The Laura Horn Art Podcast

184. The Unexpected Gifts of Watercolour Painting

This week I chat with Richie about watercolour painting and why it can be such a helpful medium, even if you usually work with acrylics, oils, or other materials. Whether

183. It’s Never Too Late To Start

Join us for a conversation about taking small steps towards your dreams, no matter what stage of life or your creative career you’re at. We talk about overcoming self-dou

182. Why Authenticity Matters More Than Ever

In this episode, Richie and I ponder the question: is this even an art podcast anymore? Over the years, the topics we discuss have widened to include more about lifestyle

181. The Art of Creative Kindness

Today, Richie and I chat about how small acts of kindness can transform your creative practice. The idea for this conversation came about when I finally decided to clean

180. When Life Pulls You Away From Creating

We're back after nearly two years! In this more personal episode, we share why we stepped away from the podcast, the health journeys we've both been navigating, and how t

179. 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 reconnect with our play

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 knowing when to stop,

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 and I dive deep int

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 when we follow a creati

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 the many ways sketchb

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 and creativity has gro

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 business and practice hel

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 community connectio

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 my recent attempt at

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 with goals unmet. Sp

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 u

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 dif

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 a

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 b

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 sh