Easy Ways to Start a Sketchbook Page

Easy Ways to Start a Sketchbook Page | Mixed Media Demo

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Ай бұрын

Come join me as I create a variety of backgrounds in my sketchbook using mixed media! 🎨 I love starting pages in different ways so that I have fun things to return to and explore later. This relaxed approach encourages experimentation and ensures nothing feels too precious. In this demo, you'll see me start spreads using acrylic ink, collage, gel pens, and watercolour.
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Kuretake Gansai Tambi "Art nouveau” Watercolor Set: geni.us/oRg4
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@user-oq1sy4ci2z Ай бұрын

This loose, process-oriented, flowy, curiosity-driven approach to art is really one of your signature traits, I think, and I appreciate it so much! ❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! You're so kind, I appreciate you watching these videos!

@susaneamer-tsoureas9550 Ай бұрын

Nice idea to work across several sketch books. I normally work with one and wait for things to dry which is ok if I only have 15 minutes to practise art, but I like the thought of having the freedom to do more by working across several. Beautiful work as always!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

It's only recently that I realised that not everyone works on multiple sketchbooks at a time 😆I am so used to having several on the go! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@DazzlingStar07 Ай бұрын

I love this approach of working on multiple books with different medias. What great play❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

It really is! Thank you for watching!

@greggtransky9080 Ай бұрын

really stunning art!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so inspiring, thank you, Laura. Sondra Borrie

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy creating!

@paulenedean3774 Ай бұрын

Always love watching your technique and how the natural flow works in harmony with your mind.💚 Thank you Laura.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thanks Paulene, I always find sketchbooks so great for creative flow!

@sabinemetscher6449 Ай бұрын

Fresh colors& ink💚 Sends us in the northern hemisphere into summer energy 🗺️

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m heading into winter and usually I go very earthy with my colours, but we’ve had uncharacteristically warm and springy autumn weather recently. Not today though 🌧️

@JillPonting Ай бұрын

So enjoyed watching. I love your loose, flowing marks across the journals. I'm off to the art shop tomorrow for sketchbooks and some paints!!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Have fun! I love visiting the art shop 😊

@vanessamurphy7292 Ай бұрын

I love this, very inspiring I'm off to have a play💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Have fun!

@intuitiveinspiredart4366 Ай бұрын

COLOR! I'm so excited to see your colorful work. Thank you so much for sharing.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m working on a more colourful class too that’s full of mixed media experimentation. I’m finding the process super fun. It’s definitely awakened something inside of me. 🎨🌈✨

@jdevereux9155 Ай бұрын

Always a joy Thanks so much ☺️

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@lisaburda5490 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your process, Laura! I am feeling a little stuck lately after finishing my 100 days project, so this video was exactly what I needed to get inspired again!❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! The 100 day project can be such a huge undertaking, you've got this! 💖

@AlisonHeikkila Ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE all of these starting points. This is so helpful because sometimes a blank page can be the most daunting thing. Thank you for all of your amazing videos.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

I am so happy that you are enjoying these! Kind comments like these inspire me to continue creating content like this, I appreciate you!

@michellespohrer6395 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration, Laura. This was a good reminder of how much fun it is to get out some markers, pencils, paint, and just play.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@willywonka1854 Ай бұрын

beautiful, especially the red dots add alot of interest

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you! The red dots aren't something I would usually go for, but I am trying to push outside my comfort zone and try different colours and contrasts. I agree, they add an interesting pop :)

@willywonka1854 Ай бұрын

@@LauraHornArt yes trying something new can lead to discoveries that can add to a routine. Very nice video. Cheers from Berlin

@kathrynlarsen5852 Ай бұрын

I love this method of applying inks… thank you for the inspiration!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

You are welcome, I love it too as it means most of the ink ends up on the page and doesn't dry on the palette or get in your water. Keeps everything really lovely and vibrant. Sometimes I do dots, other times I do squiggles and then just blend them out.

@ChantelleArts Ай бұрын

these are really cool techniques! I think I might need to get a bigger paintbrush, I love the size of yours 🥰

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Oooh yes, big brushes are a must! Perfect for background techniques. I also love the silicone brushes too. Super fun!

@verfpapierschaar Ай бұрын

thank you for another lovely vid

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

You're welcome 💖😊 thank you for watching!

@tanyaschmith9737 Ай бұрын

Loved this video thank you 😊 ❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lisabarnes5340 Ай бұрын

Always love watching you work.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@soleracheng Ай бұрын

This is super helpful and inspiring. I often feel like making art is a bit of an ordeal. Getting started is usually the hardest part -- kind of like exercising! Thank you for sharing these easy and no-pressure ways to get going. :)

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

So true! It can so easily feel overwhelming to get started and make that initial mess, and then feels so lovely once we are in it!

@elizabethglenbentley7882 Ай бұрын

Now that is genius, having several sketch books! So simple and yet clears the mind of asking where are my notes, ideas etc. Great tip! 👍 loving your channel. 2nd time for me, new subscriber.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I am so happy that you are here and please reach out with any questions at all. So happy you enjoyed the video!

@LynnLBE Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us these projects❣️. I really liked it.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

It brings me joy to know that you like these! Thank you so much for watching!

@bonniemiller3587 Ай бұрын

Thank you again…a feast for thought!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Happy to hear that, thank you so much for watching!

@Devenny67 Ай бұрын

this was really helpful. thankyou

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm so happy it was helpful to you

@lorigrace Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I had never played around with the splatter technique on my neo colors before. So much Fun.❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope you have fun testing it out!

@barbaradart6739 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your process. I have learnt so much from you both with your online classes and videos here. 🙏🏼

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I love hearing feedback as kind as this, it inspires me to continue creating this content.

@jenniferrobertson6595 Ай бұрын

Oooh! Your approach is finally something I can relate to when working in my sketchbook(s). I’ve felt that I had to start AND finish my spread before starting another. Great tutorial. Thanks.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

I am happy that you've enjoyed this, thank you so much for watching!

@kymcrowart7876 Ай бұрын

Yay for this video!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you, enjoy!

@rachelleandrichard Ай бұрын

Beautiful work Laura. I love the way you smoosh the paint around. Beautiful juicy starts. I hope we get a glimpse of how you use them maybe. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring. I'm going to go paint now 😂.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy painting!

@nicolahill5947 Ай бұрын

Very inspiring, Laura. With limited creative time available, I am often cautious about spending time in the sketch book as I want to use my time to “make artwork” to share and exhibit. This has helped me to appreciate the value of sketchbooks for experimentation and learning, which is a big mental shift for me. I’m just scared of falling in love with things in my sketch book and not being able to recreate them! 😂

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

I adore the sketchbook, but I think the inspiration it gives to larger pieces creates art I love on an even larger scale! Hopefully that helps you not get stuck in the "what if" of loving your sketchbook too much 😂💖

@simpleartofhealing286 Ай бұрын

Helpful!

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

I'm glad! Thank you!

@beki1377 Ай бұрын

very cool 😎 ❤ love it - thx for sharing 🙏🏻🩷

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting the video! I am so glad you enjoyed it

@murmulefy Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

😊💖

@doriszilberstein4057 4 күн бұрын

Great video!! Can you tell me what papers you used for collage? Thank you !

@JudeHatfield Ай бұрын

Love every one of these! Your creativity inspires me. Also: can i ask what kind of chair you're using? It looks super comfy. My current studio chair gets pretty uncomfortable.

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Thank you! My chair is from the Australian retailer 'Adairs' and is called the Neville Forest Boucle Desk Chair. I've been really enjoying it. Most comfy studio chair I have had so far.

@deborahalbers4840 Ай бұрын

How do you keep that gloss gel from making your pages stick together? Love your work, thanks for sharing

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

I usually pop a bit of greaseproof paper in between pages if they are in progress. Once finished, I seal with Dorland's Wax Medium. I like the gloss because it dries really nice and clear but you could use matte gel medium to help prevent sticking.

@ToniWall Ай бұрын

Your art is so beautiful! Are your sketchbooks just for play and getting new ideas or do you use those pages in finished art pieces?

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Mostly just for play and experimentation. I do refer to them when painting finished pieces, but only loosely. It's one of the things I love about sketchbooks - it's my personal art time and I love they way it makes me feel.

@rowenacorlett3146 16 күн бұрын

Love this video. Can I ask - I have a gelly roll 10 white pen and I can't get the ink to flow. Is the oen faulty or am I using it wrong?

@LauraHornArt 12 күн бұрын

Thank you. Sometimes gel pens can be a bit tricky to get going. You might need to shake the pen a few times and scribble on a scrap piece of paper to get the ink going. If the tip is clogged you can sometimes revive it by running the pen under hot water and warming the ink up.

@vanessamurphy7292 Ай бұрын

Hi Laura, just looked at what I have in the greasproof paper area, can you tell us what you mean by grease proof paper ? The only one I have isn't very transparent. It's from the supermarket 😏Is there a brand you use?

@LauraHornArt Ай бұрын

Greaseproof paper is called deli paper in the US. It's used primarily for wrapping sandwiches and isn't suitable for putting in the oven. Mine isn't as transparent as I like, so I might try another brand. The one I have at the moment is the Armarda brand from Woolworths. You can also get deli paper in some craft shops that is imported from the US. It's more expensive, though, and pretty similar to what is called "greaseproof paper" in Australia. I hope that helps!