Bright Colours, Simple Watercolour Exercises, and My Latest Sketchbook!

[@LauraHornArt]

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[@heatherslabosz1070]

I like how you introduced brighter colors to your palette. Great way to keep thinks fresh 🖼️ so inspiring. Thank you 🙏

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, it felt like it was time for a colour palette shake-up. Glad you enjoyed!

[@AnnieBarnett-s1p]

Loved watching your playing with watercolour. Please do more like this!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! More to come!

[@BarbaraV-b5z]

Wow Laura. So much information. Lots of inspiration. Thank you. ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! Glad it was inspiring. Love creating these kind of videos 🎨✨

[@QOGS]

Getting back to basics! Luv how you do color swatching!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I've been having fun with my swatching approaches!

[@nicolereddington215]

Yes more please🙏Im desperately holding onto an art practice rn via my sketchbook, so i really appreciate the inspo to stay loose and play! 💕

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Nicole, lovely to see you over here. Gosh I relate to your statement "desperately holding onto my art practice via my sketchbook". I am not sure if I would even still be an artist if I hadn't incorporated sketchbooks into my art practice. It's kept me going through some of the troughs. I am feeling like sketchbook work is going to be a key focus of my KZbin channel-more videos on the way! I hope you can enjoy some creative moments in your sketchbook very soon! Laura x

[@sheilaschmid7768]

Yes, more…more of everything new and old. This was a beautiful reminder for me as well, to go back through the classes I’ve purchased and revisit things I may have missed or forgotten. Love the new sketchbook - I didn’t realize Arches made a watercolor sketchbook. In my shopping list 😍♥️!!

[@LauraHornArt]

I didn't realise for a long time either. It feels so lovely to work in. Fantastic for a dedicated watercolour sketchbook where the premium paper can really be experienced. I am less fussy when working in a more mixed-media way, but I love Arches for my watercolours. No paper quite like it!

[@HJCook-yx8qs]

would love to see more,,,,,,,thank you again for sharing what your process...love everything you do 🤩😍

[@LauraHornArt]

You are very welcome, more coming soon!

[@LynnLBE]

I like it I like it❣️❣️. Can’t wait to see your cool style with these brights❣️. I LOVE the oranges page🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! 🤗 It's so fun to experiment and play!

[@ankigatoni6967]

The trees painting 😮. Beautiful colour palette! This could be a large painting ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much, I love how it turned out!

[@asecondinmylife]

Love this video. Some really beautiful colour palettes there too

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much!

[@janinafisher101]

It amazes me how soothing and relaxing it is to just watch you painting swatches! I think the variety of colours also makes a difference to how it stimulates one's spirit!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for such a lovely comment, I am glad that I can offer a little peace and calm in this world through my arty adventures!

[@susancromer6758]

Love this! Your color combos are so lovely, and your way of explaining and sharing are so inviting and engaging. Thank you! Especially love how your trees turned out!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much! These colours were so fun to play with!

[@Kim-hb2qi]

I love the brighter colors and your designs in this sketchbook. Just gorgeous. Thank you.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, Something about the bright colours is really speaking to me at the moment!

[@mizdori]

Thanks so much for this. Such a great video full of info. I’m feeling very inspired. And definitely would love to see more videos like this one.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I have more videos planned :)

[@sigrunasa]

Great to see this beautiful sketchbook, thank you

[@LauraHornArt]

You are welcome, really enjoying this one!

[@debsllewelyn230]

Thanks for this lovely video Laura, yes please would love more watercolour explorations xx

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’m really loving my watercolours at the moment. So soothing for the soul! More explorations coming soon ❤️

[@elfincrafter]

This sketchbook is fabulous! I love the concept. Would love to see more 😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the encouragement! I’m loving the ease and fun in this approach. Will share more!

[@KittehNow]

I agree❤❤❤

[@KittehNow]

This is exciting! ALWAYS love your work and videos. Thank you, Laura

[@Truthfully7]

Fabulous video, thank you Laura..💐💐💐💐💐🥰🥰🥰

[@LauraHornArt]

You are very welcome! Always love making sketchbook focused videos 😊🎨✨

[@cindylammon6036]

Love what you’ve created with your watercolors in this sketchbook. I’d definitely like to see more!

[@LauraHornArt]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@ChantelleArts]

These look stunning, I am loving the new palettes ☺☺

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, so fun to branch out as far as colour. Glad you enjoyed!

[@susierisk6179]

Yes, more in this sketchbook and more watercolor exercises. These practices look beautiful. Thank you!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the encouragement. More to come!

[@BeckyPartridge1]

I love how you are venturing into brighter colors!❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, something shifted in me recently and a whole new world opened up! So many new colour possibilities to explore!

[@stephenjohnson4879]

Would definitely like to see more … the sketchbook so far looks fantastic and appreciate how you’ve explored a brighter palette. The warm orange page particularly caught my eye. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the encouragement. The new colour combinations have definitely sparked something in me. Look forward to sharing more!

[@artistamylynn]

Thank you so much for sharing your sketchbooks and your process! Very inspiring and informative❤

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenmiller998]

It’s so interesting to see how people create something beautiful when swatching colors. Inspiring!

[@LauraHornArt]

Swatching can be such a great activity, especially if you aren't sure what to make. It often leads somewhere!

[@suemarkwald159]

This is such a great idea for getting to know your colors as well as composition! Thanks ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

I am happy to hear it resonated with you, thank you for watching!

[@jasminetyral4660]

Love all of your suggestions and your sharing!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the ideas in this video!

[@annazajda470]

Love the concept about exploring color combinations !!!! I will start do it today also! Thank you sooooo much for inspirations Laura.

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome and thank you so much for commenting on the video. It is so appreciated 💓

[@gina3381]

Love listening and seeing your art creations Laura. Would love to see more 💕

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much! More to come!

[@cristinahutchins1902]

Thank you for sharing your latest sketchbook and explorations. Yes, I would love to see more of your explorations in this sketchbook.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I will definitely share more. I am in love with this approach!

[@LornaPitt]

Absolutely love this video thank you Laura !!!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericadrake2366]

I appreciate everything you share. Loved watching you working here. Thank you Laura😊

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome. It's lovely to be able to share snippets like this.

[@peppamlowe]

This is such a good idea to explore colours and their relationship with other colours. Thank you so much!

[@LauraHornArt]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@susanorban3059]

Hi Laura I really enjoyed watching this video. All the colors beautiful and you've made beautiful art out of swatching colors an̈d making some simple shapes. Love this whole idea! Thanks for sharing! Susan in Az🥰

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Susan, thanks for tuning in. Glad you enjoyed it. It's been such a fun and addictive process. Can't stop!!

[@lamsing6090]

I do love your work Laura. I recently bought the DS Primatek set which included the Serpentine Genuine. Some of your colour palettes are very inspiring. The geometric shapes are a nice switch too.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I’m enjoying the switch up. The Serpentine Green looks so interesting when dry. Quite like the unusual split in the colours and the earthy granulation. Reminds me a bit of Green Gold, but textural.

[@polgara28]

Ohhhh, this is going to be fun! Absolutely fabulous sketchbook so far, and how exciting is it to explore new colors and styles! I just bought Jadeite and received it yesterday. Ordered Purpurite too, so going to have fun exploring those. I also finally got the Moonglow so I can take your Watercolor Explorations class. Thanks for admitting that you'd covered a mistake by doing the penwork and the 2nd layer of triangles. You know what? I loved both of those sketches! You have a great talent for knowing just what something needs, I've seen it in your art over the years. The excitement you have about this is very contagious. ♥

[@LauraHornArt]

Enjoy your new colours! I'm realising more and more that sharing my mistakes and improvisations is helpful and interesting. Maybe even more so than "perfect" art. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the kind words about my art. I appreciate it!

[@heidijohnson349]

Yes, please, more! Loved this video and I'm headed to the studio to open my sketchbook!

[@LauraHornArt]

So happy to hear this. I hope you had fun in your sketchbooks. I think I would live in my sketchbook if I could!! My favourite place to play.

[@annickcottom5500]

I really love your explorations of watercolours especially the brighter colours. Its reminded me to revisit the watercolour explorations I did some time ago. Thank you for sharing, and yes please I'd like to see more of the sketchbook! 😀

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! It felt really good to go back to working in this way, drawing inspo from the Watercolour Explorations class, but also giving it a vibrant and fresh twist. Excited to share more.

[@annieRadonjic]

Yay! I love brought, vibrant colours! ❤️❤️ I don’t use neutrals. (My browns, greys etc aren’t touched). Love you using these fabulous new popping colours! Xx

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you are enjoying this shift, Annie! Up till now I have been the opposite to you; all the brights end up being untouched and the neutrals get such a workout. Change is good though!

[@KittehNow]

This is fun and exciting. Thank you, Laura, for another great video ...would LOVE to see more like it with the brights😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. More bright stuff is definitely coming. 😊🎨

[@pamelaubeda2514]

I recently busted out some of the granulating and mixed colour DS paints….like serpentine, cascade, etc. I was playing around and went back to put some drops in my swatches and my goodness they transformed with the separation ! I had forgotten and would love to create art just doing this! I bought a piece of art lately that used a separating green in trees with backwashes and water drops and it creates so much depth, interest and texture! I’m addicted to swatching and would love how to make art with that process. Loved this video and can’t wait for your new takes on your previous classes!!

[@LauraHornArt]

I know exactly what you mean. I haven't been using watercolour as much in the past few years. Coming back to it and seeing those beautiful colour splits and textural effects has me all giddy again!

[@Devenny67]

Definitely would like more sketchbook examples

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, looking forward to sharing more sketchbook videos!

[@cherylrugg4750]

So beautiful and helpful! Love your videos and appreciate your willingness to share your process. Thanks!😊

[@LauraHornArt]

So glad it was helpful! Sometimes a simple idea can spark your art enormously!

[@sarahmartinec4359]

I enjoyed this video so much because you created beautifully works of art just practicing swatches and basic shapes. I find it’s my favorite way to paint as I struggle with painting actual pictures like florals and landscapes. Thank you so much!

[@LauraHornArt]

It's a beautiful relaxing way to create, glad it connected with you!

[@JordanHunter333]

Just love this exploration, Laura! I am such a newbie to watercolor, and have had to take a break from my own learning and exploring because...well, life! But this is exactly the kind of video that keeps me connected to all of the possibilities waiting. Saved this to watch again when I can set myself up and paint along. Grateful for all of your content. 🙏❤🙏

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, and I know what you mean about life getting in the way! This is such a lovely approach for when other types of art feel like too much. Enjoy it again when the time is right and keep an eye out for more videos along these lines. I am very much in need of watercolour meditation lately!

[@JordanHunter333]

@@LauraHornArt Thanks so much for your reply, Laura. I will absolutely keep an eye out. 🙏

[@liesbethartlife]

Absolutely loved this video ❤ glad I just found your channel

[@LauraHornArt]

Delighted to hear that!

[@cherrycato1940]

Thank you for sharing….

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome!

[@catherinevantil3883]

I would love to see more of you exploring brighter colors in a sketchbook. Also, what is the type/name of your new paintbrushes? Thanks 😎

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks Catherine. I am loving the Princeton VelvetTouch range for watercolour. I have a video coming out next week which is all about my favourite watercolour art supplies.

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

🌬🎨Thanks for the Idea. When I last chatted with you I bought my first 2 Daniel Smith Smith watercolor's 😊 I ordered 2 more last week Ultramarine blue and Sepia. Next my I will order 2 more any Ideas what colors I should order. I have the 2 I just mentioned and Green Gold and Amethyst Genuine witch I Love 😊 Thank you for all your Help and Inspiration Xo

[@LauraHornArt]

You have selected lovely colours for your DS collection!

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

​@@LauraHornArt😊 Thank you for your support 😊

[@barbaradart6739]

More more more please.

[@LauraHornArt]

More to come! So glad you've enjoyed it!

[@ilahjarvis]

If you are looking for colors that flow out into others, most of Qor brand paints tend to do this to other brands because they usey a different binder, aquazol, instead of the typical gum arabic.

[@LauraHornArt]

That's so interesting, I will have to try them. I love colours that flow easily! Thanks for the tip!

[@sagepremoe1565]

Even your practice sheets are beautiful. 🙂?How do you decide which color combinations you're going to use? Do you use the color wheel? Do you intuit it?

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! Mostly intuition, though I do gather a lot of colour inspiration. I have a couple of KZbin videos that might help: one on how I collect colour palette ideas and one on colour books that I use for inspiration. They are up on my channel.

[@teresabrock5168]

Love this idea. What size watercolor brush do you use?

[@teresabrock5168]

Sorry to pull the trigger. As I listened further on in your video, you did mention that you were using a round size 8 Princeton velvet touch. I will be getting one of those. It looks lovely. thank you so much for the information

[@LauraHornArt]

Yes, that's the one and it is lovely. A new favourite of mine. Size 8 is my workhorse brush, I use it for so many things.

[@rachelhambone1159]

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