The Laura Horn Art Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
79. Tips for Starting a New Painting
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am chatting about how I get started with a painting. It’s a fitting topic as I’ve just started a commission piece. The first commissio...
78. There's Something About Mixed Media
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are in our new studio space. Wow! There's still a lot of organising to do but I am loving the process of making it feel like home. Meanwhile,...
77. Dealing with Exhaustion and Burnout
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a funk, is it exhaustion, is it burnout? What’s happening here? Why am I still in bed at lunchtime? Just a few of the things that have been go...
76. Dina Wakley - Why It's Okay to Make Bad Art
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If like me, you are a perfectionist and sometimes feel like your art isn’t good enough - you are going to love this episode. I am chatting with mixe...
75. How to Create an Engaging Instagram Post
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know that engagement is the holy grail of Instagram but how do you encourage more interaction on your account? Do you ask a question on every post?...
74. Betty Krause - Becoming an Abstract Artist Later in Life
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 spac...
73. Setting Intentions for 2020
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
72. How Do You Find Your Creative Mojo?
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
71. 10 Questions to Get Your Creative Biz Ready for 2020
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, pu...
70. Alexandra Plim - A Very DIY Situation
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Australian artist, Alexandra Plim. Alexandra paints energetic and intuitive abstract landscapes from her home studio in the inner we...
69. 5 A-ha Moments of 2019
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
68. Carrie Schmitt - Being Brave Enough to Listen
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the most incredible guest. I am chatting with Carrie Schmitt! Carrie paints gorgeous expressive floral paintings. If you haven'...
67. Can Creativity Be Scheduled?
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got nothing! That’s how this week’s episode starts. A creative block leaves me wondering if I need to return to a more rigid schedule. Mayb...
66. Pamela Bates - The Magic Resides in the Letting Go
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you know that you want to make art but often find yourself making excuses, this is the episode for you. I am joined today by abstract artist, Pamel...
65. Answering Your Questions on Art, Business and Mindset
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What art products can you not live without? What is the best way to protect your finished paintings? How do you get over the pressure to create someth...
64. Mary Price - Making the Shift from Hobbyist to Professional Artist
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is UK artist, Mary Price, who is also known over on Instagram as the Artist In the Shed! I absolutely love Mary's colourful and vibrant...
63. 5 Tips for Making Abstract Art
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract art. I LOVE it so much and this week I am chatting about why! I am also sharing 5 tips for making abstract art. From feeling your feelings to...
62. Amica Whincop - Getting Back to What Is Important
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine giving yourself 6 months to find your style and become a ‘real artist’. On the one hand, it sounds dreamy, painting every day, but when yo...
61. Podcasts, Vlogs and Classes - How do we find the time?
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recording podcasts. Filming vlogs. Making online classes. Just a few of the things that you’ll find us doing on any given week. In this episode, we ...
60. Julie Hamilton - A Passion for Paper, Paint and Pattern
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is surface pattern designer, Julie Hamilton! In this episode, Julie chats about her love of learning, how she got started with art lice...
59. Tracy Verdugo - Having Faith in Your Creative Journey
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Australian artist, teacher and best-selling author, Tracy Verdugo. In this episode, Tracy shares her story and talks about having fa...
58. Bringing Joy to Your Creative Practice
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the joy? That's what I found myself saying recently. This week on the podcast you can hear what I am doing about it. Find out what new gadget...
57. Susan Nethercote - Why You Need to Make More Art
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s conversation with Australian artist, Susan Nethercote, motivated me to get my paints out and start playing on a daily basis again! Susan...
56. Overcoming Procrastination and Self-sabotage
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Procrastination almost got the better of me last week. My schedule was clear, we were all set to film an online class but suddenly I felt compelled to...
55. Tips for Making Art on a Budget
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you make art as a hobby or as a profession, the cost of art supplies quickly adds up. So how do you stretch that dollar a bit further and get ...
54. Kellee Wynne Conrad - A Lifelong Habit of Making Art
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, Kellee Wynne Conrad, took her time to develop her art because she wanted it to be a lifelong habit and process. A 100 day artwork chal...
53. From Chaos to Calm - My Reset Routine
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This past month has been one of the busiest Richie and I have had in a long time. We launched a new online class and pulled everything together for my...
52. Behind the Scenes of My SALA Exhibition
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Richie and I are celebrating a special milestone - one year of podcasting! We had grand plans for a fancy episode but when the time rolled a...
51. Do Instagram Likes Really Matter?
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram. Just when I think I have you figured out, you go and change things up again. If you live in Australia, your probably know what I am alludin...
50. How to Get Started with Email Marketing
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dragging your heels when it comes to email marketing? Maybe you've gone down a rabbit hole of researching platforms? Or are you stuck try...
49. Kelly Berghella - Becoming a Full-time Artist
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, is mixed media artist, Kelly Berghella from @bergerandstuff. Kelly recently left her marketing job to focus on her art full-time. A de...
48. Braver Things
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've just wrapped up the filming of our latest online class, Braver Things. As Richie was editing the videos, he had a few questions that he thought ...
47. Staying Motivated When Your Energy is Low
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the days get colder here in Australia, all I want to do is snuggle up, read books and bake cakes. Not a bad thing, except ... I have an art busines...
46. Wendy Solganik - When the Art is Piling Up
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am excited to share with you that I have another artist guest. I am speaking with Wendy Solganik (also known as @willawatercolors over on...
45. Marketing with a 'Less is More' Mindset
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We know marketing is key to and yet it is so hard to find the time and energy to make it happen. Other things take priority and let's be honest, often...
44. Ange Miller - Listening to the Cry of Your Heart
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am thrilled to welcome artist, Ange Miller, to the podcast! Ange hosts in-person workshops, runs two Instagram accounts, provides one-on-...
43. 10 Tips to Improve Your Painting
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today I am sharing 10 things that have improved my painting over the past few years. Some might seem obvious but as a self-taught artis...
42. Staying Healthy While Growing Your Creative Business
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a creative business owner, it’s ’s easy to fall into the trap of pushing hard all of the time. I don’t know how many times I say things like,...
41. Andrea Soos - A Playful Process
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ooh, I have a special episode for you this week. I am talking with abstract artist, Andrea Soos! Andrea lives in Victoria, British Columbia wher...
40. 5 Strategies for Selling Art Online
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s harder, making art or marketing it? For many artists, it’s the latter. Hands up if you have some artwork sitting around that could be...
39. The Real Deal on Working Together
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work with your partner? A year ago Richie and I pooled our talents in art and videography and started making...
38. 10 Tips for Painting a Big Canvas
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to paint a big canvas? Or maybe painting big is already your thing and you are hooked (I can definitely relate to that)! If you a...
37. Face Your Fears & Grow as an Artist (Part 2)
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are continuing our conversation about fear. Last week we tackled creative fears and this time we are diving into the business side of thi...
36. Face Your Fears & Grow as an Artist (Part 1)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is your biggest fear as an artist? Is it not making enough money or maybe you are worried that you will never create work that you are truly prou...
35. 7 Tips for a Website that Works!
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aside from making art, one of my favourite ways to while away a few hours is to work on my website. Yep I am a website geek. Give me all the colours, ...
34. Building Your Brand as an Artist
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Branding! What's that got to do with being an artist? Well, in this day and age, it is often the difference between struggling or thriving as an artis...
33. Cultivating a Healthy Creative Practice (Part 2)
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Part 2 in our conversation about cultivating a healthy creative practice. Last week we talked about the work that goes on outside of the stud...
32. Cultivating a Healthy Creative Practice (Part 1)
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you cultivate a healthy creative practice? It's a big topic, so big that we are devoting two episodes to it! In Part 1 we are chatting ab...
31. How to Run a Workshop
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many reasons to run an in-person workshop. It's a wonderful way to connect with other artists, build your confidence, generate income and...
30. Tips for Organising Your Studio
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you stop making art in your studio because the mess is giving you bad vibes, there’s a good chance it needs more than a tidy up! That was...
29. Lessons in Art & Life
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am having an a-ha week. You know, one of those weeks when life serves you up some valuable lessons and you surprise yourself by paying attention. A ...
28. Three Questions to Find Your Focus
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are anything like us you probably began the year with some big intentions. But what happens a month or two later? All too often, that feeling o...
27. Done is Better than Perfect (or is it)?
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard the phrase 'Done is Better than Perfect'. We use it all the time in our art business. It helps us to keep the momentum going a...
26. How to Launch Your Next Creative Project
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a busy week at LHA headquarters. Our latest online class, Abstract Adventuring, went live and we released our first ever limited edition pri...
25. 5 Instagram Strategies for 2019
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part way through last year, my relationship with Instagram lost it's spark. After posting almost daily for several years, Instagram fatigue started to...
24. Books & Podcasts to Stay Inspired
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not going to lie, the last few weeks have been hectic. Juggling school holidays while getting a new online class ready for launch has left me and my h...
23. 10 Organisational Tips for Your Creative Business
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are sharing 10 organisational ideas that your future self will thank you for. You know the types of things - storing your photos, doin...
22. Finding Your Unique Artistic Style
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find your style as an artist? This is the number one question that I get asked which is why I created this episode and a free video/workboo...
21. Planning for 2019
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we reflected on the year that was 2018. This week we are looking to the future. With our favourite planner The Maker's Yearbook by our side,...
20. Lessons Learned from 2018
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an end of year planning ritual? A process for reflecting on the year that was and preparing for what lies ahead? Up until now, we haven't....
19. How to Make Money as an Artist
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So how do you make money as an artist? These days there are so many options. Original work, prints, lifestyle products, workshops, retreats, online cl...
18. The Lowdown on all my Favourite Art Supplies
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I left a bucket of brushes in dirty paint water on the kitchen counter for several days. Little did I know that my hubby was going out of his...
17. The Power of Community
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Richie made a heart-warming observation this week, he commented on the generous spirit and awesomeness of my art community. It got me thinking about h...
16. Tips for Painting Big & Staying Loose
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself tightening up as you paint? Overthinking and struggling to find your flow. This week I am sharing my tips for staying loose....
15. Getting Out of a Painting Funk
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is no doubt about it, some painting days are hard. It's crushing to look at a painting at the end of a session, only to wish that you hadn't tou...
14. So You Want to Print Your Art?
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are responding to listener questions. We answer a few quick ones and then settle in for a conversation about making your own art print...
13. Going ALL IN on our Creative Business
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing quite like a trip away, to get you thinking and re-evaluating. That's just what happened when we visited artist and entrepreneur, Doul...
12. Being Brave in Bali
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast might be a short one but it is BIG in so many ways! We are with artist, Doulene Walker, and coming to you from beautiful Bali. Bei...
11. Tips to Up Your Instagram Game
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Growing an Instagram account is an art in itself. There's so much to master. Taking appealing photos, writing engaging captions, using helpful hashtag...
10. Powerful Online Tools for Your Creative Business
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a creative business owner, there comes a point when you have to put in the work and get yourself organised. For some of us, this comes more easily ...
9. Painting and Parenthood
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Raising children while running a creative business is not easy. It's a constant juggle. We haven't got it all figured out but we have learned a few th...
8. The Fear of Not Being Good Enough
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to sending your art out into the world, fear can stop you in your tracks. The fear that your work isn't up to scratch. The worry that yo...
7. Steps to Selling Your Art
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to start selling your art? There's a lot to consider, from where to sell your art to how to build an engaging brand. Not to mention the ...
6. Healthy Habits for a Creative Life
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, we love to talk about living a healthy creative life. But, how does it play out in reality? From getting enough sleep to finding ways...
5. Leaving Your Day Job
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when to leave your day job, and what happens when you take that giant leap? From the joy of new-found freedom to the challenge of esta...
4. The Sacred Pause
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sacred Pause. How this simple practice can help us to become calmer, more grounded and better equipped to deal with changes and obstacles that com...
3. Making Space for Creativity
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get your creative juices flowing and keep showing up for your craft?
2. The Ups and Downs of Instagram
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram, we know it is a powerful tool, but how do we maintain a healthy relationship with it?
1. My Little Art World is Changing ...
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about decluttering and getting organised, the excitement of launching online classes and the perils of asking for feedback. O...