16th ANNUAL BLAB! SHOW
OPENING September 11th!
'Monochromagic 4' Online Art Exhibit
Wow x Wow Gallery proudly presents Monochromagic 4! This 4th annual exhibition features monochrome artworks by over 80 incredible international artists and consisting of close to 100 wonderful pieces. The online exhibit is now LIVE and can be viewed here: https://wowxwow.com/monochromagic-4-collectors-preview
My work: ‘Douglas Gold’
“Doug required no pick or shovel to achieve his bounty.”
Medium: Oil and gold leaf on wood panel.
Dimensions: 6″x 4″
This painting has sold.
“Douglas Gold” 2021®
Small Works 2021!
I’m pleased to be contributing this year to Beinart Gallery’s 6th annual big show of small artworks!
You can preview the exhibit here: Beinart Gallery’s Small Works 2021
Opening reception: Saturday, May 22nd, 6pm - 9pm
At: Beinart Gallery in Melbourne, Australia
This exhibition, which has become a gallery favourite, is devoted to works on a small scale, with each piece coming in under 12” by 12”. The huge list of over 90 participating artists guarantees a diverse array of styles and themes.
Small Works is a wonderful opportunity to see a great variety of artwork by artists you already love as well as artists you haven’t discovered yet and might well find you love!
Sonya Palencia will be contributing The Bringer of Violent Seas and A Scavenger of Opportunity
A Scavenger of Opportunity (oil on 6x4” panel)
The Bringer of Violent Seas (oil on 7.5 x 7.5” panel)
Curious Alchemy
WOW x WOW Gallery proudly presents Curious Alchemy!
Opening on wowxwow.com at 7pm BST on 9th October and running until the 30th of October, the exhibition features over 40 incredible international artists and consists of close to 50 fabulous artworks.
My painting: "The Gilded Kiss " is pictured below.
The online show is LIVE now and can be view here: Curious Alchemy
BLAB! 15th Annual Group Show
"The Uncanny Treasure of the Winchester Vault"
(8x8”, with a custom hand painted frame 13.5 x 9.75”)
My new painting will be included in the 15TH ANNUAL BLAB SHOW, curated by Monte Beauchamp. It opens to the public this Saturday, September 12th from 1-7pm at the Copro Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, CA. The gallery can accommodate up to 10 people at a time inside and there's plenty of room in the gallery’s back outside area should you have to wait.
You can view the incredible exhibit here! BLAB Show!
15th Annual Blab! Show
Thrilled to be a part of this fantastic group show! The 15th annual Blab Show opens September 12th at Copro Gallery!
Invictus Nocturnum - Solo Show
Sonya Palencia's solo show "Invictus Nocturnum" opens July 4th at the Beinart Gallery in Melbourne, Australia!
Invictus Nocturnum is an exhibition of new nocturne paintings by Sonya Palencia, inspired by her natural surroundings in the California mountains.
Beyond the veil of nightfall, a cast of characters flickers to life in these miniature paintings. You'll never know what you'll see, for there is no denying the unwavering heartbeat of nature.
Invictus Nocturnum! The undefeated night!
This exhibition will be on view and open to the public from Jul 4th - Jul 26th and will run alongside Jennifer Allnutt - Spectre and Lucid - Group Exhibition.
RSVP to the event via Facebook here.
You can also join us for the virtual opening on Instagram live @beinartgallery. We'll be going live on Saturday July 4th between 9 - 10am Australian Eastern Standard Time, or for our friends in the Northern Hemisphere, Friday July 3rd between 4 - 5pm Pacific Standard Time. Hope to see you then!
“The Seer of Krumlov”
Miniature Art Group Show
Miniature Art Group Show at Beinart Gallery
Opening reception: Mar 7th, 5-10pm
On view: Mar 8th - Mar 29th
Where: Beinart Gallery, 1 Sparta Pl, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Sonya’s paintings: “Prima Materia” and “Rivelatore d’Amore (Detector of Love)” are currently available through the Small Works 2020 art exhibit. Click HERE to view the show!
“Prima Materia” Oil painting size: 6.3 x 8.9 cm (2.5" x 3.5")
“Rivelatore d'amore (Detector of Love)” Oil painting size: 6.3 x 8.9 cm (2.5" x 3.5")
"Channelling the Unseen"
I’m pleased to be a part of this fantastic show!
‘WOW x WOW Gallery proudly presents Channelling the Unseen, which opens on wowxwow.com on the 4th of October and will run until 25th October. The exhibition features over 30 incredible international artists and consists of close to 40 new artworks.’
You can view the online art show here: www.wowxwow.com
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My painting: “Song of the Dead”. This oil painting measures 11x14” on wood panel and is presented in a gold veined onyx colored frame.
Beinart Small Works 2019!
Elated to be a part of Beinart Gallery’s incredible Small Works art show again!
My new miniature portraits: “In Blu Regalia I” and “In Blu Regalia II” will be included.
Small Works 2019 is Beinart Gallery’s 4th annual group exhibition devoted to artworks under 12” x 12”.
“This show features works in a variety of mediums by more than 70 artists, with a number of old favourites and host of artists who are new the the gallery! Small Works brings an incredible array of styles, themes and imaginative imagery to the gallery. It is a great opportunity to acquire an affordable piece by an artist you’ve always loved!”
OPENING NIGHT: Saturday, June 1st, from 6pm – 9pm. Free entry.
This exhibition will be on view from June 2nd to June 23rd.
Discover more here:
“In Blu Regalia I” and “In Blu Regalia II” ( oil on wood panel 3 x 3.5”) - SOLD
Voyage LA - Interview
Thank you Voyage LA Magazine for giving me the opportunity to chat about my art.
You can read the interview by clicking the image below!
Instinct - A Group Exhibition for Mercy for Animals
I’m thrilled to be a part of this compassionate art show!
My painting: “The Insatiable Lady Van Meer” (5x4”, oil on panel) will be on display and available.
INSTINCT debuts March 21st. You can RSVP for the opening reception by emailing burgundyroomgallery@gmail.com Discover more via instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/burgundyroomgallery/
“The Insatiable Lady Van Meer”, 5x4”, oil on panel.
Best Friends - Painted Pets 2!
I’m delighted to be participating in the Best Friends Group Exhibition for it’s 2nd run!!
BEST FRIENDS SHOW OPENS DECEMBER 15th AT COPRO GALLERY, from 3pm to 9pm.
Art for a humane cause: a portion of the sales goes to the Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles! There will be wonderful artists featuring commissioned pet portraits and shelter animals!
For more info visit: http://www.copronason.com
Copro Gallery: 2525 Michigan Ave, Unit T5
Santa Monica, California 90404
My painting for the show: Lady Elanor and her Finch is available though the Copro Gallery.
Elanor, whom the painting was inspired by is currently looking for a loving home at the Best Friend’s Los Angeles Shelter.
Lady Elanor and her Finch, 4x5”, oil on panel is available through the Copro Gallery.
House of Vans Interview
Sonya Palencia interviewed by House of Vans!
You can read it here: Sketchy Behaviors with Sonya Palencia
Small Works 2018
Sonya Palencia's latest painting: 'Lasiurus of Devonshire' (oil on panel, 6"x4", Sold) is currently on display at the Beinart Gallery's Small Works exhibit!
"Small Works 2018 will showcase more than 100 new works by over 70 artists, many of whom are new to Beinart Gallery. This show includes paintings, drawings and sculptures by a host of highly skilled and imaginative artists.
This is a rare opportunity to take home a small affordable piece by one of your favourite artists."
OPENING NIGHT: Saturday, July 14, from 6pm – 9pm. Free entry.
This exhibition runs from July 14 to August 5.
Cat Art Show 3: The Sequel Returns Again!
Cat Art Show LA is back and I'm participating, June 14-24, at Think Tank Gallery in DTLA! Over 140 works are going to be at the show and a portion of the proceeds go to cat related charities, too!
For more information and tickets, go to www.catartshow.com
Sonya Palencia's painting: "Baron Von Mojo", oil on 16x20" panel. It's currently available and will be on view at www.catartshow.com !
Coming Soon!
Sonya will be participating in:
Cat Art Show 3:
The Sequel Returns Again
June 14 - 24, 2018
www.catartshow.com
Please join the reception of Sonya Palencia's solo show, February 17th, 2018, at the Copro Gallery.
Reception Time: 8pm - 11pm
Copro Gallery: 2525 Michigan Ave T5, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Sonya Palencia's Lord Truffles mentioned in "O Magazine"!
Lord Truffles Royal Pet Portraits is featured in the September 2017 issue of O Magazine in the "Creature Comforts" section! Thank you O Magazine for it's heralding of our Royal Court!
