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The Laura Horn Art Podcast Laura Horn
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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, this podcast is packed with relatable stories and practical strategies to help you grow as an artist.
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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 times when turning up feels hard. In this episode, I answer your questions on this topic and share the ways I stay inspired, build compassion for quieter periods, honour my own rhythms, and continue seeking self-discovery and self-expression, even in small acts. From finding colour palettes to compiling sketchbook prompts, tidying up the studio, and more, there are myriad ways to respect and support our creativity, no matter the season.
Richie and I hope you enjoy this short and sweet season finale. We'll be taking a little break and returning in late July with a new season filled with fresh insights and inspiration.
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Episode 167: Is It Okay to Have Multiple Art Styles?
1,500 Color Mixing Recipes Book by William F Powell
Collecting Colour Palette Ideas (YT Video)
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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 not. It's a little different now, especially with so many social media platforms to contend with. However, many artists are still blogging in various ways—on their own websites, on Substack, via email newsletters, and more. In this episode, I share my own experience and discuss things to consider when choosing your approach, from SEO to community building, personal satisfaction, and fitting it all in. If you have a blog or are thinking of starting one, this episode is a must!
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IG Post about Blogging
Substack
Squarespace
Flodesk
Pinterest
Laura's Blog
Laura's Vlog
Laura's Podcast
Laura's Newsletter Sign-Up -
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 with having multiple art styles and share some of the benefits of embracing variety in your work. We explore how casting a wider creative net can be advantageous and talk about how, over time, your creative voice becomes stronger, making your work identifiable even as you move through different subjects and mediums. We hope this episode provides encouragement to find the balance between consistency and experimentation that works for you and your art goals.
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Signature Style Blog Post
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Peter McKinnon
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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 perfectly timed, as I've been in a sketchbook phase myself and am beginning to take the leap out. Join Richie and me as we discuss signs that you're ready, practical strategies to make the transition easier, ideas for setting up your space, and the importance of respecting cycles and revisiting sketchbooks as needed. It's an informative conversation about how to grow and develop your work.
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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Episode 163: Embracing Artistic Exploration Without Needing To Know “The Why”
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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 bucking the trends and sharing more photos again, despite the platform's push towards reels. Is it the best thing for account growth? Probably not. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good decision. Tune in to hear more about our social media switch up and the benefits we’ve been experiencing. We also talk about breaking up with ChatGPT and gaining clarity with YouTube.
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Episode 157: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Reels and What To Do Instead
Peter McKinnon: Photography is Dead
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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 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!
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Art Table Video
Studio Tour Video Playlist
Mabef Easel
Mountain Cabins FB Page
Home Decoration Idea FB Page
Ikea FLÖNSA Cork Board
Ikea SKÅDIS Peg Board
Ikea FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Trolley
Ikea HOVSTA Frames
Ikea Torared Lamp Shade
Visit my resources page for more details on my classes, YouTube videos, free guides, and more!
Find me on Instagram: @laurahornart
Customer Reviews
Just sitting down to have a chat
I’m finding that I’m drawn to podcasts that are conversational, that are informative without necessarily having to specifically learn something (although I always do). I love Laura and her husband’s weekly format. It feels like we’re just sitting down to have a chat, while throwing in life and art snippets - what’s working, what’s maybe not, how running a business can be great but also challenging…
It’s just really lovely (and actually calming) to listen too.
Uplifting, Honest
I wish I could put into adequate words how great this podcast truly is! There is such a heartwarming experience to be had when you listen to these two, very authentic, people. Laura and Ritchie are blazing a trail in this world by journeying simply in this life; striving to be ordinary and in doing so they are setting an example of what truly matters and that is people and connection! In experimenting with social media, for example, they are finding joy in reverting back to less time consuming techniques because one of the priorities in their lives is creating space. Space to create art, space to spend time with loved ones, space to spend time in their garden and space to connect; whether it be within their own soul or over tea with a friend. Community is vital to our existence which means sojourning with one another needs to be our default; our priority. These two lovely people elegantly refuse to give into the pressures that society and social media shout at us sometimes. The world does not get to decide the algorithm of our lives….we do!
What’s crazy about all this is that before listening to this podcast, I had decided to firmly not give in to the social media algorithm and pretty much present my art (for the first time at age 46) as is and with what I already had available, which is my phone. It is so much less stressful than the countless other stories I have heard. Being ordinary and authentic works! I sold two paintings within a week. Am I 100% skilled and where I want to be as an artist? No….. I am in process and forever will be. What matters here is the journey. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Someone will want your art at the place you are at right now. It will still speak to the soul of another person when it is time for it to no matter the part of the journey you are on. This podcast validated my decision and encourages this from so many angles; acting as a sort of cheerleader to us all as we sojourn together planting seeds of inspiration all along the way. Laura and Ritchie, you are such gifts to us all! Thank you for all you do!
I enjoy these real discussions!
Love listening to your podcasts. So real! So enjoy the openness, the laughter, relevant and broad discussions related to art, creativity and running a business. Thank you for sharing these❤️❤️