Inside My Latest Sketchbook: Fabriano Venezia. Perfect for experimentation!

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Today, I'm excited to share what I've been up to in my newest sketchbook, the 9 x 12 inch Fabriano Venezia. As I flick through the pages, I talk about the benefits of sowing many seeds of inspiration and not worrying if they don't fit into a theme or look like a cohesive style. There is plenty of time for that later, but there's an advantage to delaying that process and lingering in the experimental phase, and what better place is there to do that than in a sketchbook! This Fabriano Venezia sketchbook, with its playful cover, large format, and abundance of pages, fits the bill perfectly. I've been having a ball using it, and I hope you find my adventures inspiring for your own art practice.
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@elizabethglenbentley7882 11 күн бұрын

I absolutely love your approach Laura and explanation of planting seeds into several sketchbooks. It has taught me not to be overly obsessed with having to complete any one page! I find this so liberating and less judgemdntal about my efforts. I'm so grateful to have found your channel 🎉 it's like breathin new air into my lungs! ❤

@LauraHornArt 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm so happy that you are taking this time to connect with your creativity!

@brendaurbanik2162 Ай бұрын

You are a big inspiration. I love that you shared your sketchbook pages. Thank you.

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jodicolette Ай бұрын

I always love when you share your sketchbook pages and notes. I’m so inspired! Thank you!

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

@lisabarnes5340 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your sketchbook with us. Love to see how excited you are about experimenting longer. Sometimes we get caught up in the process and forget to enjoy each part. I listened to this episode of the podcast twice and really loved it. Very insightful and glad to hear you are not caving to the Instagram pressure to do reels. I think they probably have their place in social media, but at 57, I find them frustrating for anything that I really want to spend time to LOOK at, and art is one of those things I want to take my time enjoying. Love your work and your gentle, mindful way, Laura.

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you for such thoughtful and kind feedback. I love our podcast and have found joy in not committing to social media trends. I love my blog, my videos, and connecting with viewers like you in a more personal way! The platforms I do use always feel much more personal and welcoming, so I am glad you feel the same. Thank you for watching! 😊💖

@LynnLBE 29 күн бұрын

I enjoy your teachings, your art & these videos so much‼️. Thank You❣️❣️❣️❣️

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

You're very kind, thank you!

@tasticola Ай бұрын

The page with the negative space, white posca, brilliant. So effective.. . Thank you for the look around in your Sketchbook Laura x Nell.

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

Thank you 💖

@gennydavidsonsmith85 Ай бұрын

Love ‘messy middle’. We’ve all been there.

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

💯 It's a common place to end up in art, isn't it?! 😊

@deannamunro8148 Ай бұрын

"...we simply gather." - what a beautiful thought....thank you for that quote and ty foryour wonderful art!!!

@LauraHornArt 23 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@purenatures4755 Ай бұрын

OMG….. every page creation is free flowing and stunning but the last yellow page really put a smile on my fave. Love your art and it really inspires me to let go and just enjoy the freedom of art.

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

You are wonderful! It brings me so much joy hearing that, thank you so much.

@bonniemiller3587 Ай бұрын

That was awesome…I really love botanicals but struggle with water colours. I love your style and agree about sketchbooks. Another artist who is passionate about sketchbooks is Helen Wells. Her work is mainly with acrylics and a totally different style to yours but very committed to getting folk using sketchbooks.

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

Her work is so beautiful! I love the vibrant colours and designs she does. Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

@juliehouck6154 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Loved seeing your sketch book. I am reminded how much I loved using this journal that I totally filled. Loved the paper! I so enjoyed reading this book also! A good reminder to write in our sketchbook Rick Rubin’s words of inspiration. Thank you so much for everything you share 🙏🏻❤️😘

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

I agree, it’s such a fun sketchbook to fill up. Just something about it and wow, isn’t Rick Rubin amazing. I love his approach ❤️

@ElizabethAnnHuffman Ай бұрын

I love that last page - and that book! The yellow was exciting to see!

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊💖

@debbieacosta8448 Ай бұрын

Thank you Laura for showing us your awesome ideas in your sketchbook. I am also reading Rick Ruben's book, and I have highlighted so many of his ideas. I love your page on Seeds and I am going to try playing and experimenting with my colors.

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

Wonderful! Happy creating!

@greggtransky9080 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video. It was fabulous. Very inspiring, as always. Grateful. Sondra Borrie

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you for your kind words!

@user-el4fn1xl2c Ай бұрын

Thank you Laura. This really helps in keeping the mind open to so many new possibilities.

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Well said! Thank you for watching!

@natski2003 Ай бұрын

Love this, that seed page is awesome and yellow if definitely one of the happiest colours 😃 and I love that piece on the wall behind you on the left 😍

@LauraHornArt 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@maryjones3369 Ай бұрын

You are so encouraging..love your explanations and ideas. Thank you always!❤️❤️

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! You're very kind!

@soleracheng Ай бұрын

When you read that paragraph, it really hit my heart in a good way. Wow, thank you for sharing that. I looooove this paragraph, too.

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

A bit of a heart-pouring-open moment, isn't it? Love when readings hit me that way!

@soleracheng 24 күн бұрын

@@LauraHornArt Yes, absolutely. Thank you for making the video and sharing it with everyone!

@roden70 Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing this!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 🎨

@nicolejimenez2377 Ай бұрын

I love what you have shared with us. Your work is so beautiful! I need to experiment more, that's how you grow as an artist, not to keep repeating what you already know.

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you have fun experimenting and playing!

@RobinGayl Ай бұрын

I really appreciate your sharing how you work in your sketchbook. Most often this is how I create art but sometimes I feel bad that I’m not really making art….so your willingness to share your pages is very helpful and inspiring. I also love Rick Rubin’s book.

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@terriflynn4747 Ай бұрын

Never mind just saw them. Thanks for considering and sharing your inspirations.

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions about the supplies!

@ladonnarode2979 Ай бұрын

I’m loving the seeds quote and will ponder on this for a while❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Glad it resonated with you too ✨🎨

@Fish_out_of_watercolor Ай бұрын

One of my favourite sketchbooks!!

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

It's been so nice to use!

@janinafisher101 Ай бұрын

A really valuable video on many levels!

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

I am so happy to hear that, thank you!

@crystaltanart Ай бұрын

Super inspiring! I think I need to get this sketchbook and the kurutake set you have now. Thank u for sharing! X

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, I’ve been having so much fun with these supplies 🎨

@faithisrising Ай бұрын

I so enjoyed seeing the pages in your journal. I haven’t tried negative space painting yet. I started my first art journal book in February and only used the pages that were on the right side…not knowing if the paper could handle being painted on the backs…well I went back and started the left pages after I finished the others. It’s a hodge-podge of uncohesiveness but it’s my exploring as a new artist. Thank you again! I put a hold for that book at the library.

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

Here is another video on my channel How to paint fun botanicals I Easy negative space technique kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gcl5i8WIrMe6Y2g.htmlsi=DOJmxxcoYVSsnoxK if you want to try it! I am so glad you're exploring and it is so fun to be in a state of just absorbing all of the information around you! Thank you so much for watching!

@colours_are_my_garden Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your sketchbook. It is very helpful for me. I am from Germany and I love your Videos very much.😊

@LauraHornArt 23 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

@LindaRichards15 Ай бұрын

This is my favorite book! ❤📚

@reefprayerresin Ай бұрын

Thankyou. Good to know… I’m just listening to the narrator now. He has a great voice and reads so well! I think I need this book just for this. 🤣

@louloufabrique Ай бұрын

Very inspiring share as usual. Merci 😊

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@BlueLotusLife Ай бұрын

What a lovely video!

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Thank you! 💖😊

@kymcrowart7876 Ай бұрын

So excited to see this video

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

@kerryphillips4159 Ай бұрын

I’m feeling so inspired by your sketchbook work, thank you, my sketchbook is definitely coming out today. Also have you seen the Kuretaki granulating colours, they are so yummy, lm looking to find some but haven’t yet

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

I have heard about them, but haven't tried them myself. If you try them out let me know how they are!

@simpleartofhealing286 Ай бұрын

thanks!

@kathybowen7263 27 күн бұрын

I love the spread you did in yellow. What is the botanical you added? I love the shape of this. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

It's a poppyseed pod! Such an interesting shape, but I found it fitting because I was inspired by talking about seeds 😊

@juliebishop6898 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful collection of experimentation! That audiobook sounds like something I'd like. At 7:37 in the video I fell in love with your blue flowers. I have many blue inks but I don't have one as vibrant as that. Would you tell me what color blue that is? Can't wait to listen to your awesome podcast today. I like listening to your podcast when doing my own art

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

Thank you, it's a fantastic audio book. My favourite book on creativity so far! The inks on that page are Royal Talens Amsterdam brand. I used a few different blues, but mainly Ultramarine and Primary Cyan. They have some fantastic colours in their range.

@julialucas6626 Ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks for showing your experimental art and I love the quote. How do you do negative art? I would love to learn

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

Here is another video in my channel that I show an easy way to get started with it! How to paint fun botanicals I Easy negative space technique kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gcl5i8WIrMe6Y2g.htmlsi=-HTQffQGqoN8LGYT

@julialucas7801 18 күн бұрын

@@LauraHornArt Thank you for the link Laura

@terriflynn4747 Ай бұрын

This was exactly what I needed to see this morning to rekindle my creativity. Where are the links to the supplies you mentioned? Would it be possible for you share them in this comment section?

@susanorban3059 26 күн бұрын

Hello! I really loved this video - looking through your sketch book. This cemented into my mind the need to just play in a sketchbook. To use it to see what ideas might come up. Then be able to use those ideas for a piece of art. I think I've really been missing the boat by not using a sketchbook to get me further into my art processes - if this makes sense🤔😊Thanks Laura. You are always an inspiration! Susan in AZ🥰🏜️

@LauraHornArt 24 күн бұрын

It really helps to kickstart your creativity, or even just get your creative ideas onto a page! Thank you so much for watching, Susan 💖

@terryhughes8814 Ай бұрын

Do youremember what pen you used to draw your botanicals on the black themed (second page in!) page? So in love with your videos!

@LauraHornArt 18 күн бұрын

I am not certain, but you can find my favorite pens to use in this list! www.laurahornart.com/art-supplies

@jeannemaxon9342 Ай бұрын

Please, which Kuretake set are you using?

@ninetteburns3258 Ай бұрын

Art nouveau

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

Here's the link! Kuretake Gansai Tambi "Art nouveau” Watercolor Set: geni.us/oRg4

@annette00 Ай бұрын

thank you for sharing your beautiful art and process with generosity , but I must say : this fabriano sketchbook s**** ! It s totally horrible for watercolors even the Kuretake , not very nice for drawing either and the only use I could find for it it's to do some abstract grid with acrylic . It buckles , peel off ... I ll never buy it again. This is my modest personal opinion. But I would 100% recommend the beautiful art nouveau kuretake pallet , so awesome ! Bisous from France !

@user-qe3ce6os7i 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the heads up!!

@LauraHornArt 20 күн бұрын

I have no experienced that! Thank you for sharing, I'll certainly keep and eye out for some of those results with it.

@Nancy-tr5fi 25 күн бұрын

Wish you showed more of your Art, instead of talk, talk TALKING. Art is about images and watching artist creating a piece speaks Louder than all the endless WORDS. Why not be a writer if talking, reading is your passion.

@LauraHornArt 25 күн бұрын

It may not be for you, but many people enjoy words and art. Art can be many things. It comes down to taste. Maybe silent KZfaq channels might be more enjoyable for you and that’s fine, but thats not what you’ll find here. I won’t be changing my path as I’m happy being a chatty artist that reads books.