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

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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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@jdevereux9155 Месяц назад

Always enjoy your podcasts & RU-vid 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 Месяц назад

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 ❤️

@zielona_f Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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!

@donnamorina7846 29 дней назад

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 25 дней назад

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!

@juliasartchannel4577 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

That makes me very happy! Thanks for sharing 🎨✨

@maryjones3369 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

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!

@ChantelleArts 27 дней назад

this is so good, such a fantastic tour ☺☺

@LauraHornArt 25 дней назад

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

@bonniemiller3587 Месяц назад

Another blast of ideas…thank you!

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

Thank you, glad it delivered on inspiration ✨🎨

@unscribble7975 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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!

@sabinemetscher6449 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@kathybowen7263 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

Thank you! That is the best feedback ❤️

@reddoglady1 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

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

@denisecope Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

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

@nicolejimenez2377 29 дней назад

So very pretty, all of your artwork!

@LauraHornArt 25 дней назад

Many many thanks! 🥰

@1HeathersJourney Месяц назад

SO much inspo!

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

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

@polgara28 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

Thank you so much 🎨❤️

@sheilaschmid7768 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🎨✨

@CherylsCreativeWorld33 Месяц назад

Thank you!! Very inspirational and helpful thank you 🙏

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 🎨

@charlinerodrigues2661 Месяц назад

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

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

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

@RobinGayl Месяц назад

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 25 дней назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

Doesn’t the ink bleed to the other side?

@LauraHornArt Месяц назад

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

@paulenedean3774 Месяц назад

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.❤️