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
Ep 009: The Appeals System - Art
Ep 008: Process Used When Creating ArtBizJam and Advice on Presenting Artwork with Phyllis Dobbs
Ep 007: ‘When it becomes about money, it loses pleasure.’ - Jean Van Brederode - Charmed I’m Sure
Ep 006: The Truth on the Power of Social Media to Create Successful Business Models, with Debbie Saviano founder of WLL.
Ep 005: The Appeals System Overview
Ep 004: Interview with the VP of Product Development at Spellbinders Paper Arts
Ep 003 - Interview with the Ashley Monney owner of a lip balm and body scrub skincare company, Cire d'Abeille
Ep 002 - Interview with an Author, Craft Shop Owner and Former Model, Sandra Evertson
Ep 001 – Interview with the Founder of Where Women Work, Jo Packham
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