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My passion with art is to create connection with the viewer... using mixed media and an art style of contemporary realism. I use colour, light, reflections and shadows to intuitively tell a story. I have been blessed with enthusiastic collectors who display my artworks in private collections across Australia, South Africa and Japan. My art has been exhibited locally and in Melbourne and Gold Coast, including: Gold Coast Show 2019 where I have been awarded First Prize-Agricultural and an Encouragement Award at the Kings Exhibition in 2018. I have exhibited works collaboratively with other local artists in the 'Shine' Exhibition in 2017, the 'Lift Him Up' exhibition during the Commonwealth Games 2018 on the Gold Coast, and the ‘Abundant Life’ Exhibition in 2019. I am closely affiliated and am part of the Board at the Creative Hearts Art Gallery on the Gold Coast where I have artworks hanging in the Gallery. Solo Exhibitions include 'Cruising Chrome Motorbike Art' in 2019.
My art style is complementary to an ever-widening variety of subject choice including unique pet portraits,motorbikes, food/fruit, fish etc. I also undertake abstracts. I use mixed media, acrylics and encaustic wax. to express my creative voice.
​Having lived in Africa, New Zealand and now Australia, I have deep spiritual roots and a 'keen' love for animals. This passion sparks strong creative and inspirational influences in Sonia's creative expression. - where artworks range from detailed, layered and complex to minimalistic intuitive and contemporary.
With my creativity strongly grounded in my relationship with my Creator, I endeavour to capture nuances, personalities, emotions and connection in my artworks - including very colourful and dynamic artistry.
My pet portrait paintings are one of her current specialities which includes feature artworks of beautiful pets of all shapes and sizes, with the focus of the artwork on the eyes of the subject. Leap frogging the limitations of realistic portraits, I use colours that are symbolic of pets' personalities and mannerisms to portray my client's special furry friends in a distinctive and exciting style that makes a statement and speaks volumes about collectors and their passions and connections with their pets.
​My inspirational artworks feature spiritual truths and Biblical gems that help Believers keep teachings 'up front and personal'. My artworks have included prophetic artworks and representations that are unique to the Christian faith.
In allmy artworks - light, reflections and shadows, textures and colours help to create depth, excitement and meaning. I often embed symbols and I work in representations that are intended to be ‘discovered’ and this causes my artworks to be interactive with the viewer.