Art Vlog: Finding Creative Flow, Gelli Plate Printing, and a New Easel!

[@JenniferSmith-qv3yr]

Self care is completely foreign to me. I really appreciate seeing how you do it. It gives me ideas on how to take better care of myself. Thank you.

[@Whatever-t9s]

There are many cures for health problems including fibromyalgia n diebetes. My mum cured her hepatitus by coconut water

[@jademail77]

I love your advice of just starting with something simple to get going😍 Very helpful!!

[@patriciacarroll730]

Laura, I find your new space and willingness to be real so absolutely intriguing. Your process of what I call "living an artful life" is so beautifully revealed. I am super happy to have found you as a mentor! Thank you, Patricia

[@cilene2805]

You are always very inspiring to me. Thank you. Your studio is really lovely.

[@Whatever-t9s]

Such a wonderful blessing to have studio space with a garden and that gigantic water tank

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I feel very very blessed, it's a lovely space!

[@willywonka1854]

dont move the sink!!!!! Iam so grateful for my sink in my studio...it really makes a difference.love this video!

[@BB-nz5sk]

Laura Horn AND gelli plate printing?!?!? Happy dance!!! ❤❤❤

[@annagray4208]

Great video. Always good to be reminded to self care and enjoy our space. Without the pressure to always produce and paint.

[@katemorganart5876]

I love how you often mention self care in your art practice. I think for many of us it goes out the window with this drive to produce more. I love your tips in that area and it helps me to be mindful too. It’s a struggle;) Love the studio!

[@LauraHornArt]

It's an ongoing process for me. It's quite easy to slip back into the mindset of being "busy". This new studio has a really relaxing vibe. I feel like the previous owner was big on self care and it's embedded into the environment. My perspective feels different here and I really love it.

[@Whatever-t9s]

Very IMPORTANT. I hope people try something, start something that will benefit their mental health.

[@CyndiDuncanArts]

Admin consumes my life. I find I do best when I have dedicated art days. I did try doing art in the morning and admin in the afternoon, but I found myself getting in too late to do art! I have a mixed business: art, youtube, and vintage. The vintage business consumes most of my time.

[@susansieber6189]

Welcome wishes to your new space

[@leeannduraan7658]

Can't wait to see how you incorporate your gelli prints with your water colours!!. So exciting!!🎉

[@LauraHornArt]

Me too. I am excited to try layering them with other supplies and adding details on top. Such a great process to use as a starting point.

[@lisaburda5490]

Thanks for sharing, what a beautiful space you have now!! I love making those handmade books too! ❤

[@h.m.j9507]

Thank you for these inspiring episodes ❤️

[@sheilaschmid7768]

Self-care...wow, your focus on this is exactly where I'm at right now in life. Thank you for showing everyone the importance of self-care, and that it CAN be incorporated in every day, right along with all the other things we love to do, and need to do. Love your new studio space, and the reminders that nothing will ever be exactly perfect, but that we can find contentment from within ourselves if we just let it be. I'm looking forward to learning new artistic adventures with you.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, focusing on self-care makes such a big difference to my daily life. Sometimes I lose my way for a bit and get pulled into a busy cycle; but then I return to slow simple things and recharge the batteries. Thanks for watching!

[@teaganrath255]

What an exciting direction you and your practice are taking, Laura! :) Thanks for sharing. xx

[@talkeducation5118]

This was a very informative and inspiring video! And I really enjoyed seeing your garden, prepping lunch and talking through your ideas. Thank you!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Oh big work woul be amazing with your style…………wow

[@jasminetyral4660]

I love how you share Laura. I need to stop for perfection as it just prevents you from doing and progressing.

[@georgettevanvelzen4624]

Wow, what a wonderful gorgeous new space! Looking forward to all that you are going to do there. Love your self care influence; in general self care should be more common instead of feeling sort of guilty sometimes about it.

[@azzuparis]

The gelli plate prints are gorgeous!! This video was so relaxing! I love the new art studio, it’s so cosy and full of beautiful objects. Thanks for sharing this and I’m glad you are feeling better ❤

[@shannonhergott]

I’m happy to see you back! I missed your videos - your new space is lovely!! :)

[@amytrowbridge2173]

I love the self-care aspect. Between work and life, I struggle with jumping in. The struggle is real. Oh- by the way, I love that new easel.

[@alicecollins8241]

Beautiful work, I've been inspired to redo my craft room, ordered a new table and another rolling trolly to remodel. Enjoyed your studio tour So much. I stopped in the middle of the melting pot class to do this remodel, I hoping I'll have a better space soon and finish the class. Thank you so much for sharing

[@marthajacobo3519]

I have watched a few of your videos and find them full of interesting things, that I may not have known .... being a newbie. congrats on your new beautiful studio.

[@DeniseSokolsky]

Thank you so much for these posts. I love to see and hear all you are doing - your process- in making art, of being an artist. You are an inspiration!

[@bethmiller4266]

What a wonderful “talk” you shared with us. This was a breath of fresh air, Laura. You are gonna love, love, love the gelli plate. It’s versatile beyond words. Love your videos and that easel is the bomb!

[@juliebishop6898]

Nice to see you settling in😊

[@micheleleech8128]

This is great advice which I intend to follow. I have been through difficult times lately looking after my ageing mother and have stopped doing art for a while until I sorted things out for her. Now I feel ready to start again, and a jelly plate seems to be a good idea to start with as I intend to do collage work. Like yourself, I must take the time to also look after myself. Thank you for sharing.

[@DottyDelightful]

That cabinet is gorgeous, what a blessing your studio cottage is, living the dream Laura, I love it

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Great to see you all settled in your new space. And great to hear the excitement in your voice. Looking forward to seeing where it takes you.

[@lindatoews5265]

This is a great message and generous to share

[@LauraHornArt]

Happy you enjoyed the video 😊💖

[@journalforjoy1726]

I love your new art space, the big windows bringing in so much light and that lovely garden. Nothing tastes better than fresh organic produce straight from the ground! That’s a great easel, I think if you can work comfortably on that and be able to keep the sink space it could be perfect (personally speaking because I like everything at hand in one space, if I have to go anywhere else to do something like washing brushes etc, it interrupts the flow and I get distracted). When you said about before, getting up, not eating or drinking and getting stuck into your work at home before realising you are thirsty and hungry, I do this too. It’s weird when we work from home and have it all there but we don’t think, it’s not until you think about actually going out to work that you remember to eat and take a lunch and a drink because you don’t have it on hand, so why do we not do that when we have the convenience of working from home? I think most of us tend to do this. So I think that now you have a designated studio separate from the house it’s working better for you for self care. It looks and sounds so idyllic and I’m so happy for you. Also, most everything you said I can actually relate to, so thank you for this video. I wish you joy and fun in your new creative space.

[@piamorgaine901]

Bravo, Laura! Good on you, honey for your burst of new exploration with various tools, colors, etc. I love your gel prints and oh how fun to be able to right out into your beautiful garden for botanicals. As I write this, I'm both watching you as well listening to the choice of words of your music. Isn't it remarkable all the inner insights, growth, and all-round transformations that can take place by moving into an environment that's so inspiring? I love all your new ideas and your sense of bringing freshness into your art and life. And thanks especially for sharing yourself. I know you're bringing lovely, life-affirming inspiration to so many of us. I look forward to being a part of all that you look forward to sharing with us! ♥🌟♥

[@umitgeerts795]

I like to watch you, en inspired a lot !

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Oooh I love gelli printing! Your art is gorgeous, thank you . I use my gelli prints in journals, so ill look for your video on using gelli prints...

[@susierisk6179]

A wonderful cozy art studio. Love the pops of red in your decorations and gelli prints. It has to be amazing to be able to go outside and pick plants to use in your botanical prints. Thank you for sharing your lovely space and art!

[@artsyerinlife]

New here. Love your beautiful cottage and your mindful approach to life.

[@cristinaserena7914]

Thank you Laura for sharing, your cottage art studio is such a wonderful place to work I love it! ❤❤❤

[@layalialsudairy9992]

Such a Beautiful sunny studio. I love it. And I love your self care tips. I think that’s the most important thing now a days. And I always appreciate how you take care of all your plants.

[@ChantelleArts]

all of those prints must have been so fun to create, they are so pretty and colourful ❤

[@susanjensen9735]

Just subscribed to your KZbin channel and loved your video…thank you for sharing your BEAUTIFUL new space it looks heavenly, and thank you for your inspiration and beautiful work. Look forward to seeing a lot more of you 😊

[@ellenwilliams6406]

All great advice!

[@dinashufaniya3921]

Laura you are an amazing artist, and such a beautiful person. your creations are full of life with all its "moods"....they are interesting decorative yet deep, humourous or sad. Thank U for your art, and for your sharing your thoughts, your experience and your good heart. ❤

[@G.G.8GG]

What a wonderful, full of light space! And with nature right at hand it seems perfect. I love your botanical prints and colors!

[@beccogiallo]

Congratulatoins on your lovely new space, garden and all!

[@amandahilburn]

This makes me want to try a gelli plate ❤

[@rachelleandrichard]

Hi Laura. Great content as always. Rich is amazing with his camera skills. One tip I've seen people use to help secure an easel is to place a big bag of rice or something weighty on the base. You can put a piece of wood across the base and place the bag of rice on it or drape an XL bag of rice there. I hope that makes sense xo

[@marshamarkle7765]

I’m excited for your use of a gel plate and making it work with your style.

[@heikegutsche]

Thank you for charing, giving me impressions and a peaceful space, where the mind can rest for a while. A very nice new workingspace, and your Gelli-prints are so beautiful 🥰 - Many greetings from Germany.

[@fionagrimshaw682]

Looks heavenly.. thanks for a great video and helpful tips as always..

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for tuning in Fiona!!

[@beautifulbabiesbybetsy]

Loved that you mentioned the geli plate! I recently got a small one but I haven't tried it yet as I've been busy sculpting. My perfectionism causes me to keep changing around my art space until I feel relaxed. Knowing when to stop organizing and get to the art is certainly an important step. Love your new art cottage. Just beautiful and relaxing❤

[@andreatorraca8755]

very inspiring

[@artemisceleste]

I love, love, love your new space.

[@Runnerduck60]

Loved this!

[@MotivationalMinute2024]

Fabulous ❤❤❤❤❤

[@linafinasthlm]

So fun to see and thanks for sharing so much with us ❤

[@shelinahetherington4661]

Lovely to see you looking after yourself as well as gently starting up again. Moving house is quite a thing. ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

It has been a busy time, I definitely needed to jump into art, but also needed to practice some compassion and recognise how much work has gone into setting up this new space. I am glad I took the break from KZbin - it helped me to relax and enjoy the space so much more.

[@ljjacobsen68]

Oh gahhhhhh! I’ve missed you so much! This was a lovely one-sided catch up!! 😀

[@LindaRichards15]

Beautiful space & I'm excited about your gardens! I love that you decided to keep the sink space. You definitely need a sink in your creative area. If you don't like it, maybe change the cabinet stand of the sink to something more modern or up to date. Possibly even making the sink space smaller if you run into the situation of needing more floor space or storage area. This cottage is fabulous! I cannot wait to see more! P.S. Kudos to Mr. Richie for excellent camera work, he's got great skills! 👏🤘

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks Linda! I'm still getting a feel for the space and I like having the sink there for now. I will wait and see how my work evolves as I a not sure how much work I will be doing on canvas v paper. We will make some upgrades to the studio in time, but for now it just delights me to have my own space with such beautiful gardens to look out on. Thanks for mentioning Richie, he did such a wonderful job with this video. I'm thrilled with how it came together.

[@wildpeace]

Love this video Laura. You inspire my creativity with so much of what you do including your way of incorporating self care into the process. Loving the large canvases too! Your studio looks wonderful!

[@unscribble7975]

Your studio is beautiful!!! I recently watched a tutorial on Gelli plates and was influenced to fill my Amazon cart:) Would you consider building a course around Gelli art and book making? I'd be one of the first to sign up! Thank you for sharing your beautiful art and studio. You are truly an inspiration.

[@glamb3930]

I love the botanical prints you have created and the colours you’ve used. I never thought of using items from nature like this in my prints. I’m very inspired by your work and cannot wait to get my gelli plate out and try! Thank you ❤ xx

[@staciemartinez]

Hi Laura, I loved this video and really needed to hear all of your excellent wisdom and advice. And now I want to pull out my gelli plate and get to it!

[@miriamgillham6701]

This was another stella vlog Laura. I’m so happy for you and I understand the need to ‘perfect’ your space. It’s a natural way a creative thinks…So happy for you that you just decided instead to let go and get started. Yay!

[@kellybeale1895]

So glad to see you back and love your new space!! Can’t wait to see how you work in those beautiful deli prints you made ❤❤❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much!! I've been making even more since I filmed this video. So much fun!

[@kellybeale1895]

Anyway to put a thanks button on your channel? Or to your videos?

[@barbarasalmi3103]

It is good to see you on camera again!!! Missed you, but totally understand. So glad to see in your new space. It's lovely. I love the windows the most. Heavenly scenery... It sounds like you've got a handle on taking more time to care for your spirit with trying to live a more mindful life. I totally agree with that mission. I'm on the same track. About the gelli printing. I became a little crazed with for awhile, but I'm more reasonable about it now. I'm still love trying my watercolor abstracts. Acrylics are next on my list. By the way, I took your advice on going back to some of classes and gained a lot of inspiration again. Thank you for everything you do to encourage all of us out here on our art journeys❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Lovely to see you here Barbara, I can see how the gelli printing could get very addictive. I might need to set myself a limit on it so that I actually use the papers and move on to the plans that I have for using them!

[@barbarasalmi3103]

I can't wait to see what you do with them!!

[@julieboyle170]

Very inspirational - thank you Laura. Your studio and gardens look amazing.

[@polgara28]

What a great space! I hope you truly find your artistic muse there. Gorgeous prints, love the new color stories. Thanks for sharing. 🎨

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I can feel the muse waking up again and I am loving the new colour inspiration too.

[@kathybowen7263]

Such a beautiful space…. I love how you talk about all the positive things you are doing for yourself. I can definitely follow your lead. I’m excited to experiment with my gelli plate; I was in awe of some of the designs and the color combinations. Thank you for sharing.

[@julieallen5655]

Hi Laura Lovely to see you again. May I ask is your beautiful studio next to your home or is the location completely separate? The garden is gorgeous! Apologies if I’ve missed the explanation 😉

[@ThreefoldDesigns]

Oh, I haven't visited the 'new' Karkoo yet - we still go to their Blackwood store, as it's nearby where we live, but the Oakbank one looks amazing!

[@LauraHornArt]

This is actually the Blackwood one! I haven't been to the Oakbank one. I heard that the Blackwood one is closing later this year and you can tell as the stock has dwindled right down. So sad, I am devastated 😭😭😭😭

[@ThreefoldDesigns]

@@LauraHornArt Aaaaah, I didn't realise! I just assumed you lived closer to the Oakbank one - yeah, I am devo that it will be closing soon too :(

[@Karla_Smith]

Nice to meet you Laura. My middle name is Laura....😺 Lovely studio and garden space you have to just be you. It was easy to listen as your audio quality is great too. Have a good day, I will be back.

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Karla, Thanks for popping by and leaving some lovely feedback. Audio is so important and I have my hubby to thank for always sorting that side of things out 🙏

[@michelem4566]

Thank you for the much-needed inspiration, Laura : ) And, those botanical prints you created are lovely works of art on their own! Best wishes from Montreal, Canada

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you. I've been refining my techniques since I filmed this video and I agree, some of them are gorgeous and you could frame them up as they are or add some extra embellishments with other mixed media supplies. Loving the creativity of the process!

[@Rachelsjourney]

I bought myself a small Gelli plate a couple months ago, but I have not taken the time to play with it. I really need to try it out - especially with the botanicals. I love the way those look. Your new space looks amazing. Thanks for another lovely video!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks Rachel, you have to try the botanical prints. Really fun! I enjoy them the most, more so then stencils, though my wonky leaf stencil was fun. The place is coming along and getting cosier and more functional each day :)

[@rowenacorlett3146]

I have some wet strength tissue paper which is good for making collage paper but you're using what looks like lightweight paper - can you tell me what it is please? Thanks

[@towardsthelight4919]

Hi Laura I love your work I wish I had a studio space. Unfortunately I only have a tiny little space in my dining room but the main thing I wanted to ask you is could you give us a bit more detail on how to use the Gelli plate..e.g. how to apply paint ..you seem to have two colours and some of the pieces . How do you do that ?……do you have to wait a long time before you peel the paper off or should you do it straight away just little things like that as I’ve never done Gelli printing before and I’ve just ordered one.. thank you in advance. I love all of your videos. I haven’t seen all of them but I’m binge watching them at the moment.😅🙏💕

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for the lovely comment. It's probably a bit too hard to go into in a comment, as there are quite a few tips and tricks when using a gelli plate. I hope to have a video and possibly a course soon on gelli printing so stay tuned for that! In the meantime, be sure to head over to the website of the brand of gelli plate that you purchased, as they most likely have some great tips for getting started.

[@maryannwettler1791]

Laura, do you live at this property as well? It's unclear as to whether you moved your family in the main house. Thanks. @Laura Horn Art

[@LauraHornArt]

Sorry that wasn't clear. This property is used for the art business, we still have another house for living in.

[@lindatoews5265]

Keep the sink, an artist needs a muck sink!

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@artistikitty]

I think if you just harvest the green tops of those spring onions, without pulling the roots, you can get some more green tops from the same plant. I find if I plant the ends(root) from the store bought ones, they grow another green top. 🙂🥬🧅🧄

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much for sharing that tip! It would be amazing to keep then going and to have more!