The Laura Horn Art Podcast

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, accounting, books, Netflix - it’s a mixed bag! Then it came to me. While I haven’t been painting as much lately, my life has felt rich with creativity. I’ve had time to discover new passions and I have finally learned how to take breaks and tackle tasks in short bursts. Could it be that I am living a well rounded creative life and finding balance in this busy world? It’s not perfect but it feels like I am on the right path. Or at least the right path for now! Richie and I muse on this in today’s episode and share plenty of laughs along the way. We hope the episode provides inspiration for your own multi-faceted creative life! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/143 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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 back at square one, uncertain about where you are heading and what direction you want to take. I have been experiencing this over the past week or two, so it was good to unpack it with Richie. We talk about why my art is changing, the negative impacts of social media on creativity and the advantages of lingering in the experimental phase. At the end of the episode, I share a few ideas that are less about resolving confusion and more about embracing it. I hope you enjoy the episode and it alleviates some of the pressure to have your art style boxed off and fully resolved! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/142 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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 a podcast! We also talk about our very different personalities and how they gel in our business as well as our relationship. It’s a short episode but a good one! I hope you really enjoy it. Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/141 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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 surface preparation, studio-set-up and facing the blank canvas (or in my case, wooden boards). While we share tips and ideas for getting prepared and setting up your space, we also talk about the value of jumping right in. Sometimes, the most important thing is that you splash paint and lay down some marks! Plus, we reflect back on last week’s conversation about self-care and stress. We hope you enjoy the conversation and it encourages you to make a start on a new piece or series of work without getting too bogged down in all the details! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/140 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Save 40% on the Mixed Media Class Bundle or 30% on the individual classes - Minimal Magic, Flourish and Flow and Braver Things. Find out more at https://www.laurahornart.com/classes. Coupon code (ART30) expires 5 November 2021 at 5:30 pm (Australian Central Daylight Time). 

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! It’s a humorous take on a serious topic - stress. Over the past few months, I have been exploring different ways to reduce stress and tension in my daily life. I’ve tried meditation, journaling, reading, yoga, walking, reducing caffeine and more. Shifting the focus of my health journey from losing weight to relieving stress has had some surprising benefits. This isn’t really an art-based episode and I actually stressed a bit about that (oops, still learning). I know that art and life are linked but sometimes I still feel the pressure to stay in a particular lane. Having said that, one thing I know is that being an artist, business owner and spending a lot of time online increases your health risks. So with that said, I’m going to keep having these conversations and this one is particularly juicy and packed with book, podcast and video recommendations! I hope you enjoy it! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/139 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Save 50% on your Flodesk subscription at https://flodesk.com/c/Y9WQOJ. Note, this is an affiliate link and I earn a commission if you sign up through my link.

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 an idea from each interview into his daily routine. Meanwhile, I talk about creating simple self-care habits, shifting my mindset in relation to marketing and feeling ready to try something new in my art. We hope you enjoy the recap and that you enjoyed the season! Richie and I will be taking a short break and returning on October 20 which is actually three weeks time, not two weeks as I mentioned in the episode. Until then, stay well and creative! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/138 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Join the waitlist for the Modern Mixed Media Ecourse at https://www.laurahornart.com/modernmixedmedia

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 moved away from digital art and embraced her childhood dream of becoming a fine artist. The conversation includes wonderful tips for loosening up, making art regularly and finding your own style. We also chat about the discipline it takes to run your own art business and why it is so important to consider if it is really what you want. Angela tells it exactly as it is and combines humour with practical advice. There are plenty of laughs and the word crikey seems to come up a lot! It’s the perfect end to what has been an amazing season of interviews. Next week Richie and I will be back together to recap the episodes and share what we have learned. Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/137 Find Angela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/angelaterris/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Join the waitlist for the Modern Mixed Media Ecourse at https://www.laurahornart.com/modernmixedmedia

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 and CONFIDENCE. My guest today is UK artist, Emmeline Webb. These days, Emmeline works full-time in her studio making vibrant mixed media artworks while her daughter, Maisie, runs her art gallery in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Getting to this point has been quite a journey. A journey that has involved selling the family home, starting a gallery just as the UK was coming out of a recession and completely revamping that gallery during the pandemic. I hope that you enjoy this week’s conversation and that it encourages you to do something that scares you. Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/136 Find Emmeline on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emmeline_webb/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Join the waitlist for the Modern Mixed Media Ecourse at https://www.laurahornart.com/modernmixedmedia

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 wasn’t long before Stefanie was exhibiting her work in shows, galleries and art fairs across the US and even internationally. In this episode, Stefanie talks about dealing with art rejection, making bad paintings and letting go of the pressure to stick with one style. This includes a really interesting segment around taking online classes and how sometimes it can be challenging to process what you have learned and put your own stamp on it. There’s also great information about working with galleries.  Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/135 Find Stefanie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stefaniestarkart/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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 truly want to make. In this week’s podcast, my guest, Simone Linehan, talks about letting go of people-pleasing and embracing her love of quirky faces even though they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. We also talk about Sim’s long and wonderful career. From working in graphic design for thirty years to the soulful art classes she now runs for women in her backyard studio. I’ve known Sim and admired her work and generous spirit for many years. We both live in the Adelaide hills so it was extra special to catch up and have a good chinwag! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/134 Find Simone on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/simonelinehanartist/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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 she built with that student shaped what was to come. Since then, Kiala has created over 100 courses and helped women all over the world to find what makes them happy. Her work is the culmination of many passions including poetry, book-binding, teaching and intuitive painting. In this episode, Kiala talks about spirituality, being multi-passionate and the importance of nurturing the relationships you already have. Kiala’s story shows that it is possible to build a creative business that also feeds your soul. I hope you enjoy the conversation! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/133 Find Kiala on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kialagives/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

My guest today is Swedish mixed media artist, Jenny Grant. When I reflected back on this conversation, there was one beautiful overarching theme. I can sum it up in one word - FEELINGS! Jenny talks about getting quiet and listening to your inner voice, taking risks and embracing the ugly phase of making art. We also chat about mountain bike riding, Swedish houses, and Lagom which means not too much and not too little. This is a humorous, honest and joyful conversation about creativity. I truly didn’t want it to end, which is why it’s a long one. So settle in, make yourself comfy and enjoy! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/132 Find Jenny on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/flowbyjenny/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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-between jobs she had a bit of time or as Leana calls it ‘white space’. She broke out her watercolour paints and quickly realised that this was what she really wanted to do. In 2014 she opened her online shop (May We Fly). Little by little, one painting at a time, it slowly became her full-time career. In this episode, Leana talks about building skills through rigorous practice, creating breakthrough products, setting up multiple income streams and building a small and faithful audience. If you are thinking about starting an art business or you are in the early stages of your career, this is such a helpful conversation! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/131 Find Leana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mayweflydesign/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

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 nature and it shows in the way that she uses paint, collage and stitch to capture the essence and mood of a place. In this episode, Helen talks about building creative confidence, using sketchbooks as 'process' books and becoming a more business-minded artist. There are many threads and themes in this conversation, but one thing that stands out is the importance of valuing yourself, not just your work but also your wisdom and well-being. Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/130 Find Helen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/helen_hallows_studio/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

I’ve been itching to share this conversation! Today is the first interview in the ‘Redefining Success Series’ and I am chatting with Atlanta-based artist, Christina Kwan. Christina is well known for her abstract and floral works on paper as well as her large-scale murals. She has recently reached the point where art is her main career. In the episode, she talks about the winding road to becoming an artist, wanting to give up many times and how her view of success has changed since becoming a mother. This is a conversation about losing and finding yourself again and again. It’s about acceptance and letting go or as Christina’s says in the interview, it’s about something and nothing. You’ll have to tune in to find out more! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/129 Find Christina on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/christina.kwan.art/ Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/