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Carla Sonheim, a multi-talented artist and teacher, has just released Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals : A Mixed-Media Workshop, a book filled with a variety of exercises and techniques that improve drawing skills in a fun and creative way. Not only does this book show you how to look around and within you, it also covers an array of mixed-media techniques that incorporate painting, artist’s books, transfers, and much more. I can’t wait to try them all!
Also, this is the last day of Carla’s two-week blog celebration of her new book. If you hop over to her site, you will find animal-related art tutorials, assignments as well as art and book giveaways. OK, the giveaways are almost over, but there is one more chance to win a signed copy of Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals, offered by Carla! Leave a comment below and I will pick a winner randomly on Tuesday, October 9. The giveaway is opened to all, wherever you live!
What do I have to do with all of this, you might ask? Last autumn, I had the surprise and pleasure to receive an email from Carla. She wanted to include two of my illustrations in her upcoming book. I am thrilled that this bear and this owl found a home in Carla’s book, as these inks “popped out” at a moment when I needed to renew with a creation process that would stay as far away as possible from my overused computer.
I have a feeling that this book will help me stay on the right track!
Here are the links to get a copy of the book:
amazon.com
Barnes & Noble
QBookshop
Independent Bookstores
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Carla Sonheim, une artiste aux multiples talents, vient tout juste de publier Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals, un livre rempli d’une multitude d’exercices et de techniques qui aborde le processus créatif de façon ludique.
Aujourd’hui marque le dernier jour d’un spécial de deux semaines soulignant l’arrivée du nouveau livre de Carla. Allez faire un tour sur son blogue, vous y trouverez des tutoriels, des exercices ainsi que des tirages de ses œuvres et de ses livres. Si cet événement spécial est presque terminé, vous avez encore la chance de gagner une copie signée, gracieuseté de l’auteure! Le gagnant sera tiré au sort le mardi 9 octobre parmi tous ceux et celles qui auront laissé un commentaire à la fin de mon billet. Le tirage est ouvert à tous et à toutes, où que vous soyez!
Qu’est-ce que je viens faire dans tout cela, me demandez-vous? L’automne dernier, j’ai eu la surprise et le plaisir de recevoir un courriel de Carla Sonheim. Elle me demandait si j’accepterais que deux de mes illustrations soient incluses dans son prochain livre. Et comment!!! Je suis ravie que cet ours et ce hibou aient trouvé refuge dans le livre de Carla, puisqu’ils sont nés à un moment où j’avais besoin de renouer avec un processus créatif m’éloignant le plus possible de mon ordinateur.
J’ai l’impression que ce bouquin va m’aider à rester dans le droit chemin!
Voici où trouver le livre :
amazon.com
Barnes & Noble
QBookshop
Independent Bookstores
Thank you for participating in Carla’s celebration and book giveaway!!! I love meeting new artists! I can’t wait to peruse more of your blog. Happy Fall!
Julie,
Your work is beautiful. I tend to use way too many colors in my work so I find your limited palette very inspiring. Thanks!
Julie, I love your ink sketches! It has been so much fun learning about different artists and their approaches through Carla. And, of course I would love to win her book.
Hello there, I have had a really great time blog hopping along with everyone via Carla’s blog. It means you get to see some great work by people perhaps you wouldn’t normally come across. Your work being one of them. I will continue to follow your work. Thanks for the opportunity.
Your artwork is beautiful and very unique. Congrats on being part of her book!
julie,
i love the way you can take a faint movement of the hand and make a wonderful creature. Such imagination! I like how Carla introduced us to so many artists I would not have known.
Elissa
Thanks for the chance to win! I love that owl, I am a huge fan of owls!! :)
Thank you for this opportunity. I have never been to your site before so this is a great experience especially since I am a fellow Canadian (Ontario). I love your gorgeous, whimsical artwork.
Merci pour ce concours, Julie ! Je dois dire que Carla a desormais un autre talent a mes yeux : celui de m’avoir fait decouvrir votre blog et vos creations artistique, que je trouve magnifiques !
I love imaginary animals!
Love your bear. Love the way you use ink to create.
I have to tell you that the only thing better about Carla coming out with a new book, is discovering new artists, like yourself. Your work is stunning.
i reaaly like your work! especially your figures. would like to own a copy of sonheim’s book too. thank you
So glad Carla had a link to your blog. Your artwork is wonderfull. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Carla’s book.
Un petit bonjour de France !
Je suis ravie d’avoir trouvé ton blog grâce à Carla ;tes dessins sont magnifiques , j’aime tout particulièrement le hibou et je serai contente de le retrouver dans le livre !
Congrats on being in such a cool book! I’d really love to win a copy. Your work totally ROCKS! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Julie,
What a great way for your inspiring talent to be seen! A better bear & owl could not have been chosen!
Can’t wait to pick one up! Congratulations!
Nando
Merci, Julie. Your work is gorgeous. Look forward to Carla’s new book.
Bon Matin, Julie,
I agree with everyone here, that beyond the delightfulness of Carla’s new book, she has introduced us to SO many talented artists that we might not otherwise be exposed to.
I am one of your new biggest fans, and I can hardly wait to get reacquainted with ink blots….my gosh, I had forgotten about them. Lately, I’ve been focusing on negative spaces and blind contours, but the ink blots are a “blast from the past”.
Your “monster bear” lived under my crib when I was two years old. I kid you not, and he was only about 4 inches long……and scary! Yours is awesome.
I’m having a hard time commenting on a favorite, but the two bears hugging a tree (that’s what I see anyway) is truly magnificent!!! Takes my breath away…..
Is there a way to follow your blog? I didn’t find it yet. Perhaps another cup of coffee will help. :-)
Have a wonderful weekend and try to stay warm. (We lived in Pickering, Ontario for a couple of years, and just a few weeks ago, went on vacation to Deux Rivieres. Great times.)
I love your artwork. Congrats on being in Carla’s new book.
Glad to have found your blog and see your artwork. ;-)
Your art work is beautiful and I loved the photos as well – happy Fall!
I am glad Carla sent us over your way……fabulous work you show here on your blog!!!
i am one of your latest fans:) Have a happy weekend!
Hello,
Je suis une fan de Carla Sonheim et j’ai son premier livre. Tes oeuvres sont magnifiques et je suis heureuse de savoir que tu habites tout près (j’habite à Sherbrooke!). J’aimerais beaucoup avoir le deuxième livre de Carla, ça m’inspirerais dans mon travail…Je vais continuer de suivre ton blog!
Nicole
Thanks for the opportunity..lovely work.!!!
Julie, I love your work. I am really excited about exploring all of your stuff! My dream is to become an illustrator. Meanwhile, I teach my third grade class to make artist books, and to do any kind of art to enhance the curriculum. I also love Carla’s work. Thank you for making your work visible to me.
I love your animals – they are so freeing and inspirational for me to let loose and just let things flow!
I love how fluid your drawing are. I am so glad to find more creature painters. I have been doing so for 35 years. I will be signing up for your blog. An inspiration.
Hope I am not too late to sign up for the free book giveaway. Have a lovely weekend.
I would love to win Carla’s book. Love your artwork, so much fun!!
Hello Julie,
I think your drawings are beautiful, so detailed and precise! Congratulations with your contribution to Carla’s book!
Congrats on being featured in the book – Carla is such an awesome hub for creativeness. I-m glad I found her … and you now.
Your illustrations are fantastic. I like your style.
Wow! Your work is wonderful. thanks for hosting this giveaway. I’ve got my fingers crossed, but even if I don’t win this book is on my Xmas list for sure!
j’aimerais bien gagner ce livre! Merci aussi de partager votre art.
I love the bear and the owl. Thank you for sharing!
Your work is so mesmerizing it is no wonder Carla invited you to be a part of her book…hope I win a copy, but if I don’t it is on my wishlist at Amazon!
Beautiful work Julie!
Je suis ravie d’avoir découvert votre blog grâce à Carla.
Et bien sûr j’aimerais beaucoup gagner le livre!
I can see why Carla chose to include your work in her book. I love your work!
I love your bear and owl! I can understand why Carla wanted to include them in her book. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
Ma chérie!
Bravo!
Je serai toujours une de tes plus grandes fans!
Je suis tellement contente pour toi!
C’est excitant, profites en bien!
Que j’ai hâte de voir tes dessins!
have enjoyed reading your blog and seeing all of your fantastic artwork. thank you for a chance to win the book.
WoW Julie! Quelle belle cueillette de fans tu as fait. Et oui, ton papa aimerait bien gagner le livre. Sinon, je vais me le procurer. Bisous.
Your bear is so sweet. We are about to take off for the mountains in a few weeks and I hope to see one wandering about……but not too close! I have a big bottle of India Ink I bought at a studio closing sale quite a while ago. It’s been sitting on my shelf unused but now I want to get it out and try some animals in your style. Sure hope I win the book this time!
Your art is beautiful, I am so thankful that this blog hop has guided to me yours and the other wonderful blogs! Happy Thanksgiving!
Your artwork ist wonderful – I am glad Carla made it known to me. And thanks for the chance to win the book…
I love the bear! I keep looking at the eyes and wondering how you could create such intensity with such small marks. I’m so glad that Carla introduced me to a Canadian artist. I would love to win her book with all the illustrations from different artists including yourself :) – Heidi
Nice projects….nice book.
Very cool artwork Julie!
Thank you for this opportunity to participate in Carla’s book giveaway. I feel like I’ve already won getting to know so many other wonderful artists such as yourself.
I love that Carla is spreading her love all around. Congratulations for having your drawings in her book.
Congratulations on being published in Carla’s book! I’d love to win this book!
Thank you for giving this chance to win such a fun book. I think it would motivate me to break out of my rut.
I m so glad i found your blog, i love it, thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book!
Love your artwork!
Congrats Julie on being included in Carla’s incredible book!!! I would love to win it. So, thanks for the chance to do just that!!! Good luck everyone!!!
Carla is the best!
Congrats on getting into Carla’s book! I am so excited finding new artists to admire!
Thanks for the opportunity to win her book!
I love your creative drawings that inspire me to use them in my class with kids.
Congratulations for having two of your wonderful illustrations featured in Carla’s book. I love your bear illustration. It is simply wonderful.
Thanks for the opportunity to win Carla’s new book. I would be thrilled to win it.
Take Care!
I will repeat what everyone else has said, your work is wonderful. I have taken online classes from Carla and I am itching now to get my paws on her book. I need to bookmark your blog now! Thanks for giving us a chance to win the book.
I just found you today, your work is beautiful. I expect I missed the deadline for a chance to win Carla’s book but so glad I called by here this afternoon.
Hello Miriam, it is not too late to participate, you have until Tuesday morning!
Beautiful art. Inspired by so many artist in Carla’s new book.
Beautiful art.
Congrats on getting featured in Carla’s book Julie. Those two illustrations are beautiful. I remember the bear and really like it. Look at the number of comments!! :)
I love Carla’s stuff and am so glad she is sending us to discover all the rest of you fun artists too. I think perhaps I’ve been taking myself entirely too seriously. I hope I win this book.
Your paintings and photographs are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing them.
Wow! Bravo pour cette brillante idée de faire un tirage. Marketing ma soeur! Bravo aussi pour cette belle vitrine pour toi. C’est tellement mérité! :-) XxX
Your art is amazing. enjoyed your site greatly.
So nice to meet you and see your work. I really love the bird in the last post. Thank you for sharing. Your work is inspiring.
I’m so curious about the book after seeing Carla’s tutorials. Congrats on your art being chosen for her book.
I want to win!!!
I love your work. It is very inspiring. Carla’s book seems the same, filled with inspiration. And how wonderful it would be to have a signed copy.
Your artwork is so beautiful!
Wow, I love your ink drawings! Congratulations for being in the book and thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Je le veux, je l’aurai ce merveilleux livre!
this book looks so fun!
What lovely artwork you do! I love the fuzzy little bee/wasp further down. I would love a copy of Carla’s book as I have been focusing more on painting whimsical animals lately. This would be such awesome inspiration for me! Thank you. :)
J’aimerais beaucoup gagner ce livre. J’ai fais des classes avec Carla.
i just had aook round at your blog /coming from Carla Sonheims wrapup page. I love your drawings in ink and other artwork.
I love how this booklaunch celebration takes us to other artists.
Some of your ecoline and ink drawings just took my breath away, especially this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/20983499@N00/7494031070/
Like Carla’s, your imaginative work is so inspiring! I am so glad she led me to your blog. It’s a bonus to have a chance to win a copy of her (and your) new book (and that would be terrific) – you are both amazing, multi-talented artists and I look forward to following your endeavors from now on!
Thanks for this opportunity! Your ink blots are incredible and such an inspiration. I can’t wait to win this book, dig in and disccover my own blottles.
Congrats on this great new book participation Julie!