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| Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 |
at the Agua Viva School of Art during her elementary years, and soon after graduating from Ulibarri Sanctius Academy (home school), she completed a six-month Renaissance Apprenticeship in Spain with artist Gary Larson. She was responsible for the rendering of three human figures and two hounds in oil on canvas; part of an 8’ x 12’ commission Mr. Larson had received from the city of Toral de Los Guzmanez in León, Spain. She has participated in four group mural projects, three in New Mexico and One in Spain. She has also completed three solo mural projects, one in a private home, one commissioned for Casa De Martinez Bed & Breakfast, and the most recent was commissioned by the New Mexico Department of Tourism. In 1999, her painting “Dreams of Spain” won second place in the Creative Youth Art Exhibit at the New Mexico State Fair. Her work was also selected for jurried exhibition in the 2001 Contemporary Hispanic Market. She currently markets her work in greeting cards, art prints and other merchandise which can be seen at www.zazzle.com/icefaerie*. “My first instruction was given in acrylic which allowed me to explore watercolor technique with the luxury of better control of the medium. Later I was introduced to actual watercolor and found it an enchanting challenge; it remains my favorite. In Spain I entered the worlds of pen and ink, and oil, which are both essential elements of the Renaissance style I studied. I found them intriguing and wish to explore them farther, as I experienced a mere taste in Spain. " -2002 “I think it is God’s will that his children follow his example and create beautiful things using the gifts he’s given them, my gift is reflecting his creation in paint. We are all artists creating something; be it a novel, a business... a family, and we’re all a part of one grand masterpiece."-2003 Currently, Sonia works in Santa Fe as child care provider, graphics designer, heraldic illustrator and many other things. She is also very busy planning her wedding to Mr. Jason Adam Frayer, set for late September of 2006. "I consider myself blessed just for being alive to see how my own life has been guided and has played itself out. Indeed hindsight is a beautiful thing. I can honestly look at some of the event in my past and see how they connect to what I'm doing right now. And God is so good to me! True, I've had to put my art on something of a hold for a year now... Drawing here and there when I can, or working on small commissions. I know this waiting is "period" is for the best. Right now Jason and I are saving money for a house, where I will be able to set up my studio. So for now, (in the words of King David) 'I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.' ~Psalm 40:1" |
