The Laura Horn Art Podcast

179. The Therapeutic Power of Art: Sharing Our Personal Experiences

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Ri...

176. Why "What the Heck Moments" are Important in Our Creative Lives

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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"—tho...

175. 5 Creative Ways to Use Sketchbooks in Your Art Process

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

171. When Rushing in Backfires: A Re-Branding Attempt Gone Wrong!

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

169. Navigating the Ups and Downs of Creativity: Tips for Staying Inspired

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

167. Is It Okay to Have Multiple Art Styles?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're answering a listener question about how to transition from your sketchbook to a canvas or alternative substrate. This topic is pe...

165. Bucking Social Media Trends - Why Your Way Might Be Better!

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

164. Studio Upgrades We've Made - Celebrating One Year in the Art Cottage!

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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”

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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?

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

158. How Becoming More Relaxed Improves Art & Life (Season Finale)

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

157. 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Reels and What To Do Instead

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's your relationship with reels at the moment? Many artists feel the frustration of spending endless hours on editing apps, searching for the ...

156. Pinterest Mini Training: Get More Eyes on Your Creative Work!

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 powerh...

155. Where Do You Feel the Most Friction in Your Creative Process?

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

154. Old Art: Should You Keep, Transform, or Set Free?

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

153. Making Time for Art and Protecting Your Creative Energy!

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 get...

152. Creative Crossroads: Navigating Changes in Your Art Style and Focus

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

151. Should You Share Your Art Process Online? Exploring the Pros and Cons

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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!)

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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&#39...

148. Establishing a Weekly Creative Schedule. A Game-Changer for Artists!

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mainta...

147. Social Media Struggles: Is Instagram Still the Best App for Artists?

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

145. Juggling Art, Business and Family (Q&A Session)

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 bee...

144. How to Make an Income From Your Art - 5 Key Stages

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 painti...

142. It's Okay To Feel Confused About Your Art

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

140. Starting New Work - Surface Prep, Studio Set-Up and Blank Canvas Jitters!

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

139. Proactive Ways to Reduce Stress & Tension

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a conversation about tea that tastes like dusty flowers, hipsters on YouTube, the lost art of reading books and the wonders of bamboo clothing...

138. Redefining Success - What We Have Learned

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Richie and I reflect back on the ‘Redefining Success Series’ and share what we have learned. You’ll hear how Richie is incorporating ...

137. Angela Terris - It's Never Too Late to Pivot and Change Your Path

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the last interview in the 'Redefining Success Series' and I am chatting with UK artist Angela Terris! Angela shares the story of how she ...

136. Emmeline Webb - Taking Risks and Building Confidence Along the Way

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity requires risk. It’s a given. There are times when things are going to feel scary. But on the other side of scary, you’ll find GROWTH an...

135. Stefanie Stark - Healthy Ways to Deal with Rejection and Failure

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stefanie Stark didn’t start creating until later in life, after years and years of wanting to paint. Once she started there was no turning back. It ...

134. Simone Linehan - Letting Go of People-Pleasing and Making Authentic Art

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We spend so much of our lives trying to fit in and make others happy. Often it can leave very little energy or space for our own art. The art that we ...

133. Kiala Givehand - Growing a Creative Business That Feeds Your Soul

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Kiala Givehand launched her first online poetry course, one student signed up. While it wasn’t the result she was hoping for, the relationship ...

132. Jenny Grant - The Creative Power of Feelings

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Swedish mixed media artist, Jenny Grant. When I reflected back on this conversation, there was one beautiful overarching theme. I ca...

131. Leana Fischer - Turning Your Art Practice Into a Sustainable Business

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leana Fischer discovered her love of painting in 2013 when she left her job as an architect and moved from Virginia to Arkansas. While Leana was in-be...

130. Helen Hallows - Valuing Your Work, Wisdom and Well-Being

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the ‘Redefining Success Series’ continues. My Guest is Helen Hallows, a mixed media artist based in the UK. Helen has a deep love of na...

129. Christina Kwan - Finding Your Sense of Self as an Artist

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been itching to share this conversation! Today is the first interview in the ‘Redefining Success Series’ and I am chatting with Atlanta-bas...

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

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

127. Turning Things Around and Tapping Into Positivity

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

126. How to Make a Time-Lapse Video

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

125. Balancing Making Art with Running a Business

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 behi...

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

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 newslet...

123. Richie's Q&A - Making videos, taking photos + coping with Laura!!

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

122. Efficiency - How Important is it for Artists?

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

121. Setting Up a Small Art Space + Storage Ideas

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 spo...

120. The Challenge of Creating an Art Challenge!

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

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

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

118. How to Overcome Sketchbook Anxiety

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

117. Getting Started is the Hardest Part!

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

116. Sarah Simon (The Mint Gardener) - Recharging Your Soul With Creativity

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

115. Plan Your Creative Year + Trello Tips

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

114. We Finally Moved into Our New Home!

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, ev...

113. Janet Skates - Becoming Confident and Secure in Your Creative Expression

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

112. A Helpful Guide to Selling Art Online

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

111. Roben-Marie Smith - Making the Most of Technology as an Artist

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 market...

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

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. Th...

109. Lesley Grainger - Finding Freedom in Your Art

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is abstract artist, Lesley Grainger. Lesley was born in Yorkshire, England and now resides in Orange County, California. Early in her c...

108. How to Find Your Style When You Love Too Many Things

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love too many things! How will I ever find my art style? Sound familiar? Well, you are not alone. This week we answer a listener question and tackle...

107. Carrie Schmitt - On Writing Books and Manifesting Your Creative Dreams

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Schmitt is back on the podcast and this time we are chatting about what it is like to write an art book.  I’ve always wanted to write a ...

106. Stress, Sketchbooks and Sustainability

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back! Over the past 6 weeks, we’ve been busy getting our house ready for sale and preparing to move. It’s been a crazy time full of mixed ...

105. The Pausecast - Taking a Break to Save Our Sanity!

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard to take a break? For the past few weeks, Richie and I have been debating the idea of taking a break from the podcast. It’s brought...

104. Richie's Story - Encouraging Creativity in Others

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s taken over 100 episodes but I’ve finally convinced Richie to sit down and tell his side of the story. If you are new around here - Richie is ...

103. Reigniting Creativity with Process-focused Art

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, I’m chatting with Richie about my favourite art techniques and how refocusing on the process can kickstart your creativity. Th...

102. Guest Artists (Revisited) - Andrea Soos, Ange Miller & Wendy Solganik

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a special episode. We are going back and revisiting the very first artist interviews that I ever did. So that means you’ll be hear...

101. Are You Playing the Long Game?

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to get caught up chasing quick wins and instant gratification but what if you slowed down and took purposeful action towards your long ter...

100 - What it is Really Like to Host a Podcast!

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This one is a bit special. Our 100th podcast episode! To honour the occasion we are chatting about the ins and outs of running a podcast! If you are c...

99. A Message for Discouraged Artists

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes being an artist is hard. This week, in my first solo episode, I talk about the ups and downs of creative life and share a message of support...

98. My Favourite Art Supplies (Updated)

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn’t like chatting about art supplies? Okay, maybe it isn’t Richie’s favourite thing but it is mine. I absolutely love hearing about what...

97. Creating Our First In-Depth Ecourse

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s here! The Modern Mixed Media Ecourse is open for registration. In today’s episode, we go behind the scenes and chat about what it has been li...

96. Phoebe Gander - Permission to Paint and Embrace My True Self

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is mixed media artist, Phoebe Gander. Phoebe paints semi-abstract landscapes and seascapes that are rich with layers and textural detai...

95. Tips for Being on Camera

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we answer a question about getting comfortable with being on camera. A fitting topic given that we have spent the last few weeks filming les...

94. Sharing Our Biggest Failures (so far)

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking about failure. Something Richie and I have become very familiar with! It’s easy to look at a person’s Instagram feed or w...

93. Q&A with Laura Horn & Susan Nethercote (Part 2)

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week the conversation with Susan Nethercote continues! We chat about our love of learning and how this helps us to keep up-to-date on topics like...

92. Q&A with Laura Horn & Susan Nethercote (Part 1)

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What was it like to create your first online course? How did you heal after a period of burnout? How important is it for artists to have multiple inco...

91. If I Was Starting an Art Business Now!

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s wonderful to have the benefit of hindsight! In this episode, Richie and I take a trip down memory lane and talk about what we would do if we we...

90. Getting a Studio Space Outside the Home

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it better to have a studio at home or a studio offsite? A question that comes up again and again in the art community. I’ve always been in the ho...

89. 5 Ways to Simplify Your Art Practice

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you are finding it difficult to make art at the moment, you are not alone. There are many challenges that come with a pandemic. With that in mind, ...

88. Sonal Nathwani - The Power of Sketchbooks

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sonal Nathwani has always loved sketchbooks. When she was a little girl she filled them with fashion designs, today they are often brimming with flowe...

87. Photography Tips for Artists

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I can’t believe we haven’t devoted a podcast to this topic before. I mean Richie is a photographer after all! Oh well, here we are at episode 87, ...

86. Inga Buive - Painting While My Son Naps

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you often make the excuse that you don’t have enough time to make art, you are going to love this episode. I say that because my guest today, Ing...

85. Does Your Website Need a Spring Clean?

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you gave your website some love? With many people being at home, now is a great time to dust off your little corner of cyberspa...

84. Our New Normal - Homeschooling While Running an Art Business

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Coronavirus conversation continues. Last week was a short one as, to be honest, we were in a bit of shock with everything that is going on. Since ...

83. Purpose without Pressure - Navigating Challenging Times

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We stumbled and fumbled as we recorded this podcast, not knowing what to say, given everything that is happening with the Coronavirus. In the end, we ...

82. Ivy Newport - Creating Classes and Building an Online Art Community

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When artist, Ivy Newport, shared her latest abstract creation on Instagram, I knew I had to have her on the podcast! I’ve been following Ivy’s wor...

81. Swatching, Making Mud & All Things Colour!

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are muddy colours bad? What about colours that you squeeze straight out of the tube? And do you need to have a signature colour palette? These are jus...

80. Tips for Finishing a Painting

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you surrounded by unfinished paintings? Is the situation causing you stress? If you answered yes, stay tuned. In this episode, I am sharing tips a...