The Laura Horn Art Podcast
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The Laura Horn Art Podcast
Known for their down-to-earth conversations, each week, artist Laura Horn and husband, Richie, share their experience of making art, running a business, and juggling family life. Join them as they talk about the hot topics facing artists today. From finding your style to navigating social media, th...
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179 bölüm179. The Therapeutic Power of Art: Sharing Our Personal Experiences
In this season finale, Richie and I discuss the healing power of art and how creativity has helped us both process emotions, find mindfulness, and rec...
178. For the Love of Layers: An Insight Into My Mixed Media Process
This week, Richie and I dive deep into my mixed media layering process. From the initial burst of excitement, through the problem-solving middle, to k...
177. The Art vs. Admin Battle - Managing Overwhelm and Tricky Transitions
Ever feel like you're constantly shifting between being an artist and wearing all the other hats that come with life and work? In this episode, Richie...
176. Why "What the Heck Moments" are Important in Our Creative Lives
Not all decisions can be made with logic or business in mind. Today, Richie and I chat about the importance of "what the heck moments"—those times whe...
175. 5 Creative Ways to Use Sketchbooks in Your Art Process
This week, Richie and I discuss how my sketchbooks came to the rescue, providing comfort after a challenging week of admin. This leads us to explore t...
174. How Books Can Inspire and Motivate Your Art Practice
With social media becoming increasingly fast-paced and fewer photographs of artwork showing up, my appreciation for a good old book filled with art an...
173. The Art of Letting Go: Embracing Simplicity in Your Creative Process
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 busin...
172. Art Butterfly or Art Hermit? Exploring Art Sales Strategies
In today's episode, Richie and I explore the evolution of my art sales strategy. I reflect on my early days exhibiting at cafes and art markets, where...
171. When Rushing in Backfires: A Re-Branding Attempt Gone Wrong!
Have you ever embarked on a creative project only to find yourself questioning your choices midway through? In this episode, I talk with Richie about...
170. The Mid-Year Wake-Up Call: Getting Clear on Your Creative Goals
This week, I chatted with Richie about how I had a bit of a wobble. Maybe we'll call it mid-year panic. Suddenly, I could feel the year slipping away...
169. Navigating the Ups and Downs of Creativity: Tips for Staying Inspired
The ebb and flow of creativity is inevitable. There will be times when we are itching to paint and know exactly what we want to do, and there will be...
168. Blogging Is Not Dead - Getting Re-inspired by Artist Blogs
Recently, I made a delightful discovery: artists are still blogging! I am not sure why I thought the blogging scene was all but forgotten, but it's no...
167. Is It Okay to Have Multiple Art Styles?
There is a lot of pressure on artists to develop one strong style, but is this the only way? This week, Richie and I discuss my personal experience wi...
166. Taking Your Ideas Beyond the Sketchbook
This week, we're answering a listener question about how to transition from your sketchbook to a canvas or alternative substrate. This topic is perfec...
165. Bucking Social Media Trends - Why Your Way Might Be Better!
Do you miss the days of looking at gorgeous photographs of art on Instagram and zooming in on all the details? We sure do. That's why we've been bucki...
164. Studio Upgrades We've Made - Celebrating One Year in the Art Cottage!
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 c...
163. Embracing Artistic Exploration Without Needing To Know “The Why”
Feeling the pressure to figure out and define your art? This conversation might get you thinking differently. What if you allowed yourself to play a l...
162. Persist, Pivot, or Pack It In?
How long should you persist with a creative pursuit, art style, or medium if you are not enjoying it? This episode could also have been titled: I real...
161. Taking a Step Back To Inspire My Art and YouTube Channel
This week, Richie and I chat about why it can be helpful to revisit previous art styles or processes in your art practice or business. This idea emerg...
160. How To Find Your Creative Flow Again After a Break
Breaks are wonderful and necessary, but they can also make it hard to get back into your artistic groove. This week, Richie and I discuss this challen...
159. Nostalgic Musings: Rediscovering the Joy of Being an Artist
Is it nostalgia? Maybe I've got those rose-tinted glasses on again. Do you ever get the feeling that being an artist was more enjoyable before? Is all...
158. How Becoming More Relaxed Improves Art & Life (Season Finale)
Today, we re-explore the main theme of this podcast’s season: “relaxation” and how valuing more R&R has improved our art practice, creative business,...
157. 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Reels and What To Do Instead
What's your relationship with reels at the moment? Many artists feel the frustration of spending endless hours on editing apps, searching for the perf...
156. Pinterest Mini Training: Get More Eyes on Your Creative Work!
Are you missing out on the benefits of Pinterest? In the art world, Pinterest often flies under the radar compared to Instagram, yet it's a powerhouse...
155. Where Do You Feel the Most Friction in Your Creative Process?
When it comes to your creative process, what feels hard? Is it getting started on a new project? Or perhaps it's that final 10%, like varnishing and f...
154. Old Art: Should You Keep, Transform, or Set Free?
If you've been on this artistic journey for a while, chances are you've accumulated your fair share of artwork. From quick studies to finished pieces...
153. Making Time for Art and Protecting Your Creative Energy!
If there's one episode to tune into this season, it's this one. Today, we're tackling the challenge of finding time to paint when life gets hectic and...
152. Creative Crossroads: Navigating Changes in Your Art Style and Focus
What happens when you've developed an art style but you're not feeling it anymore? Or maybe you’ve focused on teaching art, but now you want to teach...
151. Should You Share Your Art Process Online? Exploring the Pros and Cons
There’s no denying the popularity of art process videos on social media, and offering classes can be a wonderful way to generate income as an artist....
150. Aim to Be Average! The Hidden Benefits of Mediocre Days
The beginning of the year is a time when many of us set big goals, but is this the best approach? Or are we setting ourselves up for failure? Whether...
149. Does the Perfect Art Studio Exist? (We're back with a new podcast season!)
Exciting news! We're back podcasting, and we're coming to you from our new studio! Join us as we reflect on the various creative spaces we've had, div...
148. Establishing a Weekly Creative Schedule. A Game-Changer for Artists!
Life sure is hectic, isn’t it?? Between work, hobbies, children, and all of the other aspects that make up life as a whole, it can be hard to maintain...
147. Social Media Struggles: Is Instagram Still the Best App for Artists?
Instagram: the O.G. photo-sharing social media platform. It was once so beloved by artists, photographers, and day-to-day photo sharers. But now, is i...
146. Making Art Fun Again + Podcast Changes
I’ve been quiet on social media lately but I have been working on something really important - making art fun again! The studio has had a makeover, ne...
145. Juggling Art, Business and Family (Q&A Session)
This week, Richie and I answer your questions. You’ll hear personal stories including how we met, whether we always wanted children and what’s been th...
144. How to Make an Income From Your Art - 5 Key Stages
Can you still grow on Instagram? Is it worth starting a YouTube Channel? When should you leave your day job? Is your art biz covid-proof? Just a few t...
143. Living a Well Rounded Creative Life
I wasn’t sure what to call this week’s episode as we chat about so many things. Yoga, social anxiety, the progress I have been making on my paintings,...
142. It's Okay To Feel Confused About Your Art
This week, Richie and I are chatting about creative confusion. Sometimes you can think you have your art figured out and then lo and behold you are ba...
141. Showing Up & Embracing Your Personality
In today’s episode, Richie and I chat about showing up when you don’t feel like it. This topic came about because I really didn’t feel like recording...
140. Starting New Work - Surface Prep, Studio Set-Up and Blank Canvas Jitters!
Even if you have been painting for years, a new canvas or series can be daunting. This week, Richie and I chat about getting started. This includes su...