Stay ConnectedKnown for their down-to-earth conversations, each week, artist Laura Horn and husband, Richie, share their experience of making art, running a business, and juggling family life.
Join them as they talk about the hot topics facing artists today. From finding your style to navigating social media, this podcast is packed with relatable stories and practical strategies to help you grow as an artist.
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Carrie Schmitt is back on the podcast and this time we are chatting about what it is like to write an art book.
I’ve always wanted to write a book but it always ends up in the too-hard basket! The process seems daunting and I worry about how I would fit it in with all the other aspects of running an art business.
It was wonderful to chat with Carrie about this as Carrie is a full-time artist, instructor and author. She sells original paintings, teaches online and in-person workshops, licenses her art with various companies and always has a few books on the go.
Her latest book, The Story of Every Flower, is a celebration of her 10-year journey as an artist.
In our conversation, Carrie takes us behind the scenes. You’ll hear about what inspired the book, the rituals and routines that have helped Carrie to create it, why she chose to self-publish and how she is approaching the marketing and distribution of the book.
If you have ever thought about writing a book, I encourage you to take a listen!
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/107
Order Carrie's book, The Story of Every Flower https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/the-story-of-every-flower/
Find Carrie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/carrieschmitt/
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We’re back! Over the past 6 weeks, we’ve been busy getting our house ready for sale and preparing to move. It’s been a crazy time full of mixed emotions. One thing that Richie and I didn’t realise, was just how much stress we’ve been holding on to.
In this episode, Richie shares his fears of not being able to sell our home after being burned before in the global financial crisis. Meanwhile, I talk about pulling back from social media, getting off the content creation hamster wheel and finding comfort in my sketchbooks.
We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/106
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Why is it so hard to take a break? For the past few weeks, Richie and I have been debating the idea of taking a break from the podcast. It’s brought up a lot of fear in both of us.
Will it be detrimental to our business? Are we letting down our listeners? What happened to being consistent?
It took a bit of time but eventually, we let go of our fears and focused in on the positives. More energy! New ideas! Fresh enthusiasm! With that in mind, we agreed to take September off to relax and go slow. The thing is I am not all that good at relaxing. Richie - yes. Me, not so much.
With a bit of free time on my hands, I decided to go look at some houses. You can guess what happened next. Yep, offer in and accepted! We are moving house and now more than ever we need to take that break!! So with that in mind, we are doing it. This will be our last episode until the 7 October 2020.
We hope you enjoy it and that it encourages you to let go of the shoulds and take those breaks when you need them!
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Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/105
Save 20% on Braver Things online class until the 19 September 2020 - https://classes.laurahornart.com/p/braver-things/?coupon_code=BRAVER20
It’s taken over 100 episodes but I’ve finally convinced Richie to sit down and tell his side of the story. If you are new around here - Richie is my husband and the co-host of this podcast. He is also an incredible boxing coach and photographer/videographer.
In this conversation, Richie talks about how he got started with photography, dealing with imposter syndrome and what it’s been like to join the Laura Horn Art Business. This includes a very honest discussion about how Richie has changed his approach to masculinity and become more involved in our family life.
One thing that comes through in this episode is how dedicated Richie is to encouraging others to pursue their passions. Whether he is coaching elite fighters or helping me out of a painting funk, Richie is the ultimate creative encourager!!
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/104
In today’s podcast, I’m chatting with Richie about my favourite art techniques and how refocusing on the process can kickstart your creativity.
This leads to some interesting lines of thought. Is leaf stamping sophisticated? Do I need a social media break? Should I have gone down that YouTube rabbit hole?
You’ll have to tune in to find out more. What I can say is that it is a relaxed and fun conversation about returning to creativity after a break and getting back to what you truly love.
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/103
Save 20% on Abstract Landscapes until the 19 August 2020 - https://classes.laurahornart.com/p/abstractlandscapes/?coupon_code=AL20
This week we have a special episode. We are going back and revisiting the very first artist interviews that I ever did. So that means you’ll be hearing from Andrea Soos, Ange Miller and Wendy Solganik.
What Richie and I decided to do was to take a listen to these episodes and find our favourite parts which was actually incredibly hard because there are so many good bits! But we have chosen a few snippets and we are sharing them in the one episode today. We hope that they will inspire you and encourage you to listen or re-listen to the episodes to hear more.
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/102
Find Andrea, Ange and Wendy on Instagram @andreasoosart @angemillerart @willa.wanders
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It’s easy to get caught up chasing quick wins and instant gratification but what if you slowed down and took purposeful action towards your long term plans? Where would you be in one year, two years or five years? What projects could you bring to fruition? A book, an exhibition, a podcast, an online course, a creative network …
There are so many possibilities but every single one requires consistent action over a long period of time. This week we chat about our own experiences with playing the long game including how we stay motivated and on task. We also chat about the harder parts and why sometimes you just have to bake cookies! We hope you enjoy the episode and it encourages you to stay the path and keep working towards your creative goals!
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Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/101
Save 20% on Abstract Landscapes until the 19 August 2020 - https://classes.laurahornart.com/p/abstractlandscapes/?coupon_code=AL20
This one is a bit special. Our 100th podcast episode! To honour the occasion we are chatting about the ins and outs of running a podcast! If you are curious about what goes on behind the scenes you will love this episode plus there’s plenty of healthy banter and laughs along the way. One thing we have learned is to not take ourselves too seriously.
A few things we talk about in this episode are: who does what, whether we ever argue, how much time it takes us each week and what our hopes are for the podcast’s future. We also have some tips for anyone thinking about starting a podcast.
Finally, a big thank to our listeners for all your support and encouragement for the first 100 episodes! Here’s to 100 more!
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Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/100
Save 20% on Abstract Landscapes until the 19 August 2020 - https://classes.laurahornart.com/p/abstractlandscapes/?coupon_code=AL20
Sometimes being an artist is hard. This week, in my first solo episode, I talk about the ups and downs of creative life and share a message of support to artists that are feeling discouraged or weary.
It’s a short episode but it’s enough. In many ways, this sentiment sums up what this episode is all about. Being gentler with yourself, letting go of the endless quest for more and trusting in your own creative path. I hope you find comfort and encouragement in the episode.
Find the show notes for this episode including a transcript of the message at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/99
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Who doesn’t like chatting about art supplies? Okay, maybe it isn’t Richie’s favourite thing but it is mine. I absolutely love hearing about what artists use right down to the little details - the size of their brushes, preferred substrates, go-to colours, homemade tools - I want to know it all! Are you with me on this? I hope so, as this week I am running through my mixed media artist toolkit.
We did an episode like this a while ago but it felt like it was time for an update! So join us as I chat about my latest loves. From the paints that make me swoon right through to the supplies that make Richie sparkle. Haha, all will be explained in the episode!
I also answer a few commonly asked questions including what tape I use on my watercolour paintings and how I get those pesky paint pens to work!
I hope you enjoy the conversation (hopefully more than Richie did) and if you check out the Supply List for my latest online class, Modern Mixed Media you can all the details on the items mentioned in this episode.
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/98
Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/
Join the Modern Mixed Media Ecourse - https://classes.laurahornart.com/p/modern-mixed-media/. The course begins on the 20 July 2020.
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