Looking for a quick burst of inspiration? You are in the right place! On my YouTube channel, I share short videos about my adventures as an artist. My hope is that you find each episode warm, encouraging, and helpful. Like catching up with an art friend!
This week's YouTube video features a painting makeover! Watch me transform a watercolour painting into a beautifully layered collage, blending different papers, mark-making, and even stitching.
Happy New Year, Everyone! I'm back from holidays, and in my latest video, I'm excited to share what's inside my travel art kit. This mixed media kit is perfect for art-on-the-go or creating at the kitchen table.
In this week's video, I continue working on the abstract painting from my previous video. It already has some marks and collage papers on it, and now I am building up layers!
This video takes you deep into my creative world. You'll see me creating collage papers using my gel press and then using those papers to infuse fresh energy into my large canvas work. Along the way, I share new art supplies that I'm loving.
Do you struggle to choose colours for your art? As a devoted colour lover, I am excited to share this video with all my best tips for collecting beautiful and interesting colour ideas for your art.
Join me for a relaxed vlog where I continue to navigate this new space, savour the charm of spring's gentle distractions, and let the inspiration of nature recharge my creative batteries.
Join me as I swatch and chat about the distinctive qualities of Daniel Smith Luminescent Paints. Discover how to enhance your artwork with their captivating sheen, shimmer, and sparkle!
Explore my brand new art studio in the Adelaide Hills, where nature and art meet. Take a tour, discover art supplies, and get inspired to create!
Come along for an exciting art supply haul! I can't wait to show you the art supplies I kindly received from Canson Australia. This is such a fun haul, with many products that are new to me.
Welcome back to my channel! It's been a while since my last video, and that's partly because I have been busy renovating my new art studio and partly because I got caught up in wanting everything to be perfect.
After quite a few years of juggling different studio spaces and trying to find a good workflow for our art business, Richie (my husband) and I have decided to bring everything under one roof.
Transform your art with these mixed media must-haves. From paints and inks to unique textures and surfaces, this video is a comprehensive guide to the mixed media tools and materials that I regularly use in my art practice.
Join me in my studio as I update my mood/inspiration board, tidy my space, and take delight in a favourite book. All things that I love to do when I want to hunker down for a season of focused creativity.
It's a wintry day, and I'm heading to the art shop. Come join me as I shop for a simple art kit to get started with mixed media.
This video follows my journey through a difficult time, exploring what happened and the ways I refocused on self-care and eventually found relief and comfort in my painting practice.
Are you looking for some of the best watercolour paints to add to your collection? Look no further! In this video, I highlight some of my all-time favourite Daniel Smith colours.
This easy-to-follow demonstration will help you let go of perfection and start enjoying your sketchbook spreads again!
I finished a sketchbook! It's such a good feeling, and this Seawhite of Brighton Plein Air Watercolour Sketchbook has been a joy to work in! Come join me for a full tour.
In this art supply deep dive, I run through ALL my favourite pens and markers! You’ll learn about different types of pens and how you can use them in mixed-media.
Learn how to create beautiful watercolour textures using items around the home such as cling wrap, salt, bubble wrap, and foil.
A relaxing "reset" day. Join me as I plan for the month ahead, unwind in my sketchbook, and get a few jobs done, like watering my big plants!
I love having a dedicated art space in my home, but getting it to function well has been quite a challenge.
Learn practical tips to help you take the fear out of the blank canvas or page and start creating art more freely.
Today, I am at the kitchen table unboxing new acrylic and watercolour paints. Plus, I talk about my favourite mixed-media brushes.
Join me as I set up my new home studio. Find out how I have organised the space with different zones and plenty of storage solutions.
My original watercolour paintings are almost ready for sale plus I've just finished two big abstract canvases!
From listing artwork on my website to finishing a few bigger pieces, it’s time to get stuff done!
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.
Hello, I’m Laura Horn
An abstract artist from Adelaide, that had a dream and kept chasing it. My first exhibition was even called Dream Chaser! Noticing a theme?
I followed my passion and created a beautiful, messy creative life around it.
Tapping into my creativity gave me clarity and confidence and it can do this for you too.
Nothing lifts me up more than seeing other artists step into their creativity and really come alive. Through my online classes, retreats and podcasts, I help artists to do just that!
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Watercolour and texture—truly a heavenly combination! What's even better is that most techniques don't require much. In fact, chances are you already have items around the house that can create interesting effects.