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
S03E09 Your Art Product Menu- Ideas and Suggestions.
S03E08- What's on Your Menu!?
S03E07— Product ladders, Menus and Art Supplies.
S03 E06- ArtBizJam is this week & an Intro to your Menu
S03E05 - Allentown Art Museum & the intersection of Fine Art, Craft and Conceptual Art
S03E04 - Art is Work!
S03E03 - Just do it!
S03E02 - Make marketing materials by recording what you make every day
S03E01 - Live test from the top of a mountain
S3E00- Prequil Intro to Season 3
S2E15 - Discover How She is Constantly Transitioning Herself and Her Art on a Continuous Path to Success with guest Jane Davenport
S2E14 - Fifty Years of Artistic Innovation in One Podcast with guest Jen Grey
S2E13 - Sharing the Inside Synopsis of Art Gallery World with guest Erin Kellem
S2E12 - Reaching Success Solely on Fine Art Galleries with guest Jeffrey Stoner
S2E11 - Inside Tips on Photography and Publishing with guest Paula Chamlee
S2E10 - She’s Became an Art Expert Through Countless Art Avenues & Is Passionate About Sharing Her Expertise with Everyone
S2E9 - The 3D Art World Through Casper’s Experience
S2E8 - How Maintaining Individuality, Passion and Self-Care Throughout Your Art Career Aids Success with guest Flora Bowley
S2E7 - The Works of Art Licensing with The Father of Licensing, Michael Woodward
S2E6 - Reaching Success by Inspiring Community with Art with guest Cherish Flieder
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