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

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13 күн бұрын

Creating sketchbook backgrounds is oh so fun, but what do you do next? In this video, I want to share how I progress my spreads from simple backgrounds to richly layered mixed-media art. I'll walk you through some recently completed spreads and share practical tips on using concepts like scale, repetition, and contrast to bring your sketchbook pages to life.
Plus, you'll see me continue working on the backgrounds I started in a recent video. I hope you enjoy the video and find some inspiration and encouragement in this relaxed, incremental approach to making art!
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🎶 MUSIC CREDITS
My Roots and One More Chance by Cira Grandi (licensed through Soundstripe)
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@zoewhite7705 12 күн бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

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 10 күн бұрын

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

@zielona_f 11 күн бұрын

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 10 күн бұрын

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!

@jdevereux9155 12 күн бұрын

Always enjoy your podcasts & KZfaq 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 12 күн бұрын

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 ❤️

@donnamorina7846 9 күн бұрын

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 6 күн бұрын

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!

@bonniemiller3587 12 күн бұрын

Another blast of ideas…thank you!

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad it delivered on inspiration ✨🎨

@maryjones3369 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

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!

@juliasartchannel4577 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

That makes me very happy! Thanks for sharing 🎨✨

@sabinemetscher6449 12 күн бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

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!

@angelakapler2997 12 күн бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

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

@unscribble7975 12 күн бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

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!

@reddoglady1 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

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

@ChantelleArts 7 күн бұрын

this is so good, such a fantastic tour ☺☺

@LauraHornArt 6 күн бұрын

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

@denisecope 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

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

@kathybowen7263 11 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! That is the best feedback ❤️

@nicolejimenez2377 9 күн бұрын

So very pretty, all of your artwork!

@LauraHornArt 6 күн бұрын

Many many thanks! 🥰

@sheilaschmid7768 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🎨✨

@polgara28 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🎨❤️

@1HeathersJourney 11 күн бұрын

SO much inspo!

@LauraHornArt 10 күн бұрын

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

@CherylsCreativeWorld33 12 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Very inspirational and helpful thank you 🙏

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 🎨

@charlinerodrigues2661 12 күн бұрын

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

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

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

@RobinGayl 10 күн бұрын

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 6 күн бұрын

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!

@lucymcconville7780 11 күн бұрын

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 10 күн бұрын

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 12 күн бұрын

Doesn’t the ink bleed to the other side?

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

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

@paulenedean3774 11 күн бұрын

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.❤️