Welcome to Sonya Cuellar Art and Photography
Sonya is a naturally talented artist. She began painting over a decade ago and is expanding her vision with studies at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Below Sonya shares her motivation, inspiration, and dedication toward creating an art that continues to grow from within - one she is passionate about sharing and contributing to the world of physical beauty.
On emotions...
"The paintings reflect my emotions, be they somber or joyous, each inspired by light and how it transforms common objects, such as a fold of cloth, a person's face, or a creation of nature."
On how Sonya's art expresses life in color...
"I start with a singular vision in mind and let the canvas carry my message. A powerful connection links the canvas, the colors, and my feelings; the vision evolves in tandem with the development of the piece, and then there is a moment when I know it's complete. However, I do not disengage once the last brush stroke is applied - it is impossible. Each piece carries with it a part of me."
On how Sonya's shares her art with others:
"I love that my art will be shared with others, who when they see it, will feel some of the same connections that I have with the piece, and will have different connections based on their experiences. In a sense the art expresses a uniqueness about the owner as well and the emotion they had when first seeing the piece."
Cuellar's sharp eye and intuitive relationship with color yield a distinctive body of work. Sonya is an emerging artist with a strong commitment to her community. Among others, her pieces have been exhibited in the The Studio Gallery and The Jack Meier Gallery. Many of her pieces have also been exhibited in The Galveston Historical Foundation's reconstruction project Green Revival following Hurricane Ike.
In addition to being an abstract painter, Sonya is also a freelance photographer. She was the lead photographer for the food website Blue Jean Gourmet from May 2009 to August 2011 and her photographs have also been published in My Table Magazine and The Houston Press. Sonya's comfort behind the lens evolved rapidly, allowing her to explore a sensibility that is fresh, playful, and sophisticated.