SKETCHBOOK TOUR / Packed with abstracts, mixed media layering, and more!

I finished a sketchbook and it’s packed with abstract explorations. Come join me for a full tour.

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornMarch 15, 2023pens, pens and markers, markers, mixed media art, art supplies, art demonstration, mixed media artist, posca, micron, copicComment

Favourite Pens and Markers for Mixed Media Art

In this art supply deep dive, I run through ALL my favourite pens and markers!

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornMarch 8, 2023pens, pens and markers, markers, mixed media art, art supplies, art demonstration, mixed media artist, posca, micron, copicComment

How to Make Watercolor Texture Swatches: Simple and Fun Techniques!

Learn how to create beautiful watercolour textures using items around the home such as cling wrap, salt, bubble wrap, and foil.

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornFebruary 15, 2023Vlog, creative blend art program, watercolor, watercolour, watercolour paint, texture, swatches, swatching, watercolour swatches, watercolor swatches, daniel smith watercolorsComment

DAILY VLOG / Monthly Planning, Sketchbook Bliss & Plant Care

A relaxing "reset" day. Join me as I plan for the month ahead, unwind in my sketchbook, and get a few jobs done.

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornFebruary 8, 2023Vlog, creative blend art program, sketchbook, sketchbook spread, sketchbook page, sketchbook demo, mixed media art, plants, plant care, planningComment

2023 Art Studio Tour | Reorganising again to finally find some flow!

I love having a dedicated art space in my home, but getting it to function well has been quite a challenge.

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornJanuary 28, 2023Vlog, creative blend art program, studio tour, studio, studio space, art studio, organization, organisation, art storage, art supplies, art materialsComment

How To Get Over Your Fear of the Blank Canvas

Learn practical tips to help you take the fear out of the blank canvas or page and start creating art more freely.

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornJanuary 18, 2023Vlog, art tips, procrastination, fear, blank canvas, blank canvas fear, confidence, making art, mindset, permission to play, creative blend art programComment

How To Paint Fun Botanicals

A simple and easy approach to creating mixed-media botanicals in your sketchbook.

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornJanuary 18, 2023Vlog, creative blend art program, botanicals, sketchbook, sketchbook demo, learn to paint, art tutorial, art lesson, step-by-step, sketchbook spread, sketchbook pageComment

Big Art Haul - Paints & Brushes

Today, I am at the kitchen table unboxing new paints and brushes. This will keep me going for a while!

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornAugust 12, 2022Vlog, art supplies, art haul, Unboxing, acrylic paint, watercolour paint, watercolor, paint brushes, art toolkit, new suppliesComment

Setting Up My New Home Studio

Join me as I set up a smallish art studio in the loft area of my new home. It’s very cosy up here!

Vlog, Season 3Laura HornFebruary 17, 2021Vlog, studio, art studio, organisation, organization, studio space, art supplies Comments

Getting My Paintings Ready for Sale

My original watercolour paintings are almost ready for sale plus I've just finished two big abstract canvases!

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornDecember 18, 2019Vlog, framing, watercolor, watercolour, acrylic, painting bigComment

Productive Studio Vlog: Setting Goals and Getting Stuff Done!

From listing artwork on my website to finishing a few bigger pieces, it’s time to get stuff done!

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornDecember 11, 2019Vlog, inspiration, art studio, planningComment

Must-Read Books for Artists

Find out which books helped me the most when I was getting started with my art career, and which books I have my eye on for future reading.

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornDecember 4, 2019Vlog, first-four, books, magazines, inspiration Comments

Watercolour Doodling: Relaxing Pattern Play

This week I am taking a trip down memory lane and painting mini watercolour abstracts in my “melting pot” style.

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornNovember 27, 2019Vlog, first-four, mixed media art, painting, watercolour, watercolor, sale, marketing, black friday Comment

Matisse Paint Haul + Studio Sesh

Join me in my studio for a Matisse product haul, update on recent work and a painting sesh.

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornNovember 20, 2019Vlog, first-four, painting, acrylic, canvas, art supplies, materials Comments

A More Flexible Approach to Time Management

I tried creating an “ideal weekly schedule,” but it was too rigid. Find out about the changes I made.

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornNovember 13, 2019Vlog, first-four, organisation, productivity, scheduling, art biz, organisational tools, first-three Comments

Getting Started on a Big Abstract Canvas

Join me in the studio this week as make a start on a big canvas using Matisse Background Paint (coloured gesso).

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornNovember 6, 2019Vlog, painting, abstract, paint, Art Supplies, colour palettes, staying loose, first-four, canvas, painting big, first-three Comments

Q&A: Choosing Colours, Sealing Work, and more!

What do you use to seal your work? Do you always stick with your chosen colour palette plus more! | Q&A

Vlog, Season 2Laura HornOctober 30, 2019Vlog, painting, abstract, paint, Art Supplies, colour palettes, sealing work, varnishing work, staying loose, q&A, question time, first-four, first-three Comments

Sneak Peek at my New Class, Abstract Landscapes

Join me in the studio as I chat about my latest online class, Abstract Landscapes.

Vlog, Season 1Laura HornOctober 1, 2019Vlog, painting, online art class, abstract, abstract landscape, first-four, last-four Comments

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