The Laura Horn Art Podcast

00:41:21

128. Know Your Limits. Busy vs. Not Busy Enough!

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Running a creative business is a lot like painting, sometimes you have to take things too far to know your limits. This week, Richie and I chat about this and why our 3-week break turned into 3 months. You'll hear our perspectives on burnout as well as the flipside - What happens when you slow down too much and become isolated and disengaged? We also talk about changes in the art community including the push towards more video content and the pros and cons of raw vs polished video production. Plus,

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00:34:28

127. Turning Things Around and Tapping Into Positivity

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/03/31

In this week’s episode, I am sharing a few posts and podcast episodes from other artists that have helped me to get back on track after a bit of a slump in my creative practice. They say a problem shared is a problem halved and I certainly have to agree with that. I’ve been taking a lot of comfort from other artists in the community and I wanted to share some of that comfort and support with you. Richie and I also reflect on this season of the podcast and talk about the positives that have come out

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00:20:23

126. How to Make a Time-Lapse Video

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/03/24

I'll just make a quick video for Instagram. It'll be easy. 5 hours later and with much cursing, I had nothing. Well actually, I did have some footage of the back of my head and some interesting shadows! If this sounds all too familiar, stay tuned! This week, Richie is taking over the mic and sharing his skills and knowledge as a videographer. Don’t worry though, it’s not super techy! This is the Keep it Simple approach to making a time-lapse video. Richie takes you through every step including

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00:35:07

125. Balancing Making Art with Running a Business

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/03/17

Sometimes the administration side of being an artist takes over to the point where you don’t feel like much of an artist at all! Too many hours behind the computer screen can leave you feeling tired, exhausted and full of self-doubt. When this happens something has to give! This week we chat about making painting a priority again. You’ll hear about the new collection I am working on, why I am laying low on social media and what happened when I took a break from my beloved online planner, Trello! We

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00:37:56

124. What Makes an Artist Stand Out From the Crowd?

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/03/10

Why are some artists so popular? And what about those artists that work really hard doing all the things (posting on social media, sending out newsletters, creating tutorials, exhibiting in galleries …) but barely see any growth in their audience year after year? That’s what we are chatting about this week. To help us answer this question, Richie and I took a look at who we follow on Instagram and why. What we noticed was that there are many different ways to stand out. From gimmicks to

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00:35:17

123. Richie's Q&A - Making videos, taking photos +...

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/03/03

How many cameras do you set up? What type of light do you use for taking photos? How do you cope with Laura? Love that last question!! Just a few of the themes that Richie is diving into this week in his first solo episode. For those of you that don’t know, Richie is my husband and for the past few years, he has been working full-time behind the scenes in the Laura Horn Art business. He also co-hosts this podcast with me but this week he’s running the show! If you have ever wondered who is that

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00:35:06

122. Efficiency - How Important is it for Artists?

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/02/24

How important is it to be efficient as an artist? That’s the question I posted on Instagram yesterday and today we are unpacking your answers. There’s so much to talk about! Does efficiency take away from the magic of the process? Is it different for working artists vs. non-working artists? Can taking a break be the most efficient thing you do? Plus there were so many wonderful tips left on the IG post. Things like: using a stay wet palette, listening to helpful podcasts while painting, putting up a

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00:38:01

121. Setting Up a Small Art Space + Storage Ideas

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/02/17

With a bit of creative thinking, even the smallest space can give birth to all kinds of art! Over the years I’ve made art in various corners and spots around the home. Personally, I thought that the kitchen table was very practical. Turns out Richie wasn’t as keen! Since then I have worked in a converted garage, offsite studio and most recently a loft area in our new home. As we talk about this journey, I share some of my favourite tips and ideas for getting organised including some handy storage

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00:31:55

120. The Challenge of Creating an Art Challenge!

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/02/10

In today's podcast, we chat about what it's been like to create our first art challenge and share a few tips and insights from behind the scenes. It hasn't exactly been plain sailing but creative life rarely is. My goodness though, it feels good to push through and be at the stage where we can say that the challenge is live. So what does it take to run an art challenge? How do you choose a theme? Where is the best place to host it? How long should it be and how do you get the word out? Just a few of

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00:49:51

119. Sketchbook Supplies - Tips and Tools to Get You...

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/02/03

This week on the podcast we are continuing our conversation about sketchbooks! I want to say a big thank you to everyone as we had a huge response to the first part of this sketchbook series. In the first part, we chatted about the mindset side of things and today we are diving into the practical stuff. ⠀ We cover how to choose a sketchbook and talk about common challenges including pages smearing, bleeding, tearing and sticking together. We also chat about our children starting at their new

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00:46:42

118. How to Overcome Sketchbook Anxiety

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/01/27

What if my best work gets stuck here? What if I mess up a spread and ruin the whole journal? Why can’t I stick with a theme? It’s taken me eight years to move past these fears and cultivate a sketchbook practice that not only makes me happy but is also beneficial for my art. This is such a big topic that Richie and I have decided to devote two episodes to it. In today’s episode, I am talking about how I overcame my sketchbook anxiety and next week we’ll dive into the practical stuff including

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00:38:43

117. Getting Started is the Hardest Part!

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2021/01/20

It's not always easy to get back into creative work after a break. You can feel overwhelmed with too many ideas or struggle to even make a mark on the page. Or as you'll hear about in today's episode, you can plan a big studio day and end up going for breakfast, having a hair cut and doing a bit of shopping! It would be fair to say that Richie and I are easing our way into 2021! So with that in mind, come join us for a relaxed chat about: Getting used to our new studio set-up including the longer

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00:57:39

116. Sarah Simon (The Mint Gardener) - Recharging...

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/12/16

How much value do you place on your creative time? Have you set things up in a way that makes it easy to jump right in? If you need some inspiration in this area, you’ll love my guest today. I am chatting with Sarah Simon! Sarah is the designer, artist-illustrator and author at The Mint Gardener. Based in Seattle, Washington, Sarah creates and teaches lush watercolours inspired by the diverse variety of herbs, flowers and trees grown in her urban garden. In this conversation, Sarah shares how it all

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00:54:06

115. Plan Your Creative Year + Trello Tips

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/12/09

With the end of the year fast approaching, this week I felt the urge to talk about planning! And in particular, how I use Trello to get organised and stay focused throughout the year. Trello is a tool that I often get asked questions about so if you are curious about what it is and how you could make use of it in 2021, stay tuned. For anyone that doesn’t know what Trello is, it’s an online organisational tool that you can download for free here. While I do my best to explain it in this podcast

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00:41:34

114. We Finally Moved into Our New Home!

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/12/02

Well, it's finally happened! We are in our new home and this is the episode where we get to chat all about it and answer your questions! Thank you, everyone, for your lovely messages and for encouraging us to make this house related episode. Well, let’s be honest I didn’t really need the encouragement but Richie did! In this episode, we talk about where we have moved to, why we have made this change and what it has been like to finally get those keys after months of anticipation! I chat about how my

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01:00:23

113. Janet Skates - Becoming Confident and Secure in...

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/11/25

Today’s guest is mixed-media artist Janet Skates. What a beautiful human. As we chatted, it truly felt like I was having coffee with an old friend! If you are falling into comparison traps and being hard on yourself, I urge you to take a listen. Janet Skates talks about dealing with self-doubt, getting out of creative ruts and keeping social media in balance. There are also great tips about transitioning to being a full-time artist, using Instagram to grow your audience and getting started with art

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00:39:49

112. A Helpful Guide to Selling Art Online

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/11/18

The art is piling up, but now what? How do you get your work seen and sold? There are quite a few options - especially in the online space. You could use a print on demand service, join an online art gallery, create an Etsy shop or build your own website. All have their pros and cons but which option is right for you? This week we chat about the different ways you can sell your art online and how it depends on where you are in your art journey and how hands-on you want to be. We also talk about the

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00:45:40

111. Roben-Marie Smith - Making the Most of...

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/11/11

When it comes to the tech side of being an artist, there’s a lot to get your head around - website design, social media, video editing, email marketing … The list goes on! If you struggle with this or just need a bit of encouragement, you will love today’s guest. I am chatting with mixed media artist, Roben-Marie Smith. In this episode, Roben-Marie shares her story from the early days of recording online classes with a camcorder right through to the tech-based membership site she runs today. What I

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00:52:13

110. Tips for Painting a Series + Moving House Update!

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/11/04

Do you prefer to paint in a series or on one piece at a time? As many of you know, I sit in the more is merrier camp and love working on multiples. This week Richie and I chat about why I prefer this approach and how I go about it? What becomes clear, is that it isn’t exactly a step by step process - it’s much more higgledy-piggledy that that. Some collections are more accidental than you might think. And when it comes to naming a series, I could be a bit more original! We also chat about my love of

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00:59:57

109. Lesley Grainger - Finding Freedom in Your Art

The Laura Horn Art Podcast ·

2020/10/28

My guest today is abstract artist, Lesley Grainger. Lesley was born in Yorkshire, England and now resides in Orange County, California. Early in her career, she worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. In recent years her main focus and passion has been abstract painting. In our conversation, Lesley chats about how her abstract style has evolved and why it is important to her to paint freely and make the art that she truly wants to make. We also talk about what it was like to create her first

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