Art has alway been part of my life,. Always learning and experimenting. I had never recieved formal training until I met artist Pat Lambrecht-Hould. A new world of passion opened up for the self-taught. I found my way to the human body and portraits. I am drawn to subjects with attitude, confidence and playfulness. I begin with a drawing, adding multiple layers of acrylic glazes, papers, gold and silver leaf, any material that takes me through to my journeys end. Sonya lives with her husband Jay in Arizona during the winter and spends summers in Idaho.