We’re writing Giraffe Poetry this week in the Year of the Giraffe!
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We’ve been busy; I know you have been, too! We are a society of busy people. It’s all good!
Lately I’ve been doing a slew of radio interviews to help promote “The Art of Silliness.” They’ve been lots of fun, and it got me to thinking that it’s time to give away some copies of the book!
“The Art of Silliness” is a workbook-style book that you can draw right into… click here if you’d like to preview some inside pages.
I’m giving away five books this week! International entries welcome. Just leave a comment for a chance to win a copy (and come back each day this week for four more chances!). I’ll pick each day’s random winner at noon PST starting tomorrow (Tuesday).
And please, tell your friends!
To win a copy, leave a comment now!
(And thanks to Perigee Books for providing the giveaway copies!)
*****TODAY’s Random Winner*****
Ruth Dailey said: Wow – tons of comments – tells us how popular your Art of Silliness is – and I love silliness – according to my great grand baby – I am – she says ” so-o-o-o Silly G.G.” – so getting your book would make it a gift for us both – I’s love to receive a copy.
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Would love to win a copy!!! Huge fan of your work!!
Well Carla!!!! I would LOVE a copy of this book. I have your other two books, but I have yet purchased this one!!!! I would be tickled pink to win!!!!! Fingers crossed!!!!
Everything Carla Sonheim is simply…. lets think of some words…. FUN! CREATIVE! JOY! REVEALING! FABULOUS!….. It shows she LOVES to do what she does! And the best part… She shares it with the world!! LVOE IT ALL!!!
Ooh! Ooh! I’m silly! I’d be a perfect winner for this book! *stands on head and kick like a frog to illustrate* Thank you for the chance to win!
Pick ME! Pick ME!
It is impossible to look at your art without smiling! Just think of how many smiles you cause to happen every day!! What better purpose in life can there be? What a gift: happiness and joy!!
I ;love your silliness and I’ve enjoyed following your blog! I love your creativity and have gained skill in drawing because of your book, and your class.
Thanks for a chance to win!
We all need some sillyness in our lives!!
wow, very generous of yer..would love to win a copy
joan
Love your year of the giraffe idea…I am doing my own thing with year of the owl. Hope I win.
I so love your giraffes! thank you Carla for the opportunity! I want one! carlanda
Oh…this looks like such inspiring fun! Would consider myself lucky to be a winner!
Yes please!
Sounds great! I would love a copy!
I have 2 of your other books and love them so much — I share them with my grandkids and we play! I would love to win this new book so I can have some new ideas to share with my grandkids and my art group too!
Excited to see how this amazing project turned out! That said…I should just go ahead and buy a copy already 😛
Just what I need to get going with my drawing! No more putting off until tomorrow
How exciting! Play is an important way to coax creativity. The more I play and act silly, the better I work! Thank you for this giveaway!
I love your books and I want this one. So there. Also congratulations on new, beautiful grandson.
I would love to win this book. I already have The Drawing Lab and imaginary Animals books.
Yes please 🙂
oh yes I would love to win one opf your books!
Thanks for such a generous giveaway Carla! Your books make me smile!
Your book is central to my recovery from three heart events (one heart attack and two cardiac arrests) in the last 9 months. It brings me joy and makes me laugh. I have given away one copy of your book (so far) to an art teacher who loved looking through my sketch book (of course I gave you all the credit!). She’s suggested I teach! That makes me smile too. Thank you for the joy and the contribution it brings to my recovery. A wonderful gift from a talented artist.
I hope you win too – what a generous woman you are – my prayers & best wishes for your continued recovery & PS go teach!!! Noone does art exactly like you!!
Thankyou! It’s been a long road. I have now two of Carla’s books and love them. If I “win” (I’ve already won by finding her books!) it would be a book I would pass on to another!
See you are incredibly generous woman – I am happy to be a part of the same race (human ;>) that contains you!!!
Your work always makes me smile – thank you!
Aww Carla u know I wud live to win this one!!
I would love this book as I just need a little bit more silliness in my life, anything to take me away to a new island of thought is great 🙂
I have ‘Drawing Lab’ – I use the ideas a lot, and always recommend it to people – it’s fab! So accessible at so many levels 🙂 So I’d LoVe to win your art of silliness workbook. Thanks so much for the opportunity 🙂
I’d love a copy of your Silly book!! How fun 🙂
ps love the giraffe haiku, made me smile
Love the idea of 10 minutes a day : )
Love your work Carla and enjoyed your haiku on giraffes! Thanks for the opportunity to win your amazing book. .
I was going to leave a haiku for a comment, but 17 syllables is too much for me on Tax day!! I hope I win, because I always have to wait a long time to get it from the library! So popular.
I have all your other books. I think I need this one so the other two won’t be lonely.
Hmmmm, I have all your other books except this one……
Oh my gosh! I love your books!!
Would love to own your latest book.
Like your work, love to win à copy of your book, greetings from Holland
I have Drawing Lab and Imaginary Animals. I’d love to have this one too!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
of the 3 tomes you offer
i lack only one
’tis this “give-away” title
i seek…
to complete my book shelf
of C. Sonheim fun
and create silliness art
this week !
Yeah!! I would LOVE a chance to win this book!! I just love your free and fun style!! I definitely need more of that in my life!! Thanks!! 😉
looks like a fun book – thanks!
I’m already silly, but would love to learn how to show my silliness to those that tell me so!
Oooo! How fun to jump in and be part of the action – thanks for the wonderful opportunity! I’m crossing my fingers, toes, pencils and brushes. (Heck I’ll cross my charcoals, too, better safe than sorry. Ha!)
sounds fantastic and would brighten the rainy days
Had such a silly day, it would be the right giveaway for me 😉
Oh Carla, I would love your treasure of a book….just love your drawings and I am a BIG animal fan ❤ hearts to you!
Your giraffes are such grand creatures. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-20316851 hope you’ll check out this story of the giraffe guy in Edinburg if you don’t already know about him. like everyone else here i’d love to win a copy of this book!
I would absolutely, positively, love ~ a copy of your silly book.
I’d love a book. You just wake up my ole brain. Lol. I don’t know how you have the energy for everything you do.
It would be awesome to win a copy. I find you to be such an inspiration!!
I would love to add this to my small collection of your other books that I have!
I love your drawing book and the 101Faces course. Go silliness!
Hi Carla!
I have 2 of your other books and I would love another! Love the giraffe and the poem. What a lovely combo. Be back tomorrow!
Love your work and the way you think. This book looks like great fun and would be full of inspiration
Ohh, I would love to win a copy of your book, I am still playing with my Drawing Lab (I love it). xoxo
I am so needing this in my life right now. I have just become a caregiver to my mom and having a hard time finding time for me. This seems like the perfect thing to “take me away” and help me regenerate. I would love to win it!
Love it!
Sure would love to win some silliness! Thank you for all of your inspiration.
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win a copy o your book!!!!!!!!! *fingers crossed*
I would Sooooooooooooooooooooo love a copy of your book. I met your work recently, but change my life, i feel so free, the paper is my best friend now.
Thank you very much for be you.
Bless
Silly is what we all need right now. thanks for sharing!
I love to start my day with a smile and a giggle….your email post notes does it every time….glad I do not have to pic my favorite…The Art of Silliness would be wonderful…marty in marietta
Your artwork has changed my artwork and the way I look at everything. Thank you for letting your imagination reign!
You are so inspiring, I love to get your newsletter. I would really love to win your book.
i hope i get one!
Fantastic haiku!
I picked up a copy of this for my daughter for Christmas last year. She loved it, because doodling is definitely her thing. : )
Great stuff, Carla! I already have your Drawing Lab book, it is so fun + wonderful!
I got a copy just before the New Year. My husband and I and our friend are working through the Drawing Lab book. Sad thing is, we have returned to Canada and just confirmed last night that the books did not make the trip home from Florida. I love the idea of silliness. It reminds me of my days working with my GradeTwo students, who loved to draw, I might add.
Hi Carla,
Every time I receive an email from you, I quickly open it-I always know it’s going to leave me happy and smiling!
I have your Drawing Lab book-I never get tired of playing with it! I’d love to win a copy of the Art of Silliness-Please and Thanks!!!
Ethel
oh what fun it would be to win! We could have more drawing days this summer for the kids!
These would be really fun for my kids in my classroom
A copy of this would be splendid.. I am in need of some silliness right now!
So here’s thank-you and a big hug just in case!
I could handle ten minutes a day of silliness, a minute more and I’m sure it would be fun.
I’d love to win, thanks so much for the opportunity! — Tina
I love your quirky drawings. They make me smile!
I need some sillifying:-)
Great contest… great looking book. I can’t wait to see more. I know several people who could use a little more silliness (including me!).
I love the giraffe haiku!! & I would love to win a copy of this book but if I don’t I’ll be picking up my copy via Amazon 😉
You are such an incredible person & artist!!!
Thank you Carla
Oh yes, please enter me in this wonderful giveaway! I want to be silly, too!
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy; that is very sweet of you 🙂 wishing everyone good luck!
I am an elementary school librarian & my students would love, love this book. Please consider us!
A lovely mix of the cultures and critters. Thank you for sending smiles.
Would love to win your book
Well, frankly, I already bought one and so my need isn’t as great. But I can think of several people who need NEED some silliness and I’d love to pass it on. Your perspective has reignited my interest in art. I’d forgotten how fun (not rule-imposed do-it-correctly, your-perspective-is-off WORK) it is to simply create!
Your work is so freeing and fun. Makes me happy. Thank you for this generous give away!
Thanks I am veary happy for you that your book got published. Congrats
Dear Carla,
It would be an honour and such a joy to win a copy of your fabulous book!
I would love to try some of your awesome techniques.
Thank you so much for even making this generous offer!
Hugs from Sue x ❤ x
i would love to win a copy of this fabulous book. I have had a quick peek at my friend’s but I want my own copy.
Playing with your whimsical techniques has made me a lot braver.
carla – i love your work, so playful and fun! i have Drawing Lab – i’d love to have this one, too 🙂
Your artwork always puts a smile on my face. What fun you must have!
Loving the giraffes and would love to get silly.
I gave my copy away to a friend and haven’t replaced it yet on my shelf. I also gave copies to several people at Christmas. Love the book. If I don’t get one you’re giving away, I’ll have to order another. Maybe I should order a bunch since I seem to keep giving my copy away!
Would love to have my life lightened with a bit of silliness and dose of creativity! Thanks for the chance to win.
I think it keeps a young to be silly. I would love to win. Pick me! Pick me! 😉 Thanks for the opportunity.
Love, love the giraffe haiku! I could use some whimsy in my life in the form of “The Art of Silliness.” 😉 ^ ^
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Draw Doodle and Play, that’s what I would like to do today:)
I love your giraffe poem. So cute! Thanks for a chance to win your book!
I LoVe YouR posts.. I look so forward to them.. I was told as a child that my artistic abilities weren’t good enough to pursue … I gave up my dreams and recently I stumbled across your blog and am getting back to what I Love … I am a Mom of 4 children and I tell them all the time how talented they are … we love looking at your pictures 🙂 Thank you for bringing my youth back to me !
Oh what fun. Haiku is always so enjoyable to write. And a giveaway. Cool. 😉
Need something to cheer me up today. Sad news in Boston.
Susan, I’m so very sorry. Thoughts and prayers with Boston residents today, and all affected by today’s tragedy.
I’d love a chance to win your book and share it with my teen art class. I teach in a home-school co-op with a great variety of capabilities. We’ve got some control freaks that need some silliness…and to know that it’s okay to let go and enjoy their art!
I’d love to win!!! – Took your crazy flowers class – huge fan! Thank you
Happiness is a creative mind….thanks for sharing yours.
The worst of both worlds
Cross a turkey and giraffe
Peeping Toms up high
Fantastic haiku! And such a beautiful piece. Keeping my fingers crossed for the draw. Thanks so much for sharing! xx
L’art de la bêtise, tout un programme.
merci de votre don par tirage, c’est généreux de votre part… Ce serait un petit bonheur que de le découvrir.
Bonne journée
Would LOVE to win a copy of The Art of Silliness – thank you! Love the haiku!!! and the painting ~
Hi Caral, fantastic give away,
Pick me, pick me, little ol’ me…
Have a lovely day 🙂 hugs to you xx
ps. don’t know why Bloggers are not allowed to leave comments on WordPress, so am using FB…
oops, was so excited I spelt your name wrong…sorry Carla 😦
It would be great to win your book!
Would love to win your Book! So enjoying the flower burst course even though I am slow!
Although I have already done the course, I would LOVE to own the book.!
it would be awesome to win a book, i need some silliness 🙂
thanks for the wonderful opportunity to win a copy of *the art*!!! i LOVED LOVE *drawing lab* – it has started me down the most joyous path : ) i am so grateful!!!
Thank you so much! I would absolutely love to win a copy of your book. I have taken two of your classes and I had so much fun with both of them.
I love the silly creatures. They’re just gorgeous. I already have two of your books (one in English, one in German) and the’re a great inspiration. I’m glad I found your blog.
your books are very inspiring! I would love a copy too, to make a present for a friend, as I have one myself already.
I would love a copy! I’m enjoying your other two books and had a lot of fun with the online Imaginary Animals class. You are a very inspiring person! Thanks!
Oh, what a chance! I love the little elephant most……
I would LOVE to win a copy of your book , need more silliness !
I would love a copy!!!!!!
Hi . . . I’m silly, can I have a copy please! X
Thank you, Carla, for making drawing so accessible to a most drawing phobic fiber artist. If I win a copy of the book, you can bet I will add silliness to my quotidian.
Aww, this is so soooo nice of you! I’ll be back each day 😉 AND of course I’m sharing this with my friends. Thank you!
This looks so much fun! I want to be silly!
would be great to win…all things crossed 🙂
Love your silly animals. They are so full oh personality!
Your silliness has changed the way I look at drawing (& life) a couple of times already – would LOVE the book for days of need 😉
I love the animals, I think that i would love this prize!
Love being silly! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win your book The Art of Being Silly. You are an inspiration and I am so glad that you share your talent with the world!
Love your books and art! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win a copy!
How fun is this? You never cease to amaze!
I would love to win your book, you have a wonderful style and freedom in your art.
Carla, as always, your are so generous! Of course, I want to win one of your books! Thank you form this giveaway!
i would SO love to win this book…!!!!
Pick me! Please!
What a great idea Carla! How do you keep your creativity at a constant hum? 🙂
Always so generous,
would love a book….thanks for the chance to win!
Wow, so much people who wants the book, I am one of them!
Hola Carla, si gano daría saltote en dirección al cielo ……felicidades por tu trabajo y ánimos. kirsten
What a great giveaway! I’ve been dreaming with your book, it’d be so special to win a copy! And it’s so much fun being part of a giveaway, I enjoy a lot just for taking part of one 😀
Looking at the giraffe and the caterpillar I couldn’t help myself on thinking how fun would be for a caterpillar to have a giraffe as a friend. Sliding down on the neck, having access to high places e look at the world from above.. oh..many ideas 😀
By the way, I’m in love with your blog’s banner.
Thanks for the giveaway!
It would be great to win this book! I love your approach to mixed media and drawing. I would share this book with my students. They would love it!
I would love to win a copy and be silly again!
Oh, I want it! I haven’t had any silly in a while. It’s time for some!
I really need to lighten up! Enter me in the drawing please!
I love your work and your books, so I would love to win a copy, too.
Love Jorin
Dear Carla
What a great idea!I would be happy to win one of your books,it would make my day! It would be a familyproject to have fun with your book together with my 4 children. 🙂
Best wishes
Sandra
OOOOOOO, i would love to win this book. Carla, I absolutely love your art. What a fun creative vision you have! And I love the giraffes!
Ooooh, what a treat!! I’d soooo love to win… 🙂 Thanks so much for the opportunity!
I would love to win a copy! I have Drawing Lab and luv it!
Oh, wow! I took 3 Silly classes and still wear the pins often.
Silly cahnged my life, for real!
So i’d love to win the book!
Els
What a wonderful give away I’d love a chance to win.
Art of Silliness
Heart and soul open joyfully
Laughter rings loudly
Love your work and thank you for the chance to win xo
I would love to win a copy to give away. I got mine for Christmas 🙂
I have your other books but have not had the opportunity to add this one to my collection. It would be well loved in my home!
I don’t have this book…. yet! but all your others are favs of mine and my students, too!!
Ooh, I could USE a little silliness!! 🙂
Silliness is just what is needed right now. I have your other books and love them, and thoroughly enjoyed your Silly classes.
I’d love a little silliness! :o)
millions of comments but i hope to win. because i love your classes and because of that your book must be great, too. that’s why i really want to have it. so, please pick me me me me me me me me!!!!!!
I’d love to have a little silliness!!! 🙂
Everyone needs a bit of silliness in there life!
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I am in serious need of silly right now so I would love to win a copy of your book! Thank you for the opportunity!
oooh I would love to win this Carla — have enjoyed your silly classes in the past — hope I win — you are a true inspiration —
Count me in please Carla!
I always love your books, and I’d love a copy of this one.
Wow – tons of comments – tells us how popular your Art of Silliness is – and I love silliness – according to my great grand baby – I am – she says ” so-o-o-o Silly G.G.” – so getting your book would make it a gift for us both – I’s love to receive a copy.
Play is the key to imagination and healing. Thanks for taking the loving care to put it in a book. Would be great to have a copy from you. CJ
we all need some silliness in our lives! I would love to win some.
Do you really encouraging us to post daily? SOOOO many posts for you to read of those that love your work. After posting yesterday I just realized that I don’t have the ART of Silliness….it is the Imaginary Animals book that I’ve given away (and rebought!)…and the Drawing Lab for Mixed Media artists that I’ve just received. So, yes, I’d love to be a winner too! Though I think we’ve all already won by finding you, your art, and your way of seeing the world. Thank you for this fun drawing for drawing!
Your drawings are so charming without ever getting saccharine. Don’t know how you manage that!
My daughter is an art student who just had a five-day hospital stay and is back at school on the East Coast finishing up her semester. She could benefit from some inspired silliness right about now! Thanks for the opportunity.
Whispering Aloha to another silly day
I wish I could have taken the giraffe class, I have taken some of your other classes and have enjoyed it!!
ME, ME, ME……Please…….I’m having a bad day and really need some silly.
I’ve been collecting silly shapes and look forward to working with them in a silly way. I have allo of your other books , would love this one. Hope I win!
What the word needs now is more silliness and lightheartedness.
I just stumbled across your site via a link from Pinterest…and I’m SO glad I found your work! I’m starting some art classes for children and your ideas are perfect. I’d love to win a book–everyone needs a little silliness in their life, it paves the way for creativity!
Hi Carla! I have your other workshop book and love it. I am still too serious. I actually have been trying to add whimsy to my life and my style. If you can spare a book, I can use it. I do enjoy your artistic attitude and your fanciful ways…. ♥♥♥
Hi Carla, I have your first two books and adore your art! I would love to get your new one. Cheers
I need help. I’m not nearly silly enough! MUST WIN (not yelling at you, just out to the number generator Gods.)
There once was a silly giraffe
Who tried to paint in the bath.
She made such a mess
With the water excess
That all she could do was just laugh!
Thanks so much, Carla!
I can be very silly. Please pick me.
I would love to win a copy, it helps me to stay creative!
Yay! Would love this book! Love all this fun, silly creative stuff. Pushes me out of my comfort zone! Loving your Flower Crazy class Carla….
Cheers!
JoAnn
crossing my fingers really tight!! 😉
I would love to win a copy of your book! I have Drawing Lab, it’s great.
Darling haiku! I’d love to win a copy of this book – here’s hoping!
Great book! Thanks for the chance to win!
A whole box of vintage photos? They’re a gold mine: lucky, lucky you! And here’s to my lucky chances in the give-away!
Loved your classes and still enjoy the books i have from you!
Your work is sew unique. I am looking at your little animals sewing class. I look at sidewalks in a whole new way. I had a giraffe project and one of your books really helped me with that. Thanks
luv ur silly art..u r an inspiration…thank u!
Carla, I didn’t get a chance to thank you for coming up to Bellingham for a book signing of your new book. I enjoyed the exercise in drawing monsters out of spots on the rug. Would love to win a copy of your book.
I could need some creative sillyness in my life right now. You do great work!
You are no doubt one of my favorite artists, Carla! I love you books, and look forward for more! It would be just GREAT to win this book, your arts have never let the readers down:) I also sooooo want to get my book signed! But the sad sad truth’s that I’m kind of far…
Since I don’t draw and am trying to learn to learn your new book sounds just like the place to start learning! Thank you for sharing your talents on line!!!
I’d love to win a copy! I took a class with you and really enjoyed it! I’ll FB, Tweet, etc., if I win to spread the word and love (I’m spreading it anyway…lol). Thanks!
Whispering Aloha and Mahalo nui for sharing your work with us.
Once I’m unencumbered with project deadlines, if that ever happens again, I plan to buy your workbook. Put me in for the giveaway.