Carla Sonheim has shared her art knowledge in several different ways, like classes, books, and videos. Give this podcast episode a good listen to hear about the classes Carla has available and draw some inspiration from her words!
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.
Key Milestones on this episode:
[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 Carla’s 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 from Carla
[24:03] – Tips and techniques to art presentation
[28:06] – Carla’s other online classes
[33:25] – Carla and her husband as partners
[34:48] – How automation has helped Carla
[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
“Drawing Lab for Mixed Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun.”
“Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals”
“The War of Art” – Steven Pressfield
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