Ep 012: Building an Art Community with Online Courses

Carla Sonheim is the writer of many books, which includes “Drawing Lab For Mixed Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun,” which has sold over 100,000 copies, and “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals.” She is currently working on a new book and has over 50 online classes available, some of which are entirely free.  Give this podcast a good listen to hear about the classes Carla has available and draw some inspiration from her words. 

In this episode of The Artist Appeals, you’ll hear -  

[02:43] - Who has done the editing for Carla’s videos. 

[03:22] - Carla’s backstory and how she started her business 

[08:24] - Carla’s first books and her love of art 

[12:05] - Carla’s personal art and success 

[13:07] - How having kids affected her art 

[16:41] - Carla and the books she has created 

[18:31] - Kids Art week online classes 

[21:19] - A few words on being a teacher 

[24:03] - Tips and techniques to art presentation 

[28:06] - Carla’s online classes 

[33:25] -  Carla and her husband as partners 

[34:48] - Carla discussing how automation has helped 

[38:58] - Discussing her experience with licensing and contracts 

[42:48] - What success means, and backstory about her road to success 

[48:23] - Books Carla would recommend 

[52:26] - Connecting social media and Carla’s online course 

 

RESOURCES 

Carla Sonheim 

"Drawing Lab for Mixed Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun." 

"Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals" 

"The Art of Silliness" 

"The War of Art" - Steven Pressfield 

"Picture This" - Lynda Barry 

Eye Connect Crafts 

The Artist Appeals