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
S03 E29 - How to become a famous Artist - the 3 parts of an ism
S03 E28 Go to a Museum!
S03 E27 Interview with Owner of RubberMoon Stamps!
S03 E26 Two Ways To Make Money Right Away AND Into The Future
S03 E25 How DO YOU Get It All Done?
S03 E24 In-Depth Interview with VP of Marketing about Art Licensing!!
S03 E23 - Focus on what makes you money first with the Make Money Matrix!
S03 E22 - What's your niche?
S03 E21 - How to find your artistic voice...
S03 E20 -Listeners comment and an invite to connect
S03 E19 - Gallery owner and watercolorist shares his insights from 30 years.
S03 E18 - Short Intro to Art Licensing and POD
S03E17 - The second most Important thing you must do to be successful!
S03 E16 Secret #2 of How to Make Money - Sharing
S03 E15 Licensed artist, with work on hundreds of products, shares amazing tips!
S0 3E 14 summary and recap of the appeals method
S03 E13 - Tips and Tricks from The First Interview of Season 3
S03E12 - 3 Ideas of How You Can Network During Covid
S03E11 - The #1 Secret to Making Money With Your Art! Save Jo
S03E10 - Friday Night and THE BIGGEST SECRET to success I've ever learned!
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