Wednesday, December 30, 2009

GETTING READY TO CELEBRATE



Tomorrow is a last day of 2009- a time to reflect on a year that passed and get ready to celebrate a beginning of a new year.
May your celebration of the New Year be joyfull and abundant!

`Celebration`,acrylic on canvas,20x26``
Sold

Sunday, December 27, 2009

BEFORE A PARTY-a painting of a woman getting ready to go out



This painting was done few years ago,as a part of series "A woman in Art".
It was painted from a couple of sketches and a photo,the model in this painting-Nancy,a friend from Aspen,Colorado.She is a very good skier and can race any guy.

"Before a party",acrylic on canvas,30x24"

Saturday, December 26, 2009

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MAGAZINE?-a painting of a woman reading



During this holiday season,I hope you can find some peaceful time just for youself-to do almost nothing,or to read a book or a magazine.What is your favorite magazine?

"Reading a magazine",acrylic on canvas,24x20"

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

BON SOIR-SEASON GREETINGS



Most of you wil be attending parties and getting together with friends and family.In whatever corner of this planet you are now,I wish you all the best!
Have a great time every day and every moment!Celebrate your uniqueness and be the best you can.
HAPPY HOLIDAY!

"Bon soir",acrylic on canvas,100x70cm

Monday, December 21, 2009

DO YOU CELEBRATE WINTER SOLSTICE?




Today is the shortest day of the year-Winter Solstice-a good day to reflect once more on meaning of being alive.Have a wonderful day!

acrylic on canvas,20x24"

Sunday, December 20, 2009

WHERE YOU ARE GOING?





During the holiday season everyone seems to be going somewhere-shopping ,parties,vernisages etc.
Where are you going today?

acrylic on canvas,100x40cm

Saturday, December 19, 2009

ATLANTIC CHALLENGE-BERMUDA-a painting for Victoria Place



This painting was created for a lobby of Victoria Place in Bermuda.The theme of the painting is 400 anniversary of Bermuda and Atlantic Tall ships challenge in 2009.Victoria Place is a patron of "Spirit of Bermuda"-the bermudian sloope that was participating in this race.

 "Atlantic Challenge-Bermuda",2009,acrylic on canvas,48x60"

Friday, December 18, 2009

SOUND OF SILENCE- A tropical semi-abstract painting.



Do you listen to silence sometimes? And if you do, how does it make you feel?
Sound of silence,
Acrylic on canvas,
30x24"

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

BIRTH OF VENUS-A CAR PAINTING




Modern Venus is getting out of Ferrari instead of a seafoam-another interpretation of mythology.
This painting is from "Men,Myths and automobiles" series.

"Birth of Venus",acrylic on canvas,30x36"

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

CROSSING THE DESERT OF HOPE:SEMI-ABSTRACT TEXTURE PAINTING



Sometimes ideas for paintings come seemingly from nowhere,without planning or preparation,and often as a surprise to me.This is an example of paintings like that ,done on a spurr of the moment.

"Crossing the desert of Hope",36x30"
acrylic on canvas
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Sunday, December 13, 2009

RETURN OF ODYSSEUS-A PAINTING OF GT4



A painting from "Men,Myths and Automobiles"-series of paintings,interpreting classical mythology,using a car as a metaphor.
What if a modern Odysseus returns in a classic red GT4 Ferrari?

"Return of Odysseus",acrylic on canvas 65x46"

Friday, December 11, 2009

TWILIGHT MOMENT/PAINTING OF A BAR SCENE



Do  you feel sometimes being watched by a stranger,observed without an invitation,being caught in a moment unexpected,or perhaps,pleasanly surprised...Life in The Twilight is always full of surprises,discoveries and shadows of ourselves.
This painting captures one of those moments.

Twilight moment,acrylic on canvas,30x40"
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Thursday, December 10, 2009

TIME TO TANGO AND GET INTO A FESTIVE MOOD-A PAINTING FROM DANCE SERIES



It is never to early to get into a festive mood-get dressed up and practice your dance moves,get into joyful spirit of Holiday season.
Eventhough this painting of tango from Dance series was painted while ago,I thought it would be appropriate reminder that is almost "time to be jolly". Of course,tango is not a very "jolly" dance,but I did not have any paintings of polka .Alas!

Time toTango acrylic on canvas,30x40"
Sold

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

FREEDOM OF SPRIRIT



Let your true spirit show and shine in everyday situations and you will always find right solutions to every problem.

Freedom of Spirit,acrylic on canvas,39x39"
1,800US$

Monday, December 7, 2009

WHO ARE THE MEN"S BEST FRIENDS?



This is a commissioned painting that I have done awhile ago .It is always fascinating to see the connection between dogs and their owners.

By the lake,acrylic on canvas,30x36"
Sold

Saturday, December 5, 2009

WHAT IS GOING ON?


How can you tell the story? By observing the scene,looking at the expressions on people's faces,listening to the fragments of conversation or just simply making it  up?
Everyone will have their own version .
Here is mine.
Cafe Della Pace,Rome,acrylic on canvas,30x36"

Friday, December 4, 2009

DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL?



Do you like to travel to  different places on this planet? Do you like to travel in your imagination and your dreams? Be it real or imaginary-what you experience and feel -is always your own-you discovery.

Discovery Voyage,acrylic on canvas,39x39"

Thursday, December 3, 2009

FOLLOWED BY RAIN



It rains sometimes even in a paradise-and there is no escape from oneself.
So,lets face the weathers of Life and embrace it-every weather is good for something.

Followed by rain,acrylic on canvas,40x30"

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

HOW CAN YOU ACHIVE A TRANQULITY OF A MIND?



Sometimes thoughts keep rushing through your mind faster than a mountain stream-what can you do about it?
Take a deep breath and become a quiet observer of your thoughts-just watch from above,unattached and non-judgemental,watch your thoughts passing by, like clouds in the sky ,and see yourself becoming calmer with each breath....
Life is beautiful!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

INDIGO SUN



Imagine a planet with an Indigo Sun ,wher traqulity and spirituality reigns over material concerns .feel you heart opens to the Beauty of The Universe and rejoyce in just being at peace with youself.
Indigo Sun,acrylic on canvas,24x12|
SOLD

Sunday, November 29, 2009

DO YOU LIKE JAZZ ON SUNDAY?


A lot of places in big cites like Toronto have life jazz afternoon sessions.I don't know much about jazz,but for some reason I always liked sounds of saxophon .How about you?

Secret tune,acrylic on canvas.39x39"

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

MADEIRA MOMENT



Back in Madeira it is windy and sometimes rainy,so a moment of reflection is always a right thing to do .]


Madeira moment,acrylic on canvas,70x40cm

Thursday, November 26, 2009

WHEREI IS THE TURKEY?



It is an american Thanksgiving today,so I thought it is appropriate to display a still life-even without a turkey.
After all,it is supposed to be a celebration of the Nature gifts,is it not?

Still life without a turkey,acrylic on canvas,15x38"

750US$

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

DO YOU OFTEN TAKE THE STAIRS?



How often do you take the stairs instead of the elevator ?
In many places in Europe you even don't have a choice-but is not it a good workout?

Visiting gallery,acrylic on canvas24x20

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

WHAT DO MEN LIKE TO TALK ABOUT?





When getting together for a glass of wine or martini,what do men really like to talk about?
Someone told me today there are only two things -sex and sports.
Surely ,it must be more-what do you think?


Manly conversation,acrylic on canvas,30x40

1500US$

Monday, November 23, 2009

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR LIPSTICK?



You can observe many interersting characters in Parisian cafes,like this one ,applying lipstick at the cafe,seemed to be stepping out from the 1930th.

A touch of lipstick,acrylic on canvas,24x20"

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Friday, November 20, 2009

SPEAKING OF PARIS




Speaking of Paris-sometimes walking around it gets tiring and one needs to take a short break.Luxemburg Garden is one of my favorite places in Paris to regroup,observe people and get some new ideas and inspiration.

Magnolia in the gaden
48x48'',acrylic on canvas

Thursday, November 19, 2009

HOW DO I GET IDEAS FOR A PAINTING?


Waiting for an inspiration


So,how do ideas for any painting come into my mind?From mundane to miracleous...inspiration comes from everywhere-beauty of nature,weather conditions,state of a mind ,every day objects,people encountered or imagined,a sound ,a glance,a fragrance,a piece of music and much more...sometimes from a dream half recalled...

This painting "Encounter in Paris" speaks or rather barks for itself-one of many scenes you can observe on the streets of Paris.
Private collection,Paris,France

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

HOW DID I MANAGE TO REMOVE MY FOLLOWERS BY ACCIDENT

Yesterday I was trying to edit settings on my blogs and -Auch!-something happened and the followers dissappeared.

Does anyone know how to fix it?

"Capital Partners"48x80",acrylic on canvas

corporate collection,Toronto,Canada

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST



A portrait of Argentinian-Canadian artist Hugo Quatrocchi,well known for  his ceramics.Hugo is an amazing multi-talented person wuth a huge heart.When in his twenties,he did some modelling in Rome,Italy.
This is a portrait done from a photo from his modelling days.For a several years he had his own gallery and a shop in Toronto.Known for his warm personlity and charm,he developed a large clientele for his ceramics,including celebrities such Sofia Loren and Susanne Somers.

Monday, November 16, 2009

"TREE OF COURAGE"- PAINTING IN THE BOARDROOM


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"Tree of courage" is a large absract painting done in acrylic .The idea for this painting came from an observation of trees in differnt weather conditions.Also exibited in the Masterwoks Museum in Bermuda,now this abstract work is displayed in one of the boardrooms of a reinsuarance company.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

ART IN THE OFFICE




A collection of underwater theme paintings in the office environment.


These paintings were exibited in The Masterworks Museum in Bermuda.

Friday, November 13, 2009

FAMILY AND FRIENDS-A COMMISSIONED PAINTING




This was a fun painting to do,but also a challenge-I had to work from many different photographs to create a good composition.

Each personage in a painting has different character.This painting was done as a suprise present for a wedding.

"Family and friends",32x37",acrylic on canvas


private collection,New Jersey,USA

Thursday, November 12, 2009

DRAGONFLY EFFECT




A painting from semi-abstract spiritual series--"Dragonfly effect" is about connection of everything -within and without.
Red sun representd the  higher awareness and the dragonfly is a thougt that we release into the world around.
This painting is available from http://www.soniavonwalter.com/

Monday, November 9, 2009

BUDDA AND RED ENERGY

I want to share with you new series of semi-abstract paintings.This is one with a Budda,contemplating color Red.I used images of sun and poppies to symbolise the Red energy.


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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

OFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS-TRAVELLING

For a couple of days it would be difficult for me to post -am travelling without my laptop.

Please check again on a weekend or Monday.

See you soon.

SUNSET MEDITATION


Does not contermplating sunset puts you in somewhat meditative state of mind?
This is one of many beautiful sunsets that I can see from my studio in Madeira.


And this is a painting inspired by one of these wonders of nature.

40x30 inches,acrylic on canvas

available from my website http://www.soniavonwalter.com/

Monday, November 2, 2009

FANTASY GARDEN

A large painting done in acrylic with bold brushstrokes and a lot of texture.Garden theme can always brighten up any gloomy day.


27.5 by 37.5 inches,acrylic on canvas

1500USD

Sunday, November 1, 2009

ORIENTAL THEME PAINTING

A painting done for a client who wanted an oriental feel.

I  did a monochromatic painting with a touch of color and gold.
36 by30 acrylic on canvas

Saturday, October 31, 2009

GOLDEN SILENCE


Do you sometimes feel that you talk too much?I often do.That is why I painted this piece-to remind me about the power of silence.
This Golden Budda helps me to realise this very simple truth.

30 by 24 inches,acrylic on canvas
SOLD

Friday, October 30, 2009

WAITING FOR DESSERT,STILL -LIFE

One of a several large still lifes that I painted in a past few months.

acrylic on canvas,24 by 34 inches
This painting has been sold

Thursday, October 29, 2009

WHAT IS ON MY EASEL?

There was an attempt to do some plein air painting,but a cat Pharaoh

decided that he makes better subject matter than anything else.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

MURAL IN BERMUDA


This is a detail of a mural I painted in a private residence
in Bermuda.It is an outdoor patio.

MURAL IN BERMUDA


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

MURAL IN MADEIRA