Comics That Don't Make Sense! by Carla Sonheim

Welcome!

Carla_Sonheim — 2026-09-10 01:54:34 UTC

Welcome! This is the alternative-to-FB forum for this online class. You do not need a free Padlet account to post here, but if you do have one, your name will appear above your posts. I can't wait to see your Non-Sense Comics!

Fun from the Start

2026-09-15 10:30:53 UTC

What fun! Just getting started, finding the backwards sentences to be such a surprise--a true turn around to my thinking! Painting yet to come. Am wondering if or how the 10 unrelated words might be used? Am trying them in pairs.

Lesson 1

jamiekalvestran — 2026-09-15 14:33:49 UTC

What a great way to start the day. I am loving this process already!

andibeads — 2026-09-15 20:20:05 UTC

I feel very Twin Peaks or Yoda with the backwards sentences but it’s fun!

First attempt at nonsense

angiesparks — 2026-09-15 21:46:29 UTC

Creates everyone what see to eager!

janetdute — 2026-09-16 06:42:29 UTC

I really enjoyed this first lesson! So thanks And also curious what all of you will create

First attempts

2026-09-16 06:51:43 UTC

Impressive how it works immediately in english 👍 surprising and fun 😄

Lesson 1 - first 3 pieces

2026-09-16 08:31:11 UTC

nataliegoestothailand — 2026-09-16 09:32:05 UTC

Anybody on Bluesky? Love to link up.

nataliegoestothailand — 2026-09-16 09:33:42 UTC

nataliegoestothailand — 2026-09-16 09:47:39 UTC

inotterspace — 2026-09-16 20:13:27 UTC

From serious into silly went exercise this.

Carla’s videos are “cat”ivating

angiesparks — 2026-09-16 21:05:47 UTC

Can you use scissors without thumbs?

Collage elements

janetdute — 2026-09-17 16:20:13 UTC

Nice to do! The (black) brushpencil is new for me, very nice to work with.

janetdute — 2026-09-17 16:58:16 UTC

Just a small question. What does it mean, section 1... ?

Lesson 1... again

2026-09-17 18:53:28 UTC

enjoyed it so much I had another go...

2026-09-17 19:36:02 UTC

Well.. this is what I got. I had a hard time with making smooth paint strokes. Also lots of anxiety around poor drawing skills from imagination. But I am here for the whimsy. Resisting insecurity by posting.

Lesson 2 - a beginning

2026-09-17 21:59:59 UTC

A start ...

Single-Panel Warm Ups

2026-09-18 13:44:10 UTC

Here are my favorite single-panel warm ups. So much fun!

Lesson 1

Bluebirdhouse — 2026-09-18 20:23:48 UTC

What a fun first lesson.

Whew! That was a lot of prep!

angiesparks — 2026-09-18 23:22:27 UTC

Paint pages ✔️

Cut plants ✔️

Alter animals ✔️

Create characters ✔️

Frames

janetdute — 2026-09-19 17:47:18 UTC

Could not resist to interfere. And too little nuance in tint I suppose. A little messy. Just a try. Maybe the collage elements will help and cover up...

Some rubbings

janetdute — 2026-09-20 08:23:30 UTC

Lesson 1

2026-09-20 18:29:59 UTC

A little late for the game

Frames

angiesparks — 2026-09-21 00:33:36 UTC

I did several and intend to do a couple more. I used Sumi ink (rather than India ink) 🤞 and a stick for the lines. Flat brush for the washes. It was hard not to futz.