• WEBSITE HOME
  • BLOG HOME
  • ONLINE CLASSES
  • TEACHERS
  • FREE TUTORIALS
  • BOOKS
  • ABOUT CARLA

Monthly Archives: August 2009

Monday Monday

31 Monday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 3 Comments

fishbook

I had a great weekend!

Saturday we puttered around town in the beautiful Colorado mountain weather; first, breakfast out with Steve, then games of chess (I beat Steve, Wes slaughtered both of us), an evening bbq and generally a fun family time together. There is a lot of humor in my home, thanks to Steve and Wes (and of course me, the necessary “audience”).

Sunday we planned to go for a hike but by the time we got it together thunderstorms were imminent… so Wes and I hung out in my studio… I had a really productive afternoon making a book (see detail above).

detailbunny

Above, a detail from my sketchbook, and below, a row of dots!

dots1

dot4

dot2

(Made with magazine cutouts, and bits of drawn and painted papers)

Have a great week!

New This Week

27 Thursday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 6 Comments

fightingfishsmall

“Fighting Fish (They’re Married)”
watercolor, collage and ink on paper.
————————————————-

Once I do a piece I like, I tend to do several more in the same vein… color palette, subject matter, etc. Just exploring the media, seeing where it goes, seeing if I can actually duplicate the feeling or mood of the original, or perhaps a new series will be born. I don’t know if I will do more after this or stop here… we’ll see! 

flowersmall

I’m not sure if I’m finished with this flower one yet. 

I should also confess that I have three or four more watercolor starts on my table that I’m “afraid” to draw on with the ink. For whatever reason I am blocked about them… I’ll push through. I will.

I’ve also realized lately that almost all the artwork I make is very small and essentially studies for larger paintings (paintings that I never get around to doing). Perhaps when I move to Seattle I will have a studio that feels “bigger”, and I’ll do bigger work. Maybe!

On a Whim

25 Tuesday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 7 Comments

Bird-4

On a whim I signed up for this online class. (I also have my book deadline in September, but what the heck!!)

Drawing+Collage

25 Tuesday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 5 Comments

fishy1

One of the classes I am going to teach at Artfest next year is “Drawing+Collage”. This fish piece is done with the same sensibility… I’m excited about the white ink on top of watercolor and collage!!!

fishy2

Demo Frog

24 Monday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 2 Comments

frog

This frog was a demo piece during an Artfest class last spring… demo pieces rarely “work” (too much pressure, too rushed, I don’t know!), so it was nice to be able to rework this little guy into something that works for me.

7″x5″, Watercolor, ink, pastel and charcoal on watercolor paper.

More Dots, Dog

19 Wednesday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 5 Comments

dotssml

More Watercolor Transfers on fabric, this time with ballpoint pen added.

dogsml

I MIGHT be getting over my fear of sketchbooks/art journals. In recent years I’ve started so many journals only to abandon them the minute I ruin a page. More recently I couldn’t work in books at all, I was so blocked. (This was sad for me because I started out 15 years ago making artist books, and so I really do love the book format!)

My solution was to draw on single sheets of 8.5″x11″ cover stock, or 5″x7″ sheets of Fabriano watercolor paper (140#, hot press).  However recently I thought I’d try again, and bought a 9″x12″ spiral bound blank book with watercolor-like paper in it.

It’s working! Somehow, the fact that I can rip out a page if needed (since it’s spiral bound) has freed me up a lot. I’m actually drawing in a book again. Wow!

The above dog is a re-worked “one-liner.”

Thrift Store Paper Run

18 Tuesday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 2 Comments

Wes and I share a love for old office paper. Every few months we walk down to the thrift store specifically to see if they have any new gems. Last week we found at least four more designs to add to our drawing-paper stash.

IMG_2609

I also found an old book on Japanese flower arranging… this drawing was inspired by one of the photos and made with a four-color ballpoint pen and white gel pen.

IMG_2601

… and this Guinea pig from a pet book from the library…

Both of these drawings were made with “scribbling” in my thoughts… it is one of the assignments in the book (“Scribbly Drawings,” as opposed to “Scribble Drawings,” which is different), and was also assigned to the students in the drawing class last week, so I was inspired to come home and do it myself again. 

The guys are playing chess while I am hogging our one working computer. The good news: Steve’s broken computer may be under warranty, and fixable. Wouldn’t that be grand?!!

Journal+Purse Online Class

18 Tuesday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 1 Comment

joggles1

Hello! Barbara over at Joggles.com has been kind enough to re-run my “Rags-to-Stitches” online class that I did last fall… In three “lessons” you will receive written instructions/photos on how to make my patchwork journals and purses, AND I will be available in a special forum during those three weeks to answer any questions, etc…. Sign up if you can!!

joggles2

There are a lot of cool classes this season, so check out the entire list here.

Plus, I’ve promised to propose a NEW online class for the winter lineup. If you have any suggestions as to what kinds of things I do that you think might make a good online class, please let me know!!

Life

14 Friday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 3 Comments

We have had an unusually dramatic two weeks.

My husband Steve got into a cycling accident (during the last two laps of his bicycle race 10 days ago), and got a 4-inch gash to the bone on his elbow and lots of road rash. Ambulance ride, Emergency care, an hour with the surgeon, etc. He’s healing fast, though!

Then, Steve’s computer died. It’s at the Mac doctor now, and he has taken my laptop with him on a photography job (the reason I can’t load photos right now). But I have lots to share, since I’m actually DRAWING a lot more now that I don’t have my computer to distract me so much. Hmm.

The house hasn’t sold, and we are resigned to have Wes start school here in Salida rather than in Seattle. Wes is disappointed, but being such a trooper. Things don’t always happen as planned!

I hope you are well. Have a wonderful weekend. Summer is ending soon… always bittersweet. I’m rambling. Sorry!

Home From AU

10 Monday Aug 2009

Posted by carlasonheim in Uncategorized

≈ 1 Comment

I have the best job in the world. 

I got home last night from five days at ArtUnraveled… I taught three classes, vended, had the best time driving to and from Colorado and Arizona with the wonderful Jill Berry… the 11-hour drive yesterday just FLEW BY with stories and laughter… thanks Jill!

Today I am unpacking, decompressing, fighting the computer and trying to figure out with Steve what the next step is for our house. I will load AU photos soon!

Thank you to all my wonderful students, Linda Young (the event promoter) and all the teachers and friends there… I am truly blessed.

← Older posts

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts and monthly newsletter by email.

Join 5,853 other subscribers

Hello! I A Seattle-based artist who works with drawing, watercolor, and mixed-media. Hosts online art classes with 15 talented teachers through Carla Sonheim Presents: carlasonheim.com. Author of three instructional art books. Grateful grandma. Read more here.

Free Art prompts PDF

Books!

Drawing Lab Book Cover

Instagram

No Instagram images were found.

Archives

  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • June 2022
  • March 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007
  • July 2007
  • June 2007
  • May 2007
  • April 2007
  • March 2007
  • February 2007
  • January 2007

Blog at WordPress.com.

  • Follow Following
    • carlasonheim.wordpress.com
    • Join 2,484 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • carlasonheim.wordpress.com
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...