Soniei~ the artist’s journey
To listen to my interview with Soniei CLICK HERE
I met Soniei through the growing tribe of creative entrepreneurs who are sharing their unique talents through the on-line world.
Her art struck me with its clarity of design and Asian influenced brushwork. Here are two of Soniei’s paintings….
The natural simplicity of her work drew me in but it was actually the professionalism and organization of her website that made me curious!
One of the greatest challenges (and opportunities) for an artist is to create a lifestyle where they can create the art they want and generate an income from it.
The moment an artist makes the decision to become a professional artist they are given the hat of business person. Most artists reject the business hat and thus their career becomes stunted.
When I saw Soniei’s website I was impressed by how clearly she presented herself as a business, which is surprisingly rare. During our interview I learned that Soniei’s journey as an artist and business woman are an ungoing evolution.
One of the highlights of her journey is the process of redefining success. As children we’re planted with ideas of what success looks like and should be. Soniei has been peeling back the layers of this definition to uncover her own experience of success.
I’ve been thinking of my own personal definition of success ever since.
Soniei is someone who is willing to dive in wholeheartedly to what she believes in and make that her life’s work. I am inspired by anyone who trusts their dream and allows their spirit to lead their life.
Here is Soniei working away on one of her paintings…
Get all the details of Soniei’s story and journey as an artist. It will really make you think about your own journey and the direction your spirit is guiding you to take.
To listen to my interview with Soniei CLICK HERE
To learn more about Soniei’s art, go to www.soniei.com
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February 16th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
To Laura: You were so comforting on the phone when I told you how nervous I was for this interview. Thank you so much for being an instant friend. You truly are beautiful inside and out.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Soniei and Laura… two great artists! What more could one ask for?
Thanks for sharing your insights with the world.
cg
February 16th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
What a wonderful interview! I was so excited to see a post from Soniei appear in my RSS reader, I had to come and listen to her interview. I’m one of the people who emailed her to tell that her story helped me decide to switch majors from Accounting to Art. I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m eagerly looking forward to it now!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Excellent interview, I listened to it twice just to make sure I didn’t miss a word or detail! Hearing Sonieis struggles and happiness may lead us all to a better way of life. Very inspirational!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:51 am
This is the type of inspiration I was craving today. Thank you for sharing about Soniei, it was nice to know a little bit more about her as a full time artist.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Thank you, Laura, for this informative and well balanced interview. I needed to hear this today and am inspired as I continue with my own journey.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
It’s always wonderful to hear more about your values and your work, Soniei. Thanks for this interview, Laura