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.

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139. Proactive Ways to Reduce Stress & Tension

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

138. Redefining Success - What We Have Learned

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

137. Angela Terris - It's Never Too Late to Pivot and Change Your Path

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

136. Emmeline Webb - Taking Risks and Building Confidence Along the Way

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/

135. Stefanie Stark - Healthy Ways to Deal with Rejection and Failure

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/ 

134. Simone Linehan - Letting Go of People-Pleasing and Making Authentic Art

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/ 

133. Kiala Givehand - Growing a Creative Business That Feeds Your Soul

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/ 

132. Jenny Grant - The Creative Power of Feelings

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/

131. Leana Fischer - Turning Your Art Practice Into a Sustainable Business

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/

130. Helen Hallows - Valuing Your Work, Wisdom and Well-Being

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/ 

129. Christina Kwan - Finding Your Sense of Self as an Artist

Running a creative business is a lot like painting, sometimes you have to take things too far to know your limits. This week, Richie and I chat about this and why our 3-week break turned into 3 months. You'll hear our perspectives on burnout as well as the flipside - What happens when you slow down too much and become isolated and disengaged? We also talk about changes in the art community including the push towards more video content and the pros and cons of raw vs polished video production. Plus, we try not to gush or say too much about our upcoming artist interviews! This season we are focusing on artists that have a smaller social media following but are achieving success in different ways. We've called it the 'Redefining Success Series' and we can't wait to share it with you. The first interview will be out next week. Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/128 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

128. Know Your Limits. Busy vs. Not Busy Enough!

In this week’s episode, I am sharing a few posts and podcast episodes from other artists that have helped me to get back on track after a bit of a slump in my creative practice. They say a problem shared is a problem halved and I certainly have to agree with that. I’ve been taking a lot of comfort from other artists in the community and I wanted to share some of that comfort and support with you. Richie and I also reflect on this season of the podcast and talk about the positives that have come out of 2021 along with our plans for the future. We hope you enjoy the episode. This is the last episode of the season. We will be back in early May! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/127 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

127. Turning Things Around and Tapping Into Positivity

I'll just make a quick video for Instagram. It'll be easy. 5 hours later and with much cursing, I had nothing. Well actually, I did have some footage of the back of my head and some interesting shadows! If this sounds all too familiar, stay tuned! This week, Richie is taking over the mic and sharing his skills and knowledge as a videographer. Don’t worry though, it’s not super techy! This is the Keep it Simple approach to making a time-lapse video. Richie takes you through every step including setting up your equipment, finding good light, taking high-quality footage and even how to edit the video once you are done. Speaking of video, Richie has also created a little video to accompany this podcast so you can really see what is going on. The video is linked in the show notes. Also, if you are interested in a more in-depth course on making videos, make sure you register your interest at www.laurahornart.com/video-for-artists. Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/126 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/

126. How to Make a Time-Lapse Video

Sometimes the administration side of being an artist takes over to the point where you don’t feel like much of an artist at all! Too many hours behind the computer screen can leave you feeling tired, exhausted and full of self-doubt. When this happens something has to give! This week we chat about making painting a priority again. You’ll hear about the new collection I am working on, why I am laying low on social media and what happened when I took a break from my beloved online planner, Trello! We hope you enjoy the episode. Richie and I certainly had a good laugh about my amazing ability to overcomplicate things! If you also struggle with this balancing act and put way to much pressure on yourself, please know that you are not alone. Keeping things in balance is almost impossible but sometimes you do need to take a stand, rejig your schedule and claim those painting hours back! Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/125 Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Email Richie with questions for his solo episodes at laurahornartinfo@gmail.com

125. Balancing Making Art with Running a Business

Known 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 thrive as an artist.

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