. I'll admit I do need to stop sticking my nose into Richie's decorating! It's a fun one, but also a special conversation that goes beyond having an Instagram-worthy studio space, and instead focuses on finding space wherever you can that allows you to express your uniqueness. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

Mentioned:

Art Table Video

Studio Tour Video Playlist

Mabef Easel

Home Decoration Idea FB Page

Ikea FLÖNSA Cork Board

Ikea SKÅDIS Peg Board

Ikea FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Trolley

Ikea HOVSTA Frames

Ikea Torared Lamp Shade

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Today I am joined by abstract artist, Betty Krause. Betty started painting when she turned 50 and has built up a thriving art business in a short space of time. How did she do it?

Well, it started with a very deliberate decision to put her mixed media art supplies away and focus on becoming an abstract artist.

In this episode, Betty talks about removing distractions, hanging in there as you find your art style and using platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to connect and grow your audience.

For anyone that has ever felt like it is too late to get started, I encourage you to take a listen to Betty’s inspirational story.

Find the show notes for this episode at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/74.

This podcast is brought to you by my online class, Abstract Adventuring.  Save 20% on this class up to the 19 February 2020 using this link - https://classes.laurahornart.com/p/abstract-adventuring/?coupon_code=JAN20. 

Do you set intentions for the year ahead? I love to take a bit of time to dream and visualise what I want for my creative life. Richie is more of a take each day as it comes type so this process is quite new for him!

In this episode, we talk about how we want to feel in 2020, what our word for the year is and how we are going to integrate it into our day-to -day life.

We also share our biggest stumbling blocks. From dealing with our ego to being too passive and waiting for things to happen.

It's a raw and honest conversation but there are also a lot of laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy it and that it encourages you to take some time to explore your own desires for 2020.

Find the show notes for this episode and more inspiration at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/73.

How good is it when your creativity flows? But why does it happen some days but not others?

Recently, I had the most amazing soul-satisfying burst of painting. Four days of creative bliss. Talk about a confidence boost! It was so good that I didn’t want it to pass by without taking a deeper look at what on earth happened!

Was it the new playlist I created? Or maybe it was because I was working a bit differently to how I usually do?

Join me as I break it down and share my experiences and tips for tapping into your Creative Mojo!

Find the show notes for this episode and this week's vlog at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/72. In the vlog, you can see what paintings I have been working on plus my original watercolours are back from the framers in their lovely hinge mounted mats. 

NOTE!!! This is the last podcast episode of 2019. Have a lovely Christmas and happy New Year! Richie and I will be back on the 15 January 2020 with more inspiration to get your creative year off to a flying start! Make sure you are signed up to the Laura Horn Art email newsletter for all the details.

2020 in nearly upon us, are you ready? Have you thought about your vision for next year, set yourself goals, decided on your social media strategy, pulled out your planner?

Before you panic, don’t worry we haven’t either but we are starting to think about it.

Want to join us? Grab a pen and paper, make yourself a cup of tea and let’s dream and scheme together. We’ve got 10 questions to help you bring more clarity and direction to your creative business in 2020.

Find the show notes for this episode including the questions asked at - https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/71. We also have a vlog this week where I am chatting about the things that I still want to get done in 2019 including listing artwork for sale on my website and finishing several bigger pieces for the local cafe where I show my work.

My guest today is Australian artist, Alexandra Plim. Alexandra paints energetic and intuitive abstract landscapes from her home studio in the inner west of Sydney.

She describes her creative journey as a ‘Very DIY Situation’. From having an open studio when she didn’t actually have a studio to setting up her website one-handed while breastfeeding - this is an inspirational story about letting go of perfection, embracing the mess and making things happen for yourself!

Find the show notes for this episode and this week's bonus video (vlog) at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/70. 

2019 has certainly delivered many a-ha moments. From finding my social media sweet spot to figuring out what my art is about (well kinda)!!! This is an honest chat about the lessons and discoveries of 2019!

Speaking of walking down memory lane, over the past few days I've been looking at all of my online classes in preparation for my biggest sale ever. The Black Friday Bundle Sale. The sale is on from Midnight EST November 25 through until Midnight EST November 30, 2019. Find out more at https://www.laurahornart.com/classes. 

Over on the Vlog, I am revisiting a style of painting that has my heart. I am painting Mini Melting Pots!

Find the show notes for this episode and this week's vlog at - https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/69

This week I have the most incredible guest. I am chatting with Carrie Schmitt! 

Carrie paints gorgeous expressive floral paintings. If you haven't seen her work, be sure to check it out over on Instagram (@carrieschmitt). 

Without saying too much (trust me it is better if you hear it from Carrie), this is a conversation about being brave enough to listen to your intuition even in the darkest of times. Carrie talks about how moments of struggle while hard are also ripe with inspiration, information and possibilities for change.

She also shares how tapping into positive memories from her past has helped her and provided inspiration for many creative projects.

There is so much wisdom in this conversation and one thing I particularly took away from it is the relationship that Carrie has with her creativity and the way that she treats it with nothing but respect, kindness and love.

Find the show notes for this episode and this week's bonus video (vlog) at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/68.