Podcasts by The Laura Horn Art Podcast

63. 5 Tips for Making Abstract Art from 2019-10-16T06:55

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 using techniques that help...

62. Amica Whincop - Getting Back to What Is Important from 2019-10-09T05:23:41

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 you dig into it, that’s a whole lot of pressure! Listen

61. Podcasts, Vlogs and Classes - How do we find the time? from 2019-10-02T12:13:41

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 chat about why we love taking on these kinds o...

60. Julie Hamilton - A Passion for Paper, Paint and Pattern from 2019-09-25T10:30:53

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 licensing and what it has been like to pa...

59. Tracy Verdugo - Having Faith in Your Creative Journey from 2019-09-18T08:59:51

My guest today is Australian artist, teacher and best-selling author, Tracy Verdugo.

In this episode, Tracy shares her story and talks about having faith in your creative journey, even wh...

58. Bringing Joy to Your Creative Practice from 2019-09-11T05:10:26

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 I have in the studio, which books ar...

57. Susan Nethercote - Why You Need to Make More Art from 2019-09-04T08:07:03

This week’s conversation with Australian artist, Susan Nethercote, motivated me to get my paints out and start pl...

56. Overcoming Procrastination and Self-sabotage from 2019-08-28T11:50:07

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 vacuum. I also decided that my hair wasn’t ...

55. Tips for Making Art on a Budget from 2019-08-21T06:54:06

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 the most out of your materials?

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54. Kellee Wynne Conrad - A Lifelong Habit of Making Art from 2019-08-14T07:43:40

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 artwor...

53. From Chaos to Calm - My Reset Routine from 2019-08-07T08:47:02

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 SALA exhibition. All while juggling our kid...

52. Behind the Scenes of My SALA Exhibition from 2019-07-31T14:06:30

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 around we were up to our eyeballs in exhibiti...

51. Do Instagram Likes Really Matter? from 2019-07-24T12:06:44

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 alluding to! Last week, Instagram started hiding th...

50. How to Get Started with Email Marketing from 2019-07-17T10:01:30

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 trying to figure out what to write and how ofte...

49. Kelly Berghella - Becoming a Full-time Artist from 2019-07-10T03:57:10

My guest today, is mixed media artist, Kelly Berghella from @bergerandstuff. Kelly recently left her marketing job to focus on her ...

48. Braver Things from 2019-07-03T12:00:57

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 might be of interest to you guys so we sat d...

47. Staying Motivated When Your Energy is Low from 2019-06-26T07:24:23

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 business to run! I posted about it recently on Listen

46. Wendy Solganik - When the Art is Piling Up from 2019-06-19T13:16:39

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 Instagram).  Wendy has a wealth of exp...

45. Marketing with a 'Less is More' Mindset from 2019-06-12T07:30:12

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 we'd rather be making art than sitting in-f...

44. Ange Miller - Listening to the Cry of Your Heart from 2019-06-05T15:17:39

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-one coaching and has recently launche...

43. 10 Tips to Improve Your Painting from 2019-05-29T08:50:16

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 artist there’s a lot of bumbling through that hap...

42. Staying Healthy While Growing Your Creative Business from 2019-05-22T08:19:04

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, ‘I’ll just do one more thing and then I’ll relax’...

41. Andrea Soos - A Playful Process from 2019-05-15T14:54:10

Ooh, I have a special episode for you this week. I am talking with abstract artist, Andrea Soos! 

Andrea lives in Victoria, British Columbia where she makes art nearly every day from...

40. 5 Strategies for Selling Art Online from 2019-05-08T07:13:08

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 listed for sale? If you answered yes, st...

39. The Real Deal on Working Together from 2019-05-01T06:00:59

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 online classes. We didn't know where it wou...

38. 10 Tips for Painting a Big Canvas from 2019-04-24T11:10:31

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 answered yes, stay tuned. I've just go...

37. Face Your Fears & Grow as an Artist (Part 2) from 2019-04-18T00:14:38

This week we are continuing our conversation about fear. Last week we tackled creative fears and this time we are diving ...

36. Face Your Fears & Grow as an Artist (Part 1) from 2019-04-10T12:14:14

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 proud of. Recently, I asked this question over o...

35. 7 Tips for a Website that Works! from 2019-04-03T07:21:34

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, font combinations and cool little features. ...

34. Building Your Brand as an Artist from 2019-03-27T10:33:49

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 artist. In other words, it's super important! &nb...

33. Cultivating a Healthy Creative Practice (Part 2) from 2019-03-20T11:20:53

Today is Part 2 in our conversation about cultivating a healthy creative practice. Last week we talked about the work that goes on outsid...

32. Cultivating a Healthy Creative Practice (Part 1) from 2019-03-13T11:19:19

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 about the creative magic that happens <...

31. How to Run a Workshop from 2019-03-06T06:45:24

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 promote your brand. So how do you go about ...

30. Tips for Organising Your Studio from 2019-02-27T13:34:31

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 the case for my studio and last weeken...

29. Lessons in Art & Life from 2019-02-21T11:47:55

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 few things that I have realised are:

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28. Three Questions to Find Your Focus from 2019-02-13T22:47:32

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 of excitement turns into overwhelm. 

27. Done is Better than Perfect (or is it)? from 2019-02-06T21:11:03

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 and ultimately to get stuff done. But, and it...

26. How to Launch Your Next Creative Project from 2019-02-02T13:32:15

It's been a busy week at LHA headquarters. Our latest online class, Abstract Adventuring, went live and we released our fir...

25. 5 Instagram Strategies for 2019 from 2019-01-25T22:27:25

Part way through last year, my relationship with Instagram lost it's spark. After posting almost daily for several years, Instagram fatigue started to set in. I kept posting but I didn't have th...

24. Books & Podcasts to Stay Inspired from 2019-01-18T03:37:20

Not going to lie, the last few weeks have been hectic. Juggling school holidays while getting a Listen

23. 10 Organisational Tips for Your Creative Business from 2019-01-11T11:56:47

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, doing a stock-take of your art supplies, filing ...

22. Finding Your Unique Artistic Style from 2019-01-04T05:04:31

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/workbook dedicated to the topic. 

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21. Planning for 2019 from 2018-12-28T10:37:01

Last week we reflected on the year that was 2018. This week we are looking to the future. With our favouri...

20. Lessons Learned from 2018 from 2018-12-20T12:06:26

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. To be honest there has been a bit too much ...

19. How to Make Money as an Artist from 2018-12-13T04:52:36

So how do you make money as an artist? These days there are so many options. Original work, prints, lifestyle products, workshops, retreats, online classes, ebooks ... Join us this week as we ta...

18. The Lowdown on all my Favourite Art Supplies from 2018-12-07T02:26:28

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 mind over this. Meanwhile, I happily got on...

17. The Power of Community from 2018-11-29T02:56:31

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 how important it is to build your village, to...

16. Tips for Painting Big & Staying Loose from 2018-11-22T10:30:04

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. From painting in my gym clothes to banning ...

15. Getting Out of a Painting Funk from 2018-11-15T08:13:16

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 touched it at all. Then there are the days when...

14. So You Want to Print Your Art? from 2018-11-10T01:45:09

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 prints. Digitizing and printing your art is techn...

13. Going ALL IN on our Creative Business from 2018-11-01T22:20:45

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 from 2018-10-25T02:12:06

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. Being brave is the theme this week and it is fi...

11. Tips to Up Your Instagram Game from 2018-10-19T11:08:46

Growing an Instagram account is an art in itself. There's so much to master. Taking appealing photos, writing engaging captions, using helpful hashtags. The list is endless. This week we share o...

10. Powerful Online Tools for Your Creative Business from 2018-10-10T12:00:42

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 than others. I know that I bumbled along for...

9. Painting and Parenthood from 2018-10-03T01:10:32

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 things along the way. So grab a cup of tea and...

8. The Fear of Not Being Good Enough from 2018-09-26T01:36:32

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 you're not a 'real' artist. This week we share...

7. Steps to Selling Your Art from 2018-09-19T00:32:53

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 practical aspects of photographing, packagin...

6. Healthy Habits for a Creative Life from 2018-09-12T10:49:53

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 to cope with jealousy when scrolling throug...

5. Leaving Your Day Job from 2018-09-05T00:31:24

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 establishing routines and making boundaries. Thi...

4. The Sacred Pause from 2018-08-29T01:32:23

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 come our way. 

3. Making Space for Creativity from 2018-08-28T23:14:35

How do you get your creative juices flowing and keep showing up for your craft? 

2. The Ups and Downs of Instagram from 2018-08-15T09:55:17

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 ... from 2018-08-09T00:10:59

In this episode, we talk about decluttering and getting organised, the excitement of launching online classes and the perils of asking for feedback. Oh ... and going to the gym!