Visit Carla Sonheim's website, and you will primarily see her series of adorable girls. In her own words, they are "inspired by the special and fleeting innocence of girlhood". I might choose to emphasize the word fleeting. Though simple in form, the colors are rich and sometimes somber, and the complete image is never childish, making these most appropriate as fond remembrances for adult women who may have been these girls years ago.
While the girl series is wonderful and noteworthy, I enjoyed digging deeper.
Her blog provides fascinating insight into her life as an artist. She has a great sense of humor, offering to entertain her students with spontaneous outbursts of song. I also appreciate that she shares her works in progress, sketches, and student's work., where many artists, myself included, are uncomfortable with revealing the not entirely finished. I love the lighthearted spirit that comes through.
My favorite pieces of Carla's are her mixed media animals. Check out the very human features on these cats, and a combination of bold tones with richer, deeper browns and grays. I think she's successfully achieved a balance of whimsy and sobriety that make all her pieces like a thoughtful daydream.For more, visit www.carlasonheim.com.
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