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Radio Interview Today! If you have time today (Sunday, Sept. 30), go on over to the Artistically Speaking Talk Show site and listen to my interview (live) with Rebecca E. Parsons. It airs at 6:30pm Eastern Time (3:30pm Pacific Time).
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Today I’d like to introduce you to the work of NYC-based Malathip Kriheli. I found her wonderful series of animals at her etsy store and was delighted that she agreed to allow me to reproduce one of her images in “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals.”
(Images reprinted with permission from Malathip’s website).
“Slip and Slide on the Slope,” © 2011 Malathip
Malathip writes: “I like to create things. I am an interior architect from Bangkok, Thailand who moved to New York City in 2004 to expand my growing appetite for creativity. And trust me, I have a BIG appetite.”
“Sharing Good News,” © Malathip
“I am also the principal and creative lead for EcoPatterns, a company I founded in 2008 with the goal to raise awareness and conservation efforts globally for endangered animals through art.”
I just love her sophisticated design, composition, and use of color! Do check out more of her work at her etsy shop!
Book Giveaway
Malathip doesn’t currently have a blog, but I’m giving a copy of “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals” away here on her behalf. Just leave a comment and I’ll pick a random winner on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Update: Today’s winner was Shena M.
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This post is part of a Two-Week Book Release Celebration for my new book, “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals: A Mixed-Media Workshop with Carla Sonheim.” For the schedule, which includes book and art giveaways, contributing artists features, tutorials, and assignments, click here
carlasonheim.wordpress.com 
the penguin drawing is especially delightful. Thanks very much for making me aware of Malathip Kriheli. I would be happy to receive a copy of your probably very inspiring book
Oh My Gosh – I just LOVE her animals!!! Thank you for introducing us to so many wonderfully talented creative people Carla!!!
These pictures are very charming. Every ” book celebration day” is more and more of an inspiration. Thank you again for this opportunity.
Very awesome artwork! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway! It’s just amazing!
Love all the artists works. They are all so different. Thanks for giving us a chance to win your fabulous book.
I love the work of this artist. Her work is a lovely compliment to yours. I so want to win this book.
Lots to make you smile in her work-and a good way to bring attention to her cause in a most positive way. Thanks for sharing.
your guest’s pictures are very appealing. thank you for introducing us!
First view of Malathip Kriheli’s cute animals. I can see why you asked her to be in your book.
Thanks for sharing, Carla. You can see the influence of the art of her country in her prints. Her animals have a lovely delicacy, even the elephants, which I bet were the first thing that caught your eye 🙂
Malathip’s art is yet another reason to love this book!
I love Malathip’s artwork. It has such a fluid line. I also fought up on your previous interviews on Artistically Speaking this week while painting in my studio. I look forward to tonight’s.
Oops, I caught up on your previous interviews! Not fought! Silly spell check!
I love the little red fox! Such beautiful artwork.
Lovely art! Thanks for the opportunity to win your new book!
Congrats;-)
Utterly charming artwork!
Just found four leaf clover, wished upon a star, caught a Leprechaun, threw a penny in a fountain, and kissed the Blarney stone…Hoping to win a copy of your book next ; )
Malathip’s sophisticated style of intricate detail combined with a tremendous gift of whimsy makes for a most enjoyable collection.
I really like Malathip’s work. It is very sweet and I love that she has a purpose to her art.
Malathip’s art is so pretty. I love her penguins and elephants. Thank you for sharing the wonderful art of so many different artists. Would love a chance to win your book.
Looks like a wonderful, inspiring book. Nice to offer work of others as well. Malathip’s animals are sweet.
Her artwork is awesome! I love the fox and birds!
I hope malathip starts a blog soon – her work is amazing!
Thanks so much for the heads up here – Malathip’s art is really beautiful! I’ve just bookmarked her etsy shop!
Very groovy !!
Thanks for the link to see more of Malathip*s wonderful creatures….now if I could just get my critter loving paws on a copy of your new boookkkkkk……..
Her work is beautiful. I could see it as illustrations in a children’s book.
Love those penguins, Malathip.
So much personality in both artist’s work!
Wonderful artwork! I really really want to win a copy of the book!
Malathip and I need to buddy-up and challenge each other to get a blog! Thank you, Carla, for introducing us to new artists who are all so delightful. I agree, M’s art is so clean and yet sophisticated…..compounded with a worthy cause. (And I am also a fan of working on wood or cradle board. Great stuff.)
What wonderful paintings. You can see the influence of Thailand in a fresh new way. Janet Wright
Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful artist. Your generous spirit is inspiring. Thank you, too, for another opportunity to win one of your books.
THe elephants tug at the old heartstrings.
Malathip’s animals have such a clean crisp line! And YES I do love her use of color!
I love Malathip’s style. Colors are wonderful.
Thank you for showcasing her work on your blog and in your book! Her work is just beautiful and I really enjoyed going thru all of her work on her etsy site!
Thanks for the intro to Malathip Kriheli. I especially love the elephants.
I look forward to listening to the interview! Malathip Kriheli’s work is charming – your work as a curator has been much appreciated!
I love Malathip’s art! I would love to win your book. I love learning more about art all the time.
I love that you are introducing artists I would never have seen. I love how Malathip uses colors. Not the typical popular combos that I find somewhat garish. She has great control over hers. You continue to open my eyes in so many ways. Thank you. I hope I am able to listen to the interview later.
Malathip’s work is beautiful, I love the charm and whimsy that is illustrated. Thank you for sharing!
Those are fun. I like the way the backgrounds are interesting, without being distracting.
Thank you for introducing us to Malathip and her artwork, they are beautiful!
What beautiful artwork. I especially like the elephants, but they are all wonderfully sweet and special.
So much love and gentleness in Malathip’s paintings. Thanks for sharing her art with me. Also, once again thank you for another opportunity to win your book 🙂 – Heidi
thank you for introducing us to Malathip Kriheli. there is so much happiness in the paintings you showed. off to check her etsy store. thank you for the chance to win the book. fingers crossed.
ooooo I love her work, thanks for all the fun Carla!! 🙂
Malathip’s animals are so wonderful and so sweet! Thanks for introducing her art to us!
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So fun to meet new artists!! Malathip’s animals are adorable!
Thank you Carla, for introducing Malathip’s fun art. And for showing me that I could draw but in my way. I can’t do perfect and wonky in my style. I did not know that is ok! Now I’m having fun, thanks to you!! and I do so want to win your book!!
Love Malathip’s whimsical critters! Looking forward to hearing your radio interview today.
luv those penguins brought a smile to my face…nice to meet a new artist..well for me anyway 🙂
love ths simplicity of her work — also love the subtle asian influence — thanks again carla for another new artist to follow
Her art makkes me smile!
Aren’t these animals just absolutely beautiful! I especially love the penguins and I know this book would be a wonderful thing to have. This is a wonderful giveaway and I hope that I’m chosen to receive it.
i hope i get randomly picked! 🙂 cute stuff in this post.
Malathip’s animals exhibit a lovely grace, and her compositions leave me in awe. Thanks for introducing such a marvelous artist.
I would love to be randomly picked and receive the book! this artist make adorable animals. thanks.
Elephants are in vogue? Not that there is anything wrong with it. In face, I know a few folks who love elephants!
Would love to win
Can I mention again that I am a zookeeper?? LOL- I love her work, thanks for introducing her — it’s wonderful when artists can give back and especially wonderful when it’s a cause very close to my life’s work!!!
I love Malathip’s artwork… I checked out her Etsy shop… I could spend a whole day just lookin’ at her artwork.
Hi Carla, I’m learning to draw and love your artwork! I would love a copy of your book. Thanks. Lael
Carla, I am in awe of your continued creativity with your art and your PR!
great artwork! thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win this book – the images are wonderful.
wonderful illustrations, very inspiring!
Thank u for sharing her artwork. It is wonderful. I am so excited about ur new book. I hope u pick me!
what imaginative work, with simplistic flowing images. I love it.
I hope my name is drawn for the book. xxxxxxxx
This blog celebration is so much fun to read! Love being introduced to these wonderful artists, it make me want your book even more. Thanks also for the fun tutorials.
One of your qualities I love is your generosity. To share your spotlight with other artist’s is lovely, and certainly helps me broaden my range of vision. This artist is wonderful – thank you. — Serena
You both are so creative. I would love a chance to win a copy of your new book.
I really like her penguins. Would like to own a copy of your book
There is such a delicacy to her work, and lovely clean lines. I love tht she is working to create awareness of endangered species through her art. Thank you for yet another opportunity to win a copy of your fabulous new book. Fingers very crossed!
The book looks fantastic! I’d really like to get hold of a copy. I know it would be of great interest to many of the people i work with. Malathip directed me to your blog, I’ve just had a show here in the UK with a piece of her work in it, and it went down really well! 🙂
Wow, I’m in. I am still practising your first book but I have room for more creativity!
Thanks for the chance to win again, i have seen her work on etsy and have always loved it as well!
foxy!
Inspiration abounds! love!!
All the artists you’re introducing are amazing! I absolutely adore your work as well!!! Thanks fot the chance to win your book! The “Drawing Lab” was fantastic and I can’t wait to check out your new projects on “Imaginary animals”
I love all of these different animal styles! I have your Drawing Lab book and can’t wait to get my hands on this one! 🙂
Again someone who makes fantastic animals! Every time I read a new blogpost I’m becoming more curious about your new book!
I am loving your blog posts and the introduction to so many artists I didn’t know. Of course I would love to win an autographed copy, but if I don’t I will just have to buy it. I enjoyed the two courses I took with you and I know that I will enjoy the book.
Am new to your blog – fascinated by your work! Having gotten away frrom drawing and painting for several years I truly know what you mean about that blank paper or canvas staring you in the face! And your ideas and methods have become the perfect “antifreeze”! Thank you so much and starting to draw again.
Hi – Thanks for the introduction to Malathip’s paintings. They are so delicate and playful. Just lovely.
I love all these chances to win your book. I will be checking out Malathip’s paintings – the ones you’ve featured are fantastic.
pick me pick me 🙂
Malathip’s art is amazing, I’ll definitely have to look at that some more!
I love Malathip’s cute animals! I would love to win your book 🙂
I love the looks of your book! I would LOVE to win!
The illustrations are so cute! I love the large variety of art styles you include in your book.
Malathip is a new artist for me. I’m learning a lot throughout your two week book promotion. Thanks.
I’m loving this book launch and all the exciting artists you’re sharing with us as we celebrate your creatures! And, love another chance to win! Thanks.
I am enjoying all of these new-to-me artists! I have to be careful not to lose track of too much time exploring artist’s blogs and websites. Thank you for another chance to win your new book. Here’s hoping!
I love art. I wish to create beautiful and unique works, but I’m not a professional artist, so I still have problems with confidence to actually start creating something. On the other hand, I’ve been looking at different artist’s works, and by the look of it I know your book will help me get over my fear. I’m so excited about it!! ><
another wonderful artists
thank you so much for sharing her and her art with us.
thank you also for another chance to win your wonderful book.
Such elegance in Malathip’s work – inspires me to get the paints out once again.
Love her work!
The new book looks as if it has so many different and interesting styles of drawing animals. I can hardly wait!!
Wonderful! Such happy characters.
Hope I’m not too late!