How to Build Up Mixed Media Layers in Your Sketchbook (Tour + Demo)

[@zielona_f]

for someone who repeatedly gets told she is overworking pieces and should learn to pick up the important bits of a piece, ur approach of going back and pushing thru is a fresh breath of air.

[@LauraHornArt]

I love that! It's pushing through; that's key. Almost all my art pieces are "overworked" at some point in the process. It's fun trying to tame them!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Laura, I really really enjoyed looking at your art journals and then watching you adding more to them all. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much! I am so happy that you enjoy watching the process!

[@zoewhite7705]

So happy for this video. When I watch videos on creating backgrounds I’m always left thinking “but what happened next?” Love that you did a follow up to show us. I hope there’s a part three so we can see how they finish up.

[@LauraHornArt]

That’s what I often think too - “now what …” I’ll make a note to share the fully finished pages of the ones at the end in another video. It’s great to see incremental progress on spreads. Glad you enjoyed!

[@zoewhite7705]

@@LauraHornArt You’re the best, thank you!

[@andreacilliani228]

I’m just beginning my artistic journey, but I also find that most of the time I would rather add a couple elements to five pages than get a whole page done from start to finish. Thanks for validating my erratic process 😂 a lot of artists on this platform portray their work as made all-in-one-go

[@LauraHornArt]

Ah, I totally get it! Creating doesn’t have to be all-in-one-go, and sometimes those layered, evolving pages turn out to be the most interesting. Embrace that “erratic process”-it’s uniquely yours 😊🎨

[@bingealicious5387]

I loved that first purple spread, also love your teaching style, very soothing voice, and beautiful art :) happy to have stumbled across your channel.

[@LauraHornArt]

So happy you stumbled here! Thank you for watching 💕

[@juliasartchannel4577]

I always grab my sketchbook when I am watching your videos, Laura

[@LauraHornArt]

That makes me very happy! Thanks for sharing 🎨✨

[@bonniemiller3587]

Another blast of ideas…thank you!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, glad it delivered on inspiration ✨🎨

[@jdevereux9155]

Always enjoy your podcasts & KZbin videos. I like the mix of life style with materials & making. I’ve reduced what I watch & listen to due to ill health. But you remain a firm favourite. Much appreciate the time & effort you take & always look forward to what you share. Enjoy your few weeks off & look after yourselves ☺️

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, sorry to hear about your health challenges - sending positivity your way!! I feel honoured to be in your mix of things to tune into ❤️

[@debbie9035]

As always Laura, it’s inspiring to see what you are working on! Thanks for taking the time to share your process!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@maryjones3369]

I always love your processing thoughts..so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talents! ❤️❤️

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, it's great to hear that you enjoy hearing a bit about the "thinking" that accompanies the art! I find it helpful for my own art practice to talk through the process! Win-Win!

[@unscribble7975]

I wish you could feel my excitement when I get an email saying you have a new YT video and podcast! Thanks for sharing your talents! PS the new apron look fabulous on you.

[@LauraHornArt]

Wow, thank you! Such a lovely comment to receive. I’m super happy with the apron and all the other IKEA goodies we picked up!

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so good, such a fantastic tour ☺☺

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love being able to share a bit behind the scenes with all of you!

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Yes, I was curious about that spread with the bold shapes & red splatters. All the the progress is good to see & the apron is 🩵 Thank you Laura🌸

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I honestly didn’t know what I was going to do with that spread, but now it’s a fav and I love the apron!

[@donnamorina7846]

I too get overbogged on my paintings, trying too hard I suppose, and it gets discouraging. You always lend a sense of ease to me in that I do need to carry on with practice but maybe try a different approach in my layering. Thank you, Laura for sharing your pages, it helps a lot to see how a talented artist thinks.

[@LauraHornArt]

It can certainly take time and tons of creating to find that balance. I hope that some of my tutorials may help you along the way, wishing you the best! Happy creating!

[@chrisclarkin3510]

I have 6 books I've used over time. It is so hard for me to let go. I'm rough on myself.

[@elfincrafter]

Love watching the mark making. I seem to be a bit stuck with marks & so I've taken to drawing shapes & thinks in my acrylic clean off journals. I'm overly conscious of copy other people & want to find my own marks.

[@LauraHornArt]

Drawing shapes and things is the perfect start! I love to just go for it and see what marks I end up with, it's always an adventure.

[@reddoglady1]

thanks for sharing laura.....always inspiring and always pick up new tips.......

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I’m really enjoying the KZbin format lately so it’s lovely to get positive feedback!

[@denisecope]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I love your work so much.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much! I’ve been loving the art that comes through in this sketchbook, just something about it!

[@angelakapler2997]

I love your videos! Your colours are soft and the way you build on them is always inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are welcome, I love creating relaxed KZbin videos like this one where I chat through my process. ❤️

[@kathybowen7263]

I love when you share videos like this. Very inspiring. It’s like painting with a friend. Thank you!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! That is the best feedback ❤️

[@naziajavid1950]

Love your work

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you!!

[@nicolejimenez2377]

So very pretty, all of your artwork!

[@LauraHornArt]

Many many thanks! 🥰

[@sheilaschmid7768]

So fun to see these refreshing and creative ideas! Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🎨✨

[@polgara28]

Watching your videos always gets my creative juices flowing! Love the art you make, so gorgeous and luscious! 😍

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much 🎨❤️

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

Thank you!! Very inspirational and helpful thank you 🙏

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 🎨

[@1HeathersJourney]

SO much inspo!

[@LauraHornArt]

Yay! Glad you found the video inspiring! Thanks for watching 😊

[@RobinGayl]

Thank you for sharing your process for layering…love the botanical mark making…do you practice your botanical marks on scratch paper before making the marks on the journal spread?

[@LauraHornArt]

You are welcome :) Most of the time I just go for it and see what happens. It's really up to you. Having a piece of paper close by to practice on is a great approach too!

[@charlinerodrigues2661]

Merci infiniment 😊🙏j’ai vraiment aimée cette vidéo.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, happy to hear that! It’s great to get the feedback ✨

[@jeridawnperkins8958]

OMG you know I love you art but that apron!! Gimme!! Where'd the link for that! I love it! :)

[@LauraHornArt]

IKEA! They have so many hidden treasures! www.ikea.com/au/en/p/kalfjaeril-apron-patterned-blue-light-beige-90493130/

[@lucymcconville7780]

Wonderful ideas about how to build after an initial background, thank you! I'm excited to get to my art desk now! I'm curious about the music you have playing...will you please share a music credit? (Watch it be Taylor Swift and everyone reading this will think I live under a rock. Hahaha!)

[@LauraHornArt]

I love that this video has you excited to create! That is what I always hope for. We license royalty-free music through a subscription service called Soundstripe. There is definitely no Taylor Swift in the catalogue!! The songs are by an artist called Cira Grandi, the first one is called My Roots and the second song is called One More Chance.

[@hazielanath]

Doesn’t the ink bleed to the other side?

[@LauraHornArt]

I only use acrylic ink and they don’t bleed through, alcohol inks would though.

[@paulenedean3774]

I love to see your creative thoughts come to fruition because sometimes I look at something I’ve painted as a background and I can’t see where I want to go next with it. I’d love to see more of these videos. Thanks Laura.❤️

[@eileenhoney6426]

You’re so tidy!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I try!