Sketchbook Tour + A Fabulous Book For Mark-Making Inspiration

[@LauraHornArt]

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[@barbarasalmi3103]

Please do show how you work in your sketchbook. I am a great fan of you and your art. As you know, I have taken every class you have offered. Also, I enjoy your podcasts with Richie❤

[@cassandrascott2613]

Yes, please❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi Barbara! It is lovely to see you here and thank you for the amazing feedback. I have so many video ideas. I am excited to continue the KZbin journey and feel like I am beginning to find my feet here. It's lovely to see familiar names in the comments!

[@ericadrake2366]

Yes, I’d love to see you working in more of your sketchbooks, your presentations are always excellently done. Thank you Laura.

[@LauraHornArt]

Oh thank you! More to come!

[@marilynbanks1480]

Thanks for a lovely sketchbook tour! I’m really enjoying your class “Sketchbook Sanctuary “ right now. Yes, please show us how you use your pens!

[@LauraHornArt]

So happy to hear that!! I love a good pen session. It's one of my favourite ways to slow down and have a really relaxing art sesh.

[@Craftylisa69]

Loved this look through . I’m learn8ng so much. Need to see your doggy🥰

[@cristinahutchins1902]

Yes, more sketchbook videos. please.🙏🙏🙏

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for watching! I'll certainly add more sketchbook videos to the list 😊

[@janinafisher101]

Your sketchbook tours are always an inspiration, Laura, and I love the process of going back and forth to add and subtract over time!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! It's always fun to dig out an old sketchbook. Sometimes it surprises me what I appreciate after a break and what no longer floats my boat 😊🎨

[@ChantelleArts]

I love how different every single page is, it's incredible! 🥰

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much, sketchbooks are incredible tools!

[@julialucas6626]

Love the many ideas and artwork that evolved on each page. The colours and textures. So much beauty. Thank you for the flip through Laura 💖🌿 Please share the other sketch books

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for a lovely comment! I will certainly be sharing more in the future 💗

[@julialucas7801]

@@LauraHornArt You are welcome! Thank you. I look forward to seeing what you created ❤

[@katiehanrahan5293]

Yes, would LOVE to see how your work in your sketchbook. It would be helpful and inspiring!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the encouragement! I have a few sketchbooks that I will put aside for KZbin sessions.

[@rahimirahimi8560]

i would love to see how you "finish" your sketchbook with pens.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! It's on the list of videos to make. The growing list 😊🎨✨

[@debrastevens9842]

Beautiful sketchbook tour and would love to see more. Your work is always so inspirational.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I have a few more sketchbooks that I will share over the coming months! I love sketchbook tours; they are always so fascinating.

[@lesliecallaway6544]

Yes, would love to see your process! Thanks, Laura!😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for the feedback, will keep in mind for future videos. 🎨✨

[@JessicaCinNY]

I love seeing inside your sketchbooks and watching you create inside them. I'd sit and watch a long tour where you just flip through all your sketchbooks. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@LauraHornArt]

You're very kind, thank you so much 💕

[@urjarefalo65]

Thanks Laura. You've given me some ideas of going back into my sketchbook work and going over parts in different ways ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Fantastic, it's very freeing to go back in and re-work pages! I often love the pages I re-work even more than some that turn out well in the first instance. All part of the process! Very grateful for the opportunities that mixed media provides!

[@betsyjackson7489]

Love these sketchbook tours. Yes please, keep sharing all and any. So many great (organic) ideas + the reminders to not be so fussy and see what shows up are wonderful. As well as the freedom to go back, revisit, paint/collage over...Thank you for sharing. I am inspired!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment and encouragement to keep sharing. Glad it was inspiring!

[@elfincrafter]

Amazing inspiration. I would love to see more of these mixed media sketchbooks 😊😊

[@LauraHornArt]

More to come!

[@debsllewelyn230]

Yes please to more sketchbook process videos! Loved this xx

[@LauraHornArt]

Will do! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancykvorka9796]

Thank you, this was a great video and refresher. I would like to see more spreads from your sketchbooks.

[@LauraHornArt]

You are very welcome, I love sharing sketchbook videos, so there will definitely be more over the coming months! It's great to get the feedback to keep sharing sketchbook related stuff!

[@jademail77]

We want to see the puppy🥰🥰🥰 Love this video!!!

[@LauraHornArt]

You are right, I haven't shared Willow in ages. I will make sure she has a guest appearance soon 🐶 She's looking more and more like a little dog now rather than a little pup!

[@rhondabody5554]

Sunday would be great!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for the feedback, I have a good feeling about Sundays. Seems like a lovely day for catching up on art videos. I often tune in myself to videos on Sunday.

[@jane2888]

Definitely more sketchbook inspiration!

[@LauraHornArt]

Will do! 😊

[@jademail77]

I love that last spread especially w the patterned leaves emerging out of the white background!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I really enjoyed working in that little square sketchbook!

[@julialucas6626]

Love the many ideas and artwork that evolved on each page. The colours and textures. So much beauty. Thank you for the flip through Laura 💖🌿

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much!

[@julialucas7801]

@@LauraHornArt You're welcome

[@donnahardy9840]

Thank you, Laura, for sharing this. I would love to see more of your sketchbook creations. I find my sketchbooks very meditative and use them almost daily, even if it’s for only 5-10 minutes. They’re a nice break from reality.

[@LauraHornArt]

Couldn't agree more Donna, they always make me feel very relaxed and content in my own inner world!

[@emilykoch3104]

I feel like you could take this sketchbook and turn it into a mark making book by Laura Horn! I would definitely buy that book! Beautiful sketchbook! So inspiring’

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, such a lovely comment. Maybe one day!! I do have "create a book" on my to do one day list!!

[@sabinemetscher6449]

Yes, it’s fun to see the variety. My approach in my 7th decade of life ( turned 62) has been to fill sketchbooks. Your way keeps the pages interesting 💚the stich work & the book 🧵🪡🌺🐾🖌️

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I always end up back in my sketchbooks. Such a lovely place to be. Glad you are enjoying yours too!

[@karenbladergroen7346]

❤ love this tour! Wonderful inspirations for sketchbook process

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@annahale3145]

Thank you for sharing your sketchbook. It is lovely as always. I always look forward to your calm and genuine manner when you speak about your art or sketchbooks.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, I really appreciate the encouragement to show up on KZbin as I am. Sometimes I worry that I am not loud or enthusiastic enough in personality for KZbin. It is silly to think like that, I know! There are a lot of beautiful, calm videos on KZbin. Room for us all 😊🎨 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@purenatures4755]

I love working in a sketchbook and love your inspirations. It makes it easy to keep favourite art recipes in one place. It’s always my favourite way to enjoy afternoon tea flipping through your own art work. How proud!!! As always, love your work ❤❤❤

[@LauraHornArt]

I love that! Thank you for watching and being a part of my little art corner 😊

[@susierisk6179]

Very inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and your explanations. Definitely would like to see more. I find your use of acrylic inks very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I really must make a video about how I use acrylic inks. I use them more than many people realise. They are one of my staple art supplies.

[@susierisk6179]

That would be a great!

[@LizaSmeeton]

loved this and it inspired me to add collage to a background I wasn't happy with.

[@LauraHornArt]

Collage is such a handy tool for rescuing a page. Glad it inspired you!

[@jackiebegueart]

Thank you so much for the inspiration Laura and the book recommendation❤

[@LauraHornArt]

You are very welcome Jackie!

[@unscribble7975]

Thank you! I took your sketchbook sanctuary course and loved it so it was nice to see how you added to the pages. I would love to see more sketchbook spreads especially if you're adding stitching. Helen's book looks amazing it's in my amazon cart:)

[@LauraHornArt]

So happy to hear that you enjoyed the Sketchbook Sanctuary class. You just gave me a great idea for a "stitching focused" video. Thank you!!

[@rinamelconian]

Love your videos ❤ makes me happy and inspired

[@LauraHornArt]

Such lovely feedback, thank you!

[@kathrynlarsen5852]

Thank you for sharing your work and inspiration. I loved the Sketchbook Sanctuary course, and refer back to it time and time again.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for sharing that, it makes me really happy. I went back into the footage for this video and it made me smile. A lovely course.

[@paulenedean3774]

Enjoyed this so much Laura and I’d love you to just flick on your camera anytime and show us your thought process. Thank you for sharing.🤎

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, it's lovely to get the feedback around what might be enjoyable to watch on KZbin. And with a video like that, I can add a voiceover later if needed. It's nice to be able to just put the camera on and work away for a bit to see what comes through.

[@christinegreer6607]

I’d love to see a video on your favorite inspirational mark making books!

[@LauraHornArt]

It's coming! I have been putting together a little collection to share. I am sooo excited for the video, as it includes some of my all-time favourite art books.

[@vrouwtje966]

I absolutely love these sketchbook videos. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I remember you mentioning in your podcasts that you were going to do some more KZbin videos and I just wanted to tell you that I thoroughly enjoy them ❤! Blessings from Iowa!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! Yes, Richie and I decided to focus more on KZbin rather than short form vertical content like Reels and TikTok. We prefer longer videos, just suits us better. Let's me ramble on a bit!! Glad you are enjoying them. That's wonderful feedback for us. Much appreciated 💓

[@nanvaughn2258]

Thank you for this inspiring video! The most helpful part of this video was to see the beauty you made from the pages at the end that you “did over”. I would love to see more of this part of your process and how it informs the rest of your work. I have a few of those pesky pages in all of my sketchbooks that make me cringe every time I look at them😂 Thanks again Laura your videos are such a blessing to me.

[@LauraHornArt]

I'm glad that part was helpful! I feel like I have become a bit of a pro at dealing with the pesky pages 🤣 I will share more about that part of the process, sure comes in handy!

[@valeriechauffour5834]

Such a beautiful work! Thank you for sharing .

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you very much!

[@LynnLBE]

Your book is sooooooo inspiring❣️. Beautiful ❣️

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much!

[@michellespohrer6395]

Thanks for the inspiration, Laura! I just put a hold on one of Helen's books at the library to get even more mark-making ideas.

[@LauraHornArt]

That's wonderful! I hope you love it!

[@catherinetaylor2690]

Yes 🙌 I love your sketchbooks and your reference books!! I’m trying to build a collection for inspiration ❤ thank you for sharing. Are you planning anymore courses? I love everyone I’ve taken of your course 😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you very much! I talk about my upcoming plans for courses on the most recent podcast! You can listen here: www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/170 The short story is yes, I have some more mini courses in the works 😊

[@jademail77]

Yes I’d like to see a video like you mentioned at the end.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for the feedback, I am putting together a list of future videos. It's growing nicely!

[@Truthfully7]

Hi Laura, fab video tks 💐💐💐

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DazzlingStar07]

I love the idea of adding things later on. I don't know how I'd break the mindset of "finished spread" by interrupting them. But great idea.

[@LauraHornArt]

It's an interesting approach to try. Maybe not for everyone or all art styles, but for the way I work, I find it incredibly liberating! Thanks for watching

[@micheleharte3065]

I would love to see another sketchbook spread.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, more sketchbook videos are definitely on the horizon!

[@mizdori]

I would love to see you work in another sketchbook.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! Will definitely add more sketchbook videos!

[@marygartner9864]

More please!

[@sheilaschmid7768]

Yes please!!! Flick on the camera and share…..I’d love to see more of the ways you create such amazing transformation to what you referenced as “a bit of rubbish” 😂 I have more than a bit of rubbish, but now I’m totally inspired to get it out and play over top of some of it, stitch on it, cut it up, whatever!!! Absolutely loved today’s video! Thank you ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Haha, I think we all have more "rubbish" than we'd like! I will make some more makeover type videos, they are always fun! Glad you enjoyed the video, Sheila! Lovely to see you over here on KZbin!

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

🌬🎨Just love your Art 😊 So inspiring. I do need to get back into my Sketch book 😊Have a Beautiful day/night Xo

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the lovely comment! Sketchbooks are so fun to dive back into. Enjoy!

[@polgara28]

Great video! Loved it so much that I watched it again in case I missed something. Love different styles of mark making. I would love to see you re-work some old paintings. I like to keep a few of the older, uglier ones I've done just to remind myself of the progress I've made, but I don't need to look at all of them. 🤣😂 Thank you for this series of videos, and all that you do. ♥

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video and even watched it twice! I have some paintings that I have put aside for makeovers on KZbin so there will be videos along those lines in the future. Stay tuned x

[@maryjones3369]

Thank you! Loved seeing your sketchbook!🩷

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sketchbook tours are so fun!

[@kathyhayes5759]

I needed this discussion! Your sketchbook practice appeals to me!

[@LauraHornArt]

Happy to hear it was helpful, it's great when an art approach resonates!

[@jacquelinem156]

I love sketchbook tours!!!! thanks for sharing this with us ..... I would like to see more of your sketchbooks .....but I would also appreciate to see you working on your big canvas on the easel❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏 hope your puppy 🐶 is doing well.....how is the name of your puppy? sending a big hug 🥰🤗

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the encouragement to do all the things! Must get back to the big canvases. Puppy is going great. Her name is Willow and she's very cute and full of mischief. We love her to bits.

[@Truthfully7]

Hi. Trying to get into sketchbook sanctuary but not opening, very keen as I did another of your courses and absolutely loved it...tks

[@LauraHornArt]

Hi, sorry to hear that you are having difficulty with accessing Sketchbook Sanctuary. Please email [e-mail] and I'll be able to look up your details to see what has happened and get you back in.

[@lynnhuntington3498]

I’ve successfully painted over dried flowers with watercolor to bring back the color.

[@LauraHornArt]

Love this tip, never thought of that. Thank you!

[@beki1377]

You can also look for „Pattern“ books… I just got a few pattern books - I found them also very inspiring ❤

[@LauraHornArt]

That's a wonderful idea!

[@beki1377]

@@LauraHornArt e.g. I got a pattern book from orla kiely and a style book (pattern & print) and a print & pattern book (bowie style)… think I got this idea from you 🥰

[@beki1377]

but beautiful book from orla - bet you‘ll like this ;-)

[@BRIO2024]

I like how you create simple pages not losing the focus on the art. I get anxiety with journal pages that have too much 😂 losing the original art collage.

[@LauraHornArt]

Oh, I relate to your comment because it happens to me too-probably more so with paintings on loose paper or canvas than sketchbook pages. I sometimes overwork things and lose all the lovely beginning energy. I find that with sketchbooks, I am less perfectionistic and often stop before I might otherwise and when I come back, I actually like the simpler look.

[@Suzi77]

Thank you , very inspirational. I also recently bought Kate Rebecca Leach’s book called Creative Abstract Watercolour, and it too speaks of mark making and different ideas for making abstract art. Thanks again for your generosity in sharing your knowledge . Suzi 🙋🏼‍♀️🌻🇨🇦

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for the suggestion Suzi, I will check that out!

[@Divya-JC7]

You can actually try to paint over that dried flower with acrylics, with a matching vibrant yellow, and then coat it with varnish to preserve it. If you feel it might harm the flower, you could try it on a seperate dry flower. At this point that flower is just dried texture base so adding light color strokes over it shouldn't harm it.

[@LauraHornArt]

That's a great idea. You would still have the texture but you could bring back some oomph to it. Thank you!

[@Divya-JC7]

@@LauraHornArt Exactly! Hopefully this lovely little guy will get some color back! I'll be excited to see the results, if it goes well, and you end up documenting it ☺️

[@maureencoles9914]

Thank you so much fir reenergizing me. Wr gave an suv and I can't drive my hubby is the driver goi g yo concert our suv this way fir good daytrips . Live the potty!!

[@LauraHornArt]

Happy the video gave you a few creative sparks! Thanks for watching.

[@marygartner9864]

Right now I’m finding it difficult to do some necessary household things after viewing this video. I just want to go paint instead. I think I might. 😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Happy painting! It's so hard to get anything else done when you get the urge!

[@Annecad]

❤

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the support!

[@jademail77]

For Americans a serviette sp? is a napkin 🥰

[@LauraHornArt]

Good to know!! Some people call them napkins here too, I think!

[@sophiesuniversum777]

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[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much! Enjoy the video.

[@MichelleLefebvre-g1k]

Merci beaucoup pour votre chaîne que j'apprécie 😊 le livre excellent "Mark Making..." m'intéresse beaucoup je ne sais pas si je peux le trouver en France ? Ou peut être le commander ? Je vous remercie de me donner quelques conseils. Bonne journée. Michelle

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the inspiration. I hope you can get a hold of a copy of the book, it's really lovely!

[@kerriwilson7508]

Dried flowers may be able to be sprayed with uv protectant spray… but i am not sure how effective that would be.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for the suggestion. I am not sure if much can be done to protect their colour. They still look lovely even with the muted tones!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

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