Sonya
@sonyar.bsky.social
Graphic designer, artist, gardener and lover of all the critters and plants. Beginning runner.
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Pluribus: WHERE ARE THE ANIMALS??
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Pluribus: WHERE ARE THE ANIMALS??
The others just called him Maestro. Now and then he’d wander into the pub, order a glass of wine and a little snack, and play his violin. He never really chatted with anyone but was so soft and unassuming that no one minded much.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The others just called him Maestro. Now and then he’d wander into the pub, order a glass of wine and a little snack, and play his violin. He never really chatted with anyone but was so soft and unassuming that no one minded much.
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Happy Halloween! My little frog friend says “be whoever you want to!”
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Happy Halloween! My little frog friend says “be whoever you want to!”
Just bird things. A little art, a few fun bird facts; a quiet little weekly newsletter about stuff I find interesting.
sonyar.substack.com
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October 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Just bird things. A little art, a few fun bird facts; a quiet little weekly newsletter about stuff I find interesting.
sonyar.substack.com
sonyar.substack.com
So, I’m tired of algorithm-driven doomscrolling. I started a little email newsletter instead. It’s just nice stuff: art I’m working on, interesting and positive news, no politics or scary headlines EVER. This week: goats, bumpy fish, and a pear torte.
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sonyar.substack.com
Wunderkammer | Substack
A Cabinet of Curiosities. Click to read Wunderkammer, a Substack publication. Launched 3 days ago.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:43 AM
So, I’m tired of algorithm-driven doomscrolling. I started a little email newsletter instead. It’s just nice stuff: art I’m working on, interesting and positive news, no politics or scary headlines EVER. This week: goats, bumpy fish, and a pear torte.
sonyar.substack.com
sonyar.substack.com
Professor Aloysius Fennelroot lived among books and shadows, in the top story of the tallest tree in Blackthorn Forest. Around his neck hung the Key. No one knew what it opened, though many speculated.
(The professor is acrylics on canvas, 10x10. I hope you like him.)
(The professor is acrylics on canvas, 10x10. I hope you like him.)
September 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Professor Aloysius Fennelroot lived among books and shadows, in the top story of the tallest tree in Blackthorn Forest. Around his neck hung the Key. No one knew what it opened, though many speculated.
(The professor is acrylics on canvas, 10x10. I hope you like him.)
(The professor is acrylics on canvas, 10x10. I hope you like him.)
Portrait of an elderly Boston terrier; gift for his family. He's watercolor, 9 x 12 on Arches hot press.
#watercolor
#watercolor
August 29, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Portrait of an elderly Boston terrier; gift for his family. He's watercolor, 9 x 12 on Arches hot press.
#watercolor
#watercolor
Senhor Benedito Capivara is a recent transplant from his tropical birthplace to the cooler countryside where he now lives with his new friend, Orville.
He has taken quickly to the quiet life, and keeps his daily constitutional, rain or shine.
Acrylics on a 12x12 wood panel.
#art #capybara
He has taken quickly to the quiet life, and keeps his daily constitutional, rain or shine.
Acrylics on a 12x12 wood panel.
#art #capybara
July 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
LOOK at the size of this cat in my neighborhood. His name is Ollie and I adore him. He’s the shape and dimensions of a large watermelon.
July 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
LOOK at the size of this cat in my neighborhood. His name is Ollie and I adore him. He’s the shape and dimensions of a large watermelon.
Clara paused for a moment, looking up from her book; something had caught her eye. For just a moment, a new friend appeared, and then, just as suddenly, was gone.
Acrylics on canvas, 11x14. This took way too long to finish, and I obsessed over too many little details.
#acrylicpainting
Acrylics on canvas, 11x14. This took way too long to finish, and I obsessed over too many little details.
#acrylicpainting
July 7, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Clara paused for a moment, looking up from her book; something had caught her eye. For just a moment, a new friend appeared, and then, just as suddenly, was gone.
Acrylics on canvas, 11x14. This took way too long to finish, and I obsessed over too many little details.
#acrylicpainting
Acrylics on canvas, 11x14. This took way too long to finish, and I obsessed over too many little details.
#acrylicpainting
Scenes from my Chaos Garden. I love this time of year! #seattlegarden
June 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Scenes from my Chaos Garden. I love this time of year! #seattlegarden
What a perfect day for it: my watercolor tribute to Animal Farm, “Napoleon’s Plan,” went home today with a young man who read the book with his grandfather, saw it at Fogue Gallery, and had to have it. I am so honored. 😌
#nokings #fourlegsgood #twolegsbad
#nokings #fourlegsgood #twolegsbad
June 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
What a perfect day for it: my watercolor tribute to Animal Farm, “Napoleon’s Plan,” went home today with a young man who read the book with his grandfather, saw it at Fogue Gallery, and had to have it. I am so honored. 😌
#nokings #fourlegsgood #twolegsbad
#nokings #fourlegsgood #twolegsbad
“Before the Kiss”
Acrylic on 6 x 12 wood panel.
A gentle moment suspended in time…two lovers in a quiet moment just before connection, where hearts speak softly without words.
#AcrylicPainting
Acrylic on 6 x 12 wood panel.
A gentle moment suspended in time…two lovers in a quiet moment just before connection, where hearts speak softly without words.
#AcrylicPainting
May 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“Before the Kiss”
Acrylic on 6 x 12 wood panel.
A gentle moment suspended in time…two lovers in a quiet moment just before connection, where hearts speak softly without words.
#AcrylicPainting
Acrylic on 6 x 12 wood panel.
A gentle moment suspended in time…two lovers in a quiet moment just before connection, where hearts speak softly without words.
#AcrylicPainting
The Ai Weiwei exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum is fantastic. Photos don’t do it justice.
May 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The Ai Weiwei exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum is fantastic. Photos don’t do it justice.
A perfect morning for a run. And what a run! For me this is fast; not “young person in great shape” fast but something I can be proud of. And I am! Had a great time at the West Seattle 5k.
#running #westseattle
#running #westseattle
May 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A perfect morning for a run. And what a run! For me this is fast; not “young person in great shape” fast but something I can be proud of. And I am! Had a great time at the West Seattle 5k.
#running #westseattle
#running #westseattle
The irises were good again this year; here are my top four.
May 16, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The irises were good again this year; here are my top four.
Why do I run? At my age?
• Because I love cheese. And chocolate. And ice cream.
• Because it’s the one time I can get out of my head.
• Because I only have to compete against me.
• Because I want to stay strong as I age. Even if I look like a goofy old lady.
• Because of the calm afterwards.
• Because I love cheese. And chocolate. And ice cream.
• Because it’s the one time I can get out of my head.
• Because I only have to compete against me.
• Because I want to stay strong as I age. Even if I look like a goofy old lady.
• Because of the calm afterwards.
May 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Why do I run? At my age?
• Because I love cheese. And chocolate. And ice cream.
• Because it’s the one time I can get out of my head.
• Because I only have to compete against me.
• Because I want to stay strong as I age. Even if I look like a goofy old lady.
• Because of the calm afterwards.
• Because I love cheese. And chocolate. And ice cream.
• Because it’s the one time I can get out of my head.
• Because I only have to compete against me.
• Because I want to stay strong as I age. Even if I look like a goofy old lady.
• Because of the calm afterwards.
Everything’s blooming and it’s the best kind of distraction. I keep stepping outside “just to check on the garden” and end up standing there for ten minutes, staring at moss like it might tell me a secret. Softer air, brighter colors, and somehow everything smells good. Not a bad reset button.
April 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Everything’s blooming and it’s the best kind of distraction. I keep stepping outside “just to check on the garden” and end up standing there for ten minutes, staring at moss like it might tell me a secret. Softer air, brighter colors, and somehow everything smells good. Not a bad reset button.
He is literally making this face: 😬
April 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
He is literally making this face: 😬
Five years ago yesterday I snapped my achilles tendon, jumping rope barefoot (bad idea, it turns out). And now I run a 5k distance three times a week, every week.
#running #anythingispossible #oldladyrunning
#running #anythingispossible #oldladyrunning
April 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Five years ago yesterday I snapped my achilles tendon, jumping rope barefoot (bad idea, it turns out). And now I run a 5k distance three times a week, every week.
#running #anythingispossible #oldladyrunning
#running #anythingispossible #oldladyrunning
The amazing Heather Lake trail, just over an hour’s drive from Seattle, feels like entering a different world. #pnwhiking
March 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The amazing Heather Lake trail, just over an hour’s drive from Seattle, feels like entering a different world. #pnwhiking
“Help You Find Anything?” introduces Bertram. He’s a bookstore owner and researcher of all things esoteric. I don’t know why I have such a fascination with painting things on shelves but I love to, even when it means that paintings take a ridiculously long time to finish. Acrylics on canvas, 11x14”
March 20, 2025 at 5:27 AM
“Help You Find Anything?” introduces Bertram. He’s a bookstore owner and researcher of all things esoteric. I don’t know why I have such a fascination with painting things on shelves but I love to, even when it means that paintings take a ridiculously long time to finish. Acrylics on canvas, 11x14”
I got to watch the bottling of Spruce Hill Winery’s 2024 Rosé of Cinsault. A very special wine to me because it bears (haha) my first wine label art commission! This stuff is delicious too; it’s light & fresh tasting & the color is gorgeous. You can get some from Spruce Hill, but not until May. 🍷🩷
March 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I got to watch the bottling of Spruce Hill Winery’s 2024 Rosé of Cinsault. A very special wine to me because it bears (haha) my first wine label art commission! This stuff is delicious too; it’s light & fresh tasting & the color is gorgeous. You can get some from Spruce Hill, but not until May. 🍷🩷